The mission of the SCSGMA is to develop leaders of character, equipped with tactical proficiency and strategic insight. Our training programs will be scalable, repeatable, memorable, and sustainable, aligning with the operational objectives of the of the Commander of the SCSG and the broader needs of the communities we serve. As a force multiplier for the State of South Carolina, we commit to providing training that integrates with the Military Department of the State of South Carolina and aligns with Incident Command System (ICS) and FEMA protocols.
All new members of the South Carolina State Guard must complete an orientation and in-processing course with the Francis Marion Reception Company which includes entry-level training in anti-terrorism and force protection, uniform issue, processing for ID cards, and registration for email accounts. Prior service personnel are dismissed when in-processing is complete; those new to the military will continue at Francis Marion Reception for training in Basic Soldier Skills. Basic Soldier Skills includes drill and ceremonies, wear of the uniform, grooming, deployment readiness, military rank structure, military courtesy, and introduction to military leadership. This training, comprised of 22 hours over two weekends, prepares non-prior service persons to effectively function in a military environment.
CERT must be completed before you can participate in any deployment.
Important: Email your CERT certificate to: durants@tag.scmd.state.sc.us
IS 317 (Prerequisite to CERT): This is an online FEMA course which can be found on the FEMA Training website. You must take this course before taking the CERT course.
CERT: This is a 20-hour class, taught in two full days or several evenings.
Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS)
All SCSG Personnel should complete the nine MEMS courses within the first six months of your SCSG membership. The required courses, shown below, are available online, free of charge, at the FEMA web site under Training, Independent Study Program (ISP). Click here to visit the FEMA Web Site.
Current Basic MEMS requirements – Updated 28-SEP-21:
IS 42 – Social Media in Emergency Management
IS 100 – Introduction to Incident Command System
IS 200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS 700 – National Incident Management System
IS 800 – National Response framework
IS 75 – Military Resources
IS 520 – Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas
IS 907 – Active Shooter
IS 915 – Protecting Critical Infrastructures Against Insider Threats
IS 2200 – Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
An After Action Report (AAR) is required to be submitted, based on an actual deployment run under orders from the SEOC, or using an approved event or training exercise. AAR Template
SCSG Personnel must complete these courses. If you wish to qualify for the MEMS badge, you must also complete an assigned MEMS practicum. For information on the Practicum, contact 1SG Stephen Wrona: stephen.wrona@sg.sc.gov
The McCrady Training Center occupies the eastern third of the Fort Jackson footprint. The state-of-the-art facilities and thorough training provided by our cadre, ensures our troops have the most efficient and useful military training available anywhere.Brigades participate 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.
