New Hampshire State Defense Forces

The New Hampshire State Defense Forces (NH SDF) are a volunteer military organization operating under state authority, supplementing the National Guard during emergencies and disasters. Composed of trained civilian personnel, they provide support in areas like disaster response, logistics, and community safety. Unlike the National Guard, they are state-only forces and do not deploy overseas. The NH SDF enhances emergency resilience by offering organized, trained personnel to assist state and local agencies during crises, ensuring faster and more effective responses to natural disasters, public safety threats, and other emergencies.