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689: 593: 649: 633: 408:, commanding officer at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Its name was shortly changed to the State Defense Corps of Georgia and then to the Georgia State Guard in 1942. During World War II, 35,000 volunteer members guarded war plants, critical communications facilities, utilities, reservoirs, and transportation facilities. Approximately 8,000 served at any given time with about 10,000 left at the end of the war. They were trained to repel an invasion that never came. Although not officially disbanded until 1951, the Georgia State Guard began its retirement in July 1946. 601: 657: 665: 210: 705: 625: 641: 529: 609: 150: 63: 697: 673: 545: 617: 577: 29: 585: 681: 537: 45: 569: 553: 561: 80: 1485: 521: 171: 194: 1257:"2010 Georgia Code :: TITLE 38 - MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS :: CHAPTER 2 - MILITARY AFFAIRS :: ARTICLE 3 - PERSONNEL :: PART 4 - RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND PROHIBITIONS :: § 38-2-279 - Rights of public officers and employees absent on military duty as members of organized militia or reserve forces" 493:. The GSDF provided COVID-19 support to the state of Georgia from March 16, 2020 through July 17, 2020. This was the longest continuous call-up in the GSDF's history. The Georgia Department of Defense presented a Georgia Distinguished Unit Ribbon to the GSDF for its service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 514:
In 2022, the Georgia Department of Defense consolidated all the awards of the Georgia Army National Guard, the Georgia Air National Guard, and the Georgia State Defense Force. Prior to the consolidation, the Georgia State Defense Force issued several awards, some of which are still awarded under the
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to any employees who serve in the GSDF and who are activated for any military service, and to restore those employees to their previous positions upon their return from their deployment. GSDF Soldiers who are employed by a government organization are also entitled to 18 days of paid leave per fiscal
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with geographic areas of responsibility throughout the state; medical companies; a support brigade providing special skills augmentation; Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC); and Opposing Force (OPFOR) Battalion; a Ready Reserve Command; the GSDF Band, and a Chaplain Corps (based on Army special
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In 2010, the GSDF Soldiers were recognized by a special resolution of the Georgia Legislature for their participation in Operation Healing Hands, providing disaster relief to earthquake victims in Haiti. After the devastating outbreak of tornadoes across the Southeast U.S. in May, 2011, members of
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The Georgia State Guard was re-authorized in 1973 to serve as a constabulary force, and throughout the 1970s and 1980s was tasked to serve as a backup for state police forces. Legislation resulted in the first muster in 1985 when it was re-activated as the Georgia State Defense Force under the
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under NGR 10-4. The Georgia Department of Defense is composed of the State Defense Force, the Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard, all of whom serve under the direction of the adjutant general of Georgia.
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to organize the Georgia State Defense Corps. The next year, in 1941, Colonel Ryburn Clay was appointed to head the State Defense Corps and it was activated and placed under the command of Brigadier General
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command of Brigadier General John Gillette. The force was tasked to provide a cadre around a larger force to assume the vacated domestic missions of Georgia National Guard members called to federal duty.
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branches religious support) with a Command Chaplain, Brigade Chaplain, Battalion Chaplain (UMT) Unit Ministry Team and a Chaplain Training Center. Each brigade and equivalent unit is commanded by a
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trained future colonists in militia tactics. As settlers began arriving in Georgia around 1733, many became members of General James Oglethorpe's militia and were called upon during the
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The volunteer militia remained in continuous service throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. During this time, the militia participated in Indian wars against the
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the GSDF participated in relief efforts in Lamar County and other hard-hit areas of the state. GSDF Soldiers, including consumer advocate Captain
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GSDF soldiers who have previously served in a federal component of the United States military may also wear awards issued by any branch of the
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Height and weight standards that are "designed to ensure that GSDF personnel present minimum acceptable appearance when in uniform."
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Prior military experience is not required, although approximately 40 percent of active members have prior service experience.
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in cases where the soldier served in a combat zone, may wear these awards on both the dress and service uniforms as well.
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In March 2020, elements of the Georgia State Defense Force were activated to assist in Georgia's response to the
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Meritorious Service Medal (Formerly Medal of Merit) (Replaced by the Georgia Meritorious Service Medal)
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The Georgia State Defense Force is currently organized with a headquarters in Ellenwood, Georgia; four
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unit tasked with providing realistic combat training to National Guard troops prior to deployment.
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Current eligibility requirements for the GSDF (men and women between the ages of 18 and 64):
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in 1742 to help repel the Spanish invasion of Georgia. These militia forces later joined
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The Georgia State Defense Force's heritage dates back to England. Under the direction of
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Soldier/NCO Member of the Year Ribbon (Formerly Enlisted Member of the Year Ribbon)
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hurricane evacuations, and response to Hurricanes Matthew, Irma, and Michael.
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GSDF operations have included support to National Guard units during the
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Employers in the state of Georgia are required by law to grant a
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The current Georgia State Defense Force is authorized by the
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Warner Robbins Detachment / 5th Brigade, Warner Robins, GA
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Unit Commander's Citation (Awarded as a ribbon) (Obsolete)
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Military units and formations in Georgia (U.S. state)
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Command Sergeant Major, Georgia State Defense Force
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United States
Georgia (U.S. state)

State Defense Force
Military reserve force
Georgia Department of Defense
Ellenwood, Georgia
gsdf.georgia.gov
Commander-In-Chief
Governor
Brian Kemp
Adjutant General

Major General
ARNG
Commander

Brigadier General (GA)

Command Sergeant Major (GA)
Georgia Department of Defense
governor
adjutant general
Georgia
State Defense Force
Georgia Army National Guard
Georgia Air National Guard
Georgia National Guard
brigades

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