[skepsel]

I have a book somewhere called "Florida's Army" published by the Florida National Guard as a fund raiser about 20 years ago. One section is about Florida State Troops, they weren't NG.
Among the State forces were revenue Cutters commissioned in the '20s and earlier to help combat smuggling and to patrol Florida's long coastlines. Any reason it couldn't be done again? Lots and lots of good sized ships in our marinas, some even have helos on board!

[Solitar]

To skepsel: You describe a naval version of a militia -- there undoubtedly are numerous vessels around Florida who could help do the job. The average American boat or ship owner and crew volunteering to help the regular forces.

To Thunder90: I'm afraid that could happen. In fact I suspect it has already happened -- near Waco. A certain General mentioned as a possible 2008 presidential candidate apparently made that happen. See General Wesley Clark (then again, that source may be biased).

To CWOJackson: Thank you for that detailed info. It greatly helps us understand what the rest of the story is.