Tennessee State Guard?

[Guest bkelm18]

Not the TN National Guard, but the TN State Guard. I came across their website and was just wondering if anyone else had ever heard or dealt with them. They're kind of like a backup to the TN National Guard. For example since a lot of Guardsmen are overseas and something were to happen here in TN and the NG couldn't respond, the State Guard would. They report to the Governor and can't be called up for federal service. Seems like an interesting thing to volunteer for. They have similar monthly and yearly training requirements to the TNNG. However I looked at their photos and it kinda looks like a bunch of old guys playing Army, haha, but you do have to be prior military to join it looks like. Just curious to see if anyone has heard anything about them.

http://www.tnsg.us/

[Guest C-ya]

Looks interesting. Since I'm in the Reserves, I can't volunteer, but I'll keep this in mind for a few years down the road.

I followed the 1st TN Regiment's links and it says prior military experience not required, but personnel with military experience are given preference.

[dunndw]

You don't have to be former military...but it IS preferred.

It sounds like a good idea...but if the SHTF I'd want to be guarding the home front a little closer to my actual HOME I think.

Now...target days with full auto M4s might change my mind..but I doubt thats part of their program.

[Guest Mugster]

I've run into this phenomenon before. In 1989 I think it was, they passed a final federal law that confirmed federal pre-emption of state forces. That basically means the govenor of a state is no longer the commander in chief of the state guard...the us pres is instead.

So they formed up these guys to theoretically take the place of guardsmen called to war. In practice, our convoy from kentucky down to ft. hood one year was road guarded by these guys. They even had cookies and kool aid at the rest breaks.

They aren't issued rifles or anything, I don't think. Their probably lucky to get a couple surplussed 5/4's and few radios. You'd be better off, imo, to become a reserve county sheriff if you want to contribute back to the community.

[Guest bkelm18]

I've run into this phenomenon before. In 1989 I think it was, they passed a final federal law that confirmed federal pre-emption of state forces. That basically means the govenor of a state is no longer the commander in chief of the state guard...the us pres is instead.

So they formed up these guys to theoretically take the place of guardsmen called to war. In practice, our convoy from kentucky down to ft. hood one year was road guarded by these guys. They even had cookies and kool aid at the rest breaks.

They aren't issued rifles or anything, I don't think. Their probably lucky to get a couple surplussed 5/4's and few radios. You'd be better off, imo, to become a reserve county sheriff if you want to contribute back to the community.

I know they aren't a military force but an aide in times of need. Just thought it would be interesting. Plus I really don't feel like going through the whole process of becoming a reserve sheriff's deputy.

[Guest Phantom6]

Hey bklem18,

In this county (Anderson) reserve deputies do almost no road work. They primarily fill in for jailers when somone is out sick or gone to training so staying away from that will insure that you are not cleaning out "the tank" cause the regular jailer force won't do it.

[Guest Mugster]

Haha. I guess there's positives and negatives to anything

[Guest bkelm18]

Hey bklem18,

In this county (Anderson) reserve deputies do almost no road work. They primarily fill in for jailers when somone is out sick or gone to training so staying away from that will insure that you are not cleaning out "the tank" cause the regular jailer force won't do it.

Haha thanks for the advice. I cleaned my fill of bodily effluence in my time in the Navy.

[Guest canynracer]

would it be considered a "militia" ?????

[Guest CrazyLincoln]

would it be considered a "militia" ?????

More importantly, is it well organized?

You know it wouldn't be above some of the anti nitpickers to make that point.

[Guest bkelm18]

They aren't armed though. Haha.

[tnroadrunner]

Well I have only 4 months until I'm 67 and they don't want you passed that. Wish I would of know of this sooner.

[Marswolf]

I'm pretty sure this is the group I remember some acquaintances joining some years ago.

http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/imagegallery.php?EntryID=T061 has some information. They would have been the Tennessee Defense Force back then.

They had patches that were very bright.

I always thought they would make a great aim point.

Now, since they changed their name, they may have become a more professionally acting force. What I remember from the old days was that they had a bunch of guys who I wouldn't want around me in a real fight. But again, that may not be fair to them now.

[Guest 2HOW]

I talked to a few "officers" at a gun show and got some info, its strickly volunteer, its in reserve of the reserve, (if thats possible). In case of extreme catastrophie they will be called upon to assist homeland security, unarmed (of course) . They have a web site. if you have a great need to be needy or just want to wear BDUs , its a great club. IMHO its for old soldiers that need that kind of stuff. Nothing wrong with that , some very qualified and squared away men there, Some of the men are true heros, Im not knocking it. It is what it is.

[molonlabetn]

If it ever got so bad that the 3rd string guys were called upon... I'd be better off staying home and looking out for my own.

[Guest canynracer]

it is the history of why they exist that is the cool thing for me...

Just outta curiosity, how do we know they are not armed?

I couldnt find any info one way or the other...but even so, as a volunteer, you could always get an HCP

[Guest bkelm18]

it is the history of why they exist that is the cool thing for me...

Just outta curiosity, how do we know they are not armed?

I couldnt find any info one way or the other...but even so, as a volunteer, you could always get an HCP

I looked over their training program and they don't offer any kind of firearm training. I doubt they would arm their volunteers without training them. Something also tells me I think they wouldn't like you carrying while in uniform even if you had a permit.

[Guest canynracer]

I looked over their training program and they don't offer any kind of firearm training. I doubt they would arm their volunteers without training them. Something also tells me I think they wouldn't like you carrying while in uniform even if you had a permit.

Yeah, I just read the link that Mars put up...they are not authorized to use deadly force...

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