State Area Command (STARC)

The mission of Headquarters STARC is the planning for and employing of SC National Guard units for state duty, conducting state civil disturbance operations and preparing for the mobilization of National Guard units. Under command of the Adjutant General of South Carolina, STARC develops and executes the plans, policies and programs for National Guard units of the state; provides for the operational deployment of active and reserve components assisting state authorities during the aftermath of a civil defense emergency; trains selected individuals for commissioned service in the National Guard and provides necessary command, control and supervision to accomplish its mission. STARC also develops and coordinates operations, readiness, training plans and directives, communicates with and establishes liaisons between various headquarters and provide operational and mobilization readiness for the South Carolina military forces.

Assigned or Attached Units

Headquarters Detachment, STARC-SC
246th Army National Guard Band
Detachment 4, STARC-SC (Health and Dental Detachment)
Operational Support Aircraft Detachment