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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 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.  
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 corps:  
Also part of army headquarters is the '''Office of the Adjutant General'''.  The Adjutant General oversees the Commanding Officers of the following corps:  

Revision as of 21:55, 21 April 2022

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 corps:

  • 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).

Regional Organization

The RMA's operational units are assigned to a numbered army based on their locations. The areas of operation for these numbered armies are coterminous with the areas of the fleets of the RMN.[2] The armies and their headquarters forts are:

Field Army Headquarters Component Units Area of Operations
1st Army Fort Manticore Serpent Head Point Hussars US states: MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC & Northern VA
2nd Army Fort Gryphon US states: MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI
3rd Army Fort San Martino Camera Stellata Dragoons US States: Southern VA, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America
6th Army Fort Sphinx Thimble AU
Crimson Sands AU
Ratatoskr AU
New Victoria AU
Chinati Ridge AU
US States: OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD
8th Army Fort Basilisk US States: AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT
10th Army - Fort Talbott Fort Talbott US States: CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI
Anza’s Army Fort Tudev Tudev Diggers Australia and New Zealand

AU= Aerospace Unit

Aerospace

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.

1st Regiment of Foote

1st Regiment of Foote shoulder patch

RMA branch members of TRMN who are not members of a chapter are assigned to the 1st Regiment of Foote, which is the RMA's Holding Chapter.[3]

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:

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.[4]

Combat Infantry Badge

Combat Infantry Badge

The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) is awarded to TRMN personnel though qualifying activity in marksmanship, charity, academics, and event participation. [5]

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,[6] 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

Unit award streamer examples

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.[7]

Manual

Details about being an army soldier can be found at the Soldier's Guide.

External Links

References