A National Volunteer Force for the Home Front

A U.S. Army Auxiliary would be a congressionally authorized, uniformed volunteer organization closely aligned with the U.S. Army, but distinct from the Active, Guard, and Reserve components.
 

In plain terms:

• It is not a private militia.

• It is not a replacement for the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.

• It is not a combat force.
   

Instead, it would be a disciplined, trained, and accountable volunteer corps that can:

• Support Army and civil authorities in non-combat roles

• Strengthen civil defense and community preparedness

• Develop youth through a structured cadet program

• Provide a standing framework to mobilize patriotic Americans who still want to serve
   

Why We Need an Army Auxiliary Now
 

The threats facing the United States have evolved. Our support structure has not.
 

1. The homeland is no longer a sanctuary.
Cyberattacks, infrastructure disruptions, disinformation, and long-range threats mean critical systems can be targeted without a single enemy soldier ever setting foot on U.S. soil.   CLICK HERE TO SEE A BRIEF THREAT ASSESSMENT BASED ON PUBLICALLY ACCESSABLE INTELLIGENCE SOURCES. 

2. The Guard and Reserve are stretched.
The Army National Guard and Army Reserve juggle overseas deployments, domestic emergencies, training, and civilian careers. They cannot be everywhere at once, especially for lower-level support tasks that still require organization and discipline.

3. Disasters are more frequent and more complex.
Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, pandemics, and man-made crises all demand scalable, reliable manpower:

• Shelter staffing

• Logistics and distribution

• Basic medical and public health support

• Communications and situational awareness

4. America’s youth readiness crisis is real.
Too many young Americans are physically unfit, lack basic life skills, or have no exposure to service, leadership, or teamwork. We cannot fix that with recruiting commercials alone.

An Army Auxiliary would provide a low-cost, high-impact way to tackle all of these challenges.

What an Army Auxiliary Would Do
 

The exact missions and authorities would be defined by Congress, the Department of Defense, and the Department of the Army. But the core concept is clear: organized volunteers doing real work in clearly defined roles.

Likely mission areas could include:
 

       1. Civil Defense & Emergency Preparedness

• Public education on preparedness, sheltering, and basic resilience

• Support to local authorities during disasters (shelters, points of distribution, traffic control support to law enforcement, etc.)

• Coordination with existing organizations (MRC units, CERT, VOADs, NGOs) instead of competing with them
  
  2. Homeland Support to the Army

• Installation support during surge operations or crises

• Non-combat logistics and movement assistance

• Administrative, technical, and professional augmentation in approved roles

• Support to large-scale mobilizations, demobilizations, and training events
  
  3. Public Health & Medical Support (Within Scope and Credentials)

• Assisting in mass-vaccination or mass-care operations under proper authority

• Supporting medical logistics, non-clinical tasks, and public health outreach

• Integrating with existing federal, state, and local frameworks instead of duplicating them
  
  4. Training, Education & Skills Development

• Standardized training program in:

  • Basic military-style discipline and bearing (non-combat)

  • ICS/NIMS and emergency management

  • Land navigation, communications, basic fieldcraft

  • Leadership, ethics, and civic responsibility

• Use of existing online platforms and partner courses to deliver recognized credentials
  
  5. Cadet Program – Preparing the Next Generation

• A national Army Auxiliary Cadet Program could:
  Give teens and young adults a structured environment for:

  • Physical fitness and outdoor skills

  • Leadership and followership

  • STEM, history, and civics

• Provide a pipeline into:

  • Active Army, Guard, Reserve and other services. 

  • ROTC and service academies

  • Public service careers (emergency management, public safety, healthcare, etc.)

• Reduce the need for costly “Future Soldier” remediation programs by sending young people to recruiters already prepared – physically, mentally, and academically
   

What an Army Auxiliary Is Not
 

To be crystal clear, a U.S. Army Auxiliary would not be:

• A rogue militia.
  It would operate under federal law, Army regulations, and a clear chain of command.

• A pretend military.
  Training, standards, uniforms, and missions would be serious, structured, and tied to real needs – not cosplay, not weekend war stories.

• A political project.
  It would be non-partisan, focused on defense support, community resilience, and youth development – not on advancing any political agenda.

• A replacement for existing organizations.
  The goal is to add capacity and structure, not to displace MRC units, CERT, NGOs, or State Defense Forces. The Auxiliary would work alongside them, filling gaps and providing a clear Army-linked framework.
   

Why an Auxiliary Makes Sense for the Army
 

From the Army’s perspective, a well-designed Auxiliary offers:

• Surge capacity without full-time cost
  Volunteers train regularly but are only mobilized when needed, keeping costs far below standing forces.

• A talent pool the Army cannot easily access today
  Professionals in medicine, IT, logistics, communications, engineering, and other fields who are too old to enlist, too busy to serve full-time, or already retired – but still want to contribute.

• A structured way to engage veterans
  Many veterans want to stay connected, serve in a meaningful way, and maintain their identity as part of something bigger. The Auxiliary gives them a place to do that – and that has real potential to reduce isolation and veteran suicide risk.

• A powerful recruiting and outreach tool
  Cadets and adult volunteers who train under Army standards build familiarity, trust, and interest in Army service and support.
   

Where We Are Now: The Activation Project
 

The U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project is a citizen-led initiative working to:
 

• Develop a realistic, legally sound concept for an Army Auxiliary

• Build draft doctrine, training frameworks, and organizational models

• Engage policymakers, military leaders, and subject-matter experts

• Demonstrate that there is widespread support from patriotic Americans across the country
   

The U.S. Army Activation Project is not claiming that they are the actual Army Auxiliary. It does not exist – yet.
We are working to make sure that when a decision-maker says, “Show me a plan,” the plan is ready.
 

How You Can Help

If you believe the United States needs a formal Army Auxiliary, you can help in several ways:

• Stay informed.
  Follow our updates, read the concept documents, and share them with others.

• Spread the word.
  Tell veterans, community leaders, elected officials, and potential supporters about the idea.

• Offer your skills.
  Whether you’re a veteran, a medical professional, an educator, an emergency responder, or simply a motivated citizen, there will be roles for serious volunteers when the time comes.

• Support the effort.
  Advocacy, outreach, and preparation all cost time and money. Financial support, when possible, directly fuels the work needed to get this in front of the right people.
   

Bottom Line

The question isn’t whether the United States will face serious challenges on the home front. That answer is already obvious.

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