GaDOD Chain of Command Governor Nathan Deal Commander-in-Chief
President of the United States
Brig. Gen. Joe Jarrard Adjutant General
Brig. Gen. Tom Carden Asst. Adjutant General - Army Commander Ga. Army National Guard
Brig. Gen. Jesse Simmons Asst. Adjutant General - Air Commander Ga. Air National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Mr. Joe Ferrero Deputy Adjutant General Ga. Dept. of Defense
Brig. Gen. John King Director Joint Staff
Brig. Gen. Tom Danielson Commanding General Ga. State Defense Force
Organization Composition 10,908 Army Guardsmen
4% 4%
19%
2,896 Air Guardsmen 73%
533 SDF Members 632 State Employees
TOTAL: 14,969
*As of November 2016
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