| The South Carolina State Guard | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  South Carolina |
| Branch | Army |
| Type |  State Defense Force |
| Role | State Defense Force |
| Size | 575 (NOV 2024) |
| Part of | South Carolina Military Department |
| Garrison/HQ | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Website | http://www.sg.sc.gov/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Governor Henry McMaster |
| Commander of the SC State Guard | Major General Leon Lott |
| Command Sergeant Major of the SC State Guard | Command Sergeant Major Karl de la Guerra [1] |
The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) is the designated state defense force for the state of South Carolina.
The State Guard maintains its headquarters in Columbia. Battalions are located in the cities of Columbia (1st Midlands Battalion), Charleston (3rd Coastal Battalion), and Fountain Inn (2nd Highland Battalion). The Professional Services Command, including the Judge Advocate General section, Medical Detachment, Provost Marshal Command, Engineering Detachment, Search and Rescue Command (SARCOM), and Chaplains Corp are located at the State Guard HQ in Columbia along with the Chief of Staff Command consisting of the Cyber Security, Communications & Electronic Section, Business Development Section, and Public Affairs.