Militia

A Militia is an organized Militant group. Most militia's are formed legally and recognized under State and Federal law. Militia's contain ordinary civilians that do not necessarily have military background, but they are trained to an extent and are called upon in times of distress within a Nation or State to defend that Nation or States Government, People, and infrastructure from foreign or domestic threats. The earliest form of Militia in the United States dates back to the American Revolutionary War. All US Military troops were called out to fight, but there were more enemy troops than Americans. The State and City Governments called up any volunteers that were not in the Military, farmers, grocers, bankers, school teachers, and blacksmiths, whoever was left behind, they were trained in a limited fashion, they had little organization, and no logistics. They would meet at a central location upon being alerted by a signal, such as the Church Bell being rung or candles in the second floor windows. Militia troops typically supply their own weapons, gear and ammo. However, modern day State Milita's such as the Texas Militia, will often have a location where armaments are stored and secured. This location may double as a weekly meeting site or practice facility. Militia's use a chain of command similar to that of a Military but often lack the discipline of a formal Military. There is a greater chance for Mutiny within a Militia if the officers start to make unreasonable decisions or begin to lose their cool during times of combat. This often occurs in Militias that have no Military background or training.