Virginia Defense Force Training and Training Information
This page is continually updated. Currently, you will find the required Orientation Course and Level IIA study
guide and answer sheet. Upon your enlistment, you are encourged to start these two studies right away.
You may print out your answer sheet and take it to your unit for grading. Be sure to keep a copy of all of your
tests and certificates in your own file.
COMMANDING GENERAL'S TRAINING GUIDE FOR 2010 and 2011
VDF Orientation Course
VDF Orientation Course Test Questions
VDF Orientation Course Test Answer Sheet
VDF Level IIA Course
VDF Level IIA Course Test Questions
VDF Level IIA Course Test Answer Sheet
VDF NCOLD - Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership Training
VDF NCOLD Course Test Questions
VDF NCOLD Course Test Answer Sheet
FEMA (Independent Course Study)
Below are the 4 required FEMA IS courses necessary to become state-active duty ready. You are encouraged to continue your training with these courses after you have completed the VDF Orientation and Level IIA.
FEMA - IS-100 - Introduction to Incident Command System
FEMA - IS-200 - ICS for Single Resources and Single Action Incidents
FEMA - IS-700 - NIMS: An Introduction
FEMA - IS-800b - National Incident Framework: An Introduction
FEMA - IS-317 - Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams
MEMS (State Guard Association)
Military Emergency Management Specialist Academy
