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===Marshal of the Army=== | ===Marshal of the Army=== | ||
[[File:MoTA Crest.png|100px|left|link=Marshal of the Army]] | [[File:MoTA Crest.png|100px|left|link=Marshal of the Army]] | ||
The RMA High Command is headed by the [[Marshal of the Army]] (''abbrev''. '''MotA'''), who is an ex-officio member of the [[Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff]]. 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]]. | The RMA High Command is headed by the [[Marshal of the Army]] (''abbrev''. '''MotA'''), who is an ex-officio member of the [[Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff]]. 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]]. These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMA. | ||
*'''Marshal of the Army''': [[File:RMA F-6-02.png|26px]]Marshal Sir Matthew Miller, [[Baron]] [[Ridgekeep]] [mailto:mota@rma.trmn.org email] | *'''Marshal of the Army''': [[File:RMA F-6-02.png|26px]]Marshal Sir Matthew Miller, [[Baron]] [[Ridgekeep]] [mailto:mota@rma.trmn.org email] | ||
*'''Deputy Marshal''': [[File:RMA F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir TJ Wayland Allen | *'''Deputy Marshal''': [[File:RMA F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir TJ Wayland Allen [mailto:deputy@rma.trmn.org email] | ||
*'''Sergeant-Major of the Army''': [[Command Sergeant-Major]] Brian Lee [mailto:smrma@rma.trmn.org email] | *'''Sergeant-Major of the Army''': [[Command Sergeant-Major]] Brian Lee [mailto:smrma@rma.trmn.org email] | ||
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*Provides support, guidance, and directs members to appropriate departments. | *Provides support, guidance, and directs members to appropriate departments. | ||
*Oversees role-playing operations, coordinates with BuShips in echelon formations, and report processing. | *Oversees role-playing operations, coordinates with BuShips in echelon formations, and report processing. | ||
*Supports recruitment and staffing activities for the Royal Manticoran Army. | *Supports recruitment and staffing activities for the Royal Manticoran Army. | ||
*'''Army Chief of Staff:''' [[File:RMA F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir John Neitz, [[Duke]] of [[Westmarch]] | *'''Army Chief of Staff:''' [[File:RMA F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir John Neitz, [[Duke]] of [[Westmarch]] | ||
===Adjutant General Corps=== | ===Adjutant General Corps=== | ||
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[[File:RMA Corps Seals-28.png|100px|left|]] | [[File:RMA Corps Seals-28.png|100px|left|]] | ||
The Signal Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Communications]]. The commander of the Signal Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff. | The Signal Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Communications]]. The commander of the Signal Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff. | ||
*'''CO Signal Corps:''' COL Michael Herron | *'''CO Signal Corps:''' COL Michael Herron [mailto:signal@rma.trmn.org email] | ||
===Logistics Corps=== | ===Logistics Corps=== | ||
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==Regional Organization== | ==Regional Organization== | ||
The RMA's operational units are assigned to a numbered [[Field Army]] based on their locations. The areas of operation for these numbered armies are coterminous with the areas of the [[Naval District]]s of the [[RMN]]. | The RMA's operational units are assigned to a numbered [[Field Army]] based on their locations. The areas of operation for these numbered armies are coterminous with the areas of the [[Naval District]]s of the [[RMN]]. The armies and their headquarters forts are: | ||
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| [[File:Fort_Talbott.webp|75px]] ||10th Army || Fort Talbott || || US States: CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI | | [[File:Fort_Talbott.webp|75px]] ||10th Army || Fort Talbott || || US States: CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI | ||
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| [[File:Fort_Tudev.webp|75px]] ||Anzus Army || Fort Tudev | | [[File:Fort_Tudev.webp|75px]] ||Anzus Army || Fort Tudev ||||Australia and New Zealand | ||
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==1st Regiment of Foote== | ==1st Regiment of Foote== | ||
[[File:1stFoot.png|left|100px|1st Regiment of Foote shoulder patch]] | [[File:1stFoot.png|left|100px|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]]. | 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]].<br> | ||
'''Regimental Commanding Officer''': [[COL]] Michael Herron | '''Regimental Commanding Officer''': [[COL]] Michael Herron | ||
==Academy== | ==Academy== | ||
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===Weapons Qualification Badges=== | ===Weapons Qualification Badges=== | ||
[[File:RMA Marksmanship.jpg|right|RMA Weapons Qualification badges]] | [[File:RMA Marksmanship.jpg|right|RMA Weapons Qualification badges]] | ||
The RMA awards the all-metal [[Weapons Qualification Badge]] 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. | The RMA awards the all-metal [[Weapons Qualification Badge]] 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. | ||
[[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. | The '''[[BuPers:QualificationBadges:CIB|Combat Infantry Badge]]''' (CIB) is awarded to TRMN personnel though qualifying activity in marksmanship, charity, academics, and event participation. | ||
===Monarch's Own Regiment=== | ===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, | '''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=== | ||
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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. | 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. | RMA units may fly a streamer from the staff of their unit flag for each unit award received. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[https://wiki.trmn.org/wiki/index.php/Category:RMA_Insignia_Images Gallery of RMA Insignia images] | *[https://wiki.trmn.org/wiki/index.php/Category:RMA_Insignia_Images Gallery of RMA Insignia images] | ||
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*[https://www.bunine.org/landing/images/share/BuNine_HOS_Color_RMA_RMMC_140608.pdf RMA uniforms and insignia at BuNine] | *[https://www.bunine.org/landing/images/share/BuNine_HOS_Color_RMA_RMMC_140608.pdf RMA uniforms and insignia at BuNine] | ||
[[Category:Services]] [[Category:Royal Manticoran Army]] | [[Category:Services]] [[Category:Royal Manticoran Army]] | ||
Revision as of 12:32, 5 May 2025
The Royal Manticoran Army (abbrev. RMA) is a branch of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN), representing the ground and atmospheric combat forces of the Star Kingdom of Manticore.
Commands and Corps of the Royal Manticoran Army
Management of the RMA is handled through various administrative corps which each manage a particular area of the RMA.
King William's Tower
The headquarters for the RMA is King William's Tower, and that place name serves as a metonym for RMA's top leadership.
Marshal of the Army
The RMA High Command is headed by the Marshal of the Army (abbrev. MotA), who is an ex-officio member of the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff. 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. These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMA.
- Marshal of the Army: File:RMA F-6-02.pngMarshal Sir Matthew Miller, Baron Ridgekeep email
- Deputy Marshal: File:RMA F-4-02.pngGEN Sir TJ Wayland Allen email
- Sergeant-Major of the Army: Command Sergeant-Major Brian Lee email
Army Chief of Staff
The Army Chief of Staff reports to the Marshal of the Army and manages the Adjutant General Corps, the Intelligence Corps, Signal Corps, and Logistics Corps.
Duties include:
- Staff administration and supervision.
- Acts as the initial contact point for chapter and echelon-related inquiries from RMA members.
- Provides support, guidance, and directs members to appropriate departments.
- Oversees role-playing operations, coordinates with BuShips in echelon formations, and report processing.
- Supports recruitment and staffing activities for the Royal Manticoran Army.
- Army Chief of Staff: File:RMA F-4-02.pngGEN Sir John Neitz, Duke of Westmarch
Adjutant General Corps
The Adjutant General Corps are the RMA liasons to the Bureau of Personnel. The Adjutant General reports to the Army Chief of Staff.
- Adjutant General:email
Intelligence Corps
The Intelligence Corps comprises the RMA liaisons to the Bureau of Planning and is responsible for coordinating marketing, event planning, and recruitment within the Royal Manticoran Army with the Bureau of Planning. The commander of the Intelligence Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff.
- CO Intelligence Corps: email
Signal Corps
The Signal Corps comprises the RMA liaisons to the Bureau of Communications. The commander of the Signal Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff.
- CO Signal Corps: COL Michael Herron email
Logistics Corps
The Logistics Corps comprises the RMA liaisons to the Bureau of Supply and is responsible for coordinating the manufacture of canon uniform items for the Royal Manticoran Army with the Art Department and the Bureau of Supply. The commander of the Logistics Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff.
Training Command
Training Command comprises RMA staff assigned to the Bureau of Training and is responsible for the administration of the King Roger I Military Academy, including the KR1MA Enlisted Training Center, KR1MA Officer Training Center, KR1MA Warrant Officers School, KR1MA War College, and the KR1MA Technical Specialties College.
RMA Orders
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 policies.
Adjutant General Orders
Main Article: List of Adjutant General Orders
Adjutant General Orders are operational orders for RMA chapters, commissioning and decommissioning units as well as appointing command triad members to units.
Regional Organization
The RMA's operational units are assigned to a numbered Field Army based on their locations. The areas of operation for these numbered armies are coterminous with the areas of the Naval Districts of the RMN. The armies and their headquarters forts are:
| Field Army | Headquarters | Component Units | Area of Operations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Fort Manticore.webp | 1st Army | Fort Manticore | US states: MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC & Northern VA | |
| File:2nd Army.webp | 2nd Army | Fort Gryphon | Westmarch Rifles Stonearch Atmospheric Wing |
US states: MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI |
| File:Fort San Martino.webp | 3rd Army | Fort San Martino | Black Marsh Lancers Camera Stellata Dragoons |
US States: Southern VA, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America |
| File:6th Army.webp | 6th Army | Fort Sphinx | US States: OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD | |
| File:Fort Basilisk.webp | 8th Army | Fort Basilisk | US States: AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT | |
| File:Fort Talbott.webp | 10th Army | Fort Talbott | US States: CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI | |
| File:Fort Tudev.webp | Anzus Army | Fort Tudev | Australia and New Zealand |
Unit Composition
Chapters
RMA chapters are army units with composition requirements delineated in Adjutant General Order 2412-01:
| TIER | GROUND UNIT TYPE |
AEROSPACE UNIT TYPE |
Minimum members |
Minimum CO rank |
Minimum XO Rank |
Minimum NCOIC Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Squad | Section | 2 | - | - | E-6 |
| T2 | Platoon | Flight | 3 | O-1 | - | E-6 |
| T3 | Company | Squadron | 3 | O-3 | - | E-7 |
| T4 | Strike Company | Strike Squadron | 6 | O-4 | O-3 | E-7 |
| T5 | Battalion | Group | 8 | O-5 | O-4 | E-7 |
| T9 | Regiment | Wing | 16* | O-6 | O-5 | E-9 |
TRMN Chapter Tiers are defined in PD-SC-1003. RMA does not utilize Tiers 6, 7, 8, or 10.
Tier 9 (Regiment/Wing) chapters require 4 officers (i.e. CO, XO, plus two additional).
Multi-Chapter Echelon Formations
The following commands are composed of multiple chapters:
| LEVEL | FORMATION TYPE | Composition | Minimum CO Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRIGADE | 2-3 chapters | O-5 |
| 2 | DIVISION | 2-3 Brigades | O-6 |
| 3 | CORPS | 2-3 Divisions | O-6 |
| 4 | FIELD ARMY | 2-3 Corps, or all chapters in a District* |
F-1 |
See Regional Organization for Military Districts
Atmospheric Command
Main Article: Atmospheric Command
Aerospace and close-orbital forces are part of the RMA, under the auspices of Atmospheric Command (abbrev. AC). The right shoulder patch for aerospace personnel is a variation on the standard RMA patch, with a two-colored background, representing planetary atmosphere and nearby space, illustrating the operational domain of the AC.
1st Regiment of Foote
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.
Regimental Commanding Officer: COL Michael Herron
Academy
The King Roger I Military Academy (abbrev: KR1MA) administers RMA training.
Awards
Medals and Decorations
Main Article: Royal Manticoran Army Awards
Many of the army gallantry awards have a different name and insignia from equivalent precedence awards used by the Royal Manticoran Navy and Marine Corps. For example, the army's Cormany Star is equivalent to the Manticore Cross.
Some awards, such as the Parliamentary Medal of Valor, are issued to qualifying personnel of all Manticoran military branches. For these, the same award would be issued to a spacer, marine, or soldier.
In other cases the RMA has awards that are distinct from, but parallel to those of the RMN and RMMC. Several, such as the Meritorious Service Medal, have the same name but a different colored ribbon for the RMA.
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 the all-metal Weapons Qualification Badge 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.
Combat Infantry Badge
The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) is awarded to TRMN personnel though qualifying activity in marksmanship, charity, academics, and event participation.
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.
See Also
Manuals
- Soldier's Guide. The RMA manual.