RMA:SoldiersGuide:Organization

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, comparable to squadrons and divisions in the RMN, exist in the army as well. Two or more regiments are considered a regimental combat team. Two or more regimental combat teams are a corps. The largest formation in the Royal Manticoran Army is that of a field army. Armies are the equivalent of fleets in the RMN, and the numbered armies will have the same corresponding territory that the naval counterparts have.

The RMA is broadly split into the regular army (full-time soldiers and units) and the Home Guard (part-time soldiers and units). In terms of its military structure, the bulk of administrative functions are handled by Royal Army Headquarters on Manticore; operational concerns are handled by the units in the field under their own recognizance. As the need arises, administratively-focused units will be set up to support chapters in an army’s area of operations. These administrative units include divisions and corps, and are roughly analogous to the RMN’s squadrons and task groups respectively.

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 navy, the class and type of ship is determined by the size of your chapter; this holds true for the Royal Manticoran Army as well. All units have specific size and staffing requirements.

The RMA High Command

The RMA High Command is the decision-making body of the RMA and is made up of the top officers of the RMA:

• Marshal of the Army (MotA)
• Deputy Marshal of the Army
• Forces Command Office In Charge (FORSCOM)
• Adjutant General (AG)
• King Roger I Military Academy Commanding Officer (KRIMACO)
• Sergeant-Major of the Army

These officers are charged with creating and implementing policy within the RMA and assisting and advising TRMN Bureaus with the everyday management of the group, with MotA presiding.

Marshal of the Army (MotA)

The Marshal of the Army leads the army. They appoint the members of the High Command, represent the army’s position in the Royal Council, and set the direction for the entire army. Since the army 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 arbiter of justice within the army.

Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA)

The second-in-command of the RMA is in charge of executive functions within the army. If, for any reason, the MotA is unable to fulfill their duties, the DMotA will assume command of the RMA until such a time as the MotA can return to duty or until a new Marshal can be appointed. The DMotA is directly responsible for overseeing the efforts of FORSCOM and the Adjutant General’s offices. They may be responsible for overseeing committees and other duties as assigned by MotA.

Forces Command Office In Charge (FORSCOM)

FORSCOM is responsible for standing up new units, placing units in the correct chain of command, upgrading units in size and location as needed, and collecting reports from unit commanding officers on a monthly basis. FORSCOM is an integrated role from the former offices of the Deputing Chief of Staff for Operations and Communications. FORSCOM manages all social media and official communications from both the MotA and DMotA and ensures those reach RMA members. FORSCOM works closely with the Bureau of Personnel to maintain the structure of units in the RMA. They maintain contact with all unites to ensure clear communications and keep an open door policy for unit COs and NCOs to answer questions and resolve issues.

FORCOM’s key duties include:

• Coordinate with and advise BuPers of personnel and unit changes
• Serving as liaison to BuPers for RMA operations

Adjutant General (AG)

The adjutant general coordinates efforts with the intelligence services of the Bureau of Planning. These efforts will include, but are not limited to: event and convention planning and ensuring the batmen (orderlies) are coordinated with BuPlan. The AG combines the function of both the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, and Logistics. As the logistics officer for the RMA, the AG is the official liaison to the Bureau of Supply and the Bureau of Communications for creation of award images, patches, logos, written materials, and uniform supplies.

The AG’s key duties include:

• Coordinate with and advise BuPlan and the Staff Intelligence Officer for the FLA in the conduct of daily operations as they pertain to the RMA
• Coordinate and assist with tracking of all RMA award matters, including marksmanship, for the RMA

King Roger I Military Academy Commanding Officer (KRIMACO)

The KRIMACO is responsible for establishing the training materials for the RMA. They oversee the King Roger I Military Academy (KRIMA), ensuring all troops have ready access to training in order for soldiers to advance their army careers. KRIMACO is responsible for ensuring the army’s existing training materials are up-to-date at all times

The KRIMACO’s key duties include:

• Serving as liaison to the Bureau of Training for the RMA
• Serving as commandant of KRIMA when seat is vacant
• Serving as commandant emeritus for Chiron House

Sergeant-Major of the Royal Manticoran Army (SMRA)

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 SMRA promotes and assists in the organization of community service activities at all levels within the 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:

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Field Armies

Commanded by: Lieutenant General or 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 Chief of Staff 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	Area of Operations
First Army	MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC (includes the greater DC Metro Area)
Second Army	MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI
Third Army	Southern VA*, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin American
Fourth Army	United Kingdom
Fifth Army	Held for Future Use
Sixth Army	OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD
Seventh Army	Held for Future Use
Eighth Army	AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT
Ninth Army	Held for Future Use
Tenth Army	CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI

Corps

Commanded by: Major 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 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. Divisions are denoted by which areas of a corps area they are in. The reserve regiment can also be a peer regiment in that area of operations.

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.

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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 (usually two or three battalions – 1,400 to 2,100 soldiers), commanded by a 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.

Battalion (14-16 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Lieutenant Colonel

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, and sometimes a colonel. A major or lieutenant colonel (if the battalion is commanded by a colonel) acts as the second-in-command (2IC). The senior non-commissioned officer is a sergeant-major.

Company (11-13 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Captain

RMA companies consists of three platoons and a company headquarters (up to 170 soldiers, although the exact number may vary by unit type and structure). RMA companies are usually commanded by a captain, with a senior lieutenant as 2IC and assisted by a senior non-commissioned officer, the first sergeant.

Platoon (8-10 Soldiers)

Commanded by: First Lieutenant

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

Section (5-7 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Corporal

Two quads comprise a section, led by a corporal (9 soldiers). A medic may be deployed with the section.

Quad/Fireteam (2-4 Soldiers)

Commanded by: Lance 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 lance corporal. Four people walking the three-and-one, the point followed by the tight concave arc; 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.