Nearly Two Dozen Soldiers of The Georgia State Defense Force recently completed The Defense Force’s Basic Leader Course. This unique course provides the skills and training soldiers need to become Non-Commissioned Officers in The Georgia State Defense Force. During the graduation ceremony two special guests joined The Commanding General of The Defense Force, Brigadier General Mark D. Gelhardt Sr., to congratulate the soldiers on their accomplishment.
Georgia House of Representatives Member, Karen Mathiak, and Georgia State Senator, Rick William both attended the momentous graduation ceremony honoring the soldiers who successfully completed The Basic Leaders Course (BLC). With immense pride and admiration, the lawmakers recognized the dedication, perseverance, and leadership skills exhibited by the graduates. They commended the soldiers for their commitment to self-improvement and their unwavering service to The State of Georgia. Mathiak and William acknowledged the significance of BLC in shaping the future leaders of the military and expressed their gratitude to the soldiers for their invaluable contributions to national defense.
The Basic Leaders Course (BLC) is an essential training program in the military designed to develop and refine the leadership skills of junior non-commissioned officers (NCOs). BLC serves as a critical stepping stone in a soldier’s career, bridging the gap between individual tasks and responsibilities and those of a leader. The course focuses on instilling core competencies such as communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork. Participants learn to lead and motivate small teams, understand the principles of tactics and operations, and develop proficiency in a wide range of military skills. BLC provides a foundation for NCOs to excel in their roles and prepares them for future leadership positions in the military.
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers graduate from the GSDF Basic Leader Course, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth Ga., May 13, 2023.
The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.
Georgia State Defense Force photo by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Raymond Clunie
Georgia Senate Member, the Honorable Rick Williams, and Georgia House of Representatives Member, the Honorable Karen Mathiak, join Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Commanding General Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr. in attending the GSDF Basic Leader Course class graduation, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth Ga., May 13, 2023.Rep. Mathiak made remarks during the graduation ceremony, thanking the GSDF for helping to restore a major part of her district following severe storms that impacted areas of the state earlier this year.The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.Georgia State Defense Force photo by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Raymond Clunie
Source: Georgia State Defense Force
