State Defense Force
/ˈsteɪt dɪˈfɛns fɔrs/
Definitions
- (n.) A military reserve force organized by a U.S. state, distinct from the National Guard, primarily for state missions like disaster response and civil defense.
The state defense force was activated to assist in hurricane relief efforts.
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- state defense force
- state defense forces
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Commentary
State defense forces are authorized by state law and federal statute but operate solely under state authority, without federal activation.
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