Orientation

Based on National Militia standards (awrm.org) - Modified to NIMS

TEAM ORGANIZATION

The fire team is the basic building block of the militia. It's creation and training should be the first priority of any militia unit after the organization of the Command team. A team is based on 3 men, led by a M4. A Squad consists of a minimum of 6 members and is usually comprised of two 3 man teams led by a Squad Leader M5.

1. Squad Leader: The squad leader carries out the orders issued to him by the commander. He is responsible for the discipline, appearance, training, control, conduct and welfare of his squad at all times, as well as the condition, care, and economical use of it's equipment. He is also responsible for the tactical employment, fire discipline, fire control and maneuver of his squad. He takes position where he can best carry out orders of the CO; and observe and control the squad.

2.Team Leader: There is one team leader per 3 men. His duties are the same as those of the squad leader and he is also an Assistant Squad Leader.

3. Radio Operator: The team radio operator will carry and maintain the teams radio equipment. He will be trained in basic radio operating procedures including COMSEC and SIGINT. He will aid the Squad leader in keeping in contact with other units. Each team leader will carry and be trained in the use of 2m 6m HD or GMRS or CB depending on the unit for inter-unit communications.

 4. Medic: This is the team member with the highest level of medical training. If possible he should be trained as a First Responder or an EMT. The Medic is responsible for overall field health and sanitation of the team. He must make sure the teams first aid gear is in order at all times and is responsible for the teams water supplies. He will carry medical gear over and above that required for individuals.

 5. Sharpshooter: This is the team member who is the most accurate shot of the group. He will train other members in rifle marksmanship. The sharpshooter will pull point and set the pace when on the march. He will provide team surveillance and recon.

TEAM DIVERSIFICATION

Since the team is the basic building block of the organization. They must also diversify by emphasizing and perfecting certain skills that are unique to their primary team function.

There are three types of teams: 1-Command, 2-Security, 3-Support:

COMMAND TEAM: is the leadership of the unit and provides planning, training and issues orders to be carried out by the individual teams. Initial Organizational Objectives:

1. Establish a working relationship between other teams.
2. Establish local and regional Rapid Alert System (security, intelligence, and communications).
3. Organize logistical and administrative services.
4. Institute training program.
5. Recruitment

The Command Team's responsibilities include:

- Dissemination of constitutional principles and ideology to the rank and file.
- Development and dissemination of training material and methods to be used within the individual teams.
- Development and security of tactical and strategic contingency plans for implementation by the tactical teams.
- Coordination of the various teams.
- Development and operations of public relations within the community.

Command Team Organization and Duties:

S-1 Command Chief

- Disseminates written communication (orders) to subordinate units.
- Handles administrative duties
- Serves as Public Relations Officer

- Maintains and administers the Rapid Alert System
- Supervises the counterintelligence program and operational security systems
- Maintains the security of encoding/decoding systems
- Supervises intelligence gathering activities
- Analyses and reports intelligence information

S-3 Ops Chief

- establishes and enforces training standards
- Tailors training to specific missions
- Coordinates with the Intelligence Officer and develops the Threat Assessment Folder
-Planning of operations under C/O's directions

S-4 Logs Chief

- Responsible for the acquisition and accountability of all supplies and material.
- Supervises all logistical support activities including: transport, evacuation, and medical, supply service and management.

SECURITY TEAM (Ops) These are your Primary Forces. They provide security for all facilities, conduct patrols, and provide defense. Each team consists of 4 men and a team leader, communications, rendezvous points, staging areas, and standing orders. They execute the orders of the CT and train within their own unit.

SUPPORT TEAMS (Logistics): The support teams consist of those who are unable, unwilling, or ill-equipped for active duty. Their task is to provide whatever support is needed by the other units. Log supports the company by procuring and delivering needed equipment and provisions. They may also be use as messengers between the CO and the tactical units.

Supply Requirements:

Re-supply is a particularly important consideration for all mobile units and for protracted emergencies. Each unit must plan and provide for storage and independent caches of the following:

food, fuel, clothing, shoes, shelter, medical equipment, combat equipment, arms, ammunition, and communications equip.

Purchase supplies in quantity and if possible coordinate purchases with other individuals or groups for economy and standardization. Special attention is recommended for establishing safe houses and unit caches at strategic locations within the units AO. Particular emphasis should be placed on the individual acquisition of a minimum of a one year supply of food and water for each family member, and the secure storage of it.

The Medical Team supports operations by setting up and maintaining an aid station to receive and care for sick and wounded. There should be one member of each tactical team trained as a Field Medic. Field medics must see to it that a preventative medicine program is instituted and adhered

National Militia Standard Section 9

National Militia Standard Section 11