The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG – State Defense Force) recently celebrated the graduation of their newest classes of officers. On October 13, 2024, GSDF soldiers completed the GSDF Basic Officer Leadership Course 2024-011 at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia. This milestone marks the culmination of rigorous training designed to prepare these soldiers for leadership roles within the GSDF, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead their troops effectively. Simultaneously, the TXSG concluded its Direct Commission Officer Orientation Course (DCOOC) at Camp Swift. This course emphasized leadership development and team-building exercises, challenging newly commissioned officers to enhance their leadership capabilities. The course aimed to solidify the foundation for effective leadership within the Texas State Guard, ensuring these new officers are ready to take on the responsibilities that come with their roles.
Both the GSDF and TXSG recognize the importance of strong, professional leaders to support their critical missions, whether it’s responding to natural disasters, securing critical locations, or assisting during public health crises. Officer Candidate School (OCS) is the training ground where civilian personnel undergo intense physical and mental challenges to transform into capable military leaders. OCS is designed to mold candidates into effective and productive leaders by teaching them to make critical decisions and lead their missions with excellence.
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers graduate from the GSDF Basic Officer Leadership Course 2024-011, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth Ga., Oct. 13, 2024.
(Not shown in photo 2nd Lt. Ja-Pheth Butler-Miller).
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 2 Alexander Davidson)
Texas State Guard service members successfully completed the Direct Commission Officer Orientation Course (DCOOC) at Camp Swift over the weekend. The course emphasizes leadership and team-building exercises, designed to challenge newly commissioned officers to enhance their leadership skills.
More photos will be posted soon. Stay tuned.
Photos by WO1 Steven Kahla, RTC DPAO, Texas State Guard
Congratulations to all the Texas State Guard service members who completed the TXSG Direct Commission Officer Orientation Course (DCOOC) last weekend.
Be sure to check out more photos at our TXSG Flickr Online Photo Album account.
Sources: Georgia State Defense Force – Texas State Guard – Texas State Guard – TXSG OCS
