Militia Act of 1792
/ˈmɪlɪʃə ækt ʌv 1792/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute enacted in 1792 to organize, regulate, and govern state militias for national defense, including provisions for enrollment, armament, and training of militia members.
The Militia Act of 1792 established a structured framework for the state militias' service and obligations.
Forms
- militia act of 1792
- militia acts of 1792
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Commentary
The Militia Act of 1792 is foundational in U.S. military law, setting early standards for militia organization that influenced later legislation governing state and federal military forces.
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