The Army of The Republic
Structure
Like the Imperial Army, the Army of The Republic is divided into 2 sections or "cadres:" these are the enlisted and officer cadres.
Enlisted Ranks
- Private in training: the private in training is the first rank a soldier is given. A private in training undergoes intense training to be part of the army and obtain the rank of private. They have no uniform insignia.
- Private: after completing training a private in training is granted the rank of private. These are the basic soldiers on the battlefield and hold no officer power. Their insignia is one chevron.
- Private 1st class: after obtaining experience during duty, a private is granted the rank of private 1st class. These are soldiers with knowledge and experience in their roles. Like privates, they hold no officer power. However, after exemplary service a private 1st can choose to participate in the NCO (non-commissioned officer) program by attending classes and obtain the rank of corporal. The insignia of the private 1st class is one chevron and 1 filling.
- Corporal: after attending classes about leadership a private 1st class is given the role of corporal. Their tasks mostly consist out of assisting sergeants and officers, getting experience in leadership, leading small sections of soldiers and providing training to new privates in training. Their insignia is 2 chevrons. They also have the right to wear green epaulettes.
- Sergeant: my either merit or seniority, a corporal can attain the rank of sergeant, which is seen as a major milestone in a military career. Sergeants look after soldiers discipline during training and ensure they grow into proper soldiers. During battle, all ranks of sergeant use a pike to give orders. Their insignia is 3 chevrons. They have the right to wear red epaulettes, as do all ranks above sergeant except honourary sergeant.
- Staff sergeant: by completing another leadership course, a sergeant can become a staff sergeant. The difference between a sergeant and staff sergeant is that the later holds more responsibility over personnel and their equipment. They also interact more with senior NCOs and commissioned officers. Their insignia is 3 chevrons and one filling. They too hold the right to wear red epaulettes.
- First sergeant: by merit or seniority, the rank of first sergeant can be obtained. Generally at this level of seniority, a higher rank means more responsibility, having more knowledge and thus having more trust placed upon you by both seniors, juniors and officers. Their insignia is 3 chevrons, one filling and 1 bar. They too have the right to wear red epaulettes.
- Master sergeant: for most, master sergeant is the highest rank that can be obtained. They are trusted with overseeing the work of other sergeants and NCOs. Their insignia is 3 chevrons, 1 filling and 2 bars. They have the right to wear red epaulettes.
- Honourary sergeant: the rank of honourary sergeant was established after the end of the Blood Wars. It is a special rank given to those who have proven their loyalty and bravery and gave all they've got to defend The Republic. Additionally, the rank may also be given before retirement after a life of great service. Obtaining the rank of honourary sergeant is the greatest honour an enlisted soldier can get and carries great benefits. Their insignia is 3 chevrons, 1 filling, 2 bars and a blue star. They have the right to wear blue epaulets.
Officer ranks
- Cadet: people looking to become commissioned officers start out as cadets at the "cadet house," the official officer training school in The Republic. No previous training is required, apart from a willingness to serve the nation, taking two years to complete the basic officer training course and then serving the nation as an officer for at least 10 years. During their education, they are paid to study as well. This is to make the cadet house accessible for everyone, not only the rich elites. Cadets train separate from privates in training on most occasions. After completing the two year course, the newly graduated lieutenants are given their new rank, gold epaulettes (the sign of a commissioned officer in the Army of The Republic) as well as sable: the sign of an officer. Cadets wear no insignia.
- Lieutenant: they are typically in charge of platoons, together with a sergeant and later serve as assistants to captains as executive officers of companies. Their insignia is one silver bar, additionally they wear a green cockade on their hats.
- Captain: lead companies of infantry, cavalry or artillery. In this they are often assisted by a senior NCO and lieutenant. Promotion to captain is based on seniority, initiative and skills as a leader. Their rank insignia is 2 silver bars, they wear a khaki cockade on their hats.
- Major: undergo further officer training to help them understand tactics after that they are in charge of leading a compartment of a brigade. Their rank insignia is 2 silver bars and one triangle, they wear a red cockade in their hats.
- Lieutenant Colonel: typically lead a battalion of soldiers. Their rank insignia is 2 triangles, they also wear a red cockade in their hats.
- Colonel: executes the orders given by the brigade general, with majors and lieutenant colonels working for them. Their rank insignia is 3 triangles and they wear a green sash.
- Brigade general: commands a brigade with colonels making sure their orders are executed. Their rank insignia is 1 silver star and they wear a red sash.
- Major general: leads a division of soldiers, their word is highly respected among generals. Their rank insignia is 2 sliver stars, alongside a purple sash.
- General: the senior level of commissioned officer, in charge of making strategic decisions. One general acts as the marshal and leads the tactics of the total army (but holds no additional rank.) Their insignia is 3 silver stars and they wear a light blue sash.
Culture
The culture in the army reflects the liberal culture of the Republic. Every person who joins the army is free to pursue either an officer or enlisted career, regardless of their status.
It should be noted however, that discipline is held in high regard in the army. Even during peace time, the units practice marching, shooting and most notably, formations. The army has an active and reserve force. During peacetime, personnel is free to choose to remain stationed as a soldier or to join the reserve force. This means that the army at this moment only consists for 1/5th out of active personnel.
To encourage people to remain in active service, higher pay and quicker promotions are awarded to them. Reserve forces on the other hand, train for one week every 3 months. Should war occur, they will be summoned to their "depot." Should they not do that, they will be guilty of desertion, which is a capital offense in war time.
Though discipline is strictly enforced, initiative is strongly encouraged. Orders are not strict, but left up to the interpretation of officers. This is in stark contrast to the Imperial Army, where obedience is encouraged above all else.
Finally, the army prefers hit and run tactics, severing supply lines instead of making a direct attack. Therefore, there's an emphasis on cavalry and infantry, but less on artillery.
Soldiers in the Army of The Republic salute with the palm upwards (like in France.)
Technological Level
Most soldiers use flintlock muskets with a bayonet, except for the "jager" regiments, who use rifles.
NCOs on the other hand use pikes, while commissioned officers use sables. Though neither of these are meant to be used in combat.
Uniforms usually consist out of the colours blue, white and occasional red accents, though this varies per regiment. Many different sorts of hats are in use, with the tricorn being the most common and popular, even for officers.
Artillery is pulled forward by horses, which is considered a recent innovation for the time.
Always Prepared
Founding Date
1747
Type
Military, Army
Alternative Names
The Republican Army
Leader Title
Parent Organization
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