Idaho State Guard

Idaho State Guard
Idaho State Guard insignia.
Active1917–1946
Country United States
Allegiance Idaho
BranchArmy National Guard
Type  State defense force
RoleAuxiliaries
Size8,502 (approximately)
Garrison/HQBoise, ID
Motto(s)Pro Deo Domo Patria
ColorsBlue and Gold
Commanders
State Military LeadershipMajor General Mervin Gilbert McConnel
Adjutant General of Idaho during World War II Idaho Governor Chase A. Clark
Commander and Chief of the Idaho State Guard during World War II

The Idaho State Guard, formerly known as the Idaho Home Guard, or The Idaho Volunteer Reserve (IVR) is the inactive state defense force of Idaho. The Idaho State Guard was created to replace the Idaho National Guard as a stateside homeland security force while the National Guard was in federal service. Their mission was to provide emergency services, including search and rescue missions and guard vital state infrastructure.