ISA Enlisted Ranks

[Imperium 3495]

ISA Enlisted Ranks

Drafted by the Ministry of War, 1842

 

 

The institution of the Imperial State Army has operated along an enlisted force structure established under the DeNureum War Office in 1782. As such, it has been seen fit to redraft the old Enlisted Rank structure put forth by Secretary of War Alren DeNurem with an updated version of the current ISA ranks and requirements. 

 

As of 1842, these shall be the paths of promotions for each of the enlisted ranks. The rank of Private Specialist has been replaced with Private First Class, this has been a rename to better fit the nomenclature of the ISA ranks. Furthermore the path to Senior Corporal has been extended to four years instead of two.
 

 

 

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Enlisted Force Structure

 

* Denotes a change to a rank from the previously released guidance.

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

*Private First Class  (Private Fc.)

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

 

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.

 

Senior Corporal (Snr. Corporal)

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.

 

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.

 

 Master Sergeant (Mst. Sergeant)

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.

 

 

 

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Path to Promotion

 

The following promotion criteria are to be used as the standard to mark enlisted rank progression. There still exists the freedom for special circumstances that can be exercised by upper leadership in order to ensure effort and achievements are properly awarded. For example, an individual with exemplary skills which lacks the battle criteria may still earn rank through their domestic efforts. As well, a truly worthy soldier may even earn rank well before the minimum service time gates at the discretion of the Colonel.

 

Recruit to Private

1. Complete Basic Training

 

Private to Private First Class

1. At least 2 years in Private rank
2. 4 years in service
3. Must obtain specialization

 

Private First Class to Corporal

1. At least 2 years in Private First Class rank
2. 6 years in service
3. Fought in a battle (skirmish) or operation/mission (event)

Corporal to Snr. Corporal

1. At least 2 years in Corporal rank
2. 8 years in service
3. Fought in a major battle (warclaim) or 4 normal battles (skirmish) or 5 operations/missions (event)
4. No issues noted by leaders or peers in qualifying battles/missions

 

*Snr. Corporal to Sergeant

1. *At least 4 years in Snr. Corporal rank
2. *12 years in service
3. Fought in 3 major battles (warclaim) or 8 normal battles (skirmish) or 10 operations/missions (event)

• No major issues noted by leaders or peers in qualifying battles/missions

      4. Exemplary behavior, lives military standards, masterful level in specialization

• No court martials, no questionable activity, desirable attitude

 

Sergeant to Mst. Sergeant

1. At least 4 years in Sergeant rank

2. 15 years in service

3. Fought in 6 major battles (warclaim) or 16 normal battles (skirmish) or 20 operations/missions (event) 

• Exemplary behavior, lives military standards, masterful level in specialization

       4. Have worked a leadership billet at some point

 

 

 

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Signed and Approved

HIS IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Erik Ruthern, Chief of War Office

[PaleOmnivore390 77]

Richard Harver would look over the new requirements for promotion, laughing at the 15 required years for Master sergeant as he had over twice the amount of time required.

[oryP 1068]

Madron laughed at how he skipped all these requirements with a cadet rank.

[annabanana1014 2084]

Valentina vas Ruthern is proud to be a Recruit.

[XOCO 502]

"Oh to be an enlisted soldier..." Lieutenant Moores remarks with a light chuckle, "Those were the days..."