Ohio Defense Force

The Ohio Defense Force (ODF) is a privately organized militia in the state of Ohio. The Ohio Defense Force is not a part of the organized military of Ohio, which consists of the Ohio National Guard, the Ohio Naval Militia, and the Ohio Military Reserve.[1] Rather, it is organized, led, and staffed by private citizens.

This article is about the privately-organized militia in Ohio. For the state defense force of Ohio, see Ohio Military Reserve.
Ohio Defense Force
AbbreviationODF
Formation1989
Typeprivate non-governmental paramilitary militia
Location
Membership
300 (claimed by ODF)
Key people
William B. Alexander (founder)

The Ohio Defense Force, originally named the Southeastern Ohio Defense Force, was founded in 1989 as a non-profit corporation. In 2004, the organization decided to expand statewide and was renamed the Ohio Defense Force.[2][3]

References
  1. "Chapter 5923: ORGANIZED MILITIA". State of Ohio. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  2. "History". Ohio Defense Force Official Website. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  3. Ewinger, James (April 4, 2009). "Planned Home Guard militia training in Geauga County prompts concerns from neighbors". cleveland.com. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
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