The Militia Act of 1903

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randersonabq

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I know that many of you already know this but I thought it worth posting. Note that all males age 17-45 are considered members of the militia whether in the National Guard or not.

The MILITIA ACT of 1903 ACT

To promote the efficiency of the militia, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the militia shall consist of every able-bodied male citizen of the respective States, Territories, and the District of Columbia, and every able-bodied male of foreign birth who has declared his intention to become a citizen, who is more than eighteen and less than forty-five years of age, and shall be divided into two classes—the organized militia, to be known as the National Guard of the State, Territory, or District of Columbia, or by such other designations as may be given them by the laws of the respective States or Territories, and the remainder to be known as the Reserve Militia.
 
I did not know that. I had no idea I was in the militia, for a few more years anyway.

Guess I should step up my plans for getting a .223 autoloader?
 
They split the militia into two categories, organized militia is now the national guard, unorganized (or reserve militia) militia is the 17-45 age group.

Botswana if you are former military they let those old timers in the unorganized militia up to age 65
 
Note that all males age 17-45 are considered members of the militia whether in the National Guard or not.
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I certainly recall several fellows from the Army coming to my high school in our senior year to have us all take mock-ASVABs and register for Selective Service, which I am pretty sure would be considered "militia"
 
Other name for the Militia Act

The Militia Act of 1903 was also known as the Dick Act. It was named after MGEN Charles Dick of the Ohio Militia. He was a Senator and the chairman of the Senate Committee on Militia
 
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randersonabq said:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the militia shall consist of every able-bodied male citizen of the respective States, Territories, and the District of Columbia, and every able-bodied male of foreign birth who has declared his intention to become a citizen, who is more than eighteen and less than forty-five years of age, and shall be divided into two classes—the organized militia, to be known as the National Guard of the State, Territory, or District of Columbia, or by such other designations as may be given them by the laws of the respective States or Territories, and the remainder to be known as the Reserve Militia.
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Either you quoted this incorrectly, or it has been revised since 1903. The version currently on the books says "The classes of the militia are—
(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and
(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia."

RamItOne said:
Botswana if you are former military they let those old timers in the unorganized militia up to age 65
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Got a citation for that? It does NOT say that in 18 USC 311, which is the current version of the Militia Act. It also did not say that in the Militia Act of 1792, the Militia Act of 1862, or the Militia Act of 1903.
 
unorganized militia up to age 65
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That, in fact, was in the USC up until recently. I've read that statement before in the USC, but it's been removed. It happened a few years ago. If one were to find copies of the USC from the early 2000s, one would read that veterans up to that age were in the unorganized militia. I've looked for the reference since but without success. I would guess one day the militia will be "modified" right out of the USC.
 
(a)The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.

(b)The classes of the militia are—
(1)the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and

(2)the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.
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From...
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/311

Follow the link within to section 313. Is this still valid? Cornell also has tabs for notes, updates, etc. Worth a look at least.
 
Alaska (and I'm sure other states) do have a militia, separate from the National Guard, except they both come under the state's Dept. of Military Affairs.

They receive no federal funds but modest funds from the state. When I was running the AK NG Marksmanship Unit, part of our job was to provide marksmanship training to the militia.

They were required to furnish their own weapons and ammo, but I cheated. I fudged my ammo budget to get ammo for the militia.

Alaska's Militia got it's start in WWII. When the Japanese attacked the Aleutians it's National Guard was deployed else where. Natives were organized into a Malitia to help defend the state.

Read "Men of the Tundra, Eskimos at War" by Muktuk Marston.

One of the benifits of providing the training to the Militia, is they brought their wives. After the qualification the woman put on one heck of a feed for my Marksmanship Training Team and members of the militia.
 
.I certainly recall several fellows from the Army coming to my high school in our senior year to have us all take mock-ASVABs and register for Selective Service, which I am pretty sure would be considered "militia"
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They aren't mock ASVABs, at least not now. Everone (male and female) has to take it and then be hounded by the Army to join up if you make a good score:D. And of course, males must sign up for Selective Service.
 
They aren't mock ASVABs, at least not now. Everone (male and female) has to take it and then be hounded by the Army to join up if you make a good score. And of course, males must sign up for Selective Service.
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Took the real one about 2 years ago, did much better than the one in high school;)
 
They aren't mock ASVABs, at least not now. Everone (male and female) has to take it and then be hounded by the Army to join up if you make a good score. And of course, males must sign up for Selective Service.
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Only applicants or "interested" parties need to take the ASVAB, not everyone. It's voluntary. ;)
 
^^correct. Determines what jobs you qualify for. Ex. US Special Forces require a minimum of a GT score of 110. Don't ask me what GT is, all I know is I have a high enough score for just about any job (most people do)
 
http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t29t32+2256+0++%28%29%2

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-STATUTE-


(a) To be eligible for original enlistment in the National Guard,


a person must be at least 17 years of age and under 45, or under 64


years of age and a former member of the Regular Army, Regular Navy,


Regular Air Force, or Regular Marine Corps. To be eligible for


reenlistment, a person must be under 64 years of age.


(b) To be eligible for appointment as an officer of the National


Guard, a person must -


(1) be a citizen of the United States; and


(2) be at least 18 years of age and under 64.
 
My eye sight isn't what it use to be, and I've got a few aches and pains.....but I can still hit the target.....this is "age discrimination!!!"
 
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