Archers

Archers were the stable missle unit or armies. They had to have a great eye and strong body. They usually hunted and trained a lot. They had a short sword for protection. usually a dagger.

Composition

Manpower

Archers in groups of 5 were most effective

Equipment

gut strings, arrows, arrowheads, Glue, shapers, feathers, drawknife, carving knife, scissors

Weaponry

Bow, Gut strings, Dagger or short sword.

Tactics

they would usually hide behind something or have a high perch.

Training

they practiced on targets every 3 days. They practiced repairing their bows and making arrows.

Logistics

Upkeep

someone had to provide seasoned wood, glue and gutstring. Blacksmith would need to provide arrow heads. Feathers were needed.

Recruitment

Must be male and strong in order to do this.

Type

Infantry

Overall training Level

Semi-trained

Assumed Veterancy

Trained