Commonwealth of Susquehanna Defense Force (1983: Doomsday)

The Commonwealth of Susquehanna maintains a small armed forces. Most of the military units were formed post doomsday, with a few pre doomsday units training troops after the apocalypse. Military service is mandatory unless the draftee can prove religious objections before a military board. If found reasonable, they will be assigned to the medical corps or a non-combat role.

Much of the equipment operated by the Commonwealth are pre-1960's equipment that cannot be replaced due to cost.

The total military strength as of 2012 stands at 950 active members; 1,000 reserve; and 300 county militia members.

ArmyEdit
The army is the largest branch, with 800 active soldiers; 1,000 reserve, as each county maintains a citizens militia.

There are 3 regional regiments.
 * Montour Regiment (200 troops)
 * Company 1 (50)
 * Company 2 (50)
 * Company 3 (50)
 * Company 4 (50)
 * Susquehanna Regiment (350 troops)
 * Company 5 (50)
 * Company 6 (50)
 * Company 7 (50)
 * Company 8 (50)
 * Company 9 (50)
 * Company 10 (50)
 * Company 11 (50)
 * Schukill Regiment (250 troops)
 * Company 12 (50)
 * Company 13 (50)
 * Company 14 (50)
 * Company 15 (50)
 * Company 16 (50)

Air PatrolEdit
The Air Patrol operates several aircraft from pre-doomsday. Several light aircraft were salvaged from the Bloomsburg Area Airport, and Riverside Airport.

The mission of the Air Patrol is to monitor the nation for foreign incursion, provide reconnisance for the army and logistics and support.

They operate 3 aircraft, with most of the others stripped for parts and supplies.

Waterways PatrolEdit
The Waterways Patrol is the smallest of the branches, not having active personnel, instead relies on volunteers. It acts as a search and rescue unit, with 35 current volunteers to patrol the Susquehanna River. They operate 8 kayaks, 2 canoes, and a small flat bottom boat.