South Carolina Army National Guard
Component of the US Army and military of the U.S. state of South Carolina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The South Carolina Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the U.S. Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization. National coordination of various state National Guard units is maintained through the National Guard Bureau.
South Carolina Army National Guard | |
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Country | United States |
Allegiance | South Carolina |
Branch | Army National Guard |
Type | ARNG Headquarters Command |
Role | Military reserve force |
Size | 9,253[1] |
Part of | South Carolina National Guard |
Garrison/HQ | Columbia, South Carolina |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-chief | Henry McMaster |
Ceremonial chief | Major General Van McCarty |
South Carolina Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards. The South Carolina Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of South Carolina.
The South Carolina Army National Guard is composed of approximately 10,000 Soldiers (as of February, 2009), and maintains 80 facilities across the state with over 2 million square feet (180,000 m2) of space.