The Civilian Force
The
Civilian Force
Headquarters:
100, Victoria Street, S. W.
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Aims and Objects
- To assist as a Civil Force in the maintenance of Law and Order and the preservation of the peace of the Realm.
- To provide a Reserve Force available for the maintenance of Internal Order during the absence of the Regular Forces in times of War or other National Emergency.
- To oppose all those who advocate the use of force or violence in attacks upon the British Constitution, the destruction of National Institutions, the seizure of private property, the coercion of free labour, interference with personal liberty, or revolutionary objects of any kind.
- To render help to operators of Railways, Ships, Docks, Tramways, Electric Power, Light, Sanitation, or other Public Services in the maintenance and operation of such Services in times of Emergency.
- To insure the community at large against starvation, famine or deprivation of food, milk, coal or other necessities of life when a paralysis of the existing sources of supply is threatened.
- To supplement the various Corps available for Special Constables, Life-boat, Fire Brigade, Salvage, Ambulance or similar.
- To provide a system of physical and moral training for young men, to render them proficient in some branch of public service, to educate their sense of public spirit and patriotism, and to equip them for the full discharge of the responsibilities of Citizenship.
Agreed by the Grand Council, February 16th 1912
Abercorn, President
C. E. StJ. Blenkinsopp, Secretary
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GOVERNANCE AND COMPOSITION
OF
THE CIVILIAN FORCE.
Governance
The Force will consist of Service Members, Honorary Members and Patrons under the control of a Grand Council.
Grand Council
The Grand Council shall consist of British Subjects elected (irrespective of sectarian or party consideration) purely out of regard for their patriotism, reputation, influence, knowledge, experience, and ability to direct and assist the Force in attaining its objects.
The Grand Council may from time to time co-opt additional members from amongst the following categories, or persons recommended by them.
- Lords Lieutenants, High Sherrifs, Chairmen of Quarter Sessions or of County Councils, Recorders, Stipendiary or other Magistrates.
- Chambers of Commerce, Railway, Dock, Shipping, or Transport Companies and other industrial undertakings.
- Banks, Insurance Companies, &c.
The Grand Council shall elect from its members a President, Honorary Secretary, and Honorary Treasurer.
The Grand Council, or an elected Officer acting in its stead, may employ such other persons as may be required to support them in directing the work of the Force.
Service Members
Members are divided into the following classes:
Special Service Members - being those who are willing to serve throughout the kingdom, and hold themselves in readiness to start at short notice in Flying Columns.
Trade Service Members – being those who are willing to serve in any prescribed trade for the protection of their own business or employment, or with the consent of their employers, for the protection of other concerns of a similar kind.
Service Members – being those who join the force for active service in case of need within a prescribed area.
Patrons
Special Patrons are Donors of at least £500, for the purpose of equipping two Companies of 120 men each.
Ordinary Patrons are Donors of £250, for the equipment of one Company of 120 men.
Members
Honorary Members - being Donors of £2 10s., the cost of equipment of one Service Member of a Company.
Ordinary Members - being Annual Subscribers of One Guinea or more to the General Funds of the Force.
Originally agreed by the Grand Council, February 16th 1912,
Amended November 11th, 1912
Abercorn, President
C. E. StJ. Blenkinsopp, Secretary
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Organisation of the Civilian Force
Service Members may be formed into companies consisting of 120 men. Each Company shall be commanded by a Captain, who shall be appointed by Headquarters.
Composition of a company
One Captain
Two Lieutenants
Two Sub-Lieutenants
One Medical Officer
One Company Sergeant-Major
Ten Section Sergeants
One Signalling Sergeant
One Commissariat Sergeant
One Hospital Sergeant
One Hundred and twenty men
Company Equipment
Each man in a company will be issued with a uniform of a soft grey colour, unrelieved by any conspicuous facings. Uniform of Officers and Sergeants will be likewise, with appropriate insignia. All company members will be issued in addition with a helmet for active service and a cap for other duties, together with a whistle, numbered shoulder badge and appropriate weapon of defence.