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Why You Should Be Part of the
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North Carolina State Defense Militia.
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The North Carolina State Defense Militia (NCSDM) is a
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uniformed militia organization established by law and
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charged with supplementing or replacing the National Guard
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in state emergencies. Its commander-in-chief is the
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Governor, who exercises control over the
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NCSDM, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard through
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the Adjutant General of North Carolina.
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Unlike the National Guard, which has a federal mobilization
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assignment in times of national emergency, the NCSDM is a
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community-based force which remains at home to meet local
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emergency needs. The importance of effective militia
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organizations is recognized by the Department of Defense,
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which is actively encouraging all states to establish
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programs similar to ours in North Carolina.
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How is the NCSDM Organized?
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The North Carolina State Defense Militia is organized into
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Military Police units. Small, cadre sized detachments,
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composed of officers and enlisted men and women, are
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authorized for each Army National Guard armory in the state.
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Should the National Guard be mobilized into federal service,
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local militia units would be expanded with present members
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acting as the nucleus to train new citizen-soldier members.
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What Uniform Does the NCSDM Wear?
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Militia members wear a uniform similar to that worn by the
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Army National Guard and the U. S. Army. In place of the
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standard camouflage, the militia uniform is tiger striped in
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design. The headwear is a brown beret with the "flash" of
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the member's regiment. Standard combat boots and webbed
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belt round out the uniform. Each member furnishes his or
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her uniform at no cost to the taxpayer.
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What's In It for Me?
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Men and women join the NCSDM for many reasons, but most
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participate out of a desire to make a meaningful
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contribution to the security of their county and state.
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Many members are individuals with prior military experience
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who, despite their civilian commitments, enjoy being able to
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use and share the skills they gained through previous
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training and experience.
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No funds are provided for drills, but militia members may be
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compensated at standard military pay rates if called to
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active duty by the Governor for service during emergencies
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such as hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes.
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NCSDM members participate in meaningful training activities.
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Most units drill one day per month, and are encouraged to
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conduct other special training. Members are encouraged to
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develop their military education.
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Who Can Join?
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N. C. Militia membership is open to men and women between
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the ages of 18 and 60 who are of good moral character.
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Prior military experience isn't necessary, but individuals
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with previous active duty, reserve, or National Guard
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experience have skills which are particularly valuable to
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militia units.
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Membership in the NCSDM is not available to those who
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currently serve in the U. S. Armed Forces or any reserve
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component, but individuals who have completed their federal
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obligation--including those in a retired status--are
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eligible to join.
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Interested?
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Call 1-800-231-4627
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Or call First Lieutenant Jack Holsomback
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(919) 542-5447
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9 Roberson Creek Estates
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P. O. Box 573
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Pittsboro, N. C. 27312
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