List of United States militia units in the American Revolutionary War

[1] Based on the English system, colonial militias were drawn from the body of adult male citizens of a community, town, or local region.

In colonial era Anglo-American usage, militia service was distinguished from military service in that the latter was normally a commitment for a fixed period of time of at least a year, for a salary, whereas militia was only to meet a threat, or prepare to meet a threat, for periods of time expected to be short.

Militia persons were normally expected to provide their own weapons, equipment, or supplies, although they may later be compensated for losses or expenditures.

"[5] During the American Civil War, Delaware would raise multiple units in support of the Union cause.

[5] During the Spanish–American War, the 1st Delaware Volunteer Infantry was mustered into federal service but not deployed abroad.

The units included military district brigades established in 1776, county regiments, four battalions, and one independent corps of light horse.

In 1778, Major General John Ashe was selected to command all North Carolina militia and State Troops.

Every enrolled militiaman was required to appear for training, arming himself, on the first Mondays of March, June, August, and November.