California State Guard
| California State Guard | |
|---|---|
California State Guard | |
| Active | 1846–present |
| Country | |
| Allegiance | |
| Type | State defense force |
| Role | Provide an adequately trained and organized State military reserve force under the exclusive control of the Governor |
| Size | 900+ |
| Part of | California Military Department |
| Nickname | CSG |
| Motto | "Answer the Call!" |
| Engagements | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Website | https://calguard.ca.gov/csg/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | |
| Adjutant General | |
| Commanding General | |
| Command Sergeant Major | |
| Insignia | |
| Shoulder sleeve insignia (full color) | |
| Shoulder sleeve insignia (subdued) | |
| Beret flash | |
| Flag | |
The California State Guard (CSG) (formerly the California State Military Reserve) is a military unit which provides assistance and training to the California National Guard and is a military force of California. The CSG is a reserve force that supports the state missions and federal readiness of the Army and Air National Guard. CSG service members often come from all branches of the military and are citizens with essential skills. Many CSG service members are fully integrated with Army National Guard and Air National Guard units, and hold full-time state active duty status through the California Military Department.