Guard Units to Deploy

   PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Three South Dakota Army National Guard units
have been alerted for deployment to Afghanistan in 2012 and 2013.
     The Combat Sustainment Support Battalion of Pierre and its 69
assigned members of its Headquarters and Headquarters Company are
scheduled for deployment in July 2013. Its mission is to provide
multi-functional combat support and service.
     The 927th Survey and Design Team of Sioux Falls and its 14
assigned members are scheduled to deploy in May 2013. The unit will
plan, conduct, prepare and provide planning studies and tests for
engineer work projects.
     The 1978th Contingency Contracting Team of Rapid City and its
four assigned members are tentatively scheduled for deployment in
December 2012. The unit will plan for and coordinate contracting
functions.
     This is the first deployment for each unit.