Vasca/armada

Organization and Structure

La Xeferia

• The Headquarters squadron, located in Porto Baia.

La Forte de Tera

• 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).

La Marina

• The Marina (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.

La Forte de Aira

• The Forte de Aira of the Armada de Vasca is 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 Musicistes (musicians) serve as a ceremonial unit under the command of the Forte de Aira. They often accompany Prince Benato and other government officials during official events.

Rank and insignia

Amiral Jeneral	Brigador	Capitan	Comandor	Teninte (Sucomandor)	Suteninte
Sarjento Xef	Mestre Sarjento	Sarjento	Caporal	Caporal de Lansa (Lansor)	Soldato Marinor Ecipor

Rank

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

Officers

Commissioned officers rise through a series of six ranks, namely: Suteninte, Teninte, Comandor, Capitan, Brigador, Amiral (or Jeneral).

Enlisted

Enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers rise through a series of five ranks, namely: Soldato (Ecipor, or Marinor), Caporal de Lansa (or Lansor), Caporal, Sarjento, Mestre Sarjento. The lowest rank's title is based on service branch. That is, a soldato serves in the land forces, a marinor is a "sailor" or "marine" and an ecipor is a "crewman" usually assigned to an air crew.

La Xef

There is also a special position: called Sarjento Xef (or simply Xef). This position is appointed and is usually filled by a Sarjento or Mestre Sarjento. 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.

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