Supporting
State Leaders
and Congress

Strengthening America's State Defense Forces
 
The State Guard Administration is the national advocate and central support hub for State Defense Forces across the United States. We provide Congress and state governments with the knowledge, resources, and guidance needed to make informed decisions and ensure the sustainment of State Defense Forces in support of state and national security.
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Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide lawmakers, government officials, policymakers, and military departments with authoritative information, policy guidance, and practical tools related to State Defense Forces. We strive to strengthen homeland security at the national level through state-level security and public safety, supported by education, legislative initiatives, and strategic advocacy.
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 Why State Defense Forces Matter

Empowering State Governments to
protect, Respond, and Lead in Emergencies.
 
  • Homeland Security: Augment National Guard and local agencies.
  • Continuity of Operations: Maintain state defense capability when the National Guard is federally mobilized.
  • Force Multiplication: Increase manpower without relying solely on federal resources.
  • Disaster Response: Support emergency management during floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other crises.
  • State Controlled: Provides the state a military force under state authority, independent of federal deployment.
  • Policy Flexibility: Allow states to implement tailored defense, emergency, and support missions.
  • Community Integration: Strengthen ties between military forces and local communities.
  • Volunteer Based: Cost effective readiness with trained volunteers.
  • National Security: Enhance national security and defense posture by ensuring states have ready, resilient forces to respond to crises. 
  • Cybersecurity: Support state efforts to defend critical digital infrastructure and safeguard sensitive information.
  • Law Enforcement and Security: Assist state and local law enforcement with security, patrol, and operational support during emergencies.​​​​​​​
  • Medical Response: Provide trained personnel to support healthcare, triage, and emergency medical operations durning crises.
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Our Services for
Lawmakers and Officials

  • Legal and Policy Resources: Comprehensive summaries of federal and state statutes, regulations, and directives governing State Defense Forces.

  • Activation and Reactivation Guidance: Step by step frameworks and model legislation for establishing or reactivating State Defense Forces.
  • Congressional and State Briefings: Concise reports, write papers, and one page summaries for staff and policymakers.
  • Educational Materials: Infographics, case studies, and historical context for informed decision making.
  • ​​​​​​​ Advocacy Support: Policy recommendations and strategies to strengthen state level defense initiatives.

 

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State Defense Forces Statistics

100+

State Defense Forces
Years of Service

22

States Maintain
State Defense Forces

< 1%

State Defense Forces
Make Up Less Then 1%
of Military Service

20,000

United States Estimated
State Defense Forces
Personnel Nationwide

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