About Us
Mission
When ordered by the Adjutant General, provide an organized, trained, disciplined, rapid response volunteer force to assist state and local government agencies, and civil relief organizations in impending or actual emergencies to assure the welfare and safety of the citizens of Georgia.
Authorization
The Georgia State Defense Force is a legally constituted element 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 the State of Georgia.</p>
Units
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TRADOC |
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OPFOR Battalion |
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1st BDE |
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4th BDE |
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5th BDE |
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76th Spt. BDE |
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Public Affairs Office |
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HQ/HHC |
BASIC MISSION ESSENTIAL TASK LIST (BMETL)
- Support and augment Georgia National Guard forces.
- Provide professional skills to the Georgia Department of Defense.
- Assist Georgia communities.
EXPANDED MISSION ESSENTIAL TASK LIST (EMETL)
- General Military Knowledge
- Law Enforcement Assistance
- Land Navigation
- Communication
- Medical operations
- Public Affairs
- Patrolling
- Disaster Relief Support
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Military Operations
- Anti-Terrorism
- Liaison Officer Operations
- Chaplain Support
- Community Engagement Operations
- Staff Judge Advocate Support
- Concept of Operations Plan (CONPLAN) 3500 Taskings
- Other Tasks as Authorized by The Adjutant General (TAG) – Georgia
Supporting The Georgia National Guard
CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Marietta, Ga. October 9, 2016 - Members of the three components of the Georgia Department of Defense monitor Hurricane Matthew response operations during the overnight shift at the Joint Operations Center.
Georgia National Guard photo by Capt. William Carraway
