South Carolina State Area Command (STARC)
The mission of Headquarters STARC is the planning for and employing of SC National Guard units for state duty, conducting state civil disturbance operations and preparing for the mobilization of National Guard units. Under command of the Adjutant General of South Carolina, STARC develops and executes the plans, policies and programs for National Guard units of the state; provides for the operational deployment of active and reserve components assisting state authorities during the aftermath of a civil defense emergency; trains selected individuals for commissioned service in the National Guard and provides necessary command, control and supervision to accomplish its mission.
STARC also develops and coordinates operations, readiness, training plans and directives, communicates with and establishes liaisons between various headquarters and provide operational and mobilization readiness for the South Carolina military forces.
The State mission of the Adjutant General is to be available on order of the Governor to assist local civil authorities in the event of disaster, disturbance, or other emergency; to plan and train for the employment of the troops and equipment as the situation dictates; to support rescue and relief operations; to aid in recovery and assist civil authorities in maintaining law and order; to control civil disturbances; and to protect life and property. In addition to its State mission, the Adjutant General has a Federal mission to be available and prepared as the first line of defense of the United States; to be prepared to serve whenever Congress or the President of the United States determines that more units are needed for national security than are in regular components of the ground and air forces; and to be prepared to serve on active duty as long as needed.
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