Mississippi State Guard Employee Directory
Armed ForcesMississippi, United States11-50 Employees
The Mississippi State Guard is a constitutionally authorized State Defense Force operating under the Mississippi Military Department, positioned alongside the state's Army and Air National Guards. It is an all-volunteer organization that trains to supplement National Guard forces and can operate within Mississippi, responding to the Governor through the Adjutant General; commissioned officers require approval from the Adjutant General. Its primary role centers on assisting with man-made or natural disasters, with members who are self-equipped and unpaid unless activated to support state missions. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, the organization emphasizes state-level duties and is not subject to federal control regarding assignments. A recent development noted in public reporting is the establishment of a land plot project under lease arrangements, reflecting ongoing operational activities within its statewide mandate.