CAL-GUARD Division Structure & Assignments

This Is the official Rank/ division. structure and assignment board

1. 40th Infantry Division (“Sunburst Division”)

Role: Main ground combat division responsible for defense, combat patrols, and active deployment scenarios.

Subunits:

• 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT)
  

  • Companies: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta

  • Roles: Standard infantry, raid teams, security patrols

• 2nd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
  

  • Roles: Scouting, intel gathering, armored vehicle ops

Assigned Ranks:

• Enlisted (E-1 to E-4): Rifleman, RTO (Radio Operator), Grenadier

• NCOs (E-5 to E-9): Fireteam Leaders, Squad Leaders, Platoon Sergeants

• Officers (O-1 to O-5): Platoon Leaders, Company Commanders

• Field Grade (O-6+): Brigade CO, Division CO

2. 1st Battalion, 185th Infantry Regiment

Role: Light infantry battalion focused on urban combat, close-quarters battle, and rapid deployment.

Subunits:

• Alpha Company: Urban Combat Team

• Bravo Company: Support Weapons Unit

• Charlie Company: Field Ops/Logistics

• Delta Company: Air Assault Team (fast-rope insertion)

Special Assignments:

• Designated Marksman (DM)

• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

• Combat Engineers

Ranks: Same as 40th ID, but with light-infantry specialization

3. 49th Military Police Brigade (MP)

Role: Law enforcement, detention operations, base security, riot control

Subunits:

• Garrison Police Detachment: Enforces laws on base

• Quick Reaction Force (QRF): Responds to riots/emergencies

• JAG Corps Liaison Team: Legal affairs and investigations

Key Assignments:

• Military Police Officer (E-2 to E-6)

• MP Squad Leader (E-5/E-6)

• Platoon Sergeant (E-7+)

• MP Investigative Officer (O-2+)

• Brig Warden/Corrections (E-3 to E-6)

4. California Air National Guard (CANG)

Role: Air operations, reconnaissance, air support, transport

Air Wings:

• 144th Fighter Wing: Fighter jets (CAP, strike, recon)

• 129th Rescue Wing: Helicopters, pararescue, evac

• 146th Airlift Wing: C-130 and cargo transport

Key Assignments:

• Airmen (E-1 to E-4) – Loadmasters, Crew Chiefs

• Pilot Trainee (WOC/W1) – Under Warrant Officer Program

• Helicopter Pilot (WO1+) – UH-60, HH-60

• Jet Pilot (CW2+) – F-15, F-16 RP

• Flight Officer (O-2+) – Wing Command Staff

• Airfield Commander (O-5/O-6)

5. 129th Rescue Wing (CA PJ - Pararescue)

Role: Elite rescue ops, medevac, combat search & rescue

Selection Requirements:

• Pass PJT (Pararescue Training)

• Certified in Medical RP & Extraction RP

Assignments:

• PJ Operator (E-4 to E-7)

• PJ Team Leader (E-6/E-7)

• PJ Officer-in-Charge (O-2 to O-4)

• Embedded with Aviation or Infantry units during missions

6. California State Special Operations Command (S-SOC)

Role: Covert operations, black ops, high-risk infiltration, hostage rescue

Subdivisions:

• 1st SFOD-D (Delta Detachment): Tier 1 spec ops

• SRU (Special Recon Unit): Long-range surveillance

• CIT (Counter-Insurgency Team): High-threat engagement

Entry Requirements:

• Complete SFAS, Q-Course, and pass psych evaluation RP

Assignments:

• SF Operator (E-5+)

• Recon Sniper (E-6+)

• Team Sergeant (E-7/E-8)

• Ops Officer (O-2/O-3)

• Special Mission Unit Commander (O-4+)

7. California Medical Detachment (MEDCOM)

Role: Field care, trauma response, medevac support, base medical ops

Subunits:

• Combat Medic Platoon: Attached to infantry

• Field Hospital Unit: Base-side medical RP

• Evacuation Team: Air-based or vehicle medevac

Assignments:

• Combat Medic (E-3 to E-6)

• Senior Medical NCO (E-7+)

• Medical Officer (O-2+) – Coordinates health operations

• Surgical Specialist (WO1+)

8. Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)

Role: Conducts and oversees all training operations (BCT, AIT, WLC, OCS, SFAS)

Subunits:

• Drill Sergeant Division – BCT, AIT instructors

• Officer School (OCS) Staff – For aspiring officers

• Advanced Schools Team – WLC, Q-Course, ATS

Assignments:

• Drill Sergeant (E-5 to E-7)

• Senior Instructor (E-7+)

• TRADOC Officer (O-2 to O-4)

• TRADOC Commander (O-6)

9. Joint Task Force - Emergency Response (JTF-ER)

Role: Civil support during emergencies: natural disasters, riots, mass rescue ops

Divisional Mix:

• Elements from MP, Infantry, Aviation, and MedCom

• Coordinates with Civil Agencies (RP)

Assignments:

• Disaster Response Technician (E-2 to E-6)

• Field Commander (O-3+)

• JTF Liaison (WO1+) – Civil agency coordination

• Rescue Ops NCO (E-6/E-7)