State Militia
Definition
A state militia is a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency. It's usually under control of state authorities rather than federal government.
Analogy
Imagine your school basketball team needs extra players for an important match because some regular players are injured. The coach might call upon students who don't normally play but have some skills - this would be like calling up the state militia in times of need.
Related terms
National Guard: This is part of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces that can be called into action by state governors or federal government during emergencies.
Reserve Forces: These are military members who aren’t in active service but can be called up when needed – similar to how a state militia operates on a larger scale.
Drafting/Conscription: This refers to compulsory enlistment for state service typically into armed forces.
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