30
30
0
The term “professional” is a word that can be defined in many ways by differing points of view. I will be defining it from a military profession or "a profession of arms" point of view. Now we must understand that other professions will have vastly different and varying points of view.
In the profession of arms, it is our duty to do things that other Americans would, or could, not do. We, as Americans, are taught from childhood to respect the lives and freedoms of others. In turn, we want our lives and freedoms respected. This we know as the "Golden Rule". But it is our duty as professional Soldiers to, when necessary, infringe in the highest manner possible on another human being's rights by taking his/her life. The duty to lawfully take another human being's life is reserved only for those who truly understand the burden of that duty. The responsibility this duty brings is the highest, hardest and most challenging responsibility that can be given to anyone. Since the beginning of time, the Soldier has been entrusted with the burden of that duty.
Every leader must understand that it takes a certain type of character to be able to lawfully kill another. They must understand that it is not just about killing, but it is also about sacrifice. As Soldiers, we have a duty to our country to take the lives of our enemies. But the enemies that we are duty-bound to kill also believe that they are just as duty-bound to defend their beliefs with deadly force. The Soldiers selected to carry out the judgment of another man's death must understand that they do this at a risk to their own lives and to the lives of their Brothers around them. It is not until this understanding that they can truly be called Soldiers.
A Soldier is not just a person in uniform - a true Soldier forms specific character traits over the years. These traits in our profession are called "The Army Values". These values are: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. It is essential for a Soldier to have these values in order to be entrusted with the responsibility of taking the life of another human being. I'll give you an example using Star Wars. The reason a Jedi must be pure is because of their obligation to the security and welfare of the people they protect from the Dark Side. The Dark Side is the “easy wrong” where leaders conform to the Dark Side when they ignore certain regulations. They ignore these regulations because they think not obeying them is appealing, popular, and will help them gain respect in the eyes of their Soldiers. To help make my point I will use a quote from a SFC on a discussion about professionalism, "I enforce the regulations, without complaining to my subordinates […] I follow regulations not because I believe in them but because I believe in my job as an NCO, if that makes sense".
The regulations that have been placed on Soldiers have not been placed there to annoy those who think they know what being a Soldier is really about. They have been placed there to measure one's ability to conform to and maintain the values expected of us as Soldiers. If every person in uniform were loyal, would there be a need for EO? If every person in uniform understood his or her obligation to duty, would there be AWOLS or prisoner abuse such as Abu Ghraib? If every person in uniform had respect, would the SHARP Program need to exist? If every person in uniform provided selfless service, would there be need for an Army Team Building? If every person in uniform had integrity, would there be an 8th Troop Leading Procedure? If every person in uniform had honor, would there be punishments for stolen valor? And finally if every person in uniform had personal courage, I wouldn't be writing this.
In the profession of arms, it is our duty to do things that other Americans would, or could, not do. We, as Americans, are taught from childhood to respect the lives and freedoms of others. In turn, we want our lives and freedoms respected. This we know as the "Golden Rule". But it is our duty as professional Soldiers to, when necessary, infringe in the highest manner possible on another human being's rights by taking his/her life. The duty to lawfully take another human being's life is reserved only for those who truly understand the burden of that duty. The responsibility this duty brings is the highest, hardest and most challenging responsibility that can be given to anyone. Since the beginning of time, the Soldier has been entrusted with the burden of that duty.
Every leader must understand that it takes a certain type of character to be able to lawfully kill another. They must understand that it is not just about killing, but it is also about sacrifice. As Soldiers, we have a duty to our country to take the lives of our enemies. But the enemies that we are duty-bound to kill also believe that they are just as duty-bound to defend their beliefs with deadly force. The Soldiers selected to carry out the judgment of another man's death must understand that they do this at a risk to their own lives and to the lives of their Brothers around them. It is not until this understanding that they can truly be called Soldiers.
A Soldier is not just a person in uniform - a true Soldier forms specific character traits over the years. These traits in our profession are called "The Army Values". These values are: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. It is essential for a Soldier to have these values in order to be entrusted with the responsibility of taking the life of another human being. I'll give you an example using Star Wars. The reason a Jedi must be pure is because of their obligation to the security and welfare of the people they protect from the Dark Side. The Dark Side is the “easy wrong” where leaders conform to the Dark Side when they ignore certain regulations. They ignore these regulations because they think not obeying them is appealing, popular, and will help them gain respect in the eyes of their Soldiers. To help make my point I will use a quote from a SFC on a discussion about professionalism, "I enforce the regulations, without complaining to my subordinates […] I follow regulations not because I believe in them but because I believe in my job as an NCO, if that makes sense".
The regulations that have been placed on Soldiers have not been placed there to annoy those who think they know what being a Soldier is really about. They have been placed there to measure one's ability to conform to and maintain the values expected of us as Soldiers. If every person in uniform were loyal, would there be a need for EO? If every person in uniform understood his or her obligation to duty, would there be AWOLS or prisoner abuse such as Abu Ghraib? If every person in uniform had respect, would the SHARP Program need to exist? If every person in uniform provided selfless service, would there be need for an Army Team Building? If every person in uniform had integrity, would there be an 8th Troop Leading Procedure? If every person in uniform had honor, would there be punishments for stolen valor? And finally if every person in uniform had personal courage, I wouldn't be writing this.
Values
Character
Command Post
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 17
12
12
0
THESE ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A NCO...MARINE CORPS VERSION
An acronym I remember from my USMC days that I still apply today:
JJ DID TIE BUCKLE
J - JUSTICE
J - JUDGEMENT
D - DECISIVENESS
I - INITIATIVE
D - DEPENDABILITY
T -TACT
I - INTEGRITY
E- ENTHUSIASM
B - BEARING
U - UNSELFISHNESS
C - COURAGE
K - KNOWLEDGE
L - LOYALTY
E- ENDURANCE
THE TRAITS FURTHER DEFINED:
JUSTICE
Definition: Justice is defined as the practice of being fair and consistent. A just person gives consideration to each side of a situation and bases rewards or punishments on merit.
Suggestions for Improvement: Be honest with yourself about why you make a particular decision. Avoid favoritism. Try to be fair at all times and treat all things and people in an equal manner.
JUDGMENT
Definition: Judgment is your ability to think about things clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion so that you can make good decisions.
Suggestions for Improvement: You can improve your judgment if you avoid making rash decisions. Approach problems with a common sense attitude.
DEPENDABILITY
Definition: Dependability means that you can be relied upon to perform your duties properly. It means that you can be trusted to complete a job. It is the willing and voluntary support of the policies and orders of the chain of command. Dependability also means consistently putting forth your best effort in an attempt to achieve the highest standards of performance.
Suggestions for Improvement: You can increase your dependability by forming the habit of being where you're supposed to be on time, by not making excuses and by carrying out every task to the best of your ability regardless of whether you like it or agree with it.
INITIATIVE
Definition: Initiative is taking action even though you haven't been given orders. It means meeting new and unexpected situations with prompt action. It includes using resourcefulness to get something done without the normal material or methods being available to you.
Suggestions for Improvement: To improve your initiative, work on staying mentally and physically alert. Be aware of things that need to be done and then to do them without having to be told.
DECISIVENESS
Definition: Decisiveness means that you are able to make good decisions without delay. Get all the facts and weight them against each other. By acting calmly and quickly, you should arrive at a sound decision. You announce your decisions in a clear, firm, professional manner.
Suggestions for Improvement: Practice being positive in your actions instead of acting half-heartedly or changing your mind on an issue.
TACT
Definition: Tact means that you can deal with people in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid problems. It means that you are polite, calm, and firm.
Suggestions for Improvement: Begin to develop your tact by trying to be courteous and cheerful at all times. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
INTEGRITY
Definition: Integrity means that you are honest and truthful in what you say or do. You put honesty, sense of duty, and sound moral principles above all else.
Suggestions for Improvement: Be absolutely honest and truthful at all times. Stand up for what you believe to be right.
ENTHUSIASM
Definition: Enthusiasm is defined as a sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of your duties. If you are enthusiastic, you are optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept the challenges.
Suggestions for Improvement: Understanding and belief in your mission will add to your enthusiasm for your job. Try to understand why even uninteresting jobs must be done.
BEARING
Definition: Bearing is the way you conduct and carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.
Suggestions for Improvement: To develop bearing, you should hold yourself to the highest standards of personal conduct. Never be content with meeting only the minimum requirements.
UNSELFISHNESS
Definition: Unselfishness means that you avoid making yourself comfortable at the expense of others. Be considerate of others. Give credit to those who deserve it.
Suggestions for Improvement: Avoid using your position or rank for personal gain, safety, or pleasure at the expensive of others. Be considerate of others.
COURAGE
Definition: Courage is what allows you to remain calm while recognizing fear. Moral courage means having the inner strength to stand up for what is right and to accept blame when something is your fault. Physical courage means that you can continue to function effectively when there is physical danger present.
Suggestions for Improvement: You can begin to control fear by practicing self-discipline and calmness. If you fear doing certain things required in your daily life, force yourself to do them until you can control your reaction.
KNOWLEDGE
Definition: Knowledge is the understanding of a science or art. Knowledge means that you have acquired information and that you understand people. Your knowledge should be broad, and in addition to knowing your job, you should know your unit's policies and keep up with current events.
Suggestions for Improvement: Suggestions for Improvement: Increase your knowledge by remaining alert. Listen, observe, and find out about things you don't understand. Study field manuals and other military literature.
LOYALTY
Definition: Loyalty means that you are devoted to your country, the Corps, and to your seniors, peers, and subordinates. The motto of our Corps is Semper Fidelis!, (Always Faithful). You owe unwavering loyalty up and down the chain of command, to seniors, subordinates, and peers.
Suggestions for Improvement: To improve your loyalty you should show your loyalty by never discussing the problems of the Marine Corps or your unit with outsiders. Never talk about seniors unfavorably in front of your subordinates. Once a decision is made and the order is given to execute it, carry out that order willingly as if it were your own.
ENDURANCE
Definition: Endurance is the mental and physical stamina that is measured by your ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship. For example, enduring pain during a conditioning march in order to improve stamina is crucial in the development of leadership.
Suggestions for Improvement: Develop your endurance by engaging in physical training that will strengthen your body. Finish every task to the best of your ability by forcing yourself to continue when you are physically tired and your mind is sluggish.
An acronym I remember from my USMC days that I still apply today:
JJ DID TIE BUCKLE
J - JUSTICE
J - JUDGEMENT
D - DECISIVENESS
I - INITIATIVE
D - DEPENDABILITY
T -TACT
I - INTEGRITY
E- ENTHUSIASM
B - BEARING
U - UNSELFISHNESS
C - COURAGE
K - KNOWLEDGE
L - LOYALTY
E- ENDURANCE
THE TRAITS FURTHER DEFINED:
JUSTICE
Definition: Justice is defined as the practice of being fair and consistent. A just person gives consideration to each side of a situation and bases rewards or punishments on merit.
Suggestions for Improvement: Be honest with yourself about why you make a particular decision. Avoid favoritism. Try to be fair at all times and treat all things and people in an equal manner.
JUDGMENT
Definition: Judgment is your ability to think about things clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion so that you can make good decisions.
Suggestions for Improvement: You can improve your judgment if you avoid making rash decisions. Approach problems with a common sense attitude.
DEPENDABILITY
Definition: Dependability means that you can be relied upon to perform your duties properly. It means that you can be trusted to complete a job. It is the willing and voluntary support of the policies and orders of the chain of command. Dependability also means consistently putting forth your best effort in an attempt to achieve the highest standards of performance.
Suggestions for Improvement: You can increase your dependability by forming the habit of being where you're supposed to be on time, by not making excuses and by carrying out every task to the best of your ability regardless of whether you like it or agree with it.
INITIATIVE
Definition: Initiative is taking action even though you haven't been given orders. It means meeting new and unexpected situations with prompt action. It includes using resourcefulness to get something done without the normal material or methods being available to you.
Suggestions for Improvement: To improve your initiative, work on staying mentally and physically alert. Be aware of things that need to be done and then to do them without having to be told.
DECISIVENESS
Definition: Decisiveness means that you are able to make good decisions without delay. Get all the facts and weight them against each other. By acting calmly and quickly, you should arrive at a sound decision. You announce your decisions in a clear, firm, professional manner.
Suggestions for Improvement: Practice being positive in your actions instead of acting half-heartedly or changing your mind on an issue.
TACT
Definition: Tact means that you can deal with people in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid problems. It means that you are polite, calm, and firm.
Suggestions for Improvement: Begin to develop your tact by trying to be courteous and cheerful at all times. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
INTEGRITY
Definition: Integrity means that you are honest and truthful in what you say or do. You put honesty, sense of duty, and sound moral principles above all else.
Suggestions for Improvement: Be absolutely honest and truthful at all times. Stand up for what you believe to be right.
ENTHUSIASM
Definition: Enthusiasm is defined as a sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of your duties. If you are enthusiastic, you are optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept the challenges.
Suggestions for Improvement: Understanding and belief in your mission will add to your enthusiasm for your job. Try to understand why even uninteresting jobs must be done.
BEARING
Definition: Bearing is the way you conduct and carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.
Suggestions for Improvement: To develop bearing, you should hold yourself to the highest standards of personal conduct. Never be content with meeting only the minimum requirements.
UNSELFISHNESS
Definition: Unselfishness means that you avoid making yourself comfortable at the expense of others. Be considerate of others. Give credit to those who deserve it.
Suggestions for Improvement: Avoid using your position or rank for personal gain, safety, or pleasure at the expensive of others. Be considerate of others.
COURAGE
Definition: Courage is what allows you to remain calm while recognizing fear. Moral courage means having the inner strength to stand up for what is right and to accept blame when something is your fault. Physical courage means that you can continue to function effectively when there is physical danger present.
Suggestions for Improvement: You can begin to control fear by practicing self-discipline and calmness. If you fear doing certain things required in your daily life, force yourself to do them until you can control your reaction.
KNOWLEDGE
Definition: Knowledge is the understanding of a science or art. Knowledge means that you have acquired information and that you understand people. Your knowledge should be broad, and in addition to knowing your job, you should know your unit's policies and keep up with current events.
Suggestions for Improvement: Suggestions for Improvement: Increase your knowledge by remaining alert. Listen, observe, and find out about things you don't understand. Study field manuals and other military literature.
LOYALTY
Definition: Loyalty means that you are devoted to your country, the Corps, and to your seniors, peers, and subordinates. The motto of our Corps is Semper Fidelis!, (Always Faithful). You owe unwavering loyalty up and down the chain of command, to seniors, subordinates, and peers.
Suggestions for Improvement: To improve your loyalty you should show your loyalty by never discussing the problems of the Marine Corps or your unit with outsiders. Never talk about seniors unfavorably in front of your subordinates. Once a decision is made and the order is given to execute it, carry out that order willingly as if it were your own.
ENDURANCE
Definition: Endurance is the mental and physical stamina that is measured by your ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship. For example, enduring pain during a conditioning march in order to improve stamina is crucial in the development of leadership.
Suggestions for Improvement: Develop your endurance by engaging in physical training that will strengthen your body. Finish every task to the best of your ability by forcing yourself to continue when you are physically tired and your mind is sluggish.
(12)
(0)
SGT (Join to see)
This used to be in the army as well, but they left it for LRDSHIP: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. I think the Army could learn something from the Marine Corps... But like you, I enjoy the benefit of having been in both services...
(3)
(0)
SSG(P) (Join to see)
The ability to kill someone that intends to do you harm must come from your training...it must be delivered with violent decisive action. There may be remorse, there may be fear, there may even be regret...but saving the lives of those to the right and left of you is the highest honor.
(3)
(0)
Tanya Bishop
This is about the best thing I’ve ever read. Thank you for sharing this with us. I had looked up characteristics of a soldier for personal improvement and found this. I am a civilian, 57 year old women and trying to better myself. I immediately thought of looking for characteristics of a soldier. This is the exact information I need to take my life to the next level. My Dad was a Marine as a young man. I always admired many things about him. Just a few... excellence, integrity, determination and many other things. He was and always will be my hero!
(0)
(0)
9
9
0
SFC Michael Faircloth,
I read this entire thread with great interest but have to admit I had mixed emotions.
The views you expressed made me wish I had not been medically retired because there are still senior NCO's out there serving that 'get it' and you reminded me I'm not there to serve with you and try to make a difference. On the other hand, the views you expressed let me know I can rest easy in my retirement knowing there are NCO's out there still serving like you who will make a difference - I have to believe. I wish I could buy you a drink, but the best I can do is raise a glass in toast - my sincerest respect. God speed.
I read this entire thread with great interest but have to admit I had mixed emotions.
The views you expressed made me wish I had not been medically retired because there are still senior NCO's out there serving that 'get it' and you reminded me I'm not there to serve with you and try to make a difference. On the other hand, the views you expressed let me know I can rest easy in my retirement knowing there are NCO's out there still serving like you who will make a difference - I have to believe. I wish I could buy you a drink, but the best I can do is raise a glass in toast - my sincerest respect. God speed.
(9)
(0)
9
9
0
There are many points in SFC Faircloth's essay that I would like to address, but I will focus on just one so that its import is not lost. The SFC avers that "... it is our duty to do things that other Americans would,or could, not do. " Really? Is that a statement of intent or fact?
I fear that it may be fact, that most Americans could not or would not defend their nation or their community. Sadly, not even their families or themselves. But that's another issue.
However, I don't believe that it is the intent of a free and self-governing people. All who would live as free men and women must be prepared to defend themselves. History is replete with examples of people who depended upon mercenaries to provide for their defense and, ultimately, fell victim to the mercenaries themselves.
A standing armed force is necessary to provide a buffer against an unexpected or sudden out break of war, to provide a training cadre for citizen soldiers, and to develop the weapons and tactics that are needed to successfully prosecute war. However, the ultimate defense of the nation must vest in its citizens.
I know it has been popular since the advent of nuclear weapons and rapid delivery systems to say that the next war would be fought and decided long before the citizens could be mobilized. However, nuclear war is not the only threat. Terrorists may infiltrate traditional lines of defense and attack citizens long before the military or even law enforcement can respond. Thus, citizens should be organized, trained, and equipped to defend themselves and their communities.
Such militias may also respond to natural disasters. We would not have seen citizens sitting on their roof tops waiting to be rescued following Hurricane Katrina had the government reconstituted Civil Defense following the terrorist attack of 9/11. Sadly, the Administration perpetrated the myth that only big government can take care of citizens and they are expected to hunker down and wait to be saved. Sad...
Thus, to me, a "real soldier" is one who is physically fit, trained, armed, and equipped to defend himself and fight as a member of a team of other real soldiers to defend his community and his nation. They may be members of a standing army, a state guard or a militia. Keep in mind that militias are not only recognized valid organizations, but also mentioned more frequently in the Constitution than any of the branches of government. They were obviously on the minds of the Founders and should be on our minds as well.
I fear that it may be fact, that most Americans could not or would not defend their nation or their community. Sadly, not even their families or themselves. But that's another issue.
However, I don't believe that it is the intent of a free and self-governing people. All who would live as free men and women must be prepared to defend themselves. History is replete with examples of people who depended upon mercenaries to provide for their defense and, ultimately, fell victim to the mercenaries themselves.
A standing armed force is necessary to provide a buffer against an unexpected or sudden out break of war, to provide a training cadre for citizen soldiers, and to develop the weapons and tactics that are needed to successfully prosecute war. However, the ultimate defense of the nation must vest in its citizens.
I know it has been popular since the advent of nuclear weapons and rapid delivery systems to say that the next war would be fought and decided long before the citizens could be mobilized. However, nuclear war is not the only threat. Terrorists may infiltrate traditional lines of defense and attack citizens long before the military or even law enforcement can respond. Thus, citizens should be organized, trained, and equipped to defend themselves and their communities.
Such militias may also respond to natural disasters. We would not have seen citizens sitting on their roof tops waiting to be rescued following Hurricane Katrina had the government reconstituted Civil Defense following the terrorist attack of 9/11. Sadly, the Administration perpetrated the myth that only big government can take care of citizens and they are expected to hunker down and wait to be saved. Sad...
Thus, to me, a "real soldier" is one who is physically fit, trained, armed, and equipped to defend himself and fight as a member of a team of other real soldiers to defend his community and his nation. They may be members of a standing army, a state guard or a militia. Keep in mind that militias are not only recognized valid organizations, but also mentioned more frequently in the Constitution than any of the branches of government. They were obviously on the minds of the Founders and should be on our minds as well.
(9)
(0)
SFC Michael Faircloth
Sir, I thank you again for your support on my stance and I will try and help to enhance yours. The Militia Act of 1903 AKA the Dick Act. This law repealed the Militia Acts of 1792 and organized the militia into two groups: the Reserve Militia, which included all able-bodied men between ages 17 and 45, and the Organized Militia, which included state militia (National Guard) units receiving federal support. This Act clearly states that ALL Able-bodied Men in the United States are to be ready to defend our borders if needed.
And the Sir is my upbringing not in reference to your rank. Also considering yourself a P-F-C is contradictory to your own stance. Plus from what I have read speaks for your character, and it is LIGHTYEARS FROM P-F-C! Just saying.
And the Sir is my upbringing not in reference to your rank. Also considering yourself a P-F-C is contradictory to your own stance. Plus from what I have read speaks for your character, and it is LIGHTYEARS FROM P-F-C! Just saying.
(2)
(0)
MSG Greg Kelly
Many Hooha's SFC Faircloth you are on point. do you recall John Reading Mission First Men Always the mission is always more important than the men.
(0)
(0)
CPL LaForest Gray
This information is from a reposting on RP.
10 USC Ch. 12: THE MILITIA
From Title 10—ARMED FORCES
Subtitle A—General Military Law
PART I—ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS
CHAPTER 12—THE MILITIA
Sec.
246.
Militia: composition and classes.
247.
Militia duty: exemptions.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2016—Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(a)(1), (o)(2), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2497, 2512, renumbered chapter 13 of this title "THE MILITIA" as chapter 12, redesignated item 311 "Militia: composition and classes" as item 246, and redesignated item 312 "Militia duty: exemptions" as item 247.
§246. Militia: composition and classes
(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.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 14, §311; Pub. L. 85–861, §1(7), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1439; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title V, §524(a), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1656; renumbered §246, Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2497.)
SOURCE : https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title10/subtitleA/part1/chapter12&edition=prelim
2.) BEARING ARMS
SECOND AMENDMENT
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.
SOURCE : https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CONAN-2017/pdf/GPO-CONAN-2017-10-3.pdf
The ”LEGAL” purpose and reason for milita’s to exist are for one purpose only : NATIONAL SECURITY.
1.). If the military is undermanned (Ukraine).
2.) To stop a tyrannical regime dictatorship government from EVER being implemented.
ALL other “milita’s” operating outside of those two functions are simply “gangbanging”.
*** Disclaimer : This a repost from myself, because people are tooooo comfortable with the status quo. ***
“I will not apologize for telling the FACTS, in a world that worship the lies”.
10 USC Ch. 12: THE MILITIA
From Title 10—ARMED FORCES
Subtitle A—General Military Law
PART I—ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS
CHAPTER 12—THE MILITIA
Sec.
246.
Militia: composition and classes.
247.
Militia duty: exemptions.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2016—Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(a)(1), (o)(2), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2497, 2512, renumbered chapter 13 of this title "THE MILITIA" as chapter 12, redesignated item 311 "Militia: composition and classes" as item 246, and redesignated item 312 "Militia duty: exemptions" as item 247.
§246. Militia: composition and classes
(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.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 14, §311; Pub. L. 85–861, §1(7), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1439; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title V, §524(a), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1656; renumbered §246, Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2497.)
SOURCE : https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title10/subtitleA/part1/chapter12&edition=prelim
2.) BEARING ARMS
SECOND AMENDMENT
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.
SOURCE : https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CONAN-2017/pdf/GPO-CONAN-2017-10-3.pdf
The ”LEGAL” purpose and reason for milita’s to exist are for one purpose only : NATIONAL SECURITY.
1.). If the military is undermanned (Ukraine).
2.) To stop a tyrannical regime dictatorship government from EVER being implemented.
ALL other “milita’s” operating outside of those two functions are simply “gangbanging”.
*** Disclaimer : This a repost from myself, because people are tooooo comfortable with the status quo. ***
“I will not apologize for telling the FACTS, in a world that worship the lies”.
(0)
(0)
CPL LaForest Gray
ArtI.S8.C15.1 Power to Call Forth the Militia
Article I, Section 8, Clause 15:
[The Congress shall have Power . . .] To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions; . . .
The states as well as Congress may prescribe penalties for failure to obey the President's call of the militia. They also have a concurrent power to aid the National Government by calls under their own authority, and in emergencies may use the militia to put down armed insurrection. 1 The Federal Government may call out the militia in case of civil war; its authority to suppress rebellion is found in the power to suppress insurrection and to carry on war. 2 The act of February 28, 1795, 3 which delegated to the President the power to call out the militia, was held constitutional. 4 A militiaman who refused to obey such a call was not “employed in the service of the United States so as to be subject to the article of war,” but was liable to be tried for disobedience of the act of 1795. 5
https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI_S8_C15_1/ALDE_00001077/
Why We Can't Ignore the "Militia" Clause of the Second Amendment
https://mises.org/wire/why-we-cant-ignore-militia-clause-second-amendment
The Militia Clauses
Clause 15. The Congress shall have Power * * * To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.
Clause 16. The Congress shall have Power * * * To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress.
https://law.justia.com/constitution/us/article-1/58-the-militia-clauses.html
Article I, Section 8, Clause 15:
[The Congress shall have Power . . .] To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions; . . .
The states as well as Congress may prescribe penalties for failure to obey the President's call of the militia. They also have a concurrent power to aid the National Government by calls under their own authority, and in emergencies may use the militia to put down armed insurrection. 1 The Federal Government may call out the militia in case of civil war; its authority to suppress rebellion is found in the power to suppress insurrection and to carry on war. 2 The act of February 28, 1795, 3 which delegated to the President the power to call out the militia, was held constitutional. 4 A militiaman who refused to obey such a call was not “employed in the service of the United States so as to be subject to the article of war,” but was liable to be tried for disobedience of the act of 1795. 5
https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI_S8_C15_1/ALDE_00001077/
Why We Can't Ignore the "Militia" Clause of the Second Amendment
https://mises.org/wire/why-we-cant-ignore-militia-clause-second-amendment
The Militia Clauses
Clause 15. The Congress shall have Power * * * To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.
Clause 16. The Congress shall have Power * * * To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress.
https://law.justia.com/constitution/us/article-1/58-the-militia-clauses.html
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google 
