Republic Militia

The Republic Militia, also sometimes referred to as the Republican Guard, was a reserve military force created by the during the  that consisted of non- conscripts. Established in mid-21 BBY with the passing of the Emergency Conscription Act, the Republic Militia was a response to the heavy casualties sustained by the during offensives into  territories in the. Since it took time to breed and train new clone troopers to replace the losses, the (largely at the urging of the s) passed legislation putting conscription of non-clone Republic citizens into effect.

After its formation in 21 BBY, it is estimated that several hundred billion beings throughout were drafted into its ranks. Its personnel were trained by members of for three to four months before being sent to the front line.