Brotherhood of St. Karl 25 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) HAESENI MILITARY ÉTIQUETTE Originally penned by THE RIGHT HONOURABLE, the Lady Chamberlain Rosalind Elizaveta Amador de Astrea, and by Ser Alric Sigmar Ruthern, of the Marian Retinue and approved by HIS GRACE Lord Friedrich Barclay - 359 ES; Amended and Updated by Lord Sviatoslav Godunov and approved by HIS GRACE Marius Audemar Barbanov - 450 ES Etiquette, while needed in court, is also essential in military practise. The BSK albeit a brotherhood, it is still paramount that all soldiers conduct themselves properly on the field, as well as in court. Being a member of the BSK means that you represent the Kingdom of Haense and the Royal family as well as acting as a protector of the crown and its subjects. Many will look to the men and women in armour to uphold Haenseni values and conduct themselves in a proper way, therefore earning their respect. The ranks of the BSK are as follows, officers being in italics. Remember them, since it affects how you address them and forms of greeting: -Lord Marshal -Captain -Lieutenant -Sergeant -Armiger -Armsman -Footman -Initiate GLOSSARY Formality - Any settings described as formal. Examples include: in court or on duty, in uniform. Casualness - Any settings described as casual. For example, in the tavern or out of uniform. Superior - An officer past the rank of Armiger. On duty - When a soldier is in uniform. Off duty - When a soldier is out of uniform. ADDRESSING It is of utmost importance that one knows how to address members of the court and Royal family. Additionally to this, referring to fellow soldiers and your superiors within the ranks of the army in the correct manner is imperative. - When addressing the Lord Marshal, always address them as ‘Lord Marshal’. However, if there is clarification to use their normal name, the soldier may do so. - When addressing a soldier of a superior rank, always begin with ‘Sir’. - When addressing a knight, always address them as ‘Ser’. If a knight is also an officer, their salutation of ‘Ser’ has priority over the salutation of ‘Sir’. - When addressing a monarch, always give a brief inclination of the head, dipping your chin, thereafter dressing them ‘Your Majesty.’ - When addressing other royalty, aulic councilors or nobles, regard proper etiquette and address them with their appropriate titles. SALUTING & POSTURE ALL superiors past the rank of Armiger must be saluted even in casual settings. Always salute the highest ranking officer in the room. In formal settings, however, the salute and rigid position must be held until the superior commands them to be ‘At ease.’ When in doubt if the situation is one of formality, our recommendation is to stand at attention and salute regardless. Those who do so all the time are recognized as exceptional soldiers, garnering respect for themselves. Not only does one keep their upright posture in formal settings, soldiers are expected that, no matter the situation, when a superior officer enters a room, stand and salute until the superior has passed through. Knights, no matter the setting, are to be respected and saluted briefly. When at attention, the soldier will keep his legs and feet together. His heels will touch and hit feet will be spread at a forty degree angle. His right arm will bend at the elbow, his right hand will be brought to his temple, fingers together and palm flat, while his left must be straight and down along his side, hand pressed flat along his hip/thigh. In formal settings, this position must be held until dismissed. EXPECTATIONS OF BEHAVIOUR It is expected that members of the BSK conduct themselves in a way that garners respect. The ideal picture of a cohesive and powerful force does not always come from the merit of mere numbers and might, but the ability to act judiciously. An exceptional soldier will ensure their ability to communicate is intact. In doing so, all soldiers are expected to be diplomatic rather than be hostile. They will speak resonantly, without being abrasive. Peaceful resolutions take favour over physical and violent outcomes. When standing in formation, verbal communication between soldiers should be restricted, barring commands from superior officers. Speaking out of turn in any situation, snapping back or publicly confronting a superior is unacceptable. Moreover soldiers will not question orders from an officer: on or off duty. EQUIPMENT Every Brotherhood member shall be issued a kit that, along with their armor, is expected to be well maintained, able to be used at any given time should the need arise. At minimum, this kit shall include a Pike, a Crossbow, a Longsword, and a standard-issue medical kit. Should a member have lost or not have access to their kit come an inspection from an officer, they shall be subjected to assisting the quartermaster in his or her duties. This does not apply if the items have been used up or broken, in which case they should be promptly replaced. [An additional note:] It goes without being said that soldiers are expected to uphold personal hygiene as well as their standard of dress and appearance. Signed, His Highness, Marius Audemar His Lordship, Lord Marshal Sviatoslav Jaroslavich Godunov Spoiler CREDITS This is minor rewrite of a prior post Original Post According credits go to: @louislxix Edited November 15, 2022 by Brotherhood of St. Karl 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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