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The State Guard Association of the USThe SGAUS is the national association for the organized state militia, often known as State Defense Force, State Guard, or State Military Reserve. These state military forces are the official "well regulated" Militia of their respective states. State Defense Force Institute exists to encourage the development of State Defense Forces across the nation. This website exists to advance that cause more effectively. The National Infantry Association This group actively recruits SDF members. The Association of the United States ArmyAUSA is a private, nonprofit, professional, educational Association of over 100,000 individual, business and organization members dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense with special emphasis on landpower and the essential role of the United States Army. |
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA offers online correspondence courses in emergency management. These courses are a must for every State Guardsman. The U.S. Fire Academy They offer an excellent self-study course on terrorism. U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development Here you can view the text for every Army Correspondence Course. You can also enroll in some (If you are qualified). Medical Correspondence Courses Division, Naval School of Health Sciences, Portsmouth, Virginia Here are some excellent naval correspondence courses, same rules as the Army courses. American Military University American Military University is an accredited, licensed institution of higher education specializing in military studies through distance learning. This school is open to anyone, military or civilian. |
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The National Search and Rescue School USCG Reserve Training Center, Yorktown, Virginia. Search and Rescue Courses open to all emergency personnel. |
Stratfor The best place on the web for international intelligence, these people are the best at predicting what's going to happen in the world, militarily and socially. Southern Poverty Law Center The Intelligence Project tracks "militias" and Domestic Terrorist Groups by monitoring Internet Web sites and communications, extremist publications, law enforcement reports and news media sources. Anti-Defamation League This is another group that tracks militia and hate group activities. |
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Texaswiss Military Surplus Ok, this is just a shameless plug for MY online store, check it out if you like European (especially Swiss surplus). US Cavalry By far the best place to get military equipment and uniforms. Often at prices at or below PX prices. Brigade Quartermasters Another great place to find military gear. Col. Bubbie's Web Surplus Senter Trust me, if you need any piece of surplus equipment, Col Bubbies either has it or can get it. Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service These are retail stores operated by the Govt. for the sale of military surplus. You can get some good deals. SuperTrooper The finest uniforms available, some great gifts too. SoldierCity Another great source for equipment online. Gall's Inc. Gall's is your one-stop source for public safety equipment and uniform needs. Dixie EMS Supply If you are medical, this is the site for you. AAFES If you are current or retired military this is the place to go. |
32 USC 109 This is the Federal Law that allows states to keep SDF's. 10 USC 659 This is the Federal Law that authorizes the Naval Militia. PRESSER v. STATE OF ILLINOIS, 116 U.S. 252 (1886) This Supreme Court case stated very clearly that the militia is regulated by the state and can only form under the authority of the government. And it stated that "Military organization and military drill and parade under arms are subjects especially under the control of the government of every country. They cannot be claimed as a right independent of law." PERPICH v. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, 496 U.S. 334 (1990) This case identified SDF's as part of the State Militia and not just "other troops". |
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Army Electronic Library On-line The online version of all US Army Regulations Uniform Code of Military Justice Congressional Code of Military Criminal Law applicable to all military members worldwide. The Geneva Conventions on Warfare The international conventions that govern the actions of all military forces. |
Army Doctrine and Training Digital Library This is the text of almost every manual the army publishes. Note: Some manuals are need to know only so they cannot be accessed without authorization. U.S. Army Publishing Agency This page has downloadable versions of all Army regulations and forms. Soldiers Online The online version of the official publication of the U.S. Army. An excellent magazine. The Military Network If it has anything to do with the military, it's here. U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center-Natick Online Want to see what the army is coming out with next? No more ALICE gear or parkas and rice and bean burrito MRE's (Ugh) Militarycity.com One of the best sites on the web for active duty military, some great databases and calculators. Military.com A great online portal for members of the military, also allows you to set up your own site for your unit. |
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U.S. Department of Defense U.S. National Guard Bureau U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
U.S. Army Equipment Shop This site has some excellent ideas on equipment and attitude. FORSCOM OCIE Home Page Allways make sure your uniform follows regs. Did you know that you are not supposed to be wearing that TBDU cap with that HWBDU uniform? SGUSA Egroup This list is for anyone who is involved in State Guards and State Defense Forces. Both National Guard and State Guard. Egroup Citizen Soldiers This is another email list that is open to any member of any State Guard or Defense Force that is under statuatory recognition within thier state, members of the Civil Air Patrol, or members of the USCG Auxiliary. Olive-drab.com A site on the web for all things military. |
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Terrafly This site is a project to map every inch of the earth using sattelite imaging. See what your house or your area looks like from space. MapBlast! Maps, YellowPages, and more. Topozone Online This site contains Free USGS Topographic Maps that cover the entire U.S. FindLaw Know the Law! The laws of every state and the federal Govt as well as every Supreme Court Decision. The best legal reference site on the web. SearchMil.comOver 1 million military pages indexed and ranked in order of popularity. Search all of the .mil sites. |
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary A all volunteer civilian, non-military component of the Coast Guard. National Headquarters-Civil Air Patrol A all volunteer auxiliary of the USAF U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps A program for kids to learn about the navy life and discipline. An excellent program to keep teens out of trouble and learn responsibility. REACT International American Red Cross |