| Georgia State Defense Force | |
|---|---|
 Georgia SDF Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  Georgia (U.S. state) |
| Type |  State Defense Force |
| Role | Military reserve force |
| Part of | Georgia Department of Defense |
| Garrison/HQ | Ellenwood, Georgia |
| 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 |
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]
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]
- ^ "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.