The Georgia State Defense Force Opposing Forces Battalion (OPFOR) recently spent a part of their Annual Training going over Mission essential skills. The unit is used by the Army National Guard as an opposing force during their Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training.

Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Opposing Force (OPFOR) Battalion conducts annual training at the Cumming Readiness Center, Cumming, Ga., September 11-12, 2021. GSDF Commanding General Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr. (below, center) spoke with the troops on September 11.

GSDF Deputy Commander Col. Lou Coroso visited the OPFOR Battalion during its annual training on September 12. During annual training, Soldiers focused on various mission essential tasks and skills. Other GSDF units will conduct annual trainings in upcoming weeks.

Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Commanding General Mark D. Gelhardt Sr. (center) visits the GSDF Opposing Force (OPFOR) Battalion at the Cumming Readiness Center, Cumming, Ga., September 11, 2021.