Mirtok 2853 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Imperial State Army Fieldguide of the 1st RegimentPenned by Captain Alren DeNurem in 1752 Updated by His Excellency Drasus DeNurem in 1846 Preamble: Welcome to the elite ranks of the 1st Regiment and unmatched power of the Imperial State Army. This fieldguide will assist you with your integration and assimilation into the armed forces of the Empire. Imperial indoctrination is a core component to each and every soldiers training. Knowing and understanding what came before, what is happening now, and what will be the future is key to a successful military career. The information contained within this fieldguide will become your responsibility to memorize. All 1st Regiment soldiers are expected to be sharp in body and mind- for it is this distinction that puts us a cut above our enemies. The fate of the Empire often rests within your humbled hands, do not fail your fellow Man. Godspeed comrades! Table of Contents: Section I: The New Soldier Section II: Imperial State Army Military Organization Section III: Knowledge for the Soldier Section I: The New Soldier Basic Training See the section on the Imperial Combat Academy contained in the following: Oath of Service I, _____, do solemnly swear by the might of God and the venerable Emperor, that I will support and defend the Mantle of Mankind and the Legacy of Horen against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will never falter in my duties and obligations as a member of the Imperial State Army; that I will give my life in exchange for this holy purpose; and that I will obey the orders of the Emperor of the Holy Oren Empire and the orders of the officers appointed over me. So help me God. Customs and Courtesies The framework of efficiency and order are built atop the foundations of respect. All soldiers of the Imperial State Army are expected to exercise a certain degree of respect for their peers and/or superiors at all times. Without this baseline, we would be no different than a ragged band of cutthroats beholden only to our own personal desires. Additionally, to be a soldier within the Imperial State Army is to be more than just fighter. The outward projection of each and every member of the Army is a powerful symbol. We must ensure that we are excellent representative to the greater organization at all times, that we adhere to proper dress and appearance standards, and that we render the correct customs and courtesies as necessary. The following will be an abridged guide for soldiers of the 1st Regiment to reference from. Forms of Address: Within the 1st Regiment, soldiers of superior rank receive the courtesy of subordinates utilizing their proper rank title when being addressed. Soldiers speaking to or about others of equal rank are highly encouraged to use the proper rank title as well. Soldiers speaking to or about others of lesser rank may forego the use of rank titles at will. Example - You approach Captain Alren DeNurem to ask a question. After rendering a salute you begin the conversation with “Captain DeNurem” or just “Captain”. Additionally, when giving a positive or negative response to a question- or when readdressing someone of superior rank- the rank title will be used in lieu of “Sir”. Example - “Yes, Captain” or “No, Captain” instead of “Yessir!” or “No, sir” Uniform Standards: The uniforms of the 1st Regiment were carefully selected by the Emperor himself. As such, it would be a sign of great disrespect and dishonor to modify the uniform in any manner that has not been specifically approved by the Colonel of the regiment. The following will be a quick reference guide for proper uniform standards as applied to each tier of soldier. Officers - Officers shall wear the proper uniform configuration at all times, to include any/all accoutrements and headwear. The Officers of the ISA are to be an example to all subordinate soldiers of what it means to be a service member. Enlisted - Enlisted soldiers shall wear the uniform in its entirety and are not permitted to make any modifications. However, the use of headwear is optional. Cadets/Recruits - Cadets and recruits shall wear the uniform in its entirety and are not permitted to make any modifications- to include the proper headwear. Cadets and recruits are also to be clean shaven, hair tidied, and any obvious body modifications removed or hidden. Saluting: The salute is a designation of service and the ultimate sign of respect among service members in the ISA. The following will be a quick reference guide to understand when it is appropriate to render a salute. Salutes may be directed towards non-military personnel but should be reserved for moments of great honor or to show deep thankfulness. If the Emperor walks by your position you shall render a salute, current tasks shall be suspended to give this honor. When approaching a soldier of superior rank, render a salute. Allow them to return the salute before continuing and utilize their rank title when first speaking. When you are approached by a soldier of superior rank, render a salute and allow them to speak first. When departing a conversation with a soldier of superior rank, render a salute. Allow them to return the salute before departing fully. Note: Refer to the Rank Structure and Chain of Command to understand when you should salute specific people. Rules of Engagement The following are a set of guidelines that all members of the 1st Regiment must follow in the absence of a commanding officer. Adhering to these rules will ensure that minimal backlash comes back on the ISA as a whole following events that happen in the field when dealing with violence. It is important to maintain a professional image when outside of the shroud of the Bastille, let these rules help you in the pursuit. The Golden Rule: We do not start problems, we end them. Soldiers are not to attack others unless struck first. Soldiers are not to “throw the first stone.” Soldiers are not to behave aggressively for the purpose of inciting violence Soldiers are to settle issues through diplomacy first, violence second. Soldiers are only permitted to engage in violence if the offending side makes it very obvious that they intend to do great harm or even kill members of the ISA or members of the Army’s immediate interest (Ex. innocents whom are under our protection.) Soldiers are not to engage in name-calling or slander with unruly opposition, instead it is advised that they be simply ignored to the best of one's ability. Silence is a greater tool of de-escalation than verbal engagement. If being harassed, maintain a professional image and control your emotions. If the offender continues their belligerence, assess the situation and act accordingly. If extreme disrespect for the ISA, the Emperor or your comrades is encountered, use your best judgement to rectify the dishonor- Slay those who perpetrate and cease action once your message has been made clear. All of these rules or guidelines can be overruled by Captains and above as necessary. Officers are to do their best in maintaining a steady range with these rules and not act irrationally. There exists an infinite possibility of confrontation in the outside world and it is left to the judgement of all soldiers of the Imperial State Army to handle them with tact and intelligence. Of course the rules listed above may not apply to every situation that may appear, they must be internalized as a base set of guidelines for one's behavior. Good luck out there comrades! Section II: Imperial State Army Military Organization Rank Structure The Imperial State Army is comprised of two soldier classifications. The Officer Corps and the Enlisted Force. The following will be a brief explanation of each rank; the hierarchy of ISA ranks will be listed from highest to lowest. Officer Corps Colonel ~ Uniform worn by Colonels and Lt. Colonels ~ Colonels are the commanders of their respective regiments and direct overseers of all Captains within their regiment. They are responsible for the overall strategic vision of the regiment and it’s accompanying brigades. Their purview extends to entire regions of the Empire, determining grand scale defensive requirements as well as formulating localized plans of attack. Their authority grants them the ultimate ability to promote/demote at will as well as create/disband brigades as necessary. During peace-time operations, Colonels are the highest-ranking members of the Imperial State Army. There is only one Colonel per Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonels assume the responsibilities of the Colonel during their absence and acts as second-in command to the Colonel and their regiment. Their primary charge is to aid the Colonel in any and all facets of administration/command as delegated. There is only one Lieutenant Colonel per Regiment. Major ~ Uniform worn by Majors and Captains ~ Majors assist the Colonel of the regiment in the administration and operation of two brigades, leaning on their prior experience as Captains or military organizational experts. Though they do not possess the same level of intimate control and drive that a Captain would over a particular brigade, Majors manifest the will of the Colonel with regards to the strategic vision of the Regiment by providing guidance and mentorship to Captains assigned to them. They also serve as experienced leaders that the Colonel can assign to special projects that have any range of responsibilities and authorities; this can come in the form of leading localized military campaigns, administrating internal/external military systems or programs, or developing desired improvements or changes within the Regiment. Majors may also serve as an acting Captain of a brigade as needed. There is only one Major for every two brigades within a Regiment. Captain Captains are the commanders of their respective brigade and direct overseers of all Lieutenants within their brigade. They occupy a much more intimate role with the soldiers under their command; And are directly responsible for ensuring their soldiers are properly equipped, trained, and provided for. They oversee the daily operations of the Regiment and are the motivational leaders in executing the strategic vision of the Colonel. Captains possess the authority to promote/demote Lieutenants as necessary to assist with the management/administration of brigade affairs. Often times the Captain is the key figure for some form of specialization that directly translate into the framework of their assigned brigade. There is only one Captain per Brigade. Lieutenant ~ Uniform worn by Lieutenants ~ Lieutenants assist their respective Captain in a multitude of ways to include commanding billeted positions within their brigade or regiment. They are granted the authority to command smaller groups of soldiers within a specialization billet; They are also responsible for the daily operations and accomplishment of their assigned billet. There are only as many Lieutenants as there are billets within a Brigade or Regiment. Ensign Ensigns are tasked with leading small groups of soldiers in non-stressful situations, handling paperwork, bureaucracy, and managing mundane operations in the absence of other commissioned officers. Their primary charge is to assist their superior officers in any task assigned to them; as well as support the Sergeants of the Regiment in their pursuit of Enlisted management. There are no limits to the number of Ensigns within a Brigade or Regiment. They make up the bulk of the Officer Corp within the Imperial State Army. Cadet Freshly commissioned cadets undergo a two year basic training process before being oathed and promoted to Ensign. During this time, they are exposed to the rigor and discipline of state military tradition, along with an elevated education in Orenian society and culture. Cadets receive additional mentorship in order to sculp their leadership and officership qualities. Enlisted Force Master Sergeant ~ Uniform worn by Mst. Sergeants and Sergeants ~ A Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank a soldier can obtain. They are experts in all things relating to their specialization, combat skills, military standards, and are well regarded leaders among their peers. They are by far the most grizzled and veteran of the enlisted ranks, having been a part of and/or helped lead a number of military campaigns or operations. The wealth of knowledge and experience of these soldiers is vital to continuation of desired military traditions and standards throughout the ranks. They are even looked upon to mentor commissioned officers and mold them into effective leaders. Master Sergeants also have the unique duty to ensure their Sergeant Corps is operating to expectation and aid their commanding officers in ensuring the needs of the troops are met. Sergeant Sergeants are the first rank in the enlisted force structure that wield actual command authority. They are battle tested and combat hardened soldiers with a wealth of military knowledge and experience. Sergeants are looked upon to lead squads of soldiers in the pursuit of some goal or the tactical vision of their superiors. They also work closely with their commanding officers at home by maintaining the good order and discipline of their comrades. Their years of military service allows them to occupy leadership billets important to their respective Brigade or Regiment. Senior Corporal ~ Uniform worn by Snr. Corporals and Corporals ~ Senior Corporals are those who have mastered their original specialization and can be relied upon to be effective combat assets on the battlefield. They are soldiers who have been a part of a number of military operations and are well versed in the ways of warfare. Having obtained technical expertise, these soldiers begin to pivot towards developing their leadership skills. Snr. Corporals are also expected to obtain an additional specialization that is useful to their Brigade or Regiment. Corporal Corporals are regarded as veterans of service, having been bloodied or tested in multiple ways and have proven their worth as professional soldiers. They are entrusted with more duties and responsibilities than their Private counterparts and hold some degree of seniority over them, often guiding them through their duties and training. A Corporal has usually begun to fully master their specialization and are adept in a few key civilian and military skill sets, often proving as indispensable pieces towards a brigade’s overall success. Private First Class Privates First Class are those who have become fully compliant with the discipline, customs, and standards of military service; and are able to devote much of their time towards improving combat effectiveness and mastering a specialization or skillset. A Private may only be promoted to Private Fc. upon assumption of a specialization which can be determined by each Brigade or Regiment, to include the following: Smithing, tanning, stone or woodworking, construction, cooking, sapping, siegeworks, medicine, engineering, alchemy, military traditions, riding, tactics, training, special weapons handling, path-finding, scouting, hunting, and so forth. Private Privates are soldiers who have completed basic military training and have become fully fledged members of the Imperial State Army. They are tasked with further adapting to the profession of arms through continued development of their military discipline, customs, and standards. The main concern of Privates is to hone their martial abilities and to internalize intermediate level combat training. It is at this stage, soldiers are expected to perform all basic duties as prescribed by their respective chain of command and to begin working towards earning a specialization that benefits their Brigade or Regiment. Recruit Fresh recruits undergo a two year basic training process before being oathed and promoted to Private. During this time, they are exposed to the rigor and discipline of state military tradition, along with a nascent education in Orenian society and culture. See the following for requirements to be promoted for each rank: Chain of Command Soldiers of the Imperial State Army should be easily familiar with their respective chains of command. The importance of understanding the hierarchy of ranks and who occupies each role is essential to the smooth execution of military affairs. Let the following serve as a quick reference guide for the members of the 1st Regiment to understand who is in their Chain of Command. In order from the top of the chain to the bottom: The Emperor: Philip II @BenevolentManacles The Archchancellor: Josephine Augusta @VIROS The Secretary of War: Erik var Ruthern @Imperium Imperial Generals: Erik var Ruthern 1st Regiment Colonel: Erik var Ruthern 1st Regiment Major: None 1st Regiment Captains: Vladrick var Ruthern (1st Brigade) @PapaCaliente None (2nd Brigade) Robert Galbraith (3rd Brigade) @𝖂𝖆𝖌𝖜𝖆𝖓 Erik Othaman (4th Brigade) @grnappa 1st Regiment Lieutenants: Joseph Beckett (Quartermaster - 1st Brigade) @zzmarcc John Othaman (Taskmaster - 1st Brigade) @Ticklem0nster Arthur Komnenos (Drillmaster - 1st Brigade) @MailC3p Quinn Darkwood (Chief Commandant - 2nd Brigade) @DarkWrath94 Philip Aurelian (Chief Recruiter - 2nd Brigade) @ErikAzog Oliver Crowly (Master of the Horse - 3rd Brigade) @Armored_Ghost Hieran Melphaestus (Master of the School - 3rd Brigade) @bufffsanta Ezekiel Moores (Swints Guard - 4th Brigade) @XOCO Delegated Leaders Leaders may be delegated to manage or lead a specific task with soldiers assigned under them in pursuit of that task. Force Structure Within the Imperial State Army exists the framework for a massive conglomeration of varying military necessity. Based on multiple factors to include; cultural classification, regional group, strategic necessity, or otherwise. The ISA Force Structure is quite versatile in its ability to group and/or divide military assets as needed. The following will be the basic detailing of overall military force groupings. Imperial State Army Forces The Imperial State Army Forces emcumbass the entire military might of the Holy Oren Empire. To include the formal Regiments and their respective Brigades; as well as, conscription forces, vassalized armies, and auxiliary groupings. The scope of the ISA forces is directly linked to the strategic vision of the Emperor of Mankind and the military necessity of the Empire. Regiments Within the formal structure of the Imperial State Army is the military organizations referred to as Regiments. Numbered regiments are often determined based on a number of different factors, chiefly geographical and cultural location. Regiments control vast swaths of Imperial soldiers and possess the authority to create brigades under them to facilitate specialization or tactical requirements. Each regiment is commanded by only one Colonel. The current Regiments of the Imperial State Army are as follows: 1st Regiment - Helena Garrison Brigades Under the banner of a regiment, brigades are commanded by a single Captain and often fulfill a niche specialization within the regiment. They are a sub-section to a regiment and provide more intimate means of military administration and support than at the higher regiment level. Brigades may employ the use of an unlimited amount of task forces to complete whatever objective required or assigned by the Colonel of their respective regiment. The current Brigades of the 1st Regiment are as follows: 1st Brigade – Helena Regulars < See Link for More The 1st Brigade Helena Regulars makes up the main fighting force and support component of the 1st Regiment. The soldiers of the 1st Brigade have a wider scope of specialisation available to them and are tasked with the day to day upkeep/operations of the Regiment. Major lieutenant positions within the brigade include the Quartermaster, Drillmaster, and Taskmaster for the entire Regiment. The execution of the Chaplaincy and medical services also fall under the 1st Brigade. 2nd Brigade – Imperial Combat Academy < See Link for More The 2nd Brigade- also known as the Imperial Combat Academy- is the main hub of training and education for the Regiment as well as the entire Imperial State Army. All recruits and new ensigns are automatically enrolled under the command of the 2nd Brigade where they are to complete a 2 year basic training period. Additionally, the 2nd Brigade is the epicenter of all ISA military science and is tasked with upholding readiness standards across all the brigades in the 1st Regiment by designing training events/scenarios. Finally, the 2nd Brigade is the main recruitment force for the 1st Regiment, maintaining a cadre of recruiters that embark on community outreach missions to ensure a steady stream of fresh comrades. 3rd Brigade – Helena Dragoons < See Link for More The 3rd Brigade Helena Dragoons makes up the cavalry forces and scout component of the 1st Regiment. The soldiers of the 3rd brigade specialize in 2 classes of mounted combat as well as pathfinder and vanguard lookout roles. This Brigade maintains the main regiment stables as well as their own stock of war horses. Those who are most apt in survival, evasion, and tracking are also assigned to this brigade in order to provide invaluable insight into enemy troop movements through friendly, neutral, and enemy territory. Members of the 3rd brigade can be most easily identified by their signature black berets and long black riding boots. 4th Brigade – Imperial Elite Guard The 4th Brigade Imperial Elite Guard is comprised on the 1st regiments most skilled soldiers. The specialization of the brigade includes bodyguard work for the Imperial royalty, combat escort services for the most esteemed members of society, and special missions operations for covert objective accomplishment. A more in depth description of the 4th Brigade is classified to ranking officials of the Imperial State Army on a need to know basis by the Secretary of War. Company A company is a small grouping or squad of soldiers formed to complete a specific task or objective. They are usually led by a single Ensign with the aid of a cadre of non-commissioned officers (sergeants) assisting them. They can be formed under the subsection of a brigade or on a more strategic level by the regiment for any number of reasons. Billeting [COMING SOON] Section III: Knowledge for the Soldier Generalissimos During wartime, the War Office has the power to raise Imperial generals from its pool of talent between both the Imperial State Army and the auxiliaries. In theory, any soldier could be raised to the post of general - however, in practice, it is relegated to officers of either the army or auxiliary corps. When a general is raised during wartime, they are assigned a number which dictates their hierarchy in the chain of command - the 1st General supersedes the 2nd, and so forth. The War Office can also instruct Imperial generals to maintain authority within certain regions, ensuring like-minded cultures and peoples are kept in cohort for maximum efficiency. The only perpetual Imperial general is the Imperial Fieldmarshal, who operates even in peace-time. All Imperial generals, upon their ascent, are granted a baton of service along with standard-issue colonel attire and begin as one-star generals. With notable triumphs, innovations, and victories, the Crown may elect to raise them two-stars, three-stars, and so forth; however, billet always comes before rank, and thus a two-star 3rd General will be lower in the chain of command than a one-star 1st. Only the most distinguished generals in history can end their military career bearing the lofty title of generalissimo, connoting a six-star general, the highest honor an Orenian military commander can attain. There are four historical figures, each the leading military mind of their century, that are considered to have warranted the title of generalissimo. They include Saint Thomas of Kaedrin, Henry Rothesay, Count of Sundholt, Prince Antony of Renatus and Marna, and Alren DeNurem. 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