SCSG First Civil Support Brigade

1st Civil Support Brigade

Glenn Remsen
Colonel

1st Civilian Support Commander

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1CSB Mission Statement:

Provide a rapidly deployable, well-trained, self-sufficient force package for any disaster response, safely and effectively delivering missions and support to the SC National Guard and authorities having jurisdiction.

1st Battalion

The S.C. State Guard’s 1st Battalion serves several counties in central South Carolina – and provides assistance when requested to all counties statewide – fulfilling the State Guard’s mission of acting as early responders by providing immediate boots on the ground with ability to sustain operations for 48 hours.

1st Battalion participates in emergency preparedness exercises such as the National Disaster Medical System Exercise at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. This exercise, a nationwide initiative of the U.S. Army is under the direction of Moncrief Army Hospital, located at Ft. Jackson, for South Carolina. It simulates a natural disaster with patients transported from a disaster scene to a staging area for triage and further transport to local hospitals for treatment.

Our members are all volunteers who share a passion for service and an equally strong commitment to their fellow South Carolinians.

Command

Keith Blandford
MAJ

Commander, 1st Battalion

 

William Bruce
Command Sergeant Major

CSM, 1st Battalion

 

2nd Battalion

The S.C. State Guard’s 2nd Battalion serves several counties in the upstate of South Carolina – and provides assistance when requested to all counties statewide – fulfilling the State Guard’s mission of acting as early responders by providing immediate boots on the ground with ability to sustain operations for 48 hours.

Command

James Gillian
CSM(P)

MSG, 2nd Battalion

 

Involvement In The Community

The 2nd Battalion is actively involved in the communities it serves through its support of government agencies, non- profit organizations, and numerous community events/response efforts, including:    

    • Honor Guard Assistance throughout the community and state
    • Greenville Highland Games
    • National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
    • Cowpens National Park
    • Kings Mountain National Park
    • BMW Classic Golf Tournament
    • FTX Joint Training with Fire Departments/EMS
    • Advance Disaster Assessment Response Teams (ADART)
    • Search & Rescue
  • Veteran Events throughout the Upstate

3rd Battalion

The S.C. State Guard’s 3rd Battalion serves several counties in the South Carolina low- country and and provides assistance when requested to all counties statewide – fulfilling the State Guard’s mission of acting as early responders by providing immediate boots on the ground with ability to sustain operations for 48 hours.

The 3rd Battalion has contributed thousands of hours annually, preparing for – and responding to when necessary – natural or man- made disasters, and generally lending a helping hand when it is needed. Over the last 3 years, the Historic South Carolina State Guard has provided our state in excess of 44,000 hours of professional services during Hurricanes Joaquin, Irma, and Matthew.

Command

Dwayne Sheridan
Major

Commander, 3rd Battalion

John Deitle
1SG

CSM, 3rd Battalion


Involvement In The Community

The 3rd Battalion is actively involved in the communities it serves through its support of government agencies, non- profit organizations, and numerous community events/response efforts, including:

  • Cooper River Bridge Run
  • FTX Joint Training with Police/Fire Departments
  • DHEC Partnerships
  • Advance Disaster Assessment Response Teams (ADART)
    Search & Rescue
  • Medal of Honor Bowl Support
  • Gold Star Memorial Dedication Support
  • Honor Guard Assistance throughout the community
  • Hurricane Preparedness Expos
  • Blue Med/Western Shelter programs and support
  • Air Shows