Anyone a member of your State Guard?

[atk]

Bumping, trying to get reply from cbsbyte (since s/he does not accept PMs or emails)

 

[Devonai]

I hate to be redundant in a thread to which I've already replied, but atk is absolutely correct. I was a member of the Mass State Guard from 2000-2005 before moving on to the New Hampshire Army National Guard. The MSG is a professional organization, end of story.

 

[atk]

Bumping again, to try and keep this on the first page, and try and get cbsbyte's attention (will stop bumping at the end of the week, if attention isn't gained)

 

[ctdonath]

If you're trying to contact someone in particular, there is the "private message" function...

 

[atk]

ctdonath,

If you'll look back at my post #51:

Bumping, trying to get reply from cbsbyte (since s/he does not accept PMs or emails)

 

[armoredman]

AZ could have had a defense force, but Napalitano threw a bone to her demo backers, and vetoed it.

http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/48leg/1r/bills/sb1132h.htm

Would have been nice, especially short deployments to the border...

 

[amper]

Here in New Jersey, we officially have the New Jersey Naval Militia Joint Command (comprises both the Naval Militia and State Guard), but it was ordered to stand down several years ago (sometime after 9/11, where the NJNMJC served admirably), in preparation for re-examination of the role of the militia and re-organization, but although the studies were completed, the re-org has not yet taken place.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that because the State Guard units are under the sole command of the state, they *cannot* be federalized and sent into action overseas.

Perhaps what the State Guards need, if they lack in professionalism, as some here seem to suggest, is for more people of high caliber to join. I think if more people even knew about the existence of State Guards, there would be a lot of people who are of a military nature that would be interested in protecting their homeland without worrying about getting caught up in international adventurism of a dubious nature.

 

[atk]

amper,

Sorry to hear about the NJNMJC not being reorganized.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that because the State Guard units are under the sole command of the state, they *cannot* be federalized and sent into action overseas.

I don't know about other states, for certain, but I would think it has to do with how the individual guard is organized, and the laws surrounding it. The MASG cannot lawfully be deployed outside of MA, so federalizing us would do no good (without a change to the state's constitution (iirc)).

 

[secamp32]

15 or 20 years ago I was a member of the Maryland Defence Force

It was kind of pathetic. They had no money for anything. You had to buy all your own equipment. They weren't allowed to wear the current (at the time) BDUs, only the solid olive drab uniforms. But they were hard to come by. We had to search the salvation army stores. I moved out of state after a few months. I have no idea what its like now.

 

[SgtMajUSMC-Retired]

If anyone has any questions on the South Carolina State Guard, ask me before joining, or after. Most State Guards are different, so I can address general to some, anything concerning SCSG. Thanks for those that have and are serving our Active and Reserve Forces.

 

[green-grizzly]

Utah has a Civil Defense Force by statute, but there is not a single person enrolled in it. And they are not accepting new members.

A former governor apparently disbanded it in 1987 because it was allegedly full of felons and nazis.

 

[xjchief]

I looked into Florida a while back but found, as posted earlier, that it had only been active during WWII. Same for Hawaii.

 

[Sportcat]

"If anyone has any questions on the South Carolina State Guard, ask me before joining, or after. Most State Guards are different, so I can address general to some, anything concerning SCSG. Thanks for those that have and are serving our Active and Reserve Forces."

What unit are you with in the SCSG?

 

[Kentak]

So, basically, no combat training, and you don't get to play with guns?

Maybe a good deal if you're too old to get into the Boy Scouts.

K

 

[Sportcat]

So, basically, no combat training, and you don't get to play with guns?

Maybe a good deal if you're too old to get into the Boy Scouts.

Thanks for your ignorance

 

[yhtomit]

I'll start looking for the answer on my own as well, but people here are often faster than me -- do, can anyone tell me: Does Washington have a state guard?

EDIT: Why Yes, Virginia, there *is* a Washington Military Department All-Volunteer State Guard
http://stateguard.washingtonguard.org/

Huh!

timothy

 

[MiddleAgedKen]

Ohio has the Ohio Military Reserve and the Ohio Naval Militia. Though unarmed, the Naval Militia provides offshore security for Camp Perry (they keep boaters from wandering too close inshore while the range is hot during the nationals), extra security when the tall ships come to Cleveland, etc.

I live near Lake Erie and have done some boat time, incl. maintenance, and have looked into joining after I finish my doctorate if we still live near Lake Erie. My wife is not thrilled by the idea, but we'll see.

 

[TX1911fan]

Sportcat, I'm not sure Kentak was trying to be rude, just blunt in his asssessment. I was thinking the same thing about the Texas State Guard, and trying to see the difference between it and volunteering at the Red Cross. Other than wearing camo, it doesn't appear to be much. I was actually sort of excited about it, until I saw that Texas doesn't do much. I hope SC is different.

 

[Kentak]

Thanks for your ignorance

Well, I'm not sure what I'm ignorant about in this case. I freely admit to being ignorant about many things. I've spent most of my 60 years trying to figure out what makes women tick, but that's another story.

Actually, TX1911fan has it right. I wasn't trying to be rude--maybe a little snarky, though. Really, kudos to you for wanting to join an organization that provides services in potential emergency situations. If the training they provide is useful in that regard, great.

My comment was really directed at those who might have thought the State Guard was some sort of armed, state militia, ready to repel Islamist invaders at the State Line.

K

 

[brighamr]

Two things here:

1) If there's going to be a State Guard or any type of recognized "militia", the first thing they should do is get REAL firearms comparable to any other "National" entity. Seriously, what's the difference from being a boy scout? At least they do train with 22s occasionally.

2) It appears that a lot of the State Guards or State Militias used to be armed (talking late 18xx's to early 19xx's here). I wonder when and why they were disarmed?


Seriously, when will we ever have a State Militia\Guard\whatever you want to call it that allows us to serve and train without being sent away for 1.5 years? I know, i know I'm dreaming...

 

[george29]

From the few people I know in the State guard here in NM, they would be doing their state a bigger favor if they just stayed home and surfed porn on the internet. Maybe I'm off base but any organization that never gets any recognition, isn't allowed to do anything to help out and most people don't even know it exists doesn't sound too impressive.

 

[bill.l.johnson]

CA State Military Reserve

http://www.calguard.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Follow the above link for CA SMR. We are an operational unit of the CA National Guard. Army, Air and Naval.

We were activated for State Active Duty for the wild fires in tha fall of 2007. Worked the Joint Operations Center,
Office of Emergency Services, and were Liaison Officers to FEMA and other operations centers.
Many changes have been made in our mission in the last four years.

Our unit is a training unit for MP skills. We make ourselves available to any NG unit needing training in Warrior tasks.
We recruit both prior service and non-prior. All are trained to perform to Army standard.

This State Guard (Military Reserve) unit is very active and in demand by the NG. We are under the direction of the Governor and the AG. Our Commander is the Asst. AG.
We have over 600 members state-wide. Some units are imbedded with Guard units and some respond to regional demands.

Any CA THR members that want more info, please PM me.
Or follow the info on the web site to get answers from the recruiters in your area.
We are looking for people who want to be active in helping the State NG prepare for deployments.

This is serious business to us.

Hope to hear from some of you.


Bill

 

[.45&TKD]

bill.l.johnson, sounds good. Hard to believe that CA is doing anything right regarding this topic.

 

[Jdude]

bill.l.johnson, now that sounds pretty neat. I would love to do that; however I play full time army these days. That little issue may preclude me from jumping in. Best of luck.

I'll look into it again in a decade or so when I retire.

 

[bill.l.johnson]

Thanks for the replys guys. We'll wait for ya!

We have a good time, work hard at training and do it for free 99% of the time.

Bill