Georgia State Defense Force

The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF, GASDF) is a professionally trained, volunteer component of the Georgia Department of Defense, 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.

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
BranchArmy
Type  State Defense Force
Garrison/HQEllenwood, Georgia
Websitegsdf.georgia.gov
Commanders
Commander in ChiefGov. Brian Kemp
Adjutant GeneralMajor General Thomas M. Carden Jr.
CommanderBG Dennis Watts

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.

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.

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