Mississippi State Guard
John Carter has accumulated a wealth of experience in various roles related to defense and security. Currently serving as a Senior Systems Analyst at KBRwyle, John also holds multiple titles in the Mississippi State Guard including Commanding General, Chief of Staff, Acting Chief of Staff, Assistant Chief of Staff, G3, and Provost Marshal. Prior to this, John served as a Special Advisor and Assistant Chief of Staff in the Maryland Defense Force, and held leadership positions in the Alaska State Defense Force. With a background as a Field Artillery Officer and Fire Support Officer in the US Army, John has demonstrated a commitment to serving in diverse capacities within the defense sector.
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Mississippi State Guard
The Mississippi State Guard (MSSG) is the constitutionally authorized State Defense Force of the state of Mississippi. Operating under the authority of the Mississippi Military Department it is on an equal constitutional basis with the Mississippi Army National Guard, (MSARNG) and the Mississippi Air National Guard (MSANG). The Commanding General of the State Guard is appointed by the Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi, and answers directly to him. Further all Commissioned Officer appointments and or promotions must be approved by the Adjutant General. The State Guard is an all-volunteer organization tasked with supplementing the forces of the Mississippi Army National Guard and/or Air National Guard upon the order of the Governor of the State of Mississippi through the Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi. While its primary mission is to assist in coping with any man-made or natural disaster, the MSSG trains to be ready to meet any assignment. As a State Guard Unit, it is not subject to any federal authority with regard to assignment and/or control. The Mississippi State Guard is most closely aligned with the traditional concept of 'state militia': members are volunteers, self-equipped (armed only under special circumstances, as defined in law), can only operate within the borders of the state, and are unpaid unless activated to assist or backfill the MSNG.