Everyone should forget the cliches; look at the big picture.

Preppers and militia will always have a different mindset...because they have different roles / missions.

Both have a legitimate and essential place at the table. Both should/must be allies because both will have to rely on the resources of each other.

The preppers should have their own separate underground network. They are the supply and logistics corps.

The survivalist is prepared not only for "hard times" but is also prepared to patrol and defend his A/O. He is the auxiliary, the "neighborhood guard", the militia reserve.

The militia. This is the guerrilla force that will actively pursue and engage the aggressor. They will be strongly dependent upon the first two and should be the "protectors of them.

Remember the key word ...INTEROPERABILTY.