| 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 | .svg){kind=small} Command Sergeant Major (GA) Robert Bayne |
| Insignia | |
| Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Beret flash |  |
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,[1] 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.[2] The mission of the GSDF is to provide volunteers to assist government agencies and civil relief organizations during emergencies.[2]
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.[2] The GSDF also assists the Georgia National Guard with deployment training (opposing force)[3] and small arms range support.[4]
- ^ "GSDF Commander". ga.ng.mil. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "Georgia State Defense Force". Georgia State Defense Force Official Website. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "GFAB North". gsdf.georgia.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "GSDF Soldiers to Compete in Andrew Sullens Marksmanship Competition". gsdf.georgia.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-22.