Rhode Island Independent Military Organizations | |
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Active | 1741–Present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Rhode Island |
Type | State defense force |
Role |
Militia Honor guard Historical reenactment |
Commanders | |
Civilian Leadership | Governor of Rhode Island |
State Military Leadership | Adjutant General of the State of Rhode Island |
The Rhode Island Independent Military Organizations (also known as the Chartered Commands of the Rhode Island Militia) are a group of independently operated chartered militias in the state of Rhode Island, most of whose histories date back to the state's colonial and revolutionary history. [1] Under Rhode Island law, they are considered part of state's organized militia forces but are explicitly distinct from Rhode Island's National Guard, State Guard, and Naval Militia. [2] [3] Today, these organizations are largely ceremonial and educational in purpose but are sometime called up for active civil service in minor capacities. [4]