Georgia State Defense Force
| Georgia State Defense Force | |
|---|---|
Georgia SDF Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | Founded 1733; 291 years ago
Georgia State Defense Corps (1940-1942) Georgia State Guard (1942-1951) (1973-1985) Georgia State Defense Force (1985-present) |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Georgia (U.S. state) |
| Type | State Defense Force |
| Role | Military reserve force |
| Size | 450+ (2024) |
| Part of | Georgia Department of Defense |
| Garrison/HQ | Ellenwood, Georgia |
| Nickname(s) | GSDF, GASDF |
| Motto(s) | Ready to Serve! |
| Anniversaries | 24 August (since 1985) |
| Website | gsdf |
| 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 |
| Insignia | |
| Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
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The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) is Georgia's State Guard. The GSDF 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. The mission of the GSDF is to provide volunteers to assist government agencies and civil relief organizations during emergencies.
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, medical support, community emergency response, and assistance in disaster relief. The GSDF also assists the Georgia National Guard with deployment training (opposing force) and small arms range support.