Ohio Defensive Force

                  Home Guard

                    Rules


1. No Tobacco is to be taken to the field.

2. The Battle Dress Uniform must be worn at all activities unless otherwise instructed.

3. Uniforms must be neat in appearance and worn with pride.

4. Dues are $10.00 every month and are due by the second weekend of the month.

5. You are only permitted to miss four training's a year. After your third absence you 
will be given a warning. Upon your fourth absence you will be dropped from 
the unit. After being dropped from the unit you will not be able to participate in any
further ODF activities. Any dues paid in advance will not be refundable!

6. If you request to rejoin back up with the unit after being dropped you will be required
to go before a review board. This review board will consist of one officer and two
senior noncommissioned officers.

7. There will be no fires for cooking or any other reason while in the field nless
directed by the unit commander.

8. While in uniform you will be required to observe military style customs and
courtesies. These customs and courtesies include the following:

A) You will address other ODF personnel first by their rank followed by their surname.

B) When out doors you should always have your cover (hat) on your head.

C) Wen you hear the playing of the National Anthem you will promptly face the
American flag come to the position of attention and salute until the music has
stopped. If there is no American flag present during the playing of the National
Anthem you will face the music come to the position of attention and salute until
the music stops.

D) You will only salute officers when your cover is on. 
Never salute officers when in the field this is a sure way to get them killed!

9. When you go to the field you will be required to bring your Load Bearing Equipment
(LBE) and your rifle unless otherwise directed by your commanding officer.