Jean Marciniak

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips

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A Quick Clips Show of Our Commanders Briefing Podcast Commanders Briefing: A Podcast where we sit down with the Commanders of State Defense Force / State Guards throughout the country, as well as other High Profile Special Guests like National Guard Adjutant Generals. We discuss the current training and missions their State Defense Force is undertaking. We also discuss their relationship with their National Guard and how better they can serve the National Guard. And we usually end with what goals they have for the future of their force.

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Protecting South Carolina: The Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks 01.11.2024 1:45

In this Commanders Briefing clip, Major General Leon Lott, Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard, discusses the greatest threat facing South Carolina: Cyber Attacks. He explains why, despite the ongoing challenges of extreme weather and hurricanes, cyber threats pose a more critical risk to the state's infrastructure. The clip highlights the importance of the South Carolina State Gu...

South Carolina State Guard Looks to Implement OPFOR Mission with Army National Guard 25.10.2024 1:13

In this Commanders Briefing clip, we speak with Major General Leon Lott, Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard, about the potential introduction of an Opposing Forces (OPFOR) mission similar to the one conducted by The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) for The Georgia Army National Guard. OPFOR missions involve Defense Force soldiers acting as live adversaries to simulate enemy com...

The South Carolina State Guard’s Milestone: Paid Training, Benefits, and Full-Time Staff 14.10.2024 1:36

In this Commanders Briefing podcast clip, we sit down with the Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) to discuss key updates about the force. The conversation covers how large The SCSG is today and their recent transition from being an all-volunteer, non-paid force to one that is now compensated for each training drill and during State Active Duty. We also explore the benefits...

What Makes The Georgia State Defense Force Essential in Disaster Response 02.10.2024 3:26

As Georgia State Defense Force troops are currently deployed across the state on debris clearing missions alongside The National Guard in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, we feel it is important to share this new Commanders Briefing clip. In this interview with Brigadier General Dennis Watts, The Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force, we discuss the critical...

Brigadier General Watts Explores Future of Paid Service for The Georgia State Defense Force 25.09.2024 2:01

In this Commanders Briefing podcast clip, we discuss the trend of State Defense Forces, including The New York Guard, beginning to compensate their troops for both training and active duty missions. During the conversation, we ask Brigadier General Dennis Watts, Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF), if there are any plans to implement similar pay for GSDF troops. General Wa...

How the SC State Guard Took on the Role of Supporting the Department of Corrections 20.09.2024 2:14

In the latest episode of Commanders Briefing, we sat down with Major General Leon Lott, the Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard, to discuss a range of topics, including their vital role in augmenting state law enforcement. General Lott highlighted how The South Carolina State Guard had been tasked with supporting the State Corrections Department, providing external security for fa...

Georgia SDF's OPFOR: Dedicated to Saving National Guard Soldiers Lives 13.09.2024 7:32

The latest episode of “Commanders Briefing Quick Clips” features an insightful interview with Brigadier General Dennis Watts, the newly appointed Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF). General Watts delves into the GSDF’s vital Opposing Force mission in collaboration with The Georgia Army National Guard, highlighting the various training and field engagements conducted toget...

Should State Defense Forces Adopt U.S. Army Enlistment Standards for New Recruits? 07.09.2024 4:42

This is a clip from our latest Commanders Briefing episode. To listen to the full podcast visit https://www.patreon.com/posts/2024-interview-108448774?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

The Crucial Role of Adjutant Generals: What Georgia's New TAG Means for the GSDF 09.08.2024 6:46

Driving Recruitment Forward: How GSDF Uses Billboards, License Plates, and Social Media to Enlist New Soldiers 26.07.2024 5:29

The Army, The White House & The Georgia State Defense Force 16.12.2022 5:10

Visit our website -> https://statedefenseforce.com This is a clip from episode - 8. Brigadier General Mark D Gelhardt Sr., Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force. In this clip we discuss The Generals Career from his service in The US Army, The White House and Joining The State Defense Force.

Helping The National Guard with OPFOR 02.12.2022 2:47

Visit our website -> https://statedefenseforce.com This is a clip of our upcoming episode - 8. Brigadier General Mark D Gelhardt Sr., Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force. In this clip we discuss The Opposing Forces mission The Georgia State Defense Force provides to The National Guard.