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