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The RMA ranking system is heavily influenced by the Code of Ranks formerly used by the British military on Old Earth. This system, which has been in use for the past several hundred years, suits the RMA well. It allows for promotions, an important key to morale, yet the number of ranks allows plenty of time to judge a soldier’s ultimate abilities. This helps to prevent incompetent soldiers from being promoted too far too fast, which can sometimes happen in militaries with too small a number of ranks.
In the same manner as the other military themed components of TRMN, the RMA is made up of chapters that are meant to simulate the “ground forces” of the Royal Manticoran military machine within the Honorverse. These tactical units are the real world operating chapters of the RMA within the TRMN fan organization. This section of the manual will assist you in defining the relationship between chapter sizes and chapter designations, give you an idea of how the RMA is organized, and assist you in building a chapter within TRMN. A chapter’s military designation is determined by the number of personnel assigned to it.


In the RMA, ranks have a multitude of functions. First, because they are dependent on the accomplishment of a certain amount of academy course work, they can be an indicator of an individual member’s dedication and interest in the club and second, they provide an avenue by which members can roleplay in the Honorverse. The accompanying rank & insignia images will help you to understand the RMA structure version. Study it carefully, paying particular attention to the abbreviations, which will be used extensively from this point forward.
Whether you belong to an [[RMN]] or [[GSN]] ship, an [[RMMC]] detachment, or an RMA ground force unit, the lowest level of the organization is a chapter. The most basic and smallest chapter in the RMA is the fireteam, and unit sizes from fireteam to regiment are chapters with specific size and staffing requirements. Larger formations, if called for, will be called divisions, corps, and field armies. Three or more regiments are considered a division. Two or more divisions are called a corps. The largest formation in the Royal Manticoran Army is that of a field army, which consists of two or more corps. Armies are the equivalent of [[fleets]] in the RMN, and the numbered armies have the same [[Royal_Manticoran_Army#Regional_Organization|corresponding territory]] that the naval counterparts have.


There are two basic forms of rank: enlisted and officer. The enlisted ranks are separated into two sets: basic enlisted, grades E-1 through E-3, and non-commissioned officers (NCOs), grades E-4 through E-11. In a similar fashion, the officer ranks are separated into two sets: junior/senior officers, grades O-1 through O-6, and flag officers, grades F-1 through F-6.
The RMA is composed of regular army units, but chapters can choose to partner with a peer of the House of Lords. This partnership will most often lead to a unit that is named after the peer as his or her lands. Chapters may choose to role-play as a division of Atmospheric Command, which is the RMA’s equivalent of an air force. These chapters will all be named as aerospace squadrons in MEDUSA. In terms of its military structure, the bulk of administrative functions are handled by Royal Army Headquarters on Manticore called High Command or King William’s Tower, and operational concerns are handled by the units in the field under their own recognizance.


==Enlisted==
== Key Echelons ==
The [[Enlisted_ranks|enlisted ranks]] are designated by a system of stripes worn on the left arm of the uniform.  
Just like the other military components of TRMN, the RMA maintains a structure and hierarchy designed to emulate the fictional force for which it is named. This includes military designations for chapters and larger echelons. In the RMN, the class and type of ship is determined by the size of your chapter and this holds true for the Royal Manticoran Army as well. Unit sizes from fireteam to regiment are essentially chapters with varying size and staffing requirements.


===Basic Enlisted===
=== RMA High Command ===
[[Army_Directive_05-1203A|High Command]] is the decision-making body of the RMA and is composed of the top officers of the RMA: [[#Marshal of the Army|Marshal of the Army]], [[#Deputy Marshal of the Army|Deputy Marshal of the Army]], the Commanding Officers of [[#Office of the Commander, Intelligence Corps (CO-IC)|Intelligence]], [[#Office of the Commander, Logistics Corps (CO-LC)|Logistics]], and [[#Office of the Commander, Signal Corps (CO-SC)|Signal Corps]], [[#Office of the Adjutant General (AG)|Adjutant General]], and the [[#Sergeant-Major of the Army (SGTJAMA)|Sergeant-Major of the Army]]. These officers are charged with creating and implementing policy within the RMA as well as assisting TRMN bureaus with the everyday management of the RMA.


====E-1, Private (PVT)====
The Commandant of King Roger I Military Academy serves as a dedicated senior advisor to the High Command, but does not hold a billet within RMA leadership. They are an appointee of [[BuTrain]] by the Sixth Space Lord. However, they do serve a vital role in establishing esprit de corps within the army and are a vital component for building morale and creating appropriate educational materials for use by RMA members. The KR1MACO, is also a de facto member of Chiron House and will be a reliable source of information regarding membership within the [[Monarch's Own]].
Recruits who have reached their 16th birthday may enter the RMA with the rank of [[Private]]. Each combat theater must provide for the initial training of its soldiers and therefore operates their own boot camps. The drill instructors at these camps are not active-duty members of the RMA, but retirees, reservists and soldiers who work as instructors to free up active sergeants and lieutenants for more important tasks.  


Privates wear one gold hash mark.
==== Marshal of the Army (MotA) ====
The [[Marshal of the Army]] leads the army. They appoint the members of the High Command, represent the RMA's position in the [[Royal Council]], and set the direction for the entire branch. Since the RMA is a component of all of TRMN, the Marshal of the Army is subject only to the [[First Lord of the Admiralty]]. The Marshal of the Army has a wide latitude on what direction he can set for his component in terms of events, activities, and charity work, and is the final decision maker within the RMA.


====E-2, Private First Class (PFC)====
==== Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA) ====
Having completed boot camp training, the young soldier attends one of the several specialty schools located in the Manticoran Home System. These schools teach recruits particular skills such as battlefield communications or combat vehicle operation. After successful specialty training, the private is usually promoted and assigned to a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Regiment (17+ Soldiers)|regiment]]. Most soldiers are assigned to a regiment within their native home world, and is likely to remain with it for the standard 5-year tour with the RMA.  
The second-In-command of the Royal Manticoran Army is in charge of executive functions within the army. If, for some reason, the Marshal of the Army is unable to fulfill his duties, the Deputy Marshal will assume command of the RMA until such a time as the Marshal can return to duty or until a new Marshal can be appointed. The DMotA is directly responsible for overseeing the High Command members. They may also be responsible for overseeing committees and other duties as assigned by the Marshal.


[[Private First Class|Privates First-Class]] wear two gold hash marks.
==== Office of the Adjutant General (AG) ====
The [[Adjutant General]] Corps is responsible for people, and putting those people into units. They set up new units (with the assistance of the [[Bureau of Ships|Office of the Third Space Lord]]), organize promotion boards (coordinating with the Chief of Staff of the [[FLA]]), inform commanders when people are eligible for promotion, and ensure that awards are processed (and sent to the TRMN Awards Officer in the [[Bureau of Personnel|Office of the Fifth Space Lord]]). In comparison to the Navy, this is the equivalent of [[BuPers]], and [[BuShips]]. They maintain contact with all units to ensure clear communication and keep an open door policy for unit COs and NCOs to answer questions and resolve issues.


====E-3, Lance Corporal (LCPL)====
==== Office of the Commander, Intelligence Corps (CO-IC) ====
After a short time, usually less than a year, the soldier is promoted to [[Lance Corporal|lance corporal]]. Though there is little distinction between the duties of a lance corporal and a PFC, lance corporals receive higher pay and begin to collect death compensation (a fund for the next-of-kin in case of the soldier’s death). Lance corporals who have shown leadership ability will be sent to a small units school for training in tactical skills.  
The Commander of the Intelligence Corps coordinates efforts with the Intelligence Services of the [[Bureau of Planning]]. These efforts will include, but are not limited to, event planning, convention planning, and ensuring that the batmen (orderlies) are coordinated with the [[Bureau of Planning]] Stewards Program.


A lance corporal is usually a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Quad/Fireteam (2-4 Soldiers)|fireteam]] leader. This is the minimum rank required to command a fireteam.
==== Office of the Commander, Signal Corps (CO-SC) ====
The Commander of the Signal Corps is responsible for all communications relevant to the army. This is the department responsible for creating posters, managing social media, and for overseeing army entries in Mantipedia (the TRMN wiki) are up to date and relevant. This department will coordinate with [[BuPlan]] on the matters regarding recruiting, and [[BuComm]], to ensure adherence to the overall TRMN brand.


Lance corporals wear three gold hash marks.
==== Office of the Commander, Logistics Corps (CO-LC) ====
The Commander of the Logistics Corps will be responsible for establishing logistics policy for RMA and coordinating with [[BuSup]] in ensuring adequate supplies are created for purchase by regiments and individual RMA members. The Commander of Logistics Corps will also be responsible for coordinating with [[BuComm]]’s Art Department to ensure proper imagery policies are being adhered to by members wishing to build an official uniform (con minimum or otherwise).


====E-4, Corporal (CPL)====
==== Sergeant-Major of the Royal Manticoran Army (SGTMAJA) ====
The rank of [[Corporal]], along with the rank of sergeant, are the only ranks that have not disappeared from the NCO Corps since the days of Old Earth. The rank of corporal has always been placed at the base of the NCO ladder. For the most part, corporals serve as the smallest unit leaders in the RMA. Principally team leaders, like sergeants, CPLs are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of their troops. As the SGTMAJ is known as the epitome of success in the army, the CPL is its humble beginnings. This is the minimum rank required to have the billet of non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) at the level of [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Company (11-13 Soldiers)|company]] and higher.
Appointed by the Marshal of the Army, the Sergeant Major of the Royal Army is responsible for acting as an advocate for the enlisted members of the army; developing the non–commissioned officer (NCO) chain of support by recruiting and retaining NCOs; advising the Marshal and other members of the High Command on issues that concern the enlisted ranks within the army. The [[SGTMAJA]] promotes and assists in the organization of community service activities at all levels within the RMA, which includes the administration and handling of marksmanship awards for the entire RMA.


The rank of corporal nominally corresponds to commanding a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Section (5-7 Soldiers)|section]] of soldiers.
=== Administrative Command ===
Administrative functions throughout the RMA (and TRMN in general) are handled by command leaders and their staffs. As the RMA continues to grow in size, it becomes necessary to form administrative echelons of command in order to best serve our soldiers and ensure that units receive the support they require.  


Corporals wear one inverted gold chevron.
In order of precedence, these administrative levels are as follows:


===Non-Commissioned Officers===
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Non-commissioned officers, more commonly referred to as sergeants, play an important role in the RMA. In infantry units, sergeants must play the dual role of tactician and protector of the men and women in their units. In other branches of the RMA, sergeants are assigned to be vehicle commanders, gunnery chiefs, or other positions of importance. The many demands facing sergeants are why few common soldiers in the RMA ever attain this rank. For this reason, the RMA considers the sergeant to be an NCO with pay and privileges far above the lower ranks.
|-
! Unit !! Crew Size !! CO Rank !! XO Rank !! NCOIC Rank
|-
| Field Army || 2+ Corps || [[Lieutenant General]] || [[Brigadier General]] || [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
|-
| Corps || 2+ Divisions || [[Major General]] || [[Colonel]] || [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
|-
| Division || 2+ Regiments || [[Brigadier General]] || [[Colonel]] || [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
|}


====E-5, Platoon Sergeant (PSGT)====
==== Field Armies ====
The sergeant operates in an environment where the sparks fly; where the axe meets the stone. Although not the lowest level of rank where command is exercised, this level is the first at which enlisted soldiers are referred to as "sergeant," and out of all the NCO grades, this one very possibly has the greatest impact on the lower ranking troops. Like the staff sergeant, the sergeant is responsible for the individual training, personal appearance, and cleanliness of their troops. While a new sergeant certainly will be developing new skills, strengthening old ones and generally getting better, he IS a sergeant! And therefore, is no less a professional than those grades of rank to follow. The sergeant is responsible at the squad level and has several teams under his authority.
'''Commanded by: [[Brigadier General]] to [[General]]'''


[[Platoon Sergeant|Platoon sergeants]] are usually the senior NCO in a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Platoon (8-10 Soldiers)|platoon]].  
The RMA field army represents the top most level of coordination in the administrative ladder, and the largest formation in the RMA, which extends down through each corresponding echelon to the individual chapter. It exists to provide a headquarters function in order to more effectively support the units within its area of operations. Army commanders serve at the pleasure of the Marshal of the Army and report directly to the Deputy Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army.


Platoon sergeants wear two inverted gold chevrons.
Field armies are the equivalent to [[fleets]], or naval districts, in the [[RMN]] and expeditionary forces in the [[RMMC]]. TRMN is divided administratively into geographic regions around the globe, and the numbered armies have the same corresponding territory that the naval counterparts have.  


====E-6, Staff Sergeant (SSGT)====
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This grade closely parallels that of the sergeant (SGT) in duties and responsibilities. In fact, the basic duties and responsibilities of all NCO ranks never change, but there are significant differences between this step in the NCO structure and the preceding one, and understanding these differences is vital. The [[Staff Sergeant|staff sergeant]] is a more experienced leader of troops; he has considerably more time in the RMA than the SGT. It is proper to expect that the staff sergeant can bring the benefits of that experience to bear in any situation. A staff sergeant is usually also the color sergeant of a regiment  and responsible for the color guard on ceremonial occasions.
|-
! Unit !! Unit Name !! Area of Operations
|-
| First Army || Fort Manticore || MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC (includes the greater DC Metro Area)
|-
| Second Army || Fort Gryphon || MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI
|-
| Third Army || Fort San Martino || Southern VA*, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin American
|-
| Fourth Army || ''Held for future use'' ||
|-
| Fifth Army || ''Held for future use'' ||
|-
| Sixth Army || Fort Sphinx || OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD
|-
| Seventh Army || ''Held for future use'' ||
|-
| Eighth Army || Fort Basilisk || AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT
|-
| Ninth Army || ''Held for future use'' ||
|-
| Tenth Army || Fort Talbott || CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI
|-
| Anzu’s Army || Fort Tudev || Asian and Oceanic chatpers
|}


The major difference between the SSGT and the SGT is not, as often mistakenly believed, authority, but rather the sphere of influence. The SSGT is in daily contact with large numbers of troops, and will often have one or more sergeants who work under his direct leadership; he is responsible for their continued successful development as well as that of the other soldiers in the platoon.
==== Corps ====
'''Commanded by: [[Brigadier General]] to [[Lieutenant General]]'''


More often than not, a lack of understanding of the function of this important NCO position by leaders is the cause of disruption and failure in small unit training. If NCOs are the "backbone of the army, then SSGTs are the vertebrae". The complexity of the SSGT's job increases as the responsibilities broaden, so how well the staff sergeant develops, maintains and uses the full range of potential of his troops measures his professional competence. The success of the SSGT, more than any other NCO rank, leads the path to the army success, and the footprints you see behind those of our greatest military leaders are probably those of a staff sergeant, where he stood confident, proud, and eager to assist.
The corps, like the field army, is an administrative command that coordinates and controls operations between a collection of two or more regiments. Armies are made up of corps, and each corps may consist of several different types of regiments (infantry, aerospace, armor, etc.). Corps are labeled with a roman numeral in front of them (e.g. IV Corps). Corps will be assigned by the boundaries of the field army they serve and assigned to no more than 3 states in a field army.  


Staff sergeants nominally correspond to a more senior administrative role in a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Platoon (8-10 Soldiers)|platoon]] or [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Company (11-13 Soldiers)|company]].
==== Division ====
'''Commanded by: [[Brigadier General]]'''


Staff Sergeants wear three inverted gold chevrons.
This is a collection of 2 or more regiments, and is the first administrative echelon. The number of divisions is dependent on the number of regiments; typically there are no more than five regiments to a division, but this can be adjusted depending on the needs of the mission the division is assigned. Divisions are numbered (ordinal numbers i.e. 2nd Division), an absolute number from the time they were formed. Retired units can be called back into service when needed as a command echelon for regiments in its sphere of command. Where practical, divisions shall be composed of 3 regiments within a division’s area of operations. The intended mix is 2 active and 1 reserve regiment where possible.


====E-7, Master Sergeant (MSGT)====
=== Chapters and Tactical Units ===
[[Master Sergeant]]s nominally correspond to a more administrative duty with a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Company (11-13 Soldiers)|company]].
The RMA chapter is considered to be a tactical unit, of which there are multiple levels determined by the chapter size.<ref>As updated in [[Army Directive 2302-02]]</ref>


Master Sergeants wear three inverted gold chevrons with one gold rocker on top.
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|-
! Unit !! Crew Size !! CO Rank !! XO Rank !! NCOIC Rank
|-
| Regiment || 17+ Soldiers || [[Colonel]] || [[Lieutenant Colonel]] || [[Regimental Sergeant-Major]]
|-
| Battalion || 14-16 Soldiers || [[Lieutenant Colonel]] || [[Major]] || [[Sergeant-Major]]
|-
| Company || 11-13 Soldiers || [[Captain]] || [[1st Lieutenant]] || [[Master Sergeant]]
|-
| Platoon || 8-10 Soldiers || [[2nd Lieutenant]]  || [[Platoon Sergeant]] || N/A
|-
| Section || 5-7 Soldiers || [[Platoon Sergeant]] || N/A || N/A
|-
| Quad/Fireteam || 2-4 Soldiers || [[Corporal]] || N/A || N/A
|}


====E-8, First Sergeant (1SGT)====
==== Regiment (17+ Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Colonel]]'''


[[First Sergeant|First sergeants]] are usually the senior NCO in a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Company (11-13 Soldiers)|company]].  
A regiment in the RMA is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of squadrons or battalions (in [[canon]] usually two or three battalions – 1,400 to 2,100 soldiers), commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel. The regiment is a formation of one or more like units employed almost exclusively for reasons of heritage, the continuance of battle honors and esprit de corps. In the RMA, for most purposes, the regiment is the largest permanent organizational unit. Above regimental level, organization is changed to meet the tasks at hand. Because of their permanent nature, many regiments have long histories, often going back for centuries. The senior non-commissioned officer is the [[Regimental Sergeant Major]], responsible to the CO for unit discipline and the behavior of the NCOs.  


First sergeants wear three inverted gold chevrons with two gold rockers on top.
Regiments in the RMA belong to one large component which is the regular army. All chapters are run under the same command triad structure as other TRMN chapters. Should chapters wish to establish a relationship with a peer in order to facilitate chapter supplies, then the chapter can be adopted by a TRMN peer. This peer becomes an honorary member of the chapter and the chapter name is derived from their peerage. Peers may not hold a position within the chapter command triad, but may choose to transfer to their adopted chapters as a member if they wish.  


====E-9, Sergeant-Major (SGTMAJ)====
==== Battalion (14-16 Soldiers) ====
The [[Sergeant-Major|sergeant-major]] carries out policies and polices standards of performance, training, appearance and conduct of enlisted personnel. They advise and initiate recommendations to the High Command and Marshal of the Army in matters pertaining to the NCO support channel. Enlisted troops who attain the distinction of being selected by the Marshal of the Army for the position of sergeant-major have reached the epitome of their careers. Perhaps slightly wiser and more experienced, the SGTMAJ is expected to function completely without supervision. Like the ancient sage, the sergeant-major's counsel is expected to be calm, settled, unequivocally accurate, but with an energy and enthusiasm that never wanes.... even in the worst of times.
'''Commanded by: [[Lieutenant Colonel]]'''


The SGTMAJ provides information on problems affecting enlisted personnel and proposes solutions to these problems; on standards, professional development, growth and advancement of NCOs, morale, training, promotions and quality of life for troops and their family members. By utilizing command information channels, the SGM keeps troops current on enlisted issues and through the public media, informs the public of the RMA's mission, troops accomplishments, and future enlisted trends. Other functions of the SGM/A include: presenting the enlisted viewpoint to the Joint Chiefs, boards and committees, meeting with representatives of military and civilian organizations to discuss enlisted affairs and receiving enlisted personnel at appropriate ceremonies.  
In canon, a battalion normally has a headquarters company, support company, and three rifle companies (usually, but not always, A, B and C companies) with up to 700 soldiers. The bulk of a battalion will ordinarily be homogeneous with respect to type (e.g., an infantry battalion or a tank squadron). Battalions are invariably commanded by a [[Lieutenant Colonel|lieutenant colonel]]. A [[major]] acts as the executive officer (XO), the second in command. The senior non-commissioned officer is a [[Sergeant Major]].


A sergeant-major is usually the senior NCO within a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Regiment (17+ Soldiers)|regiment]], [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Division|division]], or [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Corps|corps]].
==== Company (11-13 Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Captain]]'''


Sergeant-majors wear three inverted gold chevrons with three gold rockers on top.
It is at this level and above that a full command triad MUST be implemented.


====E-10, Regimental Sergeant-Major (RSGTMAJ), Command Sergeant-Major (CSGTMAJ), Sergeant Major of the Army (SGTMAJA)====
RMA companies consist of three platoons and a company headquarters (up to 170 soldiers in canon, although the exact number may vary by unit type and structure). RMA companies are usually commanded by a captain, with a [[1st Lieutenant]] as executive officer (XO) and assisted by a [[Master Sergeant|master sergeant]].  
The title of Regimental Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major, or Sergeant Major of the Army designates the senior enlisted positions in the RMA. It should be noted that the title is a duty assignment rather than an actual rank.


A [[Regimental_Sergeant-Major|regimental sergeant-major]] is the senior NCO of a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Regiment (17+ Soldiers)|regiment]] typically.
==== Platoon (8-10 Soldiers) ====
Regimental sergeant-majors wear three inverted gold chevrons with three gold rockers on top and a star in the middle.
'''Commanded by: [[2nd Lieutenant|Second Lieutenant]]'''


A [[Command_Sergeant-Major|command sergeant major]] works for either a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Division|division]], [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Corps|corps]], [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Field Army|field army]] or [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#High Command|High Command]] staff member.
Four sections comprise a platoon (canon:42 soldiers). A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer – the platoon leader or platoon commander, usually a [[1st Lieutenant|first lieutenant]] or lower. He is usually assisted by a [[2nd Lieutenant|second lieutenant]] and a senior non-commissioned officer, a [[Platoon_Sergeant|platoon sergeant]].
Command sergeant majors wear three inverted gold chevrons with three gold rockers on top and a crown in the middle. 


The [[Sergeant-Major_of_the_Army|Sergeant Major of the Army]] works for the [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#High Command|High Command]] staff.
==== Section (5-7 Soldiers) ====
The SGTMAJA wears three inverted gold chevrons with three gold rockers on top and a crown with wreaths in the middle.
'''Commanded by: [[Platoon Sergeant]]'''


==Warrant Officers==
Two quads comprise a section, led by a [[Platoon Sergeant]]. (canon: 9 soldiers).  
The RMA has separate ranks for technicians and engineers, known as warrant officers. A warrant officer (WO) is a technician or engineer in the RMA who is designated an officer by a warrant, as distinguished from a commissioned officer who is designated an officer by a commission. WOs are highly skilled, single-track specialty officers. The authority they wield with this rank is restricted to matters concerning the repair and maintenance of equipment or their area of expertise.


Warrant officers are usually selected among the best and brightest nominees within the enlisted ranks. If someone is given a promotion with the enlisted ranks and they want to pursue a warrant then they must go through the Warrant Officer Promotion Board just like any other high ranking enlisted member. There is NO guarantee of being given a warrant when applying through the board system. Character, integrity, work ethic, and chapter role all factor into decisions made by the Warrant Officer board in their selections. If you do not make the cut the first time then you can apply again next cycle.
==== Quad/Fireteam (2-4 Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Corporal]]'''


In the RMA, a WO (grade WO-1 to WO-5) is ranked as an officer above the senior-most enlisted ranks, as well as officer cadets and candidates, but below the officer grade of O-1. The warrant ranks are designated by a system of stripes worn on the left arm.
The basic unit of the standard infantry regiment is the 4-man fireteam (often referred to as a “quad”), composed of 3 [[private]]s and led by a [[corporal]]. Four people walking the three-and-one, the point followed by the tight concave arc, is the optimum number in the safest configuration. The quad is the smallest unit in the RMA and is the primary unit upon which the infantry organization is based. The concept of the fireteam is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. A quad is capable of autonomous operations as part of a larger unit. Successful fireteam employment relies on quality small unit training for soldiers, experience of fireteam members operating together, sufficient communications infrastructure, and a quality non-commissioned officer corps to provide tactical leadership for the team.
 
====W-1, Warrant Officers Second Class (WO2)====
[[Warrant_Officer_2nd_Class|Warrant Officer Second Class]]
 
Warrant officers 2nd class wear one inverted silver chevron and one silver crown on the collar.
 
====W-2, Warrant Officer First Class (WO1)====
[[Warrant_Officer_1st_Class|Warrant Officer First Class]]
 
Warrant officers 1st class wear one inverted silver chevron and two silver crowns on the collar.
 
====W-3, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)====
[[Chief Warrant Officer]]
 
Chief warrant officers wear two inverted silver chevrons and two gold crowns with wreaths on the collar.
 
====W-4, Senior Chief Warrant Officer (SCWO)====
[[Senior Chief Warrant Officer]]
 
Senior chief warrant officers wear two inverted silver chevrons and two gold crowns on the collar.
 
====W-5, Master Chief Warrant Officer (MCWO)====
[[Master Chief Warrant Officer]]
 
Master chief warrant officers wear three inverted silver chevrons and three gold crowns with wreaths on the collar.
 
==Officers==
Officers in the RMA are not primarily charged with the safety of those they command, that responsibility falls to the sergeants and sergeant-majors. An officer’s primary task is to make and carry out plans. They must rid their minds of the fact that the blips of light on a computer screen represent people if they want to do their job efficiently, because only when the officers are efficient do the majority of soldiers survive.
 
The officer ranks are designated by a system of pips, planets and stars worn on the epaulets and collar.
 
===Junior & Senior Officers===
 
====O-1 Second Lieutenant (2LT)====
[[2nd_Lieutenant|Second lieutenants]] wear one silver pip.
 
====O-2 First Lieutenant (1LT)====
[[1st_Lieutenant|First lieutenants]] are usually responsible for command of infantry and tank platoons, and artillery batteries in combat units.
 
This is the minimum rank required to command a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Platoon (8-10 Soldiers)|platoon]].
 
First Lieutenants wear one gold pip.
 
====O-3 Captain (CPT)====
[[Captain]]s are responsible for carrying out plans given to them from above and for improvising new tactics if the plan begins to fail. This ability to think on the run is a trait highly prized in the RMA, and is something no amount of training can teach, though the academies try.
 
This is the minimum rank required to command a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Company (11-13 Soldiers)|company]].
 
Captains wear two gold pips.
 
====O-4 Major (MAJ)====
A [[Major|major]] is usually the commanding officer (CO) of a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Battalion (14-16 Soldiers)|battalion]]. In the RMA however, an elite regiment of tanks, special infantry, or fighter craft might also be led by a major. At the battalion level, the major is expected to integrate strategic plans that his colonel has given him with the tactical realities reported by his subordinates. If this proves impossible, the major must develop a plan to save the majority of his forces without placing the rest of the regiment in danger.
 
Majors wear three gold pips.
 
====O-5 Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL)====
A [[Lieutenant Colonel|lieutenant colonel]] usually commands a larger [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Battalion (14-16 Soldiers)|battalion]] or smaller regiment. He may also be the executive officer (XO) of a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Regiment (17+ Soldiers)|regiment]] or larger unit. Whether the unit’s first or second-in-command, it falls to the LCOL to see that the orders of the regimental commander are carried out. It is also the duty of the LCOL to handle most of the unit’s administrative duties to free the colonel for more planning time on the regiment’s future. In battle, the light colonel is often placed in temporary command of a special group, such as a battalion being held in reserve or a group of combat engineers.
 
This is the minimum command rank for a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Battalion (14-16 Soldiers)|battalion]].
 
Lieutenant colonels wear four gold pips.
 
====O-6 Colonel (COL)====
A [[Colonel|colonel]] commands a regiment or a minor department within an armed forces bureaucracy. Line colonels are expected to be both tacticians and strategists. Supplying his regiment is also the responsibility of the COL, which often means that he spends as much time fighting the bureaucracy as he does the enemy. This is the last rank where the officer is expected to show loyalty to one particular regiment.
 
This is the minimum rank required to command a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Regiment (17+ Soldiers)|regiment]], and the minimum rank needed to hold a billet with High Command that is not MotA or DMotA.
 
Colonels wear one gold planet (bas relief circle).
 
===Flag Officers===
 
====F-1 Brigadier General (BGEN)====
A [[Brigadier General|brigadier general]] or “brigadier” is the junior officer in the general officer ranks and typically is the executive officer (XO) of a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Division|division]]. They may hold higher positions as well.
 
Brigadier generals wear two gold planets.
 
====F-2 Major General (MGEN)====
The [[Major General|major general]] commands a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Division|division]], but could be assigned as executive officer (XO) of a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Corps|corps]] or [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Field Army|field army]]. When acting as the XO in a so-called frontline corps, this officer must act as his superior’s eyes and ears, often traveling to the heart of the battle to assume command of key regiments while constantly reporting back to his commander.
 
Major generals wear one gold nine-pointed star.
 
====F-3 Lieutenant General (LGEN)====
The [[Lieutenant General|lieutenant general]] usually commands a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Corps|corps]]. Because corps are composed of many [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Division|divisions]], which are composed of multiple regiments, that are often spread out over several worlds, this officer must learn both tact and politics to manage such a large group of soldiers.
 
Lieutenant generals wear two gold nine-pointed stars, side by side.
 
====F-4 General (GEN)====
Once a LGEN has proven his abilities to lead widely scattered [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Corps|corps]], he is promoted to command of a [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Field Army|field army]]. When commanding a field army, a [[General|general]] must be intimately acquainted with the planets, soldiers, civilians, and resources entrusted to his care. He must also somehow manage the mountains of supplies needed to keep his field army and subordinate coordinating units capable of fighting.
 
Generals wear three gold nine-pointed stars arranged in a triangle.
 
====F-5 Field Marshal (FMAR)====
Appointed by the [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Marshal of the Army|Marshal of the Army]], the [[Field Marshal|field marshals]] are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the RMA units. Specifically, they report all news and directives from the Marshal of the Army to their respective [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Field Army|field army]] commands and ensure such information is passed on to all subordinate elements. Likewise all reports, concerns and requests from all subordinate elements must be reported via the chain of command to the field marshals and through them to the Marshal of the Army. There are presently two authorized field marshal positions within the Royal Manticoran Army, which consists of both the [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Marshal of the Army|MotA]] and the [[RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization#Deputy Marshal of the Army|DMotA]].
 
Field marshals wear four gold nine-pointed stars.


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In the same manner as the other military themed components of TRMN, the RMA is made up of chapters that are meant to simulate the “ground forces” of the Royal Manticoran military machine within the Honorverse. These tactical units are the real world operating chapters of the RMA within the TRMN fan organization. This section of the manual will assist you in defining the relationship between chapter sizes and chapter designations, give you an idea of how the RMA is organized, and assist you in building a chapter within TRMN. A chapter’s military designation is determined by the number of personnel assigned to it.

Whether you belong to an RMN or GSN ship, an RMMC detachment, or an RMA ground force unit, the lowest level of the organization is a chapter. The most basic and smallest chapter in the RMA is the fireteam, and unit sizes from fireteam to regiment are chapters with specific size and staffing requirements. Larger formations, if called for, will be called divisions, corps, and field armies. Three or more regiments are considered a division. Two or more divisions are called a corps. The largest formation in the Royal Manticoran Army is that of a field army, which consists of two or more corps. Armies are the equivalent of fleets in the RMN, and the numbered armies have the same corresponding territory that the naval counterparts have.

The RMA is composed of regular army units, but chapters can choose to partner with a peer of the House of Lords. This partnership will most often lead to a unit that is named after the peer as his or her lands. Chapters may choose to role-play as a division of Atmospheric Command, which is the RMA’s equivalent of an air force. These chapters will all be named as aerospace squadrons in MEDUSA. In terms of its military structure, the bulk of administrative functions are handled by Royal Army Headquarters on Manticore called High Command or King William’s Tower, and operational concerns are handled by the units in the field under their own recognizance.

Key Echelons

Just like the other military components of TRMN, the RMA maintains a structure and hierarchy designed to emulate the fictional force for which it is named. This includes military designations for chapters and larger echelons. In the RMN, the class and type of ship is determined by the size of your chapter and this holds true for the Royal Manticoran Army as well. Unit sizes from fireteam to regiment are essentially chapters with varying size and staffing requirements.

RMA High Command

High Command is the decision-making body of the RMA and is composed of the top officers of the RMA: Marshal of the Army, Deputy Marshal of the Army, the Commanding Officers of Intelligence, Logistics, and Signal Corps, Adjutant General, and the Sergeant-Major of the Army. These officers are charged with creating and implementing policy within the RMA as well as assisting TRMN bureaus with the everyday management of the RMA.

The Commandant of King Roger I Military Academy serves as a dedicated senior advisor to the High Command, but does not hold a billet within RMA leadership. They are an appointee of BuTrain by the Sixth Space Lord. However, they do serve a vital role in establishing esprit de corps within the army and are a vital component for building morale and creating appropriate educational materials for use by RMA members. The KR1MACO, is also a de facto member of Chiron House and will be a reliable source of information regarding membership within the Monarch's Own.

Marshal of the Army (MotA)

The Marshal of the Army leads the army. They appoint the members of the High Command, represent the RMA's position in the Royal Council, and set the direction for the entire branch. Since the RMA is a component of all of TRMN, the Marshal of the Army is subject only to the First Lord of the Admiralty. The Marshal of the Army has a wide latitude on what direction he can set for his component in terms of events, activities, and charity work, and is the final decision maker within the RMA.

Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA)

The second-In-command of the Royal Manticoran Army is in charge of executive functions within the army. If, for some reason, the Marshal of the Army is unable to fulfill his duties, the Deputy Marshal will assume command of the RMA until such a time as the Marshal can return to duty or until a new Marshal can be appointed. The DMotA is directly responsible for overseeing the High Command members. They may also be responsible for overseeing committees and other duties as assigned by the Marshal.

Office of the Adjutant General (AG)

The Adjutant General Corps is responsible for people, and putting those people into units. They set up new units (with the assistance of the Office of the Third Space Lord), organize promotion boards (coordinating with the Chief of Staff of the FLA), inform commanders when people are eligible for promotion, and ensure that awards are processed (and sent to the TRMN Awards Officer in the Office of the Fifth Space Lord). In comparison to the Navy, this is the equivalent of BuPers, and BuShips. They maintain contact with all units to ensure clear communication and keep an open door policy for unit COs and NCOs to answer questions and resolve issues.

Office of the Commander, Intelligence Corps (CO-IC)

The Commander of the Intelligence Corps coordinates efforts with the Intelligence Services of the Bureau of Planning. These efforts will include, but are not limited to, event planning, convention planning, and ensuring that the batmen (orderlies) are coordinated with the Bureau of Planning Stewards Program.

Office of the Commander, Signal Corps (CO-SC)

The Commander of the Signal Corps is responsible for all communications relevant to the army. This is the department responsible for creating posters, managing social media, and for overseeing army entries in Mantipedia (the TRMN wiki) are up to date and relevant. This department will coordinate with BuPlan on the matters regarding recruiting, and BuComm, to ensure adherence to the overall TRMN brand.

Office of the Commander, Logistics Corps (CO-LC)

The Commander of the Logistics Corps will be responsible for establishing logistics policy for RMA and coordinating with BuSup in ensuring adequate supplies are created for purchase by regiments and individual RMA members. The Commander of Logistics Corps will also be responsible for coordinating with BuComm’s Art Department to ensure proper imagery policies are being adhered to by members wishing to build an official uniform (con minimum or otherwise).

Sergeant-Major of the Royal Manticoran Army (SGTMAJA)

Appointed by the Marshal of the Army, the Sergeant Major of the Royal Army is responsible for acting as an advocate for the enlisted members of the army; developing the non–commissioned officer (NCO) chain of support by recruiting and retaining NCOs; advising the Marshal and other members of the High Command on issues that concern the enlisted ranks within the army. The SGTMAJA promotes and assists in the organization of community service activities at all levels within the RMA, which includes the administration and handling of marksmanship awards for the entire RMA.

Administrative Command

Administrative functions throughout the RMA (and TRMN in general) are handled by command leaders and their staffs. As the RMA continues to grow in size, it becomes necessary to form administrative echelons of command in order to best serve our soldiers and ensure that units receive the support they require.

In order of precedence, these administrative levels are as follows:

Unit Crew Size CO Rank XO Rank NCOIC Rank
Field Army 2+ Corps Lieutenant General Brigadier General Command Sergeant-Major
Corps 2+ Divisions Major General Colonel Command Sergeant-Major
Division 2+ Regiments Brigadier General Colonel Command Sergeant-Major

Field Armies

Commanded by: Brigadier General to General

The RMA field army represents the top most level of coordination in the administrative ladder, and the largest formation in the RMA, which extends down through each corresponding echelon to the individual chapter. It exists to provide a headquarters function in order to more effectively support the units within its area of operations. Army commanders serve at the pleasure of the Marshal of the Army and report directly to the Deputy Marshal of the Royal Manticoran Army.

Field armies are the equivalent to fleets, or naval districts, in the RMN and expeditionary forces in the RMMC. TRMN is divided administratively into geographic regions around the globe, and the numbered armies have the same corresponding territory that the naval counterparts have.

Unit Unit Name Area of Operations
First Army Fort Manticore MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC (includes the greater DC Metro Area)
Second Army Fort Gryphon MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI
Third Army Fort San Martino Southern VA*, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin American
Fourth Army Held for future use
Fifth Army Held for future use
Sixth Army Fort Sphinx OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD
Seventh Army Held for future use
Eighth Army Fort Basilisk AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT
Ninth Army Held for future use
Tenth Army Fort Talbott CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI
Anzu’s Army Fort Tudev Asian and Oceanic chatpers

Corps

Commanded by: Brigadier General to Lieutenant General

The corps, like the field army, is an administrative command that coordinates and controls operations between a collection of two or more regiments. Armies are made up of corps, and each corps may consist of several different types of regiments (infantry, aerospace, armor, etc.). Corps are labeled with a roman numeral in front of them (e.g. IV Corps). Corps will be assigned by the boundaries of the field army they serve and assigned to no more than 3 states in a field army.

Division

Commanded by: Brigadier General

This is a collection of 2 or more regiments, and is the first administrative echelon. The number of divisions is dependent on the number of regiments; typically there are no more than five regiments to a division, but this can be adjusted depending on the needs of the mission the division is assigned. Divisions are numbered (ordinal numbers i.e. 2nd Division), an absolute number from the time they were formed. Retired units can be called back into service when needed as a command echelon for regiments in its sphere of command. Where practical, divisions shall be composed of 3 regiments within a division’s area of operations. The intended mix is 2 active and 1 reserve regiment where possible.

Chapters and Tactical Units

The RMA chapter is considered to be a tactical unit, of which there are multiple levels determined by the chapter size.[1]

Unit Crew Size CO Rank XO Rank NCOIC Rank
Regiment 17+ Soldiers Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Regimental Sergeant-Major
Battalion 14-16 Soldiers Lieutenant Colonel Major Sergeant-Major
Company 11-13 Soldiers Captain 1st Lieutenant Master Sergeant
Platoon 8-10 Soldiers 2nd Lieutenant Platoon Sergeant N/A
Section 5-7 Soldiers Platoon Sergeant N/A N/A
Quad/Fireteam 2-4 Soldiers Corporal N/A N/A

Regiment (17+ Soldiers)

Commanded by: Colonel

A regiment in the RMA is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of squadrons or battalions (in canon usually two or three battalions – 1,400 to 2,100 soldiers), commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel. The regiment is a formation of one or more like units employed almost exclusively for reasons of heritage, the continuance of battle honors and esprit de corps. In the RMA, for most purposes, the regiment is the largest permanent organizational unit. Above regimental level, organization is changed to meet the tasks at hand. Because of their permanent nature, many regiments have long histories, often going back for centuries. The senior non-commissioned officer is the Regimental Sergeant Major, responsible to the CO for unit discipline and the behavior of the NCOs.

Regiments in the RMA belong to one large component which is the regular army. All chapters are run under the same command triad structure as other TRMN chapters. Should chapters wish to establish a relationship with a peer in order to facilitate chapter supplies, then the chapter can be adopted by a TRMN peer. This peer becomes an honorary member of the chapter and the chapter name is derived from their peerage. Peers may not hold a position within the chapter command triad, but may choose to transfer to their adopted chapters as a member if they wish.

Battalion (14-16 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Lieutenant Colonel

In canon, a battalion normally has a headquarters company, support company, and three rifle companies (usually, but not always, A, B and C companies) with up to 700 soldiers. The bulk of a battalion will ordinarily be homogeneous with respect to type (e.g., an infantry battalion or a tank squadron). Battalions are invariably commanded by a lieutenant colonel. A major acts as the executive officer (XO), the second in command. The senior non-commissioned officer is a Sergeant Major.

Company (11-13 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Captain

It is at this level and above that a full command triad MUST be implemented.

RMA companies consist of three platoons and a company headquarters (up to 170 soldiers in canon, although the exact number may vary by unit type and structure). RMA companies are usually commanded by a captain, with a 1st Lieutenant as executive officer (XO) and assisted by a master sergeant.

Platoon (8-10 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Second Lieutenant

Four sections comprise a platoon (canon:42 soldiers). A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer – the platoon leader or platoon commander, usually a first lieutenant or lower. He is usually assisted by a second lieutenant and a senior non-commissioned officer, a platoon sergeant.

Section (5-7 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Platoon Sergeant

Two quads comprise a section, led by a Platoon Sergeant. (canon: 9 soldiers).

Quad/Fireteam (2-4 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Corporal

The basic unit of the standard infantry regiment is the 4-man fireteam (often referred to as a “quad”), composed of 3 privates and led by a corporal. Four people walking the three-and-one, the point followed by the tight concave arc, is the optimum number in the safest configuration. The quad is the smallest unit in the RMA and is the primary unit upon which the infantry organization is based. The concept of the fireteam is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. A quad is capable of autonomous operations as part of a larger unit. Successful fireteam employment relies on quality small unit training for soldiers, experience of fireteam members operating together, sufficient communications infrastructure, and a quality non-commissioned officer corps to provide tactical leadership for the team.

References

  1. ↑ As updated in Army Directive 2302-02
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