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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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| [[File:O6grado.png]]<br>'''Amiral<br>Jeneral''' || [[File:O5grado.png]]<br>'''Brigador''' || [[File:O4grado.png]]<br>'''Capitan''' || [[File:O3grado.png]]<br>'''Comandor''' || [[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''' || [[File:O2grado.png]]<br>'''Teninte<br>(Sucomandor)''' || [[File:O1grado.png]]<br>'''Suteninte''' | ||
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| [[File:E6grado.png]]<br>'''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>'''Soldato'''<br>''' | | [[File:E6grado.png]]<br>'''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>'''Soldato'''<br>'''Ecipor'''<br>'''Marinor''' | ||
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== | == Officers ''ofisiores'' == | ||
Commissioned officers rise through a series of six ranks; | |||
* '''Amiral''' or '''Jeneral''' - appointed by the '''Comite de Amirales''' from eligible '''Brigadores'''. | |||
* '''Brigador''' - appointed by the '''Comite de Amirales''' from eligible '''Capitanes'''. | |||
* '''Capitan''' - 14 years | |||
* '''Comandor''' - 8 years | |||
* '''Teninte''' or '''Sucomandor''' - after 4 years of service | |||
: 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 | |||
== | == 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 | |||
* '''Caporal de Lansa''' ('''Lansor''') - after 2 years of service | |||
* '''Soldato''' or '''Ecipor''', or '''Marinor''' - upon graduation from 6 months of training | |||
: The distinction in titles is based on service to land, air, or sea forces, respectfully. | |||
= Manpower = | |||
* Military age - 18 years of age | * Military age - 18 years of age | ||
Revision as of 04:30, 16 August 2016
Organization and Structure
 La Xeferia |
- La Xeferia - The Headquarters squadron, located in Porto Baia.
 La Batalion Prima |
 La Garda Reial |
 La Cavalores |
 La Canonores |
- La Forte de Tera - The ground forces.
- 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 |
 La Lojisticistes |
 La Spadores |
- La 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.
- The Spadores ("swordsmen"), a special forces squadron serves under the command of the Marina.
 La Forte de Aira |
 La Medicistes |
La Musicistes |
- 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.
- 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 Benato and other government officials during official events.
Unit Organization
- Armada - Army, Air, and Naval forces as a whole.
- Commanded by a council (between 2 and 5, usually) of 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 Senior Enlisted Adviser for the entirety of the Armada.
- Brigada - Brigade [600 - 1000]
- Commanded by a Brogador (sometimes translated as Commodore when discussing Naval operations) and a Mestre Sarjento Xef (Chief Master Sergeant) is the highest enlisted level of leadership within a Brigada.
- Rejimento - Regiment; Batalion - Battalion; Barco - Ship, Vessel [300 - 500]
- 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.
Rank and insignia
The rank structure of the armed forces of Vasca is based largely upon the various rank structures of Western European countries.
 Amiral Jeneral |
 Brigador |
 Capitan |
 Comandor |
 Teninte (Sucomandor) |
 Suteninte |
 Sarjento Xef |
 Mestre Sarjento |
 Sarjento |
 Caporal |
 Caporal de Lansa (Lansor) |
Soldato Ecipor Marinor |
Officers ofisiores
Commissioned officers rise through a series of six ranks;
- Amiral or Jeneral - appointed by the Comite de Amirales from eligible Brigadores.
- Brigador - appointed by the Comite de Amirales from eligible Capitanes.
- Capitan - 14 years
- Comandor - 8 years
- Teninte or Sucomandor - after 4 years of service
- 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
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
- Caporal de Lansa (Lansor) - after 2 years of service
- Soldato or Ecipor, or Marinor - upon graduation from 6 months of training
- The distinction in titles is based on service to land, air, or sea forces, respectfully.
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
