Membership is open to all lawful citizens of a state, ages 18 and up. There shall be no discrimination due to race, sex, or national origin. We do have a junior membership for those under the age of 18.

Membership is voluntary.

All prospective members shall be required to give their name, date of birth, address, contact information, next of kin and general information detailing prior military or first responder experience or medical training and/or other such skills as may be utilized.

All such information shall be kept private under all circumstances and destroyed in the event of crisis. It shall be used for no other purpose than the internal business of the unit. Upon application, recruits will be interviewed by either the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operations officer (COO), the Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO) or any Assistant Executive Officer (AEO). If any of the above officers decide that the person may be a candidate he or she will be placed in the Recruit Chat to be interviewed by other members who will provide their confidential feedback to the officer who placed the person in the Recruit Chat. This process will take no longer than a month. Recruits may be asked to consent to a criminal background check. Evidence of rehabilitation will be considered.

The final decision to offer membership will be made by a recruitment committee appointed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). If the person is accepted as a recruit, they will receive a sponsor who will guide them through the early stages of membership. All full members of Light Foot are expected to serve as sponsors if asked.

All recruits are required to meet with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Operations officer (COO) or Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO) or an Assistant Executive Officer (AEO) and attend an event within 90 days. A person will be a recruit for 6 months and will be required to obtain an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) and to attend at least two local Field Training Exercises and one state Field Training Exercise. (FTX)

If you have experience you feel would benefit others, please step up and ask to be considered for a leadership position. After consideration by your teammates, they will hold a vote and, if accepted, you will be given a rank suitable to your talents. If you do not have any beneficial experience or do not wish to lead, then you must agree to accept the instructions of those above you.

Periodic assemblies, and meetings are necessary and shall be called to achieve the overall goals of each unit. Regular monthly meetings shall be conducted in each county. Members must discipline themselves to schedule and set aside time each month for assembly for such purposes as field training exercises. Members will be notified of such dates, times, and places of all meetings.

Probationary:

In order to advance to full member status, all probationary members are required to:

1. Maintain all requirements of a recruit
2. Maintain a fully stocked 24-hour pack
3. Participate in an additional qualifying State or Local event, such as an FTX.
4. Acquire an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
5. Meet the State qualifications on their Primary and Secondary armaments
a. Rifle Qualification - 8 out of 10 rounds in an 8-inch diameter target at 25 yards
b. Pistol Qualification - 8 out of 10 rounds in an 8-inch diameter target at 10 yards

A final decision to admit the person as a full member after completing all requirements will be by vote of all members. If accepted, the recruit will receive a “Light Foot Patch” and will be required to take an Oath. [FN1]

Membership Dues:

All regular members shall be required to pay monthly dues to the amount of $20.00 per month or $240 per year.

Payment shall be required by FTX of that month. Payments shall be paid by any means deemed appropriate by the State Treasurer as stated prior to the due date of that month.

To prevent membership deterrent, there shall be a probationary period before dues are collected from new members. No member will be required to pay dues until reporting to their second FTX. After their first payment, they shall be expected to continue making monthly dues payments as a regular member.

An individual member's dues may be waived, in the event of a personal and/or financial hardship on a monthly/quarterly basis. Petition shall be made with the member's the chain of command prior to the next due date, so that proper determination be made as to whether or not a dues waiver is warranted

Reduction Due to Inactivity:

Any Light Foot member may be reduced to probationary status for inactivity and/or absenteeism of official Light Foot events. Missing four events in a row without official authorization shall constitute sufficient inactivity for reduction. Members of a special team will be removed from that team and any in leadership positions will lose that position. They will be eligible to return only after returning to full member status.