Ohio Naval Militia

The Ohio Naval Militia (OHNM) is an organized, all-volunteer unit that has been serving the state of Ohio since 1896.

The OHNM’s primary mission is to provide safety and site security support to the weapons ranges at Camp Perry Joint Training Center, just outside Port Clinton, Ohio, on the shores Lake Erie. Like other SDF components, members of the ONM are not compensated for their training or service unless performing state active duty missions.

OHNM members conduct extensive monthly training. Classroom training includes GPS, radar, radio communications, CPR/AED and first responder first aid. Members who are certified through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources volunteer their time to conduct the Ohio Boater Education Course.