Alabama State Defense Force
Encyclopedia
The Alabama State Defense Force (AL SDF, or ASDF) is a military
entity authorized by the State Code of Alabama
. The ASDF is the state’s authorized state defense force and assumes the state mission of the Alabama National Guard
in the event the Guard is mobilized. The ASDF is composed of retired, prior active-duty, and prior-reserve military
personnel and selected professional persons who volunteer their time and talents in further service to their state.
's area of operations is northern Alabama. The Second Brigade's region is middle Alabama. The Third Brigade's region is southern Alabama.
Military
A military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...
entity authorized by the State Code of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. The ASDF is the state’s authorized state defense force and assumes the state mission of the Alabama National Guard
Alabama National Guard
The Alabama National Guard comprises both Army and Air components. The Guard is part of the Alabama Military Department, seemingly overseen by the Adjutant General of Alabama....
in the event the Guard is mobilized. The ASDF is composed of retired, prior active-duty, and prior-reserve military
Military
A military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...
personnel and selected professional persons who volunteer their time and talents in further service to their state.
Organization
The AL SDF is organized geographically, into three brigades. The First BrigadeAlabama State Defense Force 1st Infantry Brigade
The Alabama State Defense Force 1st Infantry Brigade is a component of the Alabama State Defense Force which is a military entity authorized by both the State Code of Alabama and Executive Order. The 1st Infantry Brigade is located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States...
's area of operations is northern Alabama. The Second Brigade's region is middle Alabama. The Third Brigade's region is southern Alabama.