The Washington Heights Militia

The Militia is the Height's homegrown security force. They fight to keep their families behind the walls safe, away from any threat that could harm them. They are armed and equipped by the Mayor himself and serve as the enforcers of his authority both in and around the Heights.

Background
The Militia have existed for as long as the Heights have, but only recently in an official form. They were the men and women that would take up arms to defend their home from the monsters outside the wall, both human and not. For most of the Heights existence they were an informal force, but only after the overthrowing of the CCR did they become an actual force with authority.

The militia was originally unpaid voluntary service, with the only benefit being ammunition and medkits given each week to each militiamen. However, in recent times that has changed, to where the Militia is now a trained armed force which is (relatively) well paid. Each Militiaman is armed with an AR500 plate carrier and kevlar padding, as well as weapons of various caliber. The most common of which being the Galil. They've had a number of technological improvements since conception, now having various LAVs, Artillery pieces, and a Heights-original .50 cal HMG.

Hierarchy
At the very top of the command structure is the Militia Chief. He is put into his position by the Mayor and is expected to follow the Mayors orders unquestioningly. There is only ever one. Below the Chief is his second in command, which in the (not uncommon) case of the Chief's assassination will take the chiefs functions. Below them are the captains, which are expected to take the orders given to them by the Chief and turn it into actual results. Below the captains are the Sergeants which are the street commanders of the militia, and finally the Militiamen themselves.