- America’s State Defense Forces: An Historical Component of National Defense by Dr. Kent G. Sieg — Traces the origins and constitutional basis of State Defense Forces as descendants of early American militias, emphasizing their long-standing role in national defense.
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The State Militia in Nevada: A History by Dr. Michael J. Brodhead — Examines Nevada’s militia evolution from territorial days through modern times, outlining its sporadic activations, disbandments, and re-formations tied to state and national needs.
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The Role of State Defense Forces in Homeland Security by COL John R. Brinkerhoff (USA-Ret.) — Argues that State Defense Forces can play a vital, structured role in homeland security by supplementing federal and National Guard operations within their states.
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A Reserve Component for the Reserve Component?: Homeland Security’s Antiterrorist Needs by COL Martin Hershkowitz (MDDF-Ret.) — Proposes a layered defense structure where State Defense Forces serve as a reserve element for the National Guard, enhancing response capacity to terrorism and disasters.
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Homeland Defense: The Pennsylvania State Guard 1941-1953 by LTC Brent C. Bankus (AUS-Ret.) — Provides a historical review of the Pennsylvania State Guard’s activation during World War II and its postwar disbandment, illustrating the importance of such state units in national emergencies.
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A State Guard / State Defense Force Advisory Reserve by COL Martin Hershkowitz (MDDF-Ret.) — Suggests the creation of an advisory “Minutemen” reserve within State Defense Forces to utilize experienced civilians and retirees for specialized missions without regular drill obligations.
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