It is nominally part of the Libya Shield Force and is a member of the Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries.

29 states, "A brigade shall be formed in the Central Region of Libya and is to be called Libya Shield – The forces of the Central Brigade shall consist, in general, of rebels from the following regions, Misrata, Sirte, Jafra, Bani Walid, Terhuna, Alkhmuss, Mslath and Zliten.

Colonel Mohammed Ibrahim Moussa shall be the commander of the brigade and shall be stationed in Misrata."

On social media, reactions to the group are favourable across Libya in comparison to other militias, particularly over its charitable work.

[6] The force reports to the Libyan defense ministry under the command of Wisam Bin Ahmid (or Humid), who commanded a Benghazi brigade called Free Libya Martyrs.