American Aremeinian Legion Q & A

Everyone is welcome to join the legion, however, we do receive a lot of questions regarding joining the legion, it is our hope that this will serve as an oracle for your inquiries:

Q. Am I’m too old?

A. You are never too old. We have positions for everyone. We need people to help organize staffs, make phone calls, write letters, do computer work, clerical work, or just be a friendly place to call upon in a time of need.

Q. Am I too young?

A. You are never too young to start learning how to be self sufficient through survival skills and firearm safety. We teach all ages of young people skills of a comparable age through our Legion. To actively join the legion and participate in all training exercises, you must be 17 years of age. Parents who wish to sign up their children can do so.

Q. What if I am not in good enough shape?

A. No matter what shape you are in physically, you are needed. You will be surprised at quickly you will lose weight or gain muscle and endurance with the monthly training exercises.

Q. What if I am in poor health or have a disability?

A. We need all types of people. If you are unable to leave the house, you can still be an active part in the legion.

Q. Will my involvement be kept in anonymity?

A. There are several levels of involvement. It is entirely possible for someone to be extremely active in the militia and no one will be the wiser. No one talks about who attends meetings to anyone else. You will find most legionnaires nationwide expect and honor personal privacy. Also, if you are an active member, the number of people who know your full name is minimal. If you wanted to be a covert, or underground member, then the number is reduced to 2, and in some instances 1 person in the entire state knowing of your involvement. Besides, the person(s) you are concerned about knowing may already be training with us and keeping it a secret. You will be surprised at the people you already know in the militia.

Q. What if I cannot afford the equipment?

A. You don’t have to have all the equipment listed to train. It is easy and relatively inexpensive to acquire if you know where to look and what to look for, and we will readily teach you how. You will be surprised at the friendliness of legionnaires to new-comers.

Q. What if I don’t know how to shoot, maneuver, etc or I don't know that much about guns?

A. We will teach you everything you need to know about firearm safety, shooting, survival, tactics, and anything else you need to know or have an interest in learning. You need not feel intimidated by a limited knowledge guns, military items, etc. We would be glad to teach you what are willing to learn.

Q. Does my ethnic or religious background matter?

A. ALL races, colors, religions, and creeds are accepted. Everyone will be given the same respect. No speeches or preaching geared toward the inferiority of any other race, creed, religion, etc. will be tolerated. NO ONE will be harassed because of such.

Q. Can I join if I am a female?

A. The legion not only accepts women/girls, it actively recruits them as equals in the legion. It is also true that there are several ranking officers who happen to be women.

Q. Will I fit in?

A. Everyone is welcome. You will be surprised at who you might actually have common concerns with.