Vasca/armada

Organization and Structure

La Forte de Tera

• The ground forces.

• 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).

La Marina

• 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 serves under the command of the Marina.

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 Frederico 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 Sarjento Xef (Chief Sergeant) acts as a Senior Enlisted Adviser for the entirety of the Armada.

• Brigada - Brigade; Rejimento - Regiment [600 - 1000]

Commanded by a Brogador (sometimes translated as Commodore when discussing Naval operations) and a Sarjento Xef (Chief Sergeant) is the highest enlisted level of leadership within a Brigada.

• Batalion - Battalion; Barco - Ship, Vessel [300 - 500]

Commanded by a Capitan and a Sarjento Xef (Chief 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 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

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

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.

La Canonores	La Cavalores	La Forte de Aira	La Marina	La Batalion Prima	La Garda Reial
La Lojisticistes	La Medicistes	La Musicistes	un bereta comun	La Spadores	La Xeferia

Note: The bereta comun (common beret) is worn by members while in training, on temporary duty, and during parades.

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 - 14~16 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

• 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, 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. Ecipor is translated as "crewman" and refers to members of the flight crew.

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