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Welcome to Blackhorse 2/5! We are the 2nd Battalion, 5th Brigade of the Georgia State Defense Force. Our area of operation covers the middle portion of Georgia. We are currently headquartered in Jackson, GA. We take great pride in serving our fellow Georgians as part of the Georgia State Defense Force! Parati Servire! We are "Ready to Serve"!
Ready to Serve Georgia!
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.
United States Code, Title 32, Section 109
We are Volunteers! | |
It has been said, “The spirit of patriotism burns brightest in the heart of the volunteer. ” Throughout our nation’s history it is that spirit of volunteerism which has made America and its citizens strong. That spirit burns no brighter anywhere than in the citizens of the State of Georgia - and, most particularly, in those who serve in the Georgia State Defense Force. These outstanding Americans serve the Department of Defense and our fellow Georgians without compensation or reward. Their service is of the purest kind; Duty, Honor, Country. The men and women of the Georgia State Defense Force epitomize the fullest definition of those words. I am extremely proud to be among their number - and most honored to be their commander. - Brigadier General Jerry J. Bradford
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Our Mission & Purpose | |
When ordered by the Adjutant General, the Georgia State Defense Force provides an organized, trained, disciplined, rapid response uniformed 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. Volunteers respond to needs and emergency situations as defined by the Adjutant General or the Governor, and assist local authorities where such missions do not conflict. The Georgia State Defense Force performs a variety of missions for the National Guard including family support, legal assistance, medical support, and technical assistance in a variety of areas including communications, Emergency Support Teams and in other specialized areas. The Georgia State Defense Force performs missions such as evacuation and control during natural disasters, perimeter safety and medical assistance to major public festivals, and maintains liaison with a variety of local emergency, law enforcement, and homeland security agencies. The Georgia State Defense Force performs diverse missions from assisting in military data recording to manning emergency operations centers. |