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= Organization and Structure =
= Organization and Structure =


== '''La Forte de Tera''' ==
=== Rejimento de Tera ===


* The ground forces.
* '''"La Soldatos"''' (The Soldiers)
** '''La Xeferia''' (The Headquarters squadron), located in [[Vasca/urbes#Porto_Baia|Porto Baia]].
*** '''La Batalion Prima''' (First Battalion) is Vasca's infantry ('''de pede''') unit, and has primary responsibility for the territorial defense of the country. It is divided into three rifle squadrons, a support squadron and a headquarters squadron.
*** The Second Battalion consists of '''La Garda Reial''' (royal guard) and is headquartered in [[Vasca/urbes#Porto_Baia|Porto Baia]] in the '''Caserna Grande''' (grand barracks).
*** The Third Battalion consists of the '''La Cavalores''' (cavalry).
*** The Fourth Battalion consists of the '''La Canonores''' (artillery).


* '''La Xeferia''' (The Headquarters squadron), located in [[Vasca/urbes#Porto_Baia|Porto Baia]].
=== Rejimento de Aira ===


* '''La Batalion Prima''' (First Battalion) is Vasca's infantry ('''de pede''') unit, and has primary responsibility for the territorial defense of the country. It is divided into three rifle squadrons, a support squadron and a headquarters squadron.
* '''"La Alores"''' (The Wing-men)
** The aerial component of the current '''Vascan''' military. The '''Forte de Aira''' has responsibility for the security of '''Vascan''' airspace, conducts maritime patrol and Search and Rescue duties, and provides military assistance to other government departments of '''Vasca'''.
*** The '''Medicistes''' (medical personnel) serve throughout the '''Armada''' under the command of the '''Forte de Aira'''.
*** The '''Musicistes''' (musicians) serve as a ceremonial unit under the command of the '''Forte de Aira'''. They often accompany Prince '''Frederico''' and other government officials during official events.


* The Second Battalion consists of '''La Garda Reial''' (royal guard) and is headquartered in [[Vasca/urbes#Porto_Baia|Porto Baia]] in the '''Caserna Grande''' (grand barracks).
=== Rejimento de Mar (La Marina) ===


* The Third Battalion consists of the '''La Cavalores''' (cavalry).
* '''"La Marinores"''' (The Sailors)
** The navy of the '''Armada de Vasca''' is the naval component of the current '''Vascan''' military. The '''Marina''' has responsibility for the security of '''Vascan''' territorial waters, maritime surveillance and law enforcement, as well as search and rescue. It is based at [[Vasca/urbes#Capo_Arena|Capo Arena]] in [[Vasca/mapa#Counties_of_Vasca|Ordina]]. It currently operates 11 patrol vessels and 7 other boats.
*** The '''Lojisticistes''' (logistical unit) serves under the command of the '''Marina''', as most military facilities throughout the nation are accessible by sea.
*** The '''Spadores''' ("swordsmen"), a special forces squadron which serves under the command of the '''Marina'''.


* The Fourth Battalion consists of the '''La Canonores''' (artillery).
= Uniform and insignia =


== '''La Marina''' ==
The service uniform of the '''Vascan''' army is olive drab, the dress uniform is grey; for formal occasions a white uniform may be worn. The air force and navy uniforms are identical, with the addition of wings or anchor, respectively, worn on the right jacket breast; gold for officers and silver for enlisted personnel. Branches of service are identified by beret colors. Insignia of rank are worn on the sleeve (for enlisted), and epaulet (for officers) of the dress uniform, and on the chest-tab of the field uniform (black on an olive drab field). Regimental affiliation is indicated by patches or [[Vasca/eraldia|insignia]] of the county or city in which a unit is located. These devices are worn on the beret, or for '''marinores''', on the left jacket/blouse breast.


* The navy of the '''Armada de Vasca''' is the naval component of the current '''Vascan''' military. The '''Marina''' has responsibility for the security of '''Vascan''' territorial waters, maritime surveillance and law enforcement, as well as search and rescue. It is based at [[Vasca/urbes#Capo_Arena|Capo Arena]] in [[Vasca/mapa#Counties_of_Vasca|Ordina]]. It currently operates 11 patrol vessels and 7 other boats.
== Branch of service and unit affiliation ==


* The '''Lojisticistes''' (logistical unit) serves under the command of the '''Marina''', as most military facilities throughout the nation are accessible by sea.
Branch of service is indicated by the color of '''bereta''' ([[wp:Military_beret|beret]]) worn, as is customary in most modern [[wp:Armed_forces|armed forces]].


* The '''Spadores''' ("swordsmen"), a special forces squadron serves under the command of the '''Marina'''.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 900px;"
|-
| [[File:Bereta xeferia.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Xeferia e La Polisia'''''  || [[File:Bereta de pede.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Batalion Prima''''' || [[File:Bereta canonores.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Canonores''''' || [[File:Bereta cavalores.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Cavalores''''' || [[File:Bereta garda reial.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Garda Reial''''' || [[File:Bereta de marina.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Marina'''''  || [[File:Bereta lojicistes.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Lojicistes'''''
|-
| [[File:Bereta spadores.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Spadores''''' || [[File:Bereta de aira.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Forte de Aira'''''  || [[File:Bereta medicistes.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Medicistes''''' || [[File:Bereta musicistes.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Musicistes''''' || [[File:Bereta EUFOR.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La EUFOR'''''  || [[File:Bereta UN.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Forte de UN''''' || [[File:Bereta soldato.gif|75px]]<br>'''''La Soldato Comun'''''
|}


== '''La Forte de Aira'''  ==


* The aerial component of the current '''Vascan''' military. The '''Forte de Aira''' has responsibility for the security of '''Vascan''' airspace, conducts maritime patrol and Search and Rescue duties, and provides military assistance to other government departments of '''Vasca'''.
There are also three distinctive services badges, worn on the left breast pocket of duty and dress uniforms.


* The '''Medicistes''' (medical personnel) serve throughout the '''Armada''' under the command of the '''Forte de Aira'''.
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* The '''Musicistes''' (musicians) serve as a ceremonial unit under the command of the '''Forte de Aira'''. They often accompany Prince '''Frederico''' and other government officials during official events.
[[File:De tera 2.png|150px]]
 
'''La Tera'''
== Unit Organization ==
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[[File:De aira 2.png|150px]]
* '''Armada''' - Army, Air, and Naval forces as a whole.
'''La Aira'''
: Commanded by a council (between 2 and 5, usually) of [[Wikipedia:Flag_officer|Flag Officers]], or '''Amirales'''. There tends to only ever be one '''Jeneral''', except in times of war. Also, a '''Mestre Sarjento Xef''' (Chief Master Sergeant) acts as a [[Wikipedia:Senior_enlisted_advisor|Senior Enlisted Adviser]] for the entirety of the '''Armada'''.
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* '''Brigada''' - Brigade; '''Rejimento''' - Regiment [600 - 1000]
[[File:De marina 2.png|150px]]
: Commanded by a '''Brogador''' (sometimes translated as [[Wikipedia:Commodore_(rank)|''Commodore'']] when discussing Naval operations) and a '''Mestre Sarjento Xef''' (Chief Master Sergeant) is the highest enlisted level of leadership within a '''Brigada'''.
'''La Marina'''
* '''Batalion''' - Battalion; '''Barco''' - Ship, Vessel [300 - 500]
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: Commanded by a '''Capitan''' and a '''Mestre Sarjento Xef''' (Chief Master Sergeant) is the highest enlisted level of leadership within these units.
* '''Scuadron''' - Company, Troop, Battery; '''Barceta''' - Patrol Boat, Small Ship [100 - 300]
: Commanded by a '''Comandor''' and a '''Mestre Sarjento''' (Master Sergeant) is the highest enlisted level of leadership within these units.
* '''Ploton''' - Platoon [20 - 50]
: Commanded by a '''Teninte''' and lead by a '''Sarjento'''.
* '''Ecipo''' - Squad, Team, Detachment [5 - 10]
: Lead by a '''Caporal'''.
 
= Uniform and insignia =


The service uniform of the '''Vascan''' army is olive drab, the dress uniform is grey; for formal occasions a white uniform may be worn. The air force and navy uniforms are identical, with the addition of wings or anchor, respectively, worn on the right jacket breast; gold for officers and silver for enlisted personnel. Branches of service are identified by beret colors. Insignia of rank are worn on the sleeve (for enlisted), and epaulet (for officers) of the dress uniform, and on the chest-tab of the field uniform (black on an olive drab field). Regimental affiliation is indicated by patches or [[Vasca/eraldia|insignia]] of the county or city in which a unit is located. These devices are worn on the beret, or for '''marinores''', on the left jacket/blouse breast.
= Rank structure =
 
== Rank structure ==


The rank structure of the armed forces of '''Vasca''' is based largely upon the various rank structures of Western European countries.
The rank structure of the armed forces of '''Vasca''' is based largely upon the various rank structures of Western European countries.
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 700px;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 700px;"
|-
|-
| [[File:O6grado.png]]<br>'''Amiral<br>(Jeneral)'''  || [[File:O5grado.png]]<br>'''Brigador''' || [[File:O4grado.png]]<br>'''Capitan''' || [[File:O3grado.png]]<br>'''Comandor<br>(Teninte Xef)''' || [[File:O2grado.png]]<br>'''Teninte<br>(Sucomandor)''' || [[File:O1grado.png]]<br>'''Suteninte'''
| [[File:O6grado.png]]<br>'''Amiral<br>(''Jeneral'')'''  || [[File:O5grado.png]]<br>'''Brigador''' || [[File:O4grado.png]]<br>'''Capitan''' || [[File:O3grado.png]]<br>'''Comandor<br>''' || [[File:O2grado.png]]<br>'''Teninte<br>''' || [[File:O1grado.png]]<br>'''Suteninte'''
|-
|-
| [[File:E6grado.png]]<br>'''Mestre Sarjento Xef'''  || [[File:E5grado.png]]<br>'''Mestre Sarjento''' || [[File:E4grado.png]]<br>'''Sarjento''' || [[File:E3grado.png]]<br>'''Caporal''' || [[File:E2grado.png]]<br>'''Caporal de Lansa<br>(Lansor)<br>(Granador)''' ||  <br>'''Soldato'''<br>'''Ecipor'''<br>'''Marinor'''
| [[File:E6grado.png]]<br>'''Mestre<br>Sarjento<br>Xef'''  || [[File:E5grado.png]]<br>'''Mestre<br>Sarjento''' || [[File:E4grado.png]]<br>'''Sarjento''' || [[File:E3grado.png]]<br>'''Caporal''' || [[File:E2grado.png]]<br>'''Granador''' ||  <br>'''Soldato'''<br>'''Marinor'''
|}
|}


== Branch of service and unit affiliation ==
Rank tabs worn on the center chest in combat uniform:
 
Branch of service is indicated by the color of '''bereta''' ([[wp:Military_beret|beret]]) worn, as is customary in most modern [[wp:Armed_forces|armed forces]].


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[[File:Combat dress 2.png|400px]]
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* {{color box|Sienna|La Xeferia|White}}
* {{color box|DarkKhaki|La Polisia|White}}
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* {{color box|DarkGreen|La Forte de Tera|White}}
* {{color box|ForestGreen|La Batalion Prima|White}}
* {{color box|DarkOrange|La Canonores}}
* {{color box|Gold|La Cavalores}}
* {{color box|Crimson|La Garda Reial|White}}
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* {{color box|Gray|La Marina|White}}
* {{color box|Gainsboro|La Lojisticistes|White}}
* {{color box|Black|La Spadores|White}}
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* {{color box|DarkBlue|La Forte de Aira|White}}
* {{color box|Purple|La Medicistes|White}}
* {{color box|CadetBlue|La Musicistes|White}}
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= Officers ''ofisiores'' =
== Officers ''ofisiores'' ==


Commissioned officers rise through a series of six ranks;
Commissioned officers rise through a series of six ranks;


* '''Amiral''' or '''Jeneral''' - appointed by the '''Comite de Amirales''' from eligible '''Brigadores'''.
* '''Amiral''' or '''Jeneral''' - appointed by the '''Xeferia''' from eligible '''Brigadores'''.
* '''Brigador''' - appointed by the '''Comite de Amirales''' from eligible '''Capitanes'''.
* '''Brigador''' - appointed by the '''Xeferia''' from eligible '''Capitanes'''.
:: '''''Jeneral de la Brigada''''' - "Brigadier General"
* '''Capitan''' - 14~16 years
* '''Capitan''' - 14~16 years
:: '''''Capitan de la Marina''''' - "Ship-of-the-Line Captain"
* '''Comandor''' - 8 years
* '''Comandor''' - 8 years
:: '''''Capitan de la Fregate''''' - "Frigate Captain"
* '''Teninte''' or '''Sucomandor''' - after 4 years of service
* '''Teninte''' or '''Sucomandor''' - after 4 years of service
:: '''''Capitan de la Corveta''''' - "Corvette Captain"
: This rank is referred to as '''Sucomandor''' when serving as an executive officer on a '''barceta''', or for a large '''scuadron'''.
: This rank is referred to as '''Sucomandor''' when serving as an executive officer on a '''barceta''', or for a large '''scuadron'''.
* '''Suteninte''' - upon graduation of 2 years of training or 4 years in an academy
* '''Suteninte''' - upon graduation of 2 years of training or 4 years in an academy
:: '''''Cavalor de la Bandera''''' - "Horseman of the Flag"


== Enlisted ''suofisiores'' ==
== Enlisted ''suofisiores'' ==


* '''Sarjento Xef''' ('''La Xef''') - 18 years
* '''Mestre Sarjento Xef''' ('''La Xef''') - 18 years
: The '''Xef''' is an officer that directs all administrative matters for battalion or larger units. They also advise and assist commanders of battalions, regiments, and brigades on enlisted matters.  
: The '''Xef''' is an officer that directs all administrative matters for battalion or larger units. They also advise and assist commanders of battalions, regiments, and brigades on enlisted matters.  
* '''Mestre Sarjento''' - 14 years
* '''Mestre Sarjento''' - 14 years
* '''Sarjento''' - 8 years
* '''Sarjento''' - 8 years
* '''Caporal''' - 4 years
* '''Caporal''' - 4 years
* '''Caporal de Lansa''' ('''Lansor''') - after 2 years of service
* '''Granador''' - after 2 years of service
* '''Soldato''', '''Ecipor''', or '''Marinor''' - upon graduation from 6 months of training
* '''Soldato''' or '''Marinor''' - upon graduation from 6 months of training
: The distinction in titles is based on service to land, air, or sea forces, respectfully. '''Ecipor''' is translated as "crewman" and refers to members of the flight crew.


= Manpower =
= Manpower =

Latest revision as of 10:00, 16 May 2019

Organization and Structure

Rejimento de Tera

  • "La Soldatos" (The Soldiers)
    • La Xeferia (The Headquarters squadron), located in Porto Baia.
      • La Batalion Prima (First Battalion) is Vasca's infantry (de pede) unit, and has primary responsibility for the territorial defense of the country. It is divided into three rifle squadrons, a support squadron and a headquarters squadron.
      • The Second Battalion consists of La Garda Reial (royal guard) and is headquartered in Porto Baia in the Caserna Grande (grand barracks).
      • The Third Battalion consists of the La Cavalores (cavalry).
      • The Fourth Battalion consists of the La Canonores (artillery).

Rejimento de Aira

  • "La Alores" (The Wing-men)
    • The aerial component of the current Vascan military. The Forte de Aira has responsibility for the security of Vascan airspace, conducts maritime patrol and Search and Rescue duties, and provides military assistance to other government departments of Vasca.
      • The Medicistes (medical personnel) serve throughout the Armada under the command of the Forte de Aira.
      • The Musicistes (musicians) serve as a ceremonial unit under the command of the Forte de Aira. They often accompany Prince Frederico and other government officials during official events.

Rejimento de Mar (La Marina)

  • "La Marinores" (The Sailors)
    • The navy of the Armada de Vasca is the naval component of the current Vascan military. The Marina has responsibility for the security of Vascan territorial waters, maritime surveillance and law enforcement, as well as search and rescue. It is based at Capo Arena in Ordina. It currently operates 11 patrol vessels and 7 other boats.
      • The Lojisticistes (logistical unit) serves under the command of the Marina, as most military facilities throughout the nation are accessible by sea.
      • The Spadores ("swordsmen"), a special forces squadron which serves under the command of the Marina.

Uniform and insignia

The service uniform of the Vascan army is olive drab, the dress uniform is grey; for formal occasions a white uniform may be worn. The air force and navy uniforms are identical, with the addition of wings or anchor, respectively, worn on the right jacket breast; gold for officers and silver for enlisted personnel. Branches of service are identified by beret colors. Insignia of rank are worn on the sleeve (for enlisted), and epaulet (for officers) of the dress uniform, and on the chest-tab of the field uniform (black on an olive drab field). Regimental affiliation is indicated by patches or insignia of the county or city in which a unit is located. These devices are worn on the beret, or for marinores, on the left jacket/blouse breast.

Branch of service and unit affiliation

Branch of service is indicated by the color of bereta (beret) worn, as is customary in most modern armed forces.

Bereta xeferia.gif
La Xeferia e La Polisia		 Bereta de pede.gif
La Batalion Prima		 Bereta canonores.gif
La Canonores		 Bereta cavalores.gif
La Cavalores		 Bereta garda reial.gif
La Garda Reial		 Bereta de marina.gif
La Marina		 Bereta lojicistes.gif
La Lojicistes
Bereta spadores.gif
La Spadores		 Bereta de aira.gif
La Forte de Aira		 Bereta medicistes.gif
La Medicistes		 Bereta musicistes.gif
La Musicistes		 Bereta EUFOR.gif
La EUFOR		 Bereta UN.gif
La Forte de UN		 Bereta soldato.gif
La Soldato Comun


There are also three distinctive services badges, worn on the left breast pocket of duty and dress uniforms.

De tera 2.png La Tera

De aira 2.png La Aira

De marina 2.png La Marina


Rank structure

The rank structure of the armed forces of Vasca is based largely upon the various rank structures of Western European countries.

O6grado.png
Amiral
(Jeneral)		 O5grado.png
Brigador		 O4grado.png
Capitan		 O3grado.png
Comandor
 O2grado.png
Teninte
 O1grado.png
Suteninte
E6grado.png
Mestre
Sarjento
Xef		 E5grado.png
Mestre
Sarjento		 E4grado.png
Sarjento		 E3grado.png
Caporal		 E2grado.png
Granador
Soldato
Marinor

Rank tabs worn on the center chest in combat uniform:

Combat dress 2.png

Officers ofisiores

Commissioned officers rise through a series of six ranks;

  • Amiral or Jeneral - appointed by the Xeferia from eligible Brigadores.
  • Brigador - appointed by the Xeferia from eligible Capitanes.
Jeneral de la Brigada - "Brigadier General"
  • Capitan - 14~16 years
Capitan de la Marina - "Ship-of-the-Line Captain"
  • Comandor - 8 years
Capitan de la Fregate - "Frigate Captain"
  • Teninte or Sucomandor - after 4 years of service
Capitan de la Corveta - "Corvette Captain"
This rank is referred to as Sucomandor when serving as an executive officer on a barceta, or for a large scuadron.
  • Suteninte - upon graduation of 2 years of training or 4 years in an academy
Cavalor de la Bandera - "Horseman of the Flag"

Enlisted suofisiores

  • Mestre Sarjento Xef (La Xef) - 18 years
The Xef is an officer that directs all administrative matters for battalion or larger units. They also advise and assist commanders of battalions, regiments, and brigades on enlisted matters.
  • Mestre Sarjento - 14 years
  • Sarjento - 8 years
  • Caporal - 4 years
  • Granador - after 2 years of service
  • Soldato or Marinor - upon graduation from 6 months of training

Manpower

  • Military age - 18 years of age
  • Conscription - Voluntary
  • Available for military service - males age 15-49: 23,210, age 15–49
  • Fit for military service - males age 15-49: 11,560, age 15–49
  • Active personnel - 5650
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