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Georgia State Defense Force
State paramilitary organization / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF, GASDF) 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]
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Role | Military reserve force |
Part of | Georgia Department of Defense |
Garrison/HQ | Ellenwood, Georgia |
Website | gsdf |
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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.[2]