Organization
The Michigan Militia was formally organized with the name, Michigan Militia Corps, and a mascot, the wolverine, Michigan's state animal. The MMC was initially divided into four divisions, each having a regional name. The division names were:
- Superior Michigan Regional Militia (named for Lake Superior)
- Northern Michigan Regional Militia
- Central Michigan Regional Militia
- Southern Michigan Regional Militia
Each militia division consisted of several brigades, which were organized by county.
Each brigade had a commander, generally of the rank of lieutenant colonel, that was elected by the membership of that brigade. Each division was headed by a division commander with the rank of colonel, who was elected by the brigade commanders. The Michigan Militia Corps was headed by a commanding officer with the rank of brigadier general, who was elected at-large by all Michigan Militia Corps members on an annual basis.
At its peak, the Michigan Militia Corps claimed membership of 10,000. Major areas of focus for the Michigan Militia were paramilitary training and emergency response.
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