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kraigwy · March 25, 2009, 11:52 AM

I dont know about other states, but Alaska has a ligit malitia. It comes under the Adj, Gen, Departmant of Military Affairs.

The Millitia does not recieve any federal funds. When I was running the marksmanship unit for the Alaska National Guard, it was part of my duties to provide marksmanship training to the AK State Malitia.

They furnish their own firearms, mostly M1s and 1911s. We also had M1C/Ds in inventory so I used that (30 cal) ammo for the training.

Alaska has had a history of the need for a state malitia. During WWII, the AKNG (like other states) was activated. Then SW AK was invaded, the Malitia preformed a vital roll in the defence of the state (territory).

If one is interested, read MEN OF THE THUDRA Col Marsters, for the history of the Alaska State Malitia.

March 25, 2009, 11:52 AM	#4
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I dont know about other states, but Alaska has a ligit malitia. It comes under the Adj, Gen, Departmant of Military Affairs. The Millitia does not recieve any federal funds. When I was running the marksmanship unit for the Alaska National Guard, it was part of my duties to provide marksmanship training to the AK State Malitia. They furnish their own firearms, mostly M1s and 1911s. We also had M1C/Ds in inventory so I used that (30 cal) ammo for the training. Alaska has had a history of the need for a state malitia. During WWII, the AKNG (like other states) was activated. Then SW AK was invaded, the Malitia preformed a vital roll in the defence of the state (territory). If one is interested, read MEN OF THE THUDRA Col Marsters, for the history of the Alaska State Malitia. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071