California State Guard | 1,073 followers on LinkedIn. Organized, trained, and dedicated to enhancing readiness for California’s state and federal missions. | Mission The California State Guard (CSG) supports the California National Guard (CNG) and the California Military Department (CMD) by enhancing their readiness for state and federal responsibilities. The CSG accomplishes this mission by providing an organized, trained, and disciplined force dedicated to serving the state’s needs. Legal Authority and Structure The CSG is officially recognized under the California Military & Veterans Code § 550, having been activated as the State Defense Force of California on January 2nd, 1941.