Militia Women
Since colonial times, the militia has consisted of only men.
Women were only allowed to serve in supporting roles.
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
APPROVED JULY
3, 1890
Article 14
Section 1, PERSONS SUBJECT TO MILITARY
DUTY. All able-bodied male persons, residents of this state, between
the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, shall be enrolled in the
militia, and perform such military duty as may be required by law.
Times have changed and the North Idaho Militia has changed
with the times:
· In June of 2014 the first
woman, who wanted a combat role with the North Idaho Militia, was
sworn in.
Since that historic day in 2014 women are routinely
sworn into the North Idaho Militia.
In October, 2016 the first
women were elected to hold officer positions in the North Idaho
Militia.
Current (2018) Women Officers:
·
55th Battalion (Kootenai County)
1st Lieutenant - Medical Officer
·
55th Battalion (Kootenai County)
2nd Lieutenant - Assistant Medical Officer
17th Battalion (Bonner County)
1st Lieutenant - Liaison Officer
·
17th Battalion (Bonner County)
2nd Lieutenant - Assistant Medical Officer
Most of the women in North Idaho Militia are willing and able to take on the "combat
role" if the need arises. They are all trained in militia tactics
and the use of firearms.
Also, we do not discriminate because
of the age limit set forth by the Idaho Constitution. Currently we
have many members over the age of 45, and they all are valuable
militia members.
If you are interested in serving your
community and learning how to better protect your family, friends
and your community please
join your local Militia and support your Constitutional Rights!
North Idaho Militia
