Georgia State Defense Force

Georgia State Defense Force
Georgia SDF Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Country United States
Allegiance Georgia (U.S. state)
Type  State Defense Force
RoleMilitary reserve force
Part ofGeorgia Department of Defense
Garrison/HQEllenwood, Georgia
Websitegsdf.georgia.gov
Commanders
Commander-In-Chief Governor Brian Kemp
Adjutant General Major General, ARNG Richard D. Wilson
Commander, Georgia State Defense Force Brigadier General (GA) Dennis Watts
Command Sergeant Major, Georgia State Defense Force Command Sergeant Major (GA) Robert Bayne

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.