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Patriot Fire Team
Equipment Guide

Paul G. Markel
 Patriot Fire Team
Equipment Guide

Paul G. Markel
Copyright 2020
All Rights Reserved

No part of this text may be reproduced without the express written

permission of the author and publisher.
Contents
Chapter 1 What is a Patriot Fire Team?
Chapter 2 Personal Protective Gear
Chapter 3 Armament
Chapter 4 Specialties
Chapter 5 Food and Water
Chapter 6 Field Sanitation and Hygiene
Chapter 7 Access Denial
Chapter 8 Strength and Fitness
Chapter 9 Night Ops
Chapter 10 The Community
Chapter 1

What is a Patriot Fire Team?

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can
stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-
braided cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12

Many moons ago, I became a United States Marine. During my time

in the Corps, I had a few different jobs, but my primary MOS (military
occupational specialty) was that of an Infantryman. When I was on
active duty, the core unit of the Marine Corps Infantry was not the
Company, Battalion, or Regiment, it was the Fire Team.
When I went through Basic Training and Infantry School, I learned all
about the Fire Team and its composition. The basic Fire Team
consisted of four men; a Team Leader, a Automatic Rifleman (who
was also the Assistant TL), an Assistant Automatic Rifleman, and a
basic Rifleman. The ranking seniority flowed in that order as well.
If the TL was killed or injured, the Automatic Rifleman became the
leader and duties were passed down the chain. Every man was
required to know how to perform the duties of the man ahead of him.
While examining the myriad natural and manmade disasters in the
United States during the last few decades, one thing was clear to me;
the citizens are always on their own. Whether we are discussing the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the numerous riots in St. Louis, or the
recent media-created panic of the Corona pandemic, the criminal
element of society is never deterred by a disaster and law
enforcement is always spread thin.
For at least thirty years, maybe longer, the mainstream news media
has painted the term “militia” in a negative light. This has been done
while completely ignoring the role of the militia in the founding of the
nation and the Federal Law, “The Dick Act of 1903”, which formally
codified and legally affirmed the Militia as a national security
resource.
Much confusion abounds regarding militia or training band
construction and formation, so much so that I decided to simplify the
matter with the Patriot Fire Team. The PFT is simply four friends,
neighbors, or like-minded individuals who have pledged to support
each other and their corresponding families during times of crisis or
emergency.
This is not conspiracy or paranoia. Numerous times during our
nation’s history we have witnessed the need for the people to protect
their communities and neighborhood from riotous looters and roaming
gangs of criminals. We saw this play out during the sixties and
seventies; Watts, Detroit, and Trenton. We saw it in LA in the 1990’s.
We saw it in St. Louis and Baltimore just recently. And, of course we
saw it in the south, particularly in New Orleans, after Katrina, and we
will see it again. Add to this list the riots in Minneapolis and numerous
other cities in 2020.
The idea that the police will always be around and available to protect
the people during disasters and riots is a laughable fallacy. We have
borne witness to the failure of that myth time and again.
A Patriot Fire Team is not just about security and fighting off looters,
though that is one role, the PFT is there to support other members
during personal trials and hardships; loss of a job, loss of a home
from a fire or disaster, etc. The Patriot Fire Team is about friends and
neighbors being prepared to care for each other, regardless of the
origin or reason behind the troubles.
In the book, the Patriot Fire Team Manual, I detailed how to go about
organizing, training, and leading a PFT. During this book, PFT
Equipment Guide, we will go into great detail about the necessary
equipment that every member will need and should possess in order
to deal with the sudden and extreme dangers that their community
may face.
As a bonus, we will consider some specialties or unique roles that
members of the team might have to play during a national crisis or
localized disaster. This text, combined with the original PFT Manual
should provide the dedicated and concerned American citizen with the
information needed to effectively prepare for the hardships that
almost certainly lie ahead for the great Republic of the United States
of America.

“The mission of the Marine Corps rifle squad is to locate,

close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or
repel the enemy assault by fire and close combat.” -
USMC FMFM 6-5
Chapter 2

Personal Protective Gear

All Team Members

Primary Armor
Level 3 or 4 hard armor plates (front/rear), capable of stopping
5.56mm and 7.62x39mm rifle rounds. Designated plate carrier,
preferable with MOLLE-type straps to allow pouches and carriers to
be affixed. Plates can be steel, ceramic, or some other type of
composite.
Alternate Armor
Level 3A (IIIA) soft armor panels with a designated carrier. (Defeats
handgun and buckshot, not rifle bullets)
Primary Helmet

Level IIIA Kevlar helmet capable of stopping handgun rounds,

buckshot, and fragmentation as well as some grazing rifle fire. Chin
strap and helmet padding for fit and adjustment are required.
Standard ballistic-type helmets include; MICH, ACH, or PASGT. The
ACH and MICH helmets are more versatile than a PASGT helmet.
PASGT helmets provide a bit more protection. If you see the
designation “ATE” that means “above the ear” ergo, the ear area is
cut out to allow for ear protection muffs and comm gear.

Alternate Helmet
Any type of hard, padded “bump guard”. The bump guard helmet
provides protection from traumatic impact to the head, but does not
offer ballistic protection. “Bump guards” are easy to obtain; think
hockey, skateboarding, rock climbing helmets. Motorcycle/ATV
helmets can hinder the ability to properly aim a rifle and make it
nearly impossible to get a cheek weld. Also, a motorcycle helmet can
limit peripheral vision.
*Protecting the head from traumatic impact is a crucial and an often
overlooked hazard. Even if looters and rioters do not have firearms,
(and they likely will) the danger of thrown rocks, broken pieces of
bricks and concrete, and bottles is always a threat.
**Some type of light hat or soft cover should be kept on hand for
times when the helmet is not being worn. It is important to keep the
sun out of the eyes and off the top of the head.
Ear (Hearing) Protection
All responsible and intelligent shooters will use ear protection as well
as eye protection when they are training with firearms. In the 21st
Century, our troops now go to war with ear protection in place. On a
personal note, when I was a member of the 6th Marine Regiment and
we breached the Iraqi minefields to invade occupied Kuwait, I had
yellow foam ear plugs protecting my hearing.
We have come a long way since 1991. Electronic hearing protection
muffs that filter out ear damaging sounds, while amplifying friendly
sounds, are available from numerous retailers and a good set can be
had for $50 to $75. If you spend the extra money, you can purchase
electronic hearing protection that plugs into your handheld radios.
The primary concern with muff style ear protection is whether or not
they will fit under your helmet comfortably. If you have a PASGT or
MICH helmet, simply remove the ear pads on the left and right. Most
bump guard style helmets already have cutouts in the ear area for
muffs. A good place to start is to look for ear protection with a flat
head band.
If you do not have electronic muffs or cannot afford them, at very
least, all team members should have some kind of ear plugs on their
person at all times. Hearing damage is permanent and preventable.
Eye Protection
Every member of the team should have both tinted and clear
wraparound style eye protection. Shatter-proof eye pro is readily
available everywhere firearm accessories are sold.
For those who wear prescription glasses, they should be shatter-
resistant and large enough to protect your eyes. This is not the time
for the old Ben Franklin spectacles. Also, regardless of the eye pro, a
safety strap is a wise choice to keep them on your face during
strenuous physical activity. I should not have to tell you that a tiny
piece of fragmentation, sand, or dirt in your eyes can take you out of
the immediate fight or hamper your ability to see a threat.
Gloves
Like your eyes, your hands must be protected. Regardless of how
strong your armor might be, if your hands, particularly your dominant
hand, are injured you will be of little use to yourself or your team until
they are repaired and healed.
The two primary threats to your hands are cuts (slices, scrapes, and
splinters) and burns. As with armor and helmets, there are various
levels of hand protection. Kevlar or Nomex gloves provide protection
from heat/burns as well as cuts and scrapes. However, these are
more pricey than common work gloves.
The Mechanix line of gloves is probably the most popular and readily
available protective gloves available in the USA. Mechanix has a
variety of styles, some include impact resistant gloves with hard
knuckle protection.
Regardless of the brand of gloves, the most important attribute is fit.
Your gloves should fit your hand snuggly with no extra room in the
fingertip area or wrist. For the PFT member, gloves are essential
protective gear, not just for warmth against the chill. You must be
able to accomplish all your normal tasks with the gloves on. These
tasks include, but are not limited to, employing all of your weapons,
rendering first aid and applying a tourniquet, using Comm. Gear and
other electronics, operating a vehicle, etc.
Author’s Note: While it might seem cool or “tactical” to cut away the
fingers on your gloves, this is amateur folly. The whole purpose of
wearing gloves is to protect your hands. If your trigger finger is
lacerated, how effective will you be to your team? Rather than cut the
fingers off of your gloves, actually go out and train with your gloves
on. No, snipers don’t need to cut the finger out of their gloves. I went
through sniper school and fired every single shot with gloved hands.
“Anyone still present five minutes into a gunfight
is a participant.“
-MSgt. Paul Howe U.S. Army Special Forces, Detachment
Delta
Clothing / Uniform
The clothing you wear should be loose enough to allow for kneeling,
crawling, and sprinting if the situation calls for it. Clothing must be
rugged and from a reliable manufacturer. Broken zippers and lost
buttons will ruin your day. Pants and overshirts (Military Blouse)
should have ample pockets for hasty storage. Ample military-grade
clothing is available on the surplus market.
All Team Members should be prepared to wear the same type and
color of clothing for uniformity sake and ease of recognition.
Camouflage choices will be based upon the area of operation.
(Teams in the east or midwest would have little need for brown
desert uniforms, while those in the southwest would stand out in
green woodland patterns)
Along with the clothing, a rugged nylon belt is a must have. Leather
belts absorb sweat and water. Remember, you may have to stand
guard or patrol in the rain.
Footwear
Rugged, durable, as well as comfortable boots are another absolute.
Boots will again be weather and terrain dependent. Water resistant
boots are recommended for most of the United States terrain, minus
the desert west and southwest. Insulated boots should be available
for any terrain where snow and freezing temperatures are likely.
Team members who live in 4 Season climates should have both warm
weather and cold weather boots. Boot laces must be checked and
inspected regularly. Like the broken zipper or lost buttons, a broken
boot lace during a security patrol will hamper the team members
effectiveness. 550 cord is tremendous boot lace material and nearly
indestructible. Regardless, every member should have spare boot
laces.
* Rugged, thick socks are a must have for any weather. Wool and
wool-blend socks are the best. Stay away from cotton and nylon
socks, both will breed blisters on tired feet. Like sand in your eyes, a
team member with blistered or raw feet will be out of commission and
of no use to themselves or the team.

Foul Weather Gear

Emergencies and disasters do not cease because of wind, rain, and
bad weather. All team members must be prepared to continue their
mission regardless of bad weather.
Rain Poncho
The milspec rain poncho is versatile and useful. Forget about the
discount, plastic ponchos at the local retail store, they will rip and be
ruined after one use. Military surplus ponchos in various colors and
camouflage patterns are readily available to your team anywhere in
the USA.
Ponchos are preferable as they can be put on over uniforms, vests,
and load-bearing gear. Team members will not have to strip down to
put on a poncho and they are universally sized for all personnel. A
poncho can also be quickly removed when the bad weather breaks.
High winds are the enemy of the poncho.
Rain Suits
A rain suit allows for better movement and protects the lower half of
the body more so than a poncho. A good rain suit, combined with
water resistant boots can keep the wearer dry in the worst of
weather, particularly high wind.
As mentioned, the downside of a rain suit is the fact that it is not
designed to go over vests, holsters, and load-bearing gear. A suit
takes longer to put on than a poncho, but it provides more protection
from the elements.
Cold Weather Gear
As we mentioned in the boot section, if you live in a Four Season
climate, you must be prepared to deal with the cold. Emergencies
and disasters are not just warm weather events. Fleece is your friend
and layers are the way to go. I have personally found that using an
underlayer fleece jacket and the wind/waterproof rain suit has kept
me warm in the snow and cold.
Regardless of the cold weather clothing you choose, it must be
durable and loose enough to allow you to complete the mission,
whatever that mission might be. Before you settle on a winter jacket,
snow suit, etc. go to the range and see if you can employ your rifle
and pistol effectively while wearing it. The downside to many cold
weather jackets is that they tend to be tight in the arm/shoulder area.
Chapter 3 Armament

Team Choices
“Your men must be well equipped.”
Sun Tzu, Art of War
In the United States, there is a wide array of choices regarding
calibers and styles of primary arms. The two primary calibers that
should be considered by the Patriot Fire Team are 5.56mm (.223
Remington) or 7.62x39mm. Yes, the author is fully aware of all the
others, however, for the sake of continuity, we must settle on a
caliber and style that works for the team as a unit, and not concern
ourselves with catering to individual preference.
Regarding arms in 5.56mm, the choice is simple; AR / M4 style and
operating system. There are more magazines and accessories and
spare parts for the Stoner-based AR firearm than any other style in
the United States of America. This is matter of fact, not personal
feeling or opinions.
The second most prevalent and popular arm is the Kalashnikov AK
style. Again, magazines and ammunition are plentiful for this style of
rifle or rifle caliber pistol (RCP). The AK is also very simple to
operate and maintain.
Yes, the author is aware that to many American men, their choice of
guns is often akin to a type of religion. Regardless of that fact, putting
together a team where one man has an AR, another man has an AK,
one guy uses his favorite SCAR Heavy, and the fourth guy carries a
.30 Carbine is less than efficient to say the least.
A team is four men operating as a cohesive unit, not four guys acting
as individuals. Regardless of personal preferences and feelings, a
choice must be made. The PFT will either use 5.56mm AR style or
7.62x39mm AK style arms.
If such arms are out of the price range of the team members, then
buy 4 Hi-Point 9mm carbines. I’m not kidding, It would be better for
every man to use the same Hi-Point carbine than to have four
individuals all carrying different long guns.
During the pages that follow, we will examine suggestions for both the
AR team and the AK Team. I suppose, if your TL is a millionaire, he
could buy everyone SCAR Heavy rifles, but that situation would be
rare and unusual and that would still not address the spare parts and
accessories issue.
Regardless of the particular weapon or rifle being carried, it is the
responsibility of the team member to ensure that their firearms are
cleaned, lubricated, and in excellent working order at all times. The
safety and survival of the entire team and the success of the mission
are reliant upon every man being thoroughly skilled with their primary
weapon and the weapons of the other men on the team.
We refer back to the team concept. It is not enough for a man to be
“good” with “his gun”. In a team, every man is there to support the
effort of every other man. There is no room on a team for a person
who only cares about “his gun” or “his gear”.

This is the law. The purpose of fighting is to win. There

is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more
important than the shield, and skill is more important
than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
supplementary.

- John Steinbeck
Team Leader (5.56mm AR)
The PFT Team Leader should be equipped with the necessary gear
and equipment to effectively lead and maintain control over the team.
At the same time, the Leader must be armed with the tools
necessary to repel and defeat deadly threats to his team and by
extension his community and his family.
The Leader will be carrying communications and signal gear as well
other mission critical gear; compass/GPS, maps, etc. For this
reason, the TL should gravitate toward a compact, and lighter
primary arm, the RCP in 5.56 is a wise choice.
Primary Arm
A basic lightweight AR or Rifle Caliber Pistol with a stabilizing brace
is preferable.
When using an RCP, barrel length of 10-11 inches is a good
compromise between a full-sized rifle and a super-compact pistol.
Super-short rifle barrels tend to be finicky when it comes to 5.56mm
ammunition. Diminished accuracy and bullet-tumble are very real
issues with the popular 7 inch barrels.
A sling is a must have accessory. Think of it as a holster for your rifle.
The TL will often need one or both hands for other tasks. Setting the
primary gun down to use comm or signal gear is a recipe for disaster.
Ammunition: the 77grain BTHP or Mk262 is the preferred 5.56mm
load for dealing with human predators. In the author’s experience,
Black Hills Ammunition make the highest quality Mk262. This is what
the US Army Special Forces uses. 55grain FMJ will work in a pinch.
The 62grain “GreenTip” zips right through unarmored targets, but it is
better than nothing.
Secondary Arm
A striker-fired, polymer framed, 9x19mm pistol, such as the GLOCK
19 is a near perfect size and weight. The holster must be rigid and
rugged and accessible, even while wearing armor and load-bearing
gear.
Ammunition: Any 115 grain or 124 grain duty-quality, controlled
expansion ammo should work. Ball ammo is less effective and
147grain subsonic 9x19mm is best reserved for suppressed
weapons.
Edge Weapons / Tools
The TL should have a sharp, rugged fixed blade knife on their person.
However, it is not necessary to have a large or extra-large knife, like
the Bowie or even a full-sized KaBar. Keep in mind that you need to
carry all of your gear. Ounces add up to pounds and pounds can be
pain.
Smoke/Flare Launcher
The TL is absolutely responsible for commands and signals for the
team. Not all communication can be verbal or even audible. There are
times when either smoke (day) or flares (night) are critical for
signalling.
While smoke/flare launchers are not readily available in most gun
stores, they can be found and purchased from specialty makers.
Spikes Tactical makes several types of smoke and flare launchers in
37mm configuration.
37mm launchers and ammunition are “non-firearms” and do not fall
under the category of firearms or explosives, therefore they can be
ordered directly from the manufacturer. Unfortunately, many
manufacturers of smoke and flare ammunition restrict sales (by
choice, not law) to government agencies only.
Marine (boating, not USMC) supply stores are an excellent source of
smoke and flare signaling devices. If nothing else, the TL should have
an inexpensive Coast Guard approved flare pistol. These are
normally orange and they fire easy to find 12 gauge signal flares.
Handheld signalling smoke in various sizes can be found at boating
stores as well.
If you are able to acquire a 37mm launcher, it will be up to you, the
TL, to secure and test the variety of smoke, flare, are noise signalling
ammunition that is available. It should also be noted that Spikes
Tactical makes adapters to allow 12 gauge flares and 26.5
smoke/flare ammunition to be fired through their 37mm devices.
*Note - it is unlawful and a bad idea in general to attempt to fire
standard 12 gauge ammunition from an aluminum flare launcher. If
you need to fire 12 gauge buckshot, just buy a shotgun.
Team Leader with RCP and Launcher
Team Leader (7.62x39mm AK)
As previously discussed, the TL should have a compact, relatively
lightweight primary arm. If PFT is using 7.62x39mm AK platform
arms, the TL should select one of several Rifle Caliber Pistols with a
stabilizing brace.
Primary Arm
Century Arms and a few others, offer both US made and imported
RCP’s with and without braces mounted. If your RCP does not have a
brace, SB Tactical offers a few options for the AK-style.
Regarding accuracy with an AK-style RCP, the author has found that
hits on man-sized silhouettes are practical out to 200 yards.
Aside from the primary arm being an AK chambered in 7.62x39mm,
all other suggestions for the Team Leader armament discussed in the
AR section still apply.
Ammunition: Most all 123 or 124 grain 7.62x39mm ammunition will
suffice.
Secondary Arm
The Canik USA line of TP9 pistols come in full-sized, compact, and
subcompact. They are less expensive than the GLOCK or SW M&P,
but they are rhino-tough and extremely reliable.
Team Leader with AK - RCP
Automatic Rifleman (5.56mm AR)
As with the USMC model, the Automatic Rifleman is the team
member who is relied upon to provide the greatest amount of
firepower (fire volume) during a defensive situation. Consider the LA
Riots of 1992 where dozens to hundreds of armed looters descended
upon a neighborhood or business center. We saw this play out in
Ferguson, Missouri in 2014 and Baltimore, Maryland where waves of
thugs looted, burned, and destroyed anything in their path. Consider
your family and neighborhood being in the path of a hoard of armed
thugs and you and your team are the only thing between your families
destruction and the mindless criminal monsters.
History Lesson: During the 1992 LA Riots, 63 people were killed and
$800 million in damage was done to the city. Ferguson looting,
arson, and robbery caused $4.6 million in damages. In Baltimore
113 police officers injured and $9 million in damages were
committed by rioters. In all these incidents, innocent people were
irreparably harmed and innumerable families and businesses were
bankrupted.
Primary Arm
Requirements for the Automatic Rifleman’s primar arm will be a long,
heavy barrel capable of maintaining continuous fire for extended
periods. Recommended barrel length is 20 inches with a muzzle
device that helps control recoil and flash. For the sake of clarity, we
will refer to the person of the Automatic Rifleman by the abbreviation
AR and primary arm of that man as the Squad Automatic Weapon or
SAW.
Feeding devices, magazines, for the SAW should be larger or of
greater capacity than the standard team rifle. MagPul produced both
40 round magazines and 60 round drums for the AR. MagPul
magazines are the current choice for the United States Marine Corps
as a testament to their reliability and durability.
The SAW should be equipped with a strong sling. A padded sling is
preferable as the gun will likely weigh ten to twelve pounds when it is
loaded and ready to go. A bipod or similarly forward stabilizing device
is also a must have for the SAW. The GripPod is a good choice.
*Beware! There are cheap copies of the original MilSpec GripPod
that are more likely than not prone to failure under hard use.
As large capacity magazines will not fit in standard rifle magazine
pouches, the AR should carry a large sling pouch for spare
ammunition.
The SAW must be in excellent working order and it is the
responsibility of the Automatic Rifleman to ensure that his arm is
clean and well-lubed constantly.
Ammunition: The SAW is the exception to the “Green Tip” rule. As
the AR may have to engage vehicles as well as provide suppressive
fire against hard targets, using 62 grain “Green Tip” in the team’s
SAW is a valid idea. This is also an area where red-tipped 5.56mm
tracer ammunition has a practical application.
Secondary Arm
The AR may also carry a sidearm similar to the TL. Also, as with the
TL, the AR should have a sharp, rugged knife on hand at all times.
Automatic Rifleman with heavy-barreled AR and MagPul drum.
Automatic Rifleman (7.62x39mm AK)
For the team using the 7.62x39mm AK weapons, the Automatic
Rifleman should be carrying a rifle similar to the RPK. An RPK is a
Squad Automatic Weapon or SAW.
The RPK uses the same magazines as all standard 7.62 AK rifles and
RCP’s. The barrel is longer and heavier than a normal AK rifle. A
quality RPK will have a solid, rugged stock, a bipod, and, often, a
carrying handle. Again, a rugged, padded sling is a must have
accessory.
Fortunately, large capacity magazines and drums for the RPK are
readily available in 40 round, 75 round, and even 100 round
configurations. *Note: AK drums are not top-loaded like standard rifle
magazines and the AR must learn to load them properly.
Drum magazines are difficult to load in the field during a fight,
therefore the standard operating procedure is to begin the
engagement with a drum in place in the SAW and reload with either
another drum or the 40 round magazines. It is tactical folly to save
the large capacity magazines “for later”.
An RPK, loaded with a 75 round drum will weigh ten to twelve
pounds. As with 5.56mm SAW, the spare ammunition will need to be
carried in a sling pouch or pack.
The Automatic Rifleman team member will be carrying the heaviest
load of all. It should be readily apparent that the AR must possess
the physical strength and stamina to carry all of this equipment. This
is not the time to be timid or meek, if a man cannot carry the load, he
cannot be the AR. As discussed at the outset of this section, the
SAW is the most important firearm on the team.
Also, in the event that the Team Leader is injured or killed, the AR will
assume the role of the TL and the SAW can be passed to the
Assistant Automatic Rifleman.
Automatic Rifleman with RPK / Drum
Assistant Automatic Rifleman (5.56mm AR)
The Assistant Automatic Rifleman is, as the title indicates,
responsible for aiding the Automatic Rifleman to keep the SAW up
and running. The AAR will also carry a sling pouch or pack with extra
ammunition for the SAW.
Primary Arm
The AAR will carry a standard configuration 5.56mm rifle with spare
ammunition. The AAR, in addition to aiding the AR, may also be
required to employ precision rifle fire as well as suppressive fire.
Additionally, the AAR must be completely familiar with the operation
of the SAW in the event that the AR is injured or killed. We cannot call
timeout in the middle of a gun battle. The SAW is so important to the
mission of the Fire Team that there are two men designated to
keeping it up and running.
Standard Tactical SOP will dictate that the AAR carries a spare drum
for the SAW and additional magazines.
Secondary Arm
The AR may also carry a sidearm similar to the TL. Also, as with the
TL, the AR should have a sharp, rugged knife on hand at all times.
Assistant Automatic Rifleman with CAR-15
Assistant Automatic Rifleman (7.62x39mm AK)
As with the 5.56mm AAR, the AK version is the immediate back up
for the AR and must keep the SAW, in this case an RPK style, up and
running.
Primary Arm
The AAR will carry a standard configuration AK. In the United States,
both stamped receiver and milled receiver AK rifles are
commonplace. The milled receiver guns will weigh a pound or more
than stamped receiver guns. Also, an under folder or side folder
version of the stamped AK may save the user a few ounces or more.
Regarding weight, before adding a heavy aluminum forend to your
AK, consider the added weight penalty. Again, ounces equals pounds,
pounds equal pain. No one is going to carry your gear for you. A
standard underfolder AK will weigh around 7 pounds.
Secondary Arm
The AAR may also carry a sidearm similar to the TL. Also, as with
the TL, the AR should have a sharp, rugged knife on hand at all
times.
Assistant Automatic Rifle w Underfolder AK
Rifleman (5.56mm AR)
The Rifleman is the most utilitarian position and is the man most likely
to be tasked with quick scouting or security missions. The Rifleman or
simply, R, is also the back up to the Assistant Automatic Rifleman. In
the event that any of the men up the chain are injured or killed, the R
must step in and fill the AAR gap and support the AR to keep the
SAW up and running. (Do we see a theme here?)
Primary Arm
The rifleman will carry a standard configuration AR style 5.56mm rifle.
As with the AAR, the R may be called upon to provide precision rifle
fire or covering suppressive fire. Standard load for the R will be his
rifle, a minimum of 3 magazines in addition to the one in the rifle.
Unlike the TL or AR who have either short/compact rifles or long guns
respectively, it is highly suggested that the rifle used by the
designated team Rifleman be equipped with or capable of accepting
a bayonet. When selecting a 5.56mm AR-style rifle, be aware that
M4 Style carbines with 16 inch barrels, while technically equipped
with a bayonet lug, have the lug recessed in such a way as to
dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the bayonet. The M7
bayonet might not be cool or Gucci, but it is effective and rugged.
Before you view the bayonet as an anachronism from the Civil War,
know this; you will encounter people who don’t believe you would
shoot them. However, the sight of a sharp, pointed piece of cold steel
on the end of the rifle will make them think twice.
Secondary Arm
The Rifleman may also carry a sidearm similar to the TL. A sharp
bayonet will work to fill the fixed blade knife requirement.
As the Rifleman will not be carrying the comm and signaling gear of
the TL or the spare SAW ammo weight of the AR or AAR, the R may
be tasked with carrying a larger, more comprehensive Medical Kit. All
members will be carrying some form of personal trauma kit, but the R
will carry a pouch or pack with additional med gear to be used by the
entire team.
The Rifleman may also be dedicated as the team corpsman or medic.
In the event of an injury, the R may provide medical assistance while
the SAW is being kept up and running.
Rifleman with AR and bayonet
Rifleman (7.62x39mm AK)
The Rifleman on the AK configured team will have identical
responsibilities to their 5.56mm counterpart.
Primary Arm
The Rifleman will be equipped with a standard 7.62x39mm AK rifle.
Again, the consideration between stamped and milled receiver must
be taken into account, though this is less critical than the AAR.
Standard load will be 3 magazines plus the one in the rifle for a total
of 4 fully loaded magazines for the mission.
Regarding the attachment of a bayonet. You will have to be selective
when purchasing an AK as many modern, particularly US made
models do not have bayonet lugs. The good news is that Kalashnikov
bayonets are not expensive and easy to find on the surplus market.
Secondary Arm
The Rifleman may also carry a sidearm similar to the TL. A sharp
bayonet will work to fill the fixed blade knife requirement.
Once more, expect the AK Rifleman to carry additional medical
supplies and other mission critical gear as designated by the Team
Leader.
AK Rifleman with bayonet and snow poncho
Chapter 4 Specialties
Depending on the circumstances and mission at hand, there may be
times when certain tactical specialties or specialists will be needed.
During the next chapter will address specialists that may be called
upon to aid in the successful completion of a mission.

“It is better to be a warrior in a garden than to be a

gardener in a war.”

Anonymous Warrior
Designated Marksman
Whether you call them sharpshooter, sniper, or designated
marksman, the task of all is essentially the same; provide overwatch
with precision rifle fire. A designated marksman or DM is a valuable
asset for any team.
From a security standpoint, a DM can be posted as overwatch for
roadblocks and checkpoints. The DM can provide overwatch for
critical points on roads, bridges, gates, etc. In an urban environment,
the DM is used as overwatch for security patrols, this is particularly
important if hostile snipers are a real threat.
When I was a part of a contract security team with Blackwater,
during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it was common for the thug
element to randomly fire from multi-story buildings and parking
garages. The New Orleans thugs, in the beginning of the crisis,
before strong men with black rifles arrived, went so far as to car jack
the emergency utility trucks.
When hard men carrying black rifles arrived in mass, the blatant
daytime thug activity diminished quickly and became a nocturnal
activity for the most part. Lesson: when looters and rioters realized
that there were men who would shoot back, it was not so much fun
anymore.
Naturally, any person who would be a DM will need to have a better
than average amount of skill with a rifle. It does not matter how much
money you spent on a rifle, it is the operator that counts. The other
men in the team must be absolutely confident that the man on
overwatch is the best shooter, as their lives may very well depend on
the skills of the man behind the rifle.
Primary Arm: Urban Environment
The urban DM should be able to effectively employ an accurized AR-
15 style rifle. By accurized, we mean a free-floated barrel with a
match crown, a precision trigger tuned to 3.5 to 4 pounds, a minimum
10x riflescope with external adjustments, an adjustable stock
(preferable, but not absolute) and an adjustable bipod.
Ammunition
Depending on the rifling of the barrel, the 77grain Mk262 is a prime
choice for the DM rifle. However, some precision rifles will shoot the
lighter bullets better. The USMC has an OTM Mk318 5.56mm load
that uses a 62grain bullet. Federal Ammunition loads this and it is
available for civilian purchase.
Primary Arm: Suburban / Open Country Environment
For the open country environment, the DM may be better served with
a rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. Precision bolt-action rifles, such
as an accurized Remington 700 fit the bill nicely. The same precision
rifle requirements apply to the .308 as the 5.56mm rifle.
Ammunition
Fortunately, 168 and 175 grain match grade BTHP ammunition for the
.308 Winchester rifle is readily available from most any company that
sells ammunition. Again, Black Hills Ammunition is the premium.
Federal Cartridge is also a solid choice for match grade rifle ammo.
Designated Marksman blending in.
Corpsman/Medic
Every team member should be skilled in basic field trauma medicine
and be able to address the big three killers; major hemorrhage, loss
of airway, and tension pneumo-thorax (TPX). A medic or corpsman
will have a greater knowledge and ability to deal with most any injury
or illness that a team might experience.
The best selection for a team medic would be a person with formal
education and real world experience. If you are so lucky to have a US
Navy Combat Corpsman or a Special Forces Medic (18D) you are
way ahead of the game. Civilian EMTs and Paramedics are also good
choices. Nurses and doctors are great, but their shortcoming is that
they work in fully equipped buildings with lots of machines and
support staff. The PFT medic will be working in the field out of a
backpack.
The PFT medic is someone who can deal with more than what the
normal TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) training gets into.
Your medic will run IVs, pass meds when need be, stitch or staple
wounds, address broken bones, etc.
Every PFT member should have in their possession at a minimum;
tourniquet(s), pressure dressings, NPA (nasopharyngeal airway),
stainless steel decompression needle, duct tape, gauze, and chest
seal material.
A Medic’s bag will have oral airways, sutures and needles, IV fluid
and tubing, splints/braces, shears, scalpels, eye wash, burn gel,
extra PPE (personal protective equipment), space blankets, and
much more. Another big plus in our modern world is the availability of
canned oxygen. These disposable O2 cans come in small, medium,
and large sizes and can be a big help when the physical stress is
high.
One of the most important roles for the PFT Medic/Corpsman is to
care for, not just team members, but their families and neighbors. A
good medic can deal with non-life threatening injuries and ailments to
keep the whole community healthy. Small cuts, scrapes, and splinters
can seem minor, but they can also become infected quickly and lead
to much bigger problems. I know corpsmen and medics who have
also assisted in childbirthing when it was just too late to get to a
hospital. Remember, during the crisis or emergency, you will not
always be able to rely on standard care.
Even your neighbors who have been leery or on the fence about your
“patriot militia” will be quickly won over when your medic bandages up
their injured kid or gives care to their wife.
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current stylistic trends more than their rural counterparts; a similar
observation might be made about commercial urban and rural
buildings. The urban commercial buildings depicted on these two
pages represent some of the stylistic expressions of the Twin Cities
from the time of early settlement, the 1840’s, to the period of the oil
boom, the 1930’s. As such, they might be viewed as a summary of
commercial architecture in the Twin Cities.

The Isaiah Garrett law office, figure 65, was constructed in the
1840’s. Its configuration is similar to that of the small residence of
the period, a two room core with rear wing, chimneys on end
elevations, and an attached front gallery. This building is now the
Colonial Dames Museum.

Fig. 65. Isaiah Garrett law office, 1840’s (Bldg. 163).

The two story commercial building shown in figure 66 was built in

the 1890’s on North Grand Street. It contains large glass areas for
display and interior light, and the second floor contains arched
windows on the street facade but flat lintel windows overlooking the
river.
Fig. 66. 1890’s commercial building on North Grand,
Monroe (Bldg. 164).

T. M. Parker built a two story commercial building on DeSiard Street

in 1908, figure 67. This building was used as a hotel for a long
period. There is a similarity in the manner in which the roof lines of
the buildings in figures 67 and 68 were constructed, since both
parapets have shaped and raised center sections and projecting
cornices.
 Fig. 67. The T. M. Parker Building on DeSiard Street
(Bldg. 165).

The West Monroe 1909 two story building depicted in figure 68 was
built with similar characteristics as those previously described, a
large glass area on ground floors and a masonry upper facade. But
this building contains other individualistic features. The second 33
floor opens onto a balcony which overlooks the Ouachita River,
and a very elaborate cast stone lady’s head is incorporated into the
pilaster on the left side of the front elevation. A companion sculpture
on the right pilaster no longer exists. One might wonder if it were a
male or female likeness.
 Fig. 68. A West Monroe commercial building, 1909
(Bldg. 166).

Civic architecture is represented by the 1925 Ouachita Parish

Courthouse, figure 69. Neoclassicism was used to represent
monumentality through the application of engaged Ionic columns on
the major facades. Broad entry terraces and steps heightened the
drama of entry into the main floor. The roofline contains a balustrade
as an expression of uniting the building with the skyline.
Fig. 69. The neoclassical Ouachita Parish Courthouse
1925 (Bldg. 167).

The Frances Hotel, figure 70, was constructed in 1930 and named
for Mrs. Frances McHenry, wife of a founder of Delta Airlines. Its Art
Deco style has a pronounced verticality and linear quality. This early
Monroe skyscraper has elaborate window and facade treatment on
the first three floors with minimal facade decoration on the hotel
room floors above. The building is crowned with elaboration on the
facades of the top floor. This floor once contained a ballroom which
overlooked the city and the river. Arched windows with elaborate
projections above broke the skyline. And above the roof was an
enormous red beacon which was visible for miles at night. The
beacon no longer is lighted.
Fig. 70. Frances Hotel, Monroe, a 1930 Art Deco
building (Bldg. 168).
The buildings pictured on these and the four preceding pages are
examples of the manner in which the designers attempted to create
aesthetically pleasing architecture for both the distant and the near-
by viewer. Several have interesting rooflines which integrate the built
environment with the skyline. They also contain elements which may
be viewed from a closer position as a person enters the building;
such elements include steps, entry details, and intricate window
trim.

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CONCLUSION....
Ouachita Parish possesses a rich architectural heritage. In time, this
heritage spans from the beginnings of Layton Castle in the early
1800’s to the high rise Frances Hotel of the 1930’s—and on to the
present. In terms of style, this heritage includes the simple one
room houses as well as representatives of Greek Revival, Queen
Anne, Gothic Revival, Colonial Revival, Classic Revival, California
Bungalow, Prairie Style, Tudor Revival, and Art Deco.

The life styles and cultures of the inhabitants are reflected and
expressed in this architectural heritage. These cultures included that
of the small farms west of the river, the plantations east of the river,
and the urban culture as seen in the architecture of Monroe and
West Monroe. What a rich assortment exists within a 20 mile radius
of the center of Ouachita Parish.

But this heritage is in danger. As progress continues and prosperity

grows, the architectural heritage often diminishes. Older buildings
are seen as liabilities and become victims of the wrecking ball. These
buildings, whether constructed of log or brick with Romanesque or
Gothic details, will not be erected again. Therefore, the visual
insights into past cultures which these older buildings represent are
lost forever.

It is hoped that the publication of this collection of Ouachita Parish’s

architectural heritage will make the public more aware of its valuable
treasure as evidenced in older architecture. And in turn, it is hoped
that this awareness will assist in the preservation of vestiges of our
traditional past.

F. Lestar Martin
Bright-Lamkin-Easterling House, 1890.
CATALOG OF BUILDINGS
The following listing contains information on extant buildings 50
years old in Ouachita Parish (excluding Monroe and West Monroe,
cataloged in the La. Tech Arch. Dept.). Building number is followed
by building type designation, porch type, siding and date.

Survey
Number Type Remarks
1. One Room Attached porch, asb. siding, c.1930.
2. Central hall Integral gallery, c.1913.
3. Central hall Attached gallery, asbestos, c.1917.
4. Central hall Attached porch, asbestos, c.1920.
5. Two room No gallery, asbestos, c.1920.
6. Dogtrot Square logs and notches, c.1880.
7. Other Gen. store, integral gallery, vert. bd/batten,
c.1910.
8. Bungalow Attached gallery, milled siding c.1926.
9. Other Liberty Baptist Church, asbestos, c.1915.
10. Dogtrot Enclosed, att. gallery, milled, c.1890.
11. Central hall Attached gallery, asphalt, c.1900.
12. Two room Attached gallery, milled, c.1910.
13. Central hall Attached gallery, milled, c.1930.
14. Other Gable front & wing, attached porch, milled,
c.1910.
15. Other Gable front & wing, attached porch, milled,
c.1900.
16. Bungalow Integral porch, milled, c.1930.
17. Two room Rare plan, gingerbread cols. & trim, attached
gallery, milled c.1900.
18. Shotgun Shotgun, integral gallery, milled c.1920.
19. One room Integral gallery, vert. bd./batten, c.1920.
20. Other Mt. Horeb Church, milled, c.1920.
21. Central hall Integral gallery, milled, 1925.
22. Bungalow Integral half porch, milled, 1930.
23. Other Triple room, integral gallery, milled, c.1920.
24. Bungalow Integral side porch, milled, c.1931.
25. Other Bungalow type, attached porch, asbestos,
c.1935.
26. Central hall Attached gallery, sawn siding, c.1900.
27. Dogtrot Enclosed, part half log, attached gallery,
milled, 1890, Caldwell farm.
28. Outbldg. Round log w/sq. notches, shingle roof,
1880’s, Caldwell farm.
29. Dogtrot Integral gallery, vert. bd./batten siding,
c.1900, Caldwell Farm. Log Outbuildings.
30. Bungalow Attached porch, asbestos, 1937.
31. Central hall Attached gallery, asbestos, 1925, Wallace
farm.
32. Shotgun Shotgun, integral gallery, milled, 1920.
33. Central hall Integral gallery, milled, 1920.
34. Bungalow No porch, milled, 1930.
35. Bungalow Integral gallery, milled, c.1920.
36. Two room Integral gallery, milled, c.1920.
37. Outbldg. Transverse crib barn, tin siding, c.1930.
38. Shotgun No porch, vert. bd./batten siding, c.1920.
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39. Bungalow Attached porch, vert. bd./batten siding 1930.

40. Outbldg. Storage, sawn siding, c.1930.
41. Other Gen. store, various additions, vert.
bd./batten, c.1920
42. Outbldg. Round log, saddle notch corn crib, c.1920
43. Shotgun Shotgun, no porch, vert. bd./batten, c.1920.
44. Outbldg. Tranverse crib barn, vert. siding, 1935,
Golson fam.
45. Dogtrot Attached gallery, sawn siding, c.1930.
46. Other Camel-back house, no porch, milled, 1926,
Marvin Spanier.
47. Outbldg. Single crib storage, round log, saddle
notches, 1930, Spanier fam.
48. Bungalow Attached gallery, asbestos, 1930.
49. Outbldg. Single crib storage, half log, semi-lunate
notch, c.1915, Golson fam.
50. Shotgun Shotgun, integral gallery, asbestos, c.1930.
51. Outbldg. Storage, vert. sawn, c.1930, George
Hamilton.
52. Bungalow Integral half porch, asbestos, c.1930, Pat
Tinsley.
53. Bungalow Attached porch, milled, 1933, John Mayes.
54. Other Two story Masonic Lodge—rare, integral
gallery, sawn, c.1885.
55. Central hall Integral gallery, sawn siding, 1898, Golson
fam.
56. Bungalow Integral porch, vert. bd./batten, 1933,
James Young.
57. Other Latter Day Saints Church, attached portico,
milled, 1910.
58. Bungalow Attached gallery, milled, c.1930.
59. Other Gen. store, attached porch, milled, 1927,
Antley family.
60. Outbldg. Double crib, sawn, 1930.
61. Other Antioch Church, portico, steeple, asbestos,
1910.
62. Bungalow Integral gallery, milled, 1932, Fowler fam.
63. Other Frantom Chapel, asbestos, 1916.
64. Outbldg. Storage pen, sawn, c.1930, Burkett fam.
65. Central hall Attached gallery, milled, c.1920.
66. Two room Attached porch, milled, 1918.
67. Two room Attached gallery, sawn, vert. bd./batten,
1905, Lovelady fam.
68. Bungalow Attached porch, vert. siding, c.1930.
69. Other Lapine Methodist Church, milled, c.1915
70. Shotgun Shotgun, integral gallery, vert. bd./batten,
c.1920.
71. Central hall Integral gallery, vert. bd./batten, 1897.
72. Two room Original single pen half log w/semi-lunate
notch, att. gallery 1895, C. C. George.
73. Outbldg. Tranverse crib barn, square logs, square
notch, sawn siding, c.1900, Griffin fam.
74. Central hall Attached gallery, vert. bd./batten siding,
1893, Griffin fam.
75. Central hall Attached gallery, Masonite, c.1880, James
Henry.
76. Outbldg. Single crib storage, round log, saddle notch,
c.1920.
77. Two room Attached porch, vert. bd./batten, c.1880,
John Bush.
78. Single pen Side addition, half round logs, semi-lunate
notch, integral gallery, c.1890.
79. Two room Attached gallery, milled siding, c.1910.
80. Bungalow Half porch integral, milled, c.1920.
81. Saddlebag Attached gallery, vert. bd./batten, c.1880.
82. Saddlebag Attached gallery, vert. bd./batten, c.1880.
83. Bungalow Attached gallery, vert. bd./batten, 1927,
Amos Hollingsworth.
84. Outbldg. Half log storage pen, semi-lunate notch,
c.1910.
85. Other Triple room integral gallery, asphalt, c.1890.
86. Shotgun Shotgun, integral gallery, milled, c.1930,
Connie Dowdy.
87. Central hall Integral gallery, milled, c.1910.
88. Two room Original single pen w/additions, half log
w/semi-lunate notch, add. vert. bd./batten,
c.1880, Baugh fam.
89. Central hall Integral gallery, milled, c.1900.
90. Central hall Integral gallery, asbestos siding, c.1915,
Thomas T. Jones.
91. Bungalow Attached gallery, vert. bd./batten siding,
c.1930.
EAST OF THE OUACHITA
92. Two room Attached porch, vert. bd./batten, c.1920.
93. Other Two story “Carolina I,” “Grecian Bend”
plantation house, sawn siding, built 1866 by
the Guthrie family.
94. Two room Attached gallery, milled, c.1927.
95. Bungalow Attached gallery, milled, c.1920.
96. Bungalow “California,” integral gallery, milled, c.1930.
97. Central hall Integral gallery, milled siding, c.1930.
98. Other Church, portico, belfry, milled siding, c.1930.
99. Outbldg. Double crib barn, vert. bd./batten, c.1920.
100. Central hall “Greek Revival” plantation house integral
gallery, milled siding, c.1880.
101. One room Attached porch, additions, vert. bd./batten
siding, c.1900.
102. Central hall “O’Kelly House,” moved from N. 6th and
Washington, Monroe; sawn siding, integral
gallery, dormers added, c.1860.
103. One room Vert. sawn siding, c.1920.
104. Shotgun Shotgun, attached porch, vert. bd./batten
siding, c.1910.
105. Two room Attached gallery, vert. bd/batten, c.1920.
106. Other “Little Bell Missionary Baptist Church,” milled,
c.1920.
107. Other Triple room, integral porch, horiz. and vert.
siding, c.1910.
108. Bungalow Attached gallery, milled, c.1920.
109. Outbldg. Single crib storage, shed additions, c.1937.
110. Central Hall Attached gallery, milled, c.1920.
111. Two room Attached gallery, asbestos, c.1930.
112. Outbldg. Double crib barn, vert. sawn, c.1930.
113. Bungalow Integral gallery, milled, c.1930.
114. Two room Integral gallery, milled, c.1920.
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115. One room Integral gallery, vert. bd./batten, c.1920.

116. Two room Integral gallery, milled, c.1920.
117. Central hall Log room enclosed, integral gallery, sawn
siding, original 1850 by Howard family, now
Stubbs plantation house.
118. Two room Integral gallery, vert. bd./batten siding,
c.1910, on Stubbs plantation.
119. Two room Attached gallery, sawn siding, c.1920, on
Stubbs plantation.
120. Two room Integral gallery, vert. bd./batten, c.1910, on
Stubbs plantation.
121. Bungalow “California Bungalow,” milled, c.1920, on
Stubbs plantation.
122. Central hall “Greek Revival,” integral gallery, milled
siding, “Cox House.” 1882.
123. Bungalow Attached gallery, milled, c.1933, Henry
Cyers.
124. Bungalow Integral gallery asbestos, c.1920.
125. Shotgun Two shotguns, attached and integral
porches, milled, c.1920.
126. Other Two story, four room over four room,
attached porch, milled, c.1927, various other
buildings, water tanks.
127. Central hall “Whitehall Plantation” house, Greek Revival,
sawn siding, integral gallery, dormers, fine
millwork, 1858. National Register.
128. Outbldg. Single crib, square log half dovetail notch,
c.1900.
129. Two room Integral gallery, asbestos, c.1910, on “OZO,”
McHenry Plantation, McClain and McDonald
families.
130. Central hall 1½ story, various additions to 1838,
“Refugio” plantation house. McClain and
McDonald families.
131. Central hall Integral gallery, asbestos, c.1830-50, Garrett
family.
132. Shotgun Shotgun, attached porch, asphalt, c.1930.
133. Central hall Integral gallery, milled and asphalt siding,
c.1880, Faulk family.
134. Other “Greek Revival,” portico gallery, additions,
milled and sawn siding, built 1838 by Jean
Baptiste Filhoil, grandson of Don Juan Filhoil.
“Logtown” plantation house. Nat. Reg.
135. Shotgun Attached gallery, milled, c.1930.
136. Shotgun Integral gallery, milled, c.1920.
137. Central hall Integral gallery, milled, c.1900.
138. Central hall “Boscobel,” integral gallery, sawn, Greek
Revival, built c.1820. By Judge Henry Bry.
Nat. Reg.
139. Central hall 1½ story, integral gallery, milled, c.1900.
140. Central hall Integral gallery, milled, c.1920.
141. Outbldg. Transverse crib barn, vert. planks, c.1930.
142. Central hall Integral gallery, milled siding, c.1920.
143. Two room Like a bungalow plan, half porch attached,
milled c.1930.
MONROE AND WEST MONROE
143a. Central hall “Lower Pargoud overseer’s house,” integral
gallery, sawn, built c.1835. Nat. Reg.
144. Other “Layton Castle,” renovated as “Chateau” in
1910’s, original raised Louisiana plantation
house incorporated in house. Begun by
Judge Henry Bry, c.1820’s. Nat. Reg.
145. Other “Queen Anne” gable front and wing,
porches, milled, c.1890’s.
146. Other “Queen Anne” gable front and wing,
porches, milled, c.1890’s.
147. Other Two story, porches, milled siding, built 1905
by Ernest L. Neville.
148. Central hall Raised, integral galleries, milled, J. H.
Trousdale, Sr., 1914.
149. Central hall Two story, portico, milled, Weaks family,
c.1900’s.
150. Central hall Two story, portico, milled, Gov. Luther Hall,
1906. Nat. Reg.
151. Central hall Two story, portico, brick, Travis Oliver I,
c.1930’s.
152. Other Two story Tudor Revival, built 1920 by Elmer
Slagle, Sr. Nat. Reg.
153. Other Prairie style house designed by William
Burley Griffin, 1926. Nat. Reg.
154. Bungalow “California bungalow,” shingle siding, c.1930.
155. Bungalow “California bungalow,” milled, c.1920.
156. Bungalow “California bungalow,” porches, c.1930.
157. Bungalow “California bungalow,” integral porches,
milled, c.1920.
158. Bungalow “California bungalow,” integral gallery,
milled, c.1926.
159. Church St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church, Gothic
Revival, brick, 1899.
160. Church Tabernacle Baptist Church, brick, c.1935.
161. School Ouachita Parish High School, Jacobean
Revival, c.1926. Nat. Reg.
162. School Georgia Tucker Grammar School,
Mediterranean, brick, 1919.
163. Office Isaiah Garrett Law Office, brick, 1840’s.
National Register
164. Commercial Two story brick store, 1890’s.
165. Commercial Two story brick store, built 1908 by T. M.
Parker.
166. Commercial Two story brick store, 1909.
167. Civic Ouachita Parish Courthouse, Neoclassical,
1925. Nat. Reg.
168. Commercial Frances Hotel, multi-story, Art Deco, built
1930 by Carl McHenry.
169. Other Queen Anne, Bright-Lamkin-Easterling
house, National Register, 1890.
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