SC State Guard HQ BN.

The South Carolina State Guard Headquarters Battalion (HQ BN) serves as the command and administrative element of the South Carolina State Guard, a state defense force established to support civil authorities and the National Guard during emergencies. With roots tracing back to the colonial militia and formally reconstituted during World War II when the National Guard was federalized, the HQ BN has played a pivotal role in organizing, training, and deploying State Guard personnel. Over the decades, the battalion has supported state responses to natural disasters, civil unrest, and other emergencies, providing command and control for statewide operations. Today, the HQ BN continues its mission of readiness, standing prepared to assist South Carolina communities whenever called upon.