Idaho Light Foot Militia

The Idaho Light Foot Militia (ILFM) is a militia with units across the state of Idaho. The militia was officially created on May 15, 2009. The ILFM is organized as a light infantry unit.

Training
Training for all members includes basic marksmanship (including rifle and pistol), field communication, first aid, small unit movements, land navigation, survivalism, and camouflage. Skills are measured on a scale of three levels, with the qualifications for each level becoming more difficult.

Duties
The ILFM is organized as a light infantry combat unit. Members are organized into three different teams based on their responsibilities, including the following:

Combat teams: Achieve proficiency in infantry techniques and are organized as a combat unit.

Medical teams: Provide first aid, set up and maintain first aid stations, also provide at least one field medic per platoon.

Supply/Logistics teams: Procure and deliver equipment and provisions, and may also serve as messengers.

S.W.O.R.D. Teams
S.W.O.R.D. (Select Weapons, Ordinance and Reconnaissance Detachment) Teams consist of 6 men who receive extra training in one of three areas: Designated Marksman, Land Navigation or Communications.

Membership
Membership is open to all residents of Idaho aged sixteen or older who do not have felony convictions. Although all members receive firearms training, women are barred from serving in the combat role and may only serve in a combat support or medical position.