81st Troop Command

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Mission

The 81st Troop Command provides command, control and support of subordinate units during premobilization (peacetime) training and non-deployed (steady state)/domestic operations, for non-Divisional units of the Indiana National Guard, in order to maintain readiness and task proficiency.

All assigned warriors and units are prepared to rapidly deploy in order to successfully execute missions supporting both the overseas contingency operation and the Defense Support of Civil Authorities.

Units
19th CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package Battalion 381st Military Police Company 384th Military Police Company 438th Chemical Company 127th Cyber Protection Battalion 137th Cyber Security Company 147th Cyber Warfare Company 53rd Civil Support Team A Co 2-20 Special Forces	120th Public Affairs Detachment 135th Chaplain Detachment 138th Military History Detachment 1938th Acquisition Team 1976th Acquisition Team 38th Military Police Company 387th Military Police Company 938th Military Police Detachment 939th Military Police Detachment

Leadership

Brig. Gen. Michael P. Grundman

Commander, 81st Troop Command

A native of Vincennes, Indiana, Brigadier General Michael Grundman was commissioned in 1995 with a basic branch of infantry through the Indiana University Reserve Officer Training Corps. He is currently assigned as the commanding general, 81st Troop Command.

His operational experience includes three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan with campaign credit as an infantry battalion operations officer for Operation Iraqi Freedom's invasion and counterinsurgency, a battlefield surveillance brigade operations officer during Operation New Dawn, and Senior Advisor to the Afghan 215th Corps during Operation Resolute Support. BG Grundman previously commanded 2nd Battalion-151st Infantry, the 138th Regiment (Combat Arms), and Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck.

His awards include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army War College in 2020, earning a Masters of Strategic Studies.

Command Sgt. Maj. Tony Williams

Senior Enlisted Advisor, 81st Troop Command

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Soldier and Family Readiness Center

Full-time readiness is the responsibility of each individual soldier and is not something that begins and ends with deployment. Being ready means taking proactive steps to acquire necessary skills and knowledge. It also means taking care of yourself and your family. Soldier and Family Readiness Group volunteers can help by providing avenues of support and assistance. We’re a command-sponsored organization mandated by higher headquarters. Our network includes our soldiers, those they consider family and the surrounding community.

For more information, contact the Soldier and Family Readiness Center at 1-800-237-2850, Ext. 72694

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