Rhode Island Independent Military Organizations
Kentish Guards at the 2017 Bristol Fourth of July Parade
Active1741–Present
Country United States
Allegiance Rhode Island
Type  State defense force
RoleMilitia
Honor guard
Historical reenactment
Commanders
Civilian LeadershipGovernor of Rhode Island
State Military LeadershipAdjutant General of the State of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Independent Military Organizations
Bristol Train of Artillery
Kingston Reds at Gaspee Days parade
Pawtuxet Rangers at the 2021 Bristol Fourth of July Parade

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]

List of Chartered Organizations

Active

Defunct

Sources:[8][9]

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References

  1. ^ Belmore, Ryan M. (May 26, 2017). "Artillery Company of Newport is Now Offering Tours of Their Military Museum". What's Up Newp. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Rhode Island General Laws Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense, Chapter 30-4 Independent Military Organizations". Justia. 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Rhode Island General Laws Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense Chapter 30-1 Militia Section 30-1-4 Classes of militia". Justia. 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Kentish Guards History". Kentish Guards. Archived from the original on 2020-04-03.
  5. ^ "Rhode Island Military Units: Kingston Reds". Portsmouth History Notes. Portsmouth, RI. 22 October 2022. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. ^ Guiot, Brian Edmund (12 July 2021). "Historic militia groups celebrate July Fourth at Greene homestead". Coventry, Rhode Island: The Coventry Courier. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Rhode Island General Laws Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense, Chapter 30-4 Independent Military Organizations Section 30-4-5 Naval militia battalion". Justia. 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Rhode Island Militia Chartered Organizations: Active Members, 1843-1849". Rhode Island Department of State. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Rhode Island General Laws Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense, Chapter 30-4 Independent Military Organizations Section 30-4-3 Allowances for maintenance of armories". Justia. 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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