Original sentence: NCSDF does not currently fall under the leadership of the governor or the North Carolina Adjutant General.Under civilian leadership through a growing advisory board, NCSDF has a  mission to help ensure the safety of the communities they stand guard in, assist local and federal law enforcement when needed or requested and assist their communities in times of civil emergencies or disasters
Edited sentence: Continued from the NCSDF website: "The NC State Defense Force is a strong and growing all-volunteer civic organization, providing civilian readiness training.From the website: NC State Defense Force members are an all-volunteer, pro-government, non-partisan civil defense force composed of current and formerly serving military, police, first responders, and other like-minded legal US citizens of all races, colors, ethnicities and religions, who pledge to fulfill an oath like all military and police take to “defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic” and to protect and serve the citizens of North Carolina according to the NC State Constitution in times of need such as natural disasters or local threats to law and order.NCSDF does not currently fall under the leadership of Governor Roy Cooper or the North Carolina Adjutant General.NCSDF members bring a wealth of experience, training and resources to bear in times of civic need.Under civilian leadership through a growing advisory board, NCSDF has a steadfast mission to help ensure the safety of the communities they stand guard in, assist local and federal law enforcement when needed or requested and assist their communities in times of civil emergencies or disasters.We are an active, diverse membership who share a passion to serve our communities and defend our civil liberties.We are postured for effective responses to natural disasters, search and rescue objectives, security needs, and aim to support law enforcement, EMS and Emergency Management personnel when needed or required