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Military units under the sole control of a U.S. state government
personnel of the Air National Guard into the U.S. Air Force. The federal government recognizes state defense forces, as per the Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution
State_defense_force
Military unit
Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF) is the state defense force of Alaska. It is one of 18 such forces in the United States. The Alaska State Defense Force is
Alaska_State_Defense_Force
State defense force of Georgia, US
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) is Georgia's state guard. The GSDF is a professionally trained volunteer component of the Georgia Department of Defense, serving
Georgia_State_Defense_Force
State-provided guard for Alabama
The Alabama State Defense Force (ASDF) is the state defense force of Alabama, allowed by the Constitution of Alabama, federal law, the Code of Alabama
Alabama_State_Defense_Force
Military unit
The Massachusetts State Defense Force (MSDF) is the state defense force of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was inactivated in 2016 by Governor Charlie
Massachusetts State Defense Force
Massachusetts_State_Defense_Force
Military unit
The Utah State Defense Force (USDF), formerly known as the Utah State Guard, is the currently unorganized state defense force of the state of Utah. The
Utah_State_Defense_Force
Military unit
The Colorado State Defense Force, formerly known as the Colorado State Service, is the current, albeit inactive state defense force of Colorado. The Colorado
Colorado_State_Defense_Force
Military unit
Wisconsin State Defense Force (WSDF) is the currently inactive state defense force of the State of Wisconsin authorized by Wisconsin law. As a state defense force
Wisconsin_State_Defense_Force
Military unit
The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) is the official state defense force of Virginia, one of the three components of Virginia's state military along with the
Virginia_Defense_Force
Militia branch of the State of Missouri
The Missouri State Defense Force (MSDF), formerly known as the Missouri Reserve Military Force, was the official state defense force of Missouri, deactivated
Missouri_State_Defense_Force
Privately organized militia in the state of Ohio
The Ohio Defense Force (ODF) is a right-wing privately organized militia in the state of Ohio. The Ohio Defense Force is not a part of the US Military
Ohio_Defense_Force
Military forces of Japan
the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense with the Prime Minister as
Japan_Self-Defense_Forces
Military unit
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) is the state defense force for the state of Maryland. The MDDF is organized as a state military reserve organization
Maryland_Defense_Force
Army branch of the Japanese armed forces
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 陸上自衛隊, Hepburn: Rikujō Jieitai), JGSDF (陸自, Rikuji), also referred to as the Japanese Army, is the land
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Japan_Ground_Self-Defense_Force
Ethnic armed group in Myanmar
The Mon State Defense Force (MSDF) is an ethnic armed resistance group in Myanmar, established around September 2021 following the military coup. It was
Mon_State_Defense_Force
Video game series
Earth Defense Force, known in Japan as Chikyū Bōeigun (Japanese: 地球防衛軍; lit. Earth Defense Forces), is a third-person shooter video game series created
Earth_Defense_Force
State agency of Michigan
Michigan Defense Force (MIDF), formerly Michigan Volunteer Defense Force (MIVDF), is a military force, constituted as a state defense force and an element
Michigan_Defense_Force
Reserve military force of New Mexico, US
The New Mexico State Defense Force (NMSDF; Spanish: Fuerza de Defensa del Estado de Nuevo México), formerly the New Mexico State Guard (NMSG; Spanish:
New Mexico State Defense Force
New_Mexico_State_Defense_Force
Navy branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 海上自衛隊, Hepburn: Kaijō Jieitai), abbreviated JMSDF (海自, Kaiji), also simply known as the Japanese Navy
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
Air warfare branch of Japan's armed forces
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 航空自衛隊, Hepburn: Kōkū Jieitai), JASDF (空自, Kūji), also referred to as the Japanese Air Force, is the air and space
Japan_Air_Self-Defense_Force
Combined military force of Ethiopia
Defense Force (Amharic: የኢፌዴሪ መከላከያ ሰራዊት, romanized: Ye'īfēdērī mekelakeya šerawīt, lit. 'FDRE Defense Force'; ENDF) is the combined military force of
Ethiopian National Defense Force
Ethiopian_National_Defense_Force
2017 video game
Earth Defense Force 5 is the fifth main installment, and the eighth game in the Earth Defense Force video game series. Developed by Sandlot and published
Earth_Defense_Force_5
Military unit
The Oregon Civil Defense Force (ORCDF), formerly known as the Oregon State Defense Force, is the official state defense force of Oregon and one of the
Oregon_Civil_Defense_Force
Insurgent group fighting against the junta in Myanmar
The Chinland Defense Force (Burmese: ချင်းဒေသကာကွယ်ရေးတပ်ဖွဲ့, romanized: Chīn Deithạ Kakweyēi Tathpwẹ, lit. 'Chin Region Defense Army'; abbreviated: CDF)
Chinland_Defense_Force
Military term
Several state defense forces have served as OPFOR units when training with the National Guard. The California State Guard, the Georgia State Defense Force, and
Opposing_force
state defense force may also be awarded state National Guard military decorations in addition to state defense force awards while serving in a state defense
Awards and decorations of the State Defense Forces
Awards_and_decorations_of_the_State_Defense_Forces
United States military reserve organization
maritime state defense forces that are composed mainly of civilian volunteers. Naval militias are considered part of the organized militia, unlike state defense
Naval militias in the United States
Naval_militias_in_the_United_States
State agency in the US state of Georgia
Georgia Department of Defense includes the Georgia Army National Guard, the Georgia Air National Guard, and the Georgia State Defense Force. The Georgia Department
Georgia_Department_of_Defense
Award
Several state defense forces have authorized wear of the award for members who meet the requirements. The Alaska State Defense Force, the New Mexico State Guard
Cold_War_Victory_Medal
Executive department of the US federal government
of Defense are three subordinate military departments: the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force. In
United States Department of Defense
United_States_Department_of_Defense
Military unit
The Florida State Guard (FSG) is the state defense force of the U.S. state of Florida. The FSG was created in 1941 to serve as a stateside replacement
Florida_State_Guard
Military unit
Louisiana State Guard (LSG; French: Garde de L'État de Louisiane; Spanish: Guardia Estatal de Luisiana) is the official state defense force of the state of Louisiana
Louisiana_State_Guard
Coast Guard Auxiliary American Civil Defense Association Blast shelter NYPD Auxiliary Police State defense force Towne, Robert, Stamford Historical Society
Civil defense in the United States
Civil_defense_in_the_United_States
United States Army general (1922–2018)
Secretary of the Army and then re-activated as commander of the Oregon State Defense Force. The Oregon Military Museum at Camp Withycombe is named in his honor
James_B._Thayer
Military unit
The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) is the designated state defense force for the state of South Carolina. The State Guard maintains its headquarters
South_Carolina_State_Guard
Military unit
as the state's "defense force". Florida currently has a State Defense Force (SDF), reactivated as of 2022. During World War II, the Florida State Guard
Florida_National_Guard
Armed wing of the National Unity Government of Myanmar
reports of an Air Force jet shot down in Kayah State on 18 February 2022 led to speculation that the PDF possessed man-portable air-defense systems. Project
People's Defence Force (Myanmar)
People's_Defence_Force_(Myanmar)
Head of the US Department of Defense
Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force – as well as the Coast Guard when its command and control is transferred to the Department of Defense. Only the secretary
United States Secretary of Defense
United_States_Secretary_of_Defense
Military unit
The Eastern Air Defense Force (EADF) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with Air Defense Command being stationed
Eastern_Air_Defense_Force
Military unit
along with the Massachusetts National Guard and the Massachusetts State Defense Force, exists as a component of the Massachusetts Organized Militia. The
National_Lancers
addition to the New Mexico State Defense Force and the New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol fall under the command of the state Adjutant General, an appointee
New Mexico Department of Military Affairs
New_Mexico_Department_of_Military_Affairs
Military unit
The Tennessee State Guard (TNSG) is the state defense force of the state of Tennessee. The TNSG is organized as a military reserve force whose members
Tennessee_State_Guard
Combined military forces of Israel
national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy.
Israel_Defense_Forces
Head of government of the U.S. state of Georgia
commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard, when not in federal service, and State Defense Force. The governor also has a duty to enforce state laws, the power
Governor_of_Georgia
United States military camouflage pattern
May 14, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2022. "About The State Defense Force". StateDefenseForce.com. November 1, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2023. Hyperstealth:
Operational Camouflage Pattern
Operational_Camouflage_Pattern
Topics referred to by the same term
ASDF may refer to: Air Self-Defense Force, in Japan Alabama State Defense Force, a military entity Alaska State Defense Force, a military entity Advanced
ASDF
Government agency in Alabama, United States
Alabama State Defense Force. The Alabama Army National Guard exists as both a reserve force which augments the United States Army, and as a state militia
Alabama_Military_Department
federally controlled reserve force. In 1933, Congress finalized the split between the National Guard and the state defense forces by mandating that all
State Guard Association of the United States
State_Guard_Association_of_the_United_States
Space service branch of the U.S. military
of Defense, it is one of the six armed forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the second independent space force to
United_States_Space_Force
2021 provisional Myanmar government
Mon State Party (Anti-Military Dictatorship). The MSFC commands 2 military forces, the Mon State Revolutionary Force and the Mon State Defense Force. It
Mon_State_Federal_Council
they were. Civil Air Patrol Military badges of the United States State defense force Strategic Sealift Officer Program United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Uniformed services of the United States
Uniformed_services_of_the_United_States
should be satisfied when the defense department procures major equipment and weapon systems for the air force. Philippine Air Force FA-50PH An FA-50PH equipped
List of equipment of the Philippine Air Force
List_of_equipment_of_the_Philippine_Air_Force
Right for people to use reasonable force or defensive force
line. The right to self-defense is phrased as the principle of vim vi repellere licet ("it is permitted to repel force by force") in the Digest of Justinian
Right_of_self-defense
Military unit
Carolina State Defense Force is a currently active self-funded organization with members throughout North Carolina. The North Carolina State Guard was
North Carolina State Defense Militia
North_Carolina_State_Defense_Militia
Military reserve organization
States Department of Defense (DoD). It is composed of reserve components of the United States Army and the United States Air Force: the Army National Guard
National Guard (United States)
National_Guard_(United_States)
Appearance of Uniforms and Insignia, Georgia State Defense Force Regulation 670-1", Georgia State Defense Force, dated 15 November 2009, last accessed 16
United States military beret flash
United_States_military_beret_flash
Military unit
Maine State Guard was the state defense force of the state of Maine during World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. As a state defense force, the
Maine_State_Guard
Military unit
The Washington State Guard is the state defense force of the U.S. state of Washington. It is an all-volunteer, uniformed public service organization which
Washington_State_Guard
Air warfare branch of Armenia's armed forces
defense system, which it officially declared operational in April 1994. Aircraft additions were few, but by the end of 1994 the Armenian Air Force's inventory
Armenian_Air_Force
State military agency of Connecticut, US
Connecticut State Guard is the organized militia portion of the state military. As a State Defense Force it is a military entity authorized by both the State Code
Connecticut Military Department
Connecticut_Military_Department
Privately-organized militia group in Idaho
privately organized militia in the state of Idaho. The Idaho Light Foot Militia is distinct from a state defense force in that it is not recognized as part
Idaho_Light_Foot_Militia
Military unit
Minnesota State Guard, previously known as the Minnesota Defense Force, is the currently inactive state defense force of the state of Minnesota. The State Guard
Minnesota_State_Guard
American paramilitary organization
in the U.S. state of Missouri. The organization is not a formation of the Missouri State Defense Force (an element of the Missouri state militia). The
Missouri_Militia
Navy, and U.S. Air Force during World War I, World War II, and Korean War Military uniform § United States State defense force#Uniforms Physical training
Uniforms of the United States Armed Forces
Uniforms_of_the_United_States_Armed_Forces
Air service branch of the U.S. military
States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is a part of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and
United_States_Air_Force
Countermeasure to defend oneself against harm
right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions. Self-defense in the context
Self-defense
State paramilitary organization
the Ohio State Defense Force (SDF). Like other SDF's the Ohio Military Reserve functions as a reserve to the Ohio National Guard. State Defense Forces are
Ohio_Military_Reserve
Military unit
The Kansas State Guard was the official state defense force of the state of Kansas during each of the world wars. The unit was first created during World
Kansas_State_Guard
Military unit
Pennsylvania State Guard (originally known as the Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps) is the currently inactive official state defense force of the state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania_State_Guard
Military organisation composed of ex-service civilians
Vietnam Militia and Self-Defence Force Territorial Defense (TO) Military reserve National Guard State defense force Militia Maritime militia Wragg, David
Military_reserve_force
Largely American term for secretive special forces
president Nicolás Maduro. Special Mission Unit of the Florida State Guard, a state defense force. Though sharing an identical name, it is not affiliated USSOCOM
Special_mission_unit
Component of the U.S. National Guard of the state of Georgia
the U.S. state of Georgia, and consists of the Georgia Army National Guard and the Georgia Air National Guard. (The Georgia State Defense Force is the third
Georgia_National_Guard
Component of the US Army and military of the state of Colorado
stationed in Greeley. A separate unit, the Colorado State Defense Force is a state defense force that has been mobilized twice–during the First and Second
Colorado_National_Guard
State defense force of Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico State Guard (PRSG; Spanish: Guardia Estatal de Puerto Rico) is the state defense force of Puerto Rico that operates under the sole authority
Puerto_Rico_State_Guard
Aerial and space service branch of the Israel Defense Forces
downing of a Syrian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24 on September 23, 2014: The aircraft was shot down by an IAF MIM-104 Patriot air defense battery, after allegedly
Israeli_Air_Force
Air and space forces of the Russian Armed Forces
Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces, the Russian Aerospace Forces is a unified command consisting of the following branches: Air Force Air
Russian_Aerospace_Forces
Joint Mon military column in Myanmar
Liberation Army-AD, Mon Liberation Army, Mon State Revolutionary Force, and the Mon State Defense Force. The groups first agreed to unify during a meeting
Ramanya_Joint_Column
Military unit
State Guard is the currently inactive state defense force of Rhode Island. As a state defense force, the Rhode Island State Guard served as a state military
Rhode_Island_State_Guard
State department of Alaska managing National Guard, state militia, and related affairs
Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF) is a military entity authorized by both the State Code of Alaska and Executive Order. The State Defense Force (SDF) is
Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Alaska_Department_of_Military_and_Veterans_Affairs
Military unit
The New Hampshire State Guard (NHSG) is the currently unorganized state defense force of New Hampshire. The purpose of the State Guard is to augment or
New_Hampshire_State_Guard
Component of the US Army and military of the U.S. state of Minnesota
state law." The State Defense force is a military entity authorized by both the State Code of Minnesota and executive order. The State Defense Force (SDF)
Minnesota_Army_National_Guard
State defense force of Indiana
is the state defense force of the state of Indiana. The Indiana Guard Reserve serves under the exclusive authority of the governor of the State of Indiana
Indiana_Guard_Reserve
Legal concept
own home. Deadly force may either be justified, the burdens of production and proof for charges impeded, or an affirmative defense against criminal homicide
Castle_doctrine
United States Navy awards for merit
sometimes to members of the state defense forces in addition to regular United States military decorations. Each of the state governments of the United
List of decorations awarded by the United States National Guard
List_of_decorations_awarded_by_the_United_States_National_Guard
National military force of Australia
between Japan and Australia, the Australian Defence Force has been working closely with the Japan Self-Defense Forces on various joint operations, training exercises
Australian_Defence_Force
Military defense of Puerto Rico
National Guard, the Puerto Rico National Guard, and its own state defense force, the Puerto Rico State Guard, which, by local law, is under the authority of
Military_of_Puerto_Rico
Index of articles associated with the same name
The phrase Defence Force(s) (or Defense Force(s) in US English - see spelling differences) is in the title of the armed forces of certain countries and
Defence_Forces
Military unit
The New Jersey State Guard, previously known as the New Jersey State Militia, is the inactive state defense force of New Jersey, and is one of New Jersey's
New_Jersey_State_Guard
Aerial warfare of Ukraine
its domestic defense industry Ukroboronprom and its Antonov subsidiary are able to maintain its older aircraft. The Ukrainian Air Force participated in
Ukrainian_Air_Force
Air warfare branch of the Serbian Armed Forces
The Serbian Air Force and Air Defence (Serbian: Ратно ваздухопловство и противваздухопловна одбрана Војске Србије, romanized: Ratno vazduhoplovstvo i
Serbian Air Force and Air Defence
Serbian_Air_Force_and_Air_Defence
Military unit
The Idaho State Guard, formerly known as the Idaho Home Guard, or The Idaho Volunteer Reserve (IVR) is the inactive state defense force of Idaho. The
Idaho_State_Guard
Topics referred to by the same term
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the Japanese Navy State Defense Forces: Massachusetts State Defense Force Missouri State Defense Force Milwaukee Secure
MSDF
Department of Defense (DoD) has a complex organizational structure. It includes the Army, Navy, the Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, the Unified combatant
Organizational structure of the United States Department of Defense
Organizational_structure_of_the_United_States_Department_of_Defense
Military unit
The Delaware State Guard is the currently inactive state defense force of the state of Delaware, which was active during both World War I and World War
Delaware_State_Guard
Military unit
control over the Texas State Guard, because it is not subject to federal activation. The Texas State Guard is a state defense force that assists and augments
Texas_State_Guard
Component of the US Army and military of the U.S. state of Virginia
federal-state military reserve force. It consists of the Virginia Army National Guard and Virginia Air National Guard. (The Virginia State Defense Force is
Virginia_National_Guard
Topics referred to by the same term
Settlement Defense Front (SDF), an enemy faction of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Japan Self-Defense Forces State defense force, US Sudan Defence Force, 1925–1955
SDF
Military unit
The Arkansas State Guard was the official state defense force of the state of Arkansas during World War II. The Arkansas State Guard was created to fulfill
Arkansas_State_Guard
U.S. state of Oregon government agency
Oregon Military Department suspended the Oregon State Defense Force. A spokesman for the OMD stated that the suspension was temporary and the ORSDF would
Oregon_Military_Department
Air warfare and air defense branch of Azerbaijan's armed forces
helped to develop the Air Forces and Air Defense Troops. On February 11, 2009, the Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Rail Rzayev, was assassinated
Azerbaijani_Air_Forces
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metonymic occupational name for a slater, from Middle English slate ‘slate’.
Girl/Female
English Scandinavian Anglo Saxon Irish
Brings joy.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Girl/Female
Spanish
Religious holiday.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
From Devonshire
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, Finnish, German, Indian, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
To be Cheerful; Great; Measure of Land; Great Talker
Girl/Female
American, Australian, French, Greek
Mountain of Zeus; Feminine of Dennis; Follower of Dionysius
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Defender of the State
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Defender of the State
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : variant of Stacey.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English personal name TÄta, possibly a short form of various compound names with the obscure first element tÄt, or else a nursery formation. This surname is common and widespread in Britain; the chief area of concentration is northeastern England, followed by northern Ireland.
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English, Finnish, Irish, Scandinavian
Light Hearted; Cheerful; Pleasant and Bright; Brings Joy; Bright; Great; Measure of Land
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Defender of the State
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Defender of the State
Boy/Male
Australian, German
Fighting Defender; Defense Army
Boy/Male
English Scandinavian American Irish Native American
Cheerful.
Male
English
English surname transferred to unisex forename use, TATE means "cheerful."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Defender of the State
Boy/Male
Arabic
Power; State
Boy/Male
Celebrity, Hindu, Indian, Telugu
State
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
The Vision
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil
Eloquent in Words; Sound
Boy/Male
Indian
Servant of the noble and generous
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Earth; Poison
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Boy/Male
Indian
Noble, Generous
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Lacelle in Orne, France.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Old Arabic Name
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Long Field
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Brahman's King; Moon
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
STATE DEFENSE-FORCE
n.
That which defends; a safeguard.
n.
Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.
a.
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
n.
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
v. t.
To furnish with defenses; to fortify.
n.
Estate, possession.
a.
Affording defense; defensive.
n.
Estate; state.
n.
A defender.
a.
In a state or posture of defense.
n. & v. t.
See Defense.
n.
Instruments or weapons of offense or defense.
n.
See Self-defense.
n.
Defender.
n.
One who is defended.
imp. & p. p.
of Defend
n.
Alt. of Defence
v. t.
To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants.
a.
Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
n.
The act of defending, or the state of being defended; protection, as from violence or danger.