SCSG – Chief of Staff Command

Coordinating Staff

William Hollingsworth
COLONEL

Chief of Staff


Personnel & Administration Section ~ G-1

William Griffin
MAJ

G-1

DCS Personnel & Administration

The Personnel & Administration (G-1) Section  supports and maximizes administrative effectiveness of the South Carolina State Guard by anticipating, manning, and sustaining administrative operations across the State Guard.  G-1 accomplishes this by building, generating, and supporting the Brigade and Battalion commanders and supporting leaders and Guardsmen at all levels with entry, promotion, awards and general administrative capabilities.

Personnel Resources


Cyber Security & Intel  Section ~ G-2

William Oden
COLONEL

G-2

DCS Cyber Security

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The G2 Cyber Security / Intel Section is the assigned section  responsible for policy formulation, planning, programming, management, staff supervision, evaluation, and oversight for cyber and intelligence activities for the South Carolina State Guard.


Operations Section ~ G-3

David DeDonato
COLONEL

G-3

DCS Operations, Plans and Training

Andrew Brown
CPT

G-3

Chief Training Officer

The Operations(G-3) Section conducts planning and coordination for the use of training resources to support South Carolina State Guard training requirements.

Military Academy
Community Emergency Response
Military Emergency Management Specialist
McCrady Training Center

Logistics Section ~ G-4

Steven Fox
Colonel

G-4

DCS Logistics

Robert Smith
CSM

The Logistic (G-4) Section’s mission is to enable a ready State Guard by providing and overseeing integrated logistics policies, programs, and plans in support of Sustainable State Guard Readiness.


Planning Section ~ G-5

John Rockholz
Colonel

G-5

DCS  Strategic Plans

The Strategic Planning (G-5) Section supports the Commander and their staffs with respect to Command Planning, Strategic Initiatives and Concept Development.


Communications & Information Technology Section ~ G-6

Kurt Beasley
MAJOR

G-6

DCS Communications and Electronics

The Communications and Electronics (G6) Section of the State Guard is responsible for 2 primary functions. Both functions are supportive of the other operating units of the State Guard in their missions. G6 also coordinates with state and federal agencies to assure that they are able to interoperate.

Communications

G6 provides support for routine and emergency communications for the State Guard with a robust complement of equipment and services. In addition, G6 is ready to provide backup and alternate communications for other state and federal organizations.

Information Technology

The State Guard relies on a wide variety of electronic systems including Internet, intranet and telephone services. G6 is responsible for planning, implementing and managing these services. In addition, G6 can deploy Internet connections down range in support of SCSG missions. Our capabilities include digital communications between remote points and HQ.

The State Guard relies on a wide variety of electronic systems including Internet, intranet and telephone services. G6 is responsible for planning, implementing and managing these services. In addition, G6 can deploy Internet connections down range in support of SCSG missions.


Civil Affairs ~ G-7

Leigh Mack
CPT

G-7

DCS Civil Affairs

The Civil Military Affairs / Engagement Section (G-7)  is the means by which the SCSG connects with civilian agencies throughout the State of South Carolina.


Fiscal ~ G-8

Daniel Galt
Colonel

G-8

Fiscal


Public Affairs Office ~ G-9

David Finleyson
Captain

Public Affairs Officer

 

The mission of the Public Affairs Office (PAO) is to increase public awareness of the all-volunteer South Carolina State Guard, including its missions, training, assignments, and other community activities.