Militia Enrolment and Organization Law of 1862 Rhode Island
The 1862 Rhode Island act repeals Title XXXXLV and outlines militia enrollment. Towns must draft annual rolls of residents aged 18 to 45 liable for service, post copies for three weeks, and file annual returns to the adjutant. It sets exemptions, duties of innkeepers, and disenrollment rules for paupers or criminals. It also details chartered companies, brigade and regimental structuring, and state staff officers including adjutant and quartermaster generals.
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Appointment and command rules for military company officers
The commanding officers of battalions or regiments appoint suitable persons from their company as non-commissioned officers. A senior NCO leads a company without officers except for good parade. If a company lacks officers, the battalion commander may detail staff or line officers to train and govern the company with captain-like authority and duties including keeping records.
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Rhode Island Military Commissioning and Election Provisions
A 19th century Rhode Island statute outlines election and appointment rules for military officers. It covers who is elected by General Assembly, how captains and lieutenants are chosen, staff appointments, tenure terms, clerks, warrants, oaths, commissions, and vacancy procedures for regiments brigades and chartered companies.
Militia Armory Rules and Officer Uniform Provisions
The text outlines militia officer uniform requirements and penalties for neglecting uniform adherence, including potential degradation and court martial. It details armory setup, rent, annual reporting to the quartermaster general, and state control of arms, equipage, and military books. It also covers accountability for property, bonds for officers handling funds, and allowances for transport and equipment costs.
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Militia Discipline and Drill Requirements
The law requires militia units to meet at least four times yearly for instruction and drill. Commanding officers must inspect equipment, correct deficiencies, account for delinquencies, and report to adjutants for a statewide thorough inspection. A dedicated June drill, led by brigade command, is mandatory with supervision through 4 PM.
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