Yes, many State Defense Forces have full time active duty staff and troops on duty. Some may have less than a dozen, others like The Texas State Guard have hundreds of troops on current Full Time State Active Duty assisting in a multitude of National Guar ...
Why is this Florida Civilian Defense Force a Liability?
The designation of the Florida State Guard as a civilian entity, devoid of a traditional military hierarchical structure and not subject to Florida's Military Law & Regulation, inevitably generates a substantial amount of ambiguity and risk during mis ...
Why isn’t The Florida State Guard Listed on StateDefenseForce.com?
The Florida State Guard, distinguished as the 'state's civilian defense force,' consists largely of individuals commonly referred to as 'volunteers.' Unlike conventional military organizations, the Florida State Guard does not adopt a military rank struct ...
Are State Defense Forces / State Guards similar to the Coast Guard Auxilary or Civil Air Patrol, civilian organizations that assist the US Coast Guard & US Air Force?
In many ways yes they are, except for one critical difference. All three organizations, State Defense Force / State Guard, Coast Guard Auxilary, Civil Air Patrol, support & assist US Military Forces, however the State Defense Forces / State Guards are lab ...
What are the positive effects of the State Defense Force being categorized as a military force?
The troops of the State Defense Force must follow and uphold the same standards and behavior as the Army National Guard & Air National Guard of the State. State Defense Force troops must follow the orders of their NCO’s and Officers appointed over them ot ...
Is the Florida State Guard the only civilian State Defense Force?
Yes, all other State Defense Forces are categorized as part of the military forces of their State and so subject to the Military Law of that State. The National Guard & State Defense Forces troops are both subject to the same Military Laws of the State.
Is the Florida State Guard part of the Florida State Military?
No, the Florida State Guard (State Defense Force) has been classified by the Governor of Florida as a civilian agency, not as a military organization. As a civilian agency they are not subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice / Military Laws of the ...
What happens if Im on Active Duty during an emergency and violate the UCMJ / State Military Law by going AWOL (Absent WithOut Leave)?
The State Military can issue a warrant for your arrest.
Are State Defense Force troops upheld to the State Military Law & Regulation?
Yes, State Defense Force soldiers are required by law to adhere to the State’s Uniform Code of Military Justice. The same state military laws that apply to National Guard troops that are under State Active Duty also apply to State Defense Force troops.
During my service I was wounded and have a amputated limb, can I still serve in The State Defense Forces?
Yes, State Defense Forces currently have Veterans serving, who have amputated limbs.
