3rd Brigade 5th Division
"muskrats" is an acronym to help remember the simplicity of travel in MI & the US.
Militia (Michigan)
Underground
Survival
Know (your local state & national)
River
And
Trail
Systems
Osceola County MI is named after the Seminole Indian Chief Osceola & blessed with the Muskegon River, two DNR trails White Pine & Pere Marquette, US 131, US 10, & the Evart Airport.
MILITIA Osceola County MI
3rd Brigade 5th Division is compromised of able bodied citizens 18-60 years of age from Osceola County MI.
All members are required to purchase & maintain their own rifles, ammo, uniforms & equipment. Members attend one 4 hour meeting & one 24 hour meeting a month at Level 1 & 2. To qualify Level 1 members are required to have their Level 1 uniforms/equipment, be able to hike 2 miles within 40 minutes in uniform with their equipment, shoot 8 out of 10 shots in a 9 inch target at 100 yards with their personal weapon, demonstrate the ability to field strip & clean their personal weapon.
Members are trained to operate as 2 man rifle teams & 4 man fire teams within their section, rifle platoon, rifle company & brigade. Members are taught basic & advanced marksmanship, camouflage, concealment, cover, observation, individual team movement, land navigation, tracking, communication, reporting, first aid, survival camping, patrolling, defensive offensive tactics, mission planning & employment.
Our units are given the maximum freedom to train & conduct actions within Osceola County MI & to coordinate with members of the surrounding counties within MILITIA
5th Division MI. It is expected they keep their training & actions within their brigade boundaries based on county lines. Teams coordinate with the next closest unit to maintain their respected areas of operation. Reporting those contacts back to their next higher team leader for coordination within the brigade.
The purpose of the unorganized militia is to protect life, liberty, community, local, state, national infrastructure & to assist the lawful authorities of the state & nation in time of crisis.
If you are interested in joining or have a question e-mail [email protected] [email protected]
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