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''Main Article: [[Marshal of the Army]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Marshal of the Army]]'' | ||
The RMA High Command is headed by the [[Marshal of the Army]] (''abbrev''. MotA), who is an ex-officio [[Royal Council]] member. | The RMA High Command is headed by the [[Marshal of the Army]] (''abbrev''. MotA), who is an ex-officio [[Royal Council]] member. The MotA issues [[Army Directives]], and is assisted by the Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA), as well as the Sergeant Major of the Army.<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16801=Army Directive 2201-03: Structure of RMA High Command and the Adjutant General Office]</ref> These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMA. | ||
Also part of army headquarters is the '''Office of the Adjutant General'''. The Adjutant General oversees the Commanding Officers of the following | |||
*Intelligence Corps | |||
*Signal Corps | |||
*Logistics Corps | |||
The headquarters for the RMA is '''King William's Tower''', and that place name serves as a synecdoche for RMA's top leadership. | |||
==Army Directives== | ==Army Directives== | ||
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'''Army Directives''' expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]]. They are applicable to the Royal Manticoran Army's operations, units and personnel (including personnel from other branches operating with the RMA). | '''Army Directives''' expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]]. They are applicable to the Royal Manticoran Army's operations, units and personnel (including personnel from other branches operating with the RMA). | ||
==Aerospace== | |||
[[File:RMA_PATCH_aerospace.png|right|300px|RMA Aerospace patch]] | |||
Atmospheric and close-orbital forces are part of the RMA. The right shoulder patch for Aerospace personnel has a two-colored background, representing a planet and nearby space. | |||
==Academy== | ==Academy== | ||
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*[[Mentioned in Dispatches]] | *[[Mentioned in Dispatches]] | ||
*[[Wound Stripe]] | *[[Wound Stripe]] | ||
*[[Good Conduct Medal]] | *[[Good Conduct Medal]] (The ribbon of the GCM is the same for all services, but medal wording is different) | ||
Additionally, in TRMN the Marshal of the Army is the awarding authority for the [[Royal Household Distinguished Service Medal]], which is awarded to civilians and military personnel of all branches. | Additionally, in TRMN the Marshal of the Army is the awarding authority for the [[Royal Household Distinguished Service Medal]], which is awarded to civilians and military personnel of all branches. | ||
===Weapons Qualification Badges=== | ===Weapons Qualification Badges=== | ||
The RMA awards all-metal badges for qualifications in various weapons, as distinguished from the ribbon suspended medals awarded for marksmanship in the RMN and RMMC. The ranks, in ascending order, are Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, and High Expert, and qualifying weapons include rifle, pistol, plasma rifle, and tri-barrel.<ref> | The RMA awards all-metal badges for qualifications in various weapons, as distinguished from the ribbon suspended medals awarded for marksmanship in the RMN and RMMC. The ranks, in ascending order, are Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, and High Expert, and qualifying weapons include rifle, pistol, plasma rifle, and tri-barrel.<ref> [https://www.bunine.org/landing/images/share/BuNine_HOS_Color_RMA_RMMC_140608.pdf BuNine pdf, page 5] </ref> | ||
[[File:CIB.png|350px|right|Combat Infantry Badge]] | [[File:CIB.png|350px|right|Combat Infantry Badge]] | ||
===Combat Infantry Badge=== | ===Combat Infantry Badge=== | ||
The '''[[BuPers:QualificationBadges:CIB|Combat Infantry Badge]]''' (CIB) is awarded to TRMN personnel though qualifying activity in marksmanship, charity, academics, and event participation. <ref> | The '''[[BuPers:QualificationBadges:CIB|Combat Infantry Badge]]''' (CIB) is awarded to TRMN personnel though qualifying activity in marksmanship, charity, academics, and event participation. <ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16573&p=42199 Army Directive 2111-05: Combat Infantry Badge Updated]</ref> | ||
===Monarch's Own Regiment=== | ===Monarch's Own Regiment=== | ||
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===Queen's Club=== | ===Queen's Club=== | ||
Membership in the '''[[Queen's Club]]''' is offered to Officers of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]] and the Grand Alliance who have completed qualifying courses in the King Roger I Military Academy. | Membership in the '''[[Queen's Club]]''' is offered to Officers of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]] and the Grand Alliance who have completed qualifying courses in the King Roger I Military Academy. | ||
===Unit Awards=== | |||
[[File:AD 07-1303 Figure 5.jpg|right|Unit award streamer examples]] | |||
RMA units may be awarded the following, which take the same form as in the RMN: | |||
*[[List of Honor Citation]] | |||
*[[Royal Unit Citation for Gallantry]] | |||
*[[Royal Meritorious Unit Citation]] | |||
Additionally, RMA units may be awarded the [[Royal Manticoran Army Awards|Army Regimental Excellence Award]], which is an "E" award similar to the RMN's [[Fleet Excellence Award]], but with a green ribbon instead of the Navy's black. | |||
RMA units may fly a streamer from the staff of their unit flag for each unit award received.<ref>[[Army Directive 07-1303]]</ref> | |||
==Manual== | ==Manual== | ||
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| Commander: | Marshal of the Army |
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| Reporting to: | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Website: | https://trmn.org/divisions/rma.html |
The Royal Manticoran Army (abbrev. RMA) is a branch of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN).
Leadership
Main Article: Marshal of the Army
The RMA High Command is headed by the Marshal of the Army (abbrev. MotA), who is an ex-officio Royal Council member. The MotA issues Army Directives, and is assisted by the Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA), as well as the Sergeant Major of the Army.[1] These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMA.
Also part of army headquarters is the Office of the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General oversees the Commanding Officers of the following
- Intelligence Corps
- Signal Corps
- Logistics Corps
The headquarters for the RMA is King William's Tower, and that place name serves as a synecdoche for RMA's top leadership.
Army Directives
Main Article: List of Army Directives
Army Directives expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders. They are applicable to the Royal Manticoran Army's operations, units and personnel (including personnel from other branches operating with the RMA).
Aerospace
Atmospheric and close-orbital forces are part of the RMA. The right shoulder patch for Aerospace personnel has a two-colored background, representing a planet and nearby space.
Academy
The King Roger I Military Academy administers RMA training.
Awards
Main Article: Royal Manticoran Army Awards
Medals and Decorations
See List_of_TRMN_Awards for a table of awards by branch.
The RMA has awards that are distinct from, but parallel to those of the Royal Manticoran Navy and Marine Corps. Several, such as the Meritorious Service Medal, have the same name but a different colored ribbon for the RMA.
Decorations and medals that are awarded in the same form to personnel of all military branches, including the RMA, include the following:
- Orders of Chivalry
- Parliamentary Medal of Valor
- Queen's Cross for Bravery
- Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
- Gryphon Star
- Queen's Bravery Medal
- Conspicuous Bravery Medal
- Monarch's Thanks
- Mentioned in Dispatches
- Wound Stripe
- Good Conduct Medal (The ribbon of the GCM is the same for all services, but medal wording is different)
Additionally, in TRMN the Marshal of the Army is the awarding authority for the Royal Household Distinguished Service Medal, which is awarded to civilians and military personnel of all branches.
Weapons Qualification Badges
The RMA awards all-metal badges for qualifications in various weapons, as distinguished from the ribbon suspended medals awarded for marksmanship in the RMN and RMMC. The ranks, in ascending order, are Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, and High Expert, and qualifying weapons include rifle, pistol, plasma rifle, and tri-barrel.[2]
Combat Infantry Badge
The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) is awarded to TRMN personnel though qualifying activity in marksmanship, charity, academics, and event participation. [3]
Monarch's Own Regiment
The Monarch's Own is the elite royal guard regiment of the RMA. In TRMN, membership in the Monarch's Own serves as an honor society for RMA members, similar to HMS Unconquered crew in the RMN and RMMC.
Chiron House
Chiron House is the honor society of the King Roger I Military Academy.
Queen's Club
Membership in the Queen's Club is offered to Officers of the Star Kingdom of Manticore and the Grand Alliance who have completed qualifying courses in the King Roger I Military Academy.
Unit Awards
RMA units may be awarded the following, which take the same form as in the RMN:
Additionally, RMA units may be awarded the Army Regimental Excellence Award, which is an "E" award similar to the RMN's Fleet Excellence Award, but with a green ribbon instead of the Navy's black.
RMA units may fly a streamer from the staff of their unit flag for each unit award received.[4]
Manual
Details about being an army soldier can be found at the Soldier's Guide.