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Rhode Island Independent Military Organizations
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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]

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List of Chartered Organizations

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Defunct

  • First Light Infantry of Providence
  • Foster Artillery
  • Johnston Guards
  • Manville Light Infantry
  • Narragansett Guards
  • National Cadets of Providence
  • Providence Horse Guards
  • Rhode Island Guard of Warwick
  • Rhode Island Guards No. 3 of Coventry
  • Rhode Island Horse Guards
  • Rifle Rangers of South Kingstown
  • Sea Fencibles of Providence
  • Washington Grenadiers
  • Wickford Pioneers
  • Woonsocket Guards

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