Vasca/armada

Organization and Structure

La Garda de Pede

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 Cavalores (cavalry).

La Marina

The Marina 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.

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.

Rank and insignia

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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.

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.

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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.

Adjutant

There is also a special position: called Mestre Sarjento Xef (or simply Xef), a-1 in the image. 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.

Rank

Rank	Average Length of service
Marinor / Soldato / Ecipor	-
Caporal de Lansa (Lansor)	3 years
Caporal	6-8 years
Sarjento	12 years
Mestre Sarjento	14 years
Sarjento Xef	18 years
Suteninte	officer cadet for 1 year
Teninte	officer for 2 years
Comandor	officer for 6 years
Capitan	officer for 12-15 Years
Brigador	officer for 18-22 years
Amiral / Jeneral	officer for 22-24 years

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