Georgia State Defense Force

Georgia State Defense Force
Georgia SDF Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Country United States
Allegiance Georgia
BranchArmy
Type  State Defense Force
Garrison/HQEllenwood, Georgia
Websitegsdf.georgia.gov
Commanders
Commander in ChiefGov. Brian Kemp
Adjutant GeneralMajor General Richard Wilson
CommanderBG Dennis Watts

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 volunteers to assist government agencies and civil relief organizations during emergencies.[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]

  1. ^ "GSDF Commander". ga.ng.mil. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Georgia State Defense Force". Georgia State Defense Force Official Website. Retrieved 13 January 2018.

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