States were slow to respond , and some did not begin appointing Adjutants General until after the War of 1812 .
The Adjutant General reported directly to the governor and served as commander of the state militia .
States were slow to respond , and some did not begin appointing Adjutant General   until after the War of 1812 .
The Adjutant General reported directly to the governor and served as commander of the state militia .