We the People are also the Militia. Had We the People kept up the presence of a “well regulated” Militia all these many years since arriving on the shores of a new land, the one we call America, perhaps the current condition of things would not have transpired to the level of madness we see mushrooming today.
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The Assembly Militia is focused on promoting public safety within the boundaries of their State and is the “well-regulated” militia guaranteed to each State for its internal security. The Militia is equivalent to a Community National Guard, always prepared and ready for service.
From Article 1526: “For All the Jural Assemblies – 14 Sheriffs State Militias and Marshals”
“Actual State Militias are not the same as State of State Militias. State Militias are manned by State Citizens who are members of the State Jural Assembly. Can this sentence be deleted? It contradicts the statement that everyone is a part of the Militia below. Similar to the system of the Swiss Cantons, their focus is community safety and preparedness on a statewide basis. Members are taught firearms safety, marksmanship, first aid, and train in one or more specialties.
In the event of attack or natural disaster, the State Militia Commanders can call upon one or more County Militias for assistance. They can also call upon the “State of State” Militias, the State of State “National Guard” and the local U.S. Military Commanders for assistance. State of State Militias including the State of State “National Guard” are quasi-military or paramilitary organizations manned by State of State (Territorial) U.S. Citizens who are corporate shareholders and enfranchised voters.”
Public safety doesn’t always mean defense against human threats. Disaster preparedness and emergency survival skills are a key part of the education a Militia can provide.
Other activities that serve the community may also fall under the organization of the Militia. Things like community gardening, forming a seed bank or community food storage, establishing natural healing centers, and providing education in all things community, survival, and health could be included.
Communication is Key
Being able to connect with your fellow Americans in times of emergency or disaster is critical. The militia might also assume responsibility for this. Things like ham radios or satellite phones and the training on how to use them can prove extremely useful.
Establishing old fashioned phone trees can also be life-saving in the event of other communications going down.
Militia Standing committee of the Whole
All County Militia Coordinators work as a team on their state, forming a “Committee of the Whole” with the State militia Coordinator acting as the “chair”. Situations that require militia action often don’t know county or even state lines, so members may be required to serve other areas of their state, and on occasion, collaborate with other states.
Assembly Militias often meet before or after General Assembly meetings, but many also maintain a weekend schedule for training and to conduct exercises and conduct business unique to the militia.
Who is Eligible
All able-bodied members of the Assembly over the age of 21 are expected to actively support their militia in one way or another, either as active militia or acting in support, supply, communications, and administrative positions. There is always something someone can do to help out – no matter how small a task, it all counts.
As Anna often says: “Many hands make light work.”
