...MISSION

The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) is the Commonwealth's military reserve. The force is governed by the military laws of Virginia and managed by the Virginia Department of Military Affairs. The chain of command for the force consists of the Governor of Virginia (Commander-in-Chief), Adjutant General of Virginia, and Commanding General of the Virginia Defense Force.

Mission
(Code of Virginia 44-54.4)

The Virginia State Defense Force with a targeted membership of at least 1,200 shall be organized within and subject to the control of the Department of Military Affairs.

When called to state active duty, the mission of the Virginia State Defense Force shall be to

• Assume control of National Guard facilities when the Guard is mobilized;
  
  
• Assist the National Guard Mobilization;
  
  
• Support the National Guard Family Assistance Program;
  
  
• Perform tasks currently performed by the Guard to protect life and property; and
  
  
• Perform tasks unique to the Post Mobilization Environment.