Connecticut State Militia


The Connecticut State Militia are the armed forces of the state of Connecticut under the authority of the governor and the adjutant general of the state.

Classes of Militia

The Connecticut State Militia is divided into two classes: the National Guard and the naval militia.
  1. The organized militia consists of the Connecticut State Guard, the Connecticut State Guard Reserve, and the Naval Militia.
  2. The Connecticut National Guard comprises both the Army and Air National Guard.

Private militias

In Connecticut, it is illegal to train or act as a militia without express authority of the governor or federal law.