I was a state level officer in our state’s constitutional militia. Several members, including me, left the militia and started a local mutual aid group. The militia focused solely on the military and defense of the community and families. We felt we needed to have a broader focus. We divided our meetings into three basic areas; defense, homestead, and bushcraft. We started with 10 individuals plus their families. We’ve grown and subdivided by geographic area. We’ve got a pretty decent network and alliances built.