This article is about the militia in the United States. For the military of the country, see Defense Forces of Georgia.
Georgia State Defense Force
Georgia SDF Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Country
United States
Allegiance
Georgia
Branch
Army
Type
State Defense Force
Garrison/HQ
Ellenwood, Georgia
Website
gsdf.georgia.gov
Commanders
Commander in Chief
Gov. Brian Kemp
Adjutant General
Major General Thomas M. Carden Jr.
Commander
BG Dennis Watts
Military unit
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF, GASDF) is a professionally trained, volunteer component of the Georgia Department of Defense,[1] serving in support of the national and state constitutions under direction of the governor and the adjutant general of Georgia. As a State Defense Force (SDF), the GSDF serves alongside the Georgia Army National Guard and the Georgia Air National Guard.[2]
The mission of the GSDF is to provide an organized, trained, disciplined, rapid response volunteer force to assist state and local government agencies and civil relief organizations during emergencies to ensure the welfare and safety of Georgia citizens.[2]
GSDF Soldiers help, support, and augment the Georgia National Guard; provide professional skills to the Georgia Department of Defense; and assist Georgia communities. Soldiers are trained in search and rescue and medical support, and they assist with disaster relief.[2]
^"GSDF Commander". ga.ng.mil. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
^ abc"Georgia State Defense Force". Georgia State Defense Force Official Website. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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