The Georgia State Defense Force recently graduated a newest class of Soldiers from Initial Entry Training (State Defense Force Basic Training). Initial Entry Training is a course designed to introduce Non Prior service members to the military. The training is composed of Basic Soldiering Skills and is designed to reflect the basic training conditions of the United States Military. The Recruits learn the core fundamentals of how the military operates from Chain of Command, Physical Training to Drill & Ceremony, so when they are activated and work side by side with National Guard soldiers they can operate as any other soldier in the unit. After graduation the troops will return to their home units to continue training and stand ready for when called.
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) welcomes its newest Soldiers, Alpha Class 23, following their graduation, Ellenwood Readiness Center, Ellenwood, Ga., March 5, 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 video by Staff Sgt. Kerry Hatcher
Soldiers from the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Initial Entry Training Alpha Class 23 line up for their graduation ceremony at the Ellenwood Readiness Center, Ellenwood, Ga., March 5, 2023.The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense.Georgia State Defense Force photo by Warrant Officer 3 Raymond Clunie
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Commanding General Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr. (left) listens as as GSDF Training and Doctrine Command Commander Col. Allen Vance speaks to graduates of the GSDF Captain and Warrant Officer Career Course, Ellenwood Readiness Center, Ellenwood, Ga., March 5, 2023.
Georgia State Defense Force photo by Capt. Beverly Shepard
Source: Georgia State Defense Force
