Not hostility, I just think you went way overboard about state militias when you responded to post 3’s accurate post.
To: matt1234
*”State Guards are generally not on the same level of proficiency or preparedness as National Guard or Fed forces.”*
Are you kidding? They aren’t anything like combat forces, enlist at 70 years old, and you need a valid driver’s license?
Here is Texas for instance.
ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS
-Resident of Texas or enrolled student
-Age 17 to 70
-Reasonable Good Health
-Pass criminal background check
-Valid Texas Drivers License
-Prior Military Service NOT required
-If Prior Service - Honorable discharge required
-Helpful skill sets: JAG/Military experienced Attorneys, Rescue, Medical [Doctors, Nurses, Dentist, Dental Asst., Paramedics, EMT], Civil Affairs, Chaplain, Communications, IT, CPA, Education, Historian
-No educational requirement for enlistment
16 posted on 2/25/2014 11:21:49 PM by ansel12
My post #6 in reply to post #3 was factually accurate. If it was overbearing or an overreaction, then I apologize for that.