The California State Military Reserve (CSMR) is the State Defense Force of California authorized by United States Code (32 USC 109c) and the California Military and Veteran’s Code (CM&VC 550).
The CSMR assists the California National Guard in its Homeland Defense mission by assisting in training the California National Guard so that the Combatant Commander receives soldiers and airmen prepared to get the job done, and to come home safely. In addition, the CSMR assists the CNG in the mobilization of these soldiers and airmen.
The CSMR assists the CNG in its Homeland Security Mission by providing individual soldiers and airmen as well as rapid response teams to Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in the preparation, prevention, deterrence, preemption, defense, and mitigation of natural and man-made threats to California.
The CSMR is a volunteer operational force upon which the California National Guard depends. Its members are subject to call to state active duty by the Governor of the State of California.
Many examples of CSMR activities are available in the Latest News and Topics and News Archives. |
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Commander,
State Military Reserve
Brigadier General (CA)
Jack Hagan
(Click here for biography) |
 Operation Fall Blaze
Joint Forces Headquarters, Sacramento
Serving alongside their Army and Air Guard brethren are over 100 citizen soldiers of the California State Military Reserve (CSMR). Their mission is to support and provide a force multiplier for California's Army/Air Guard troops.
Fully integrated with California's Army/Air Guard, at first glance you might not notice these mission critical soldiers -- you can spot them by the "California" patch just above their heart. You’ll find them working 24/7 in the Joint Operations Center, or taking incoming requests for aid at the California Office of Emergency Services. Perhaps you caught a glimpse of them on your local news, in the field coordinating military aid requests from emergency personnel on the line and many other duties.
They're your friends and neighbors, citizen soldiers serving within California in the finest volunteer tradition. They are there to support their fellow soldiers serving in state and federal National Guard roles, and they're always ready to answer the call when disaster strikes their fellow Californians.
Does that sound like you?
Would you like to be there working the solution instead of watching it on TV?
Give us a call at 866-526-4543.
Prior military service is not required, willingness to serve and a dedication to excellence is. The California State Military Reserve may be just what you've been looking for. |
Commanding General's
Professional Reading List
“To be a professional military organization and the benchmark for State Defense Forces around the Nation we must continue to educate ourselves and improve our professional abilities. Reading and studying the profession of arms is one part of that processes.” Brigadier General Emory J. Hagan III, Commander, California State Military Reserve ...more.
EMORY J. HAGAN, III
Brigadier General, CSMR
Commanding General |
Commanding General's
New Year Message
To the Officers, Soldiers, and Airmen of the California State Military Reserve,
Happy New Year and welcome to what will be the most exciting year in State Military Reserve (SMR) history. What a great place to be; serving our great nation and State. Today we are on alert for a severe winter storm during the next few days. WARNO 08-01 "Storm Sentinel" lists the SMR in the Concept of Operations with 4 major "Be prepared and on order" tasks to execute, which could involve hundreds of our personnel.
Last year was one of the most dynamic years in the history of the SMR. There was the mobilization of over 180 of our Soldiers and Airmen to Operation Fall Blaze, integration of the SMR into the Joint Staff, the graduation of our 2nd Officers Candidate School (OCS) class, and a realization on the part of the leadership of the California Military Department how important the SMR was to their operations and success. We ended 2007 with 658 Soldiers and Airmen in the SMR, this is almost 100 more than this time last year.
2008 is shaping up to be even more dynamic and rewarding. Our "New Year's Resolutions" are going to be challenging:
1. First quarter recruiting goal is to break 700. Continue to recruit quality personnel into the SMR.
2. Implement the SMR reorganization plan and stand up the Southern Regional Support Command in February.
3. Stand up the Northern Regional Support Command in the spring and find a suitable location for its new headquarters.
4. Energize the Air Component and double its size and support to the Air Guard.
5. See the Naval Militia reactivated.
6. Expand our integration into the Joint Staff and our support to National Guard units in their home Armories
7. Develop new and realistic TDA's to match our new structure and missions.
8. Develop SMR mobilization plans and battle roster our people to support the Guard.
9. Revamp BOC into a regional basic training "boot camp" done several times a year in both northern and southern California.
10. Continue to develop professional military education programs for our NCO's and officers. Graduate our 2nd Warrant Officer Candidate Class (WOCC) and our 3rd OCS class.
11. Continue to update, revise, and streamline our:
a. Regulations
b. Strategic Plan
c. Recruiting/Accession Process and Paperwork
d. Awards and Decorations Process
12. Last, but not least conduct Annual Training.
You have a lot to be proud of; each of you individually and collectively as units have accomplished more than I or anyone in the National Guard dreamed we could do to improve the image of the SMR and our professional standards. Stand tall and be proud to be in the SMR, the finest and most professional State Defense Force in the country. The benchmark for the rest and envy of all. Bravo Zulu.
Get ready for an even bigger and better year. Best wishes to all of you and your families. I am honored and privileged to be your commander and very proud to serve with all you. God Bless you.
EMORY J. HAGAN, III
Brigadier General, CSMR
Commanding General |
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