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Colonel of the Regiment

The Colonel of the Regiment is an honorary ceremonial position and is an appointment rather than a rank. It is an honor conferred upon a senior officer (active or retired) who has, usually but not necessarily, served with the regiment in the past, and it requires the approval of the Marshal of the Army (MotA). It is similar to the position of Colonel of Marines mentioned in the Honor Harrington series, and affords those in our organization who have earned peerages in TRMN the opportunity to interact with and support the RMA in a unique way.

A Colonel of the Regiment acts as a sponsor to his Home Guard Regiment and is kept informed of all happenings within the regiment which he sponsored and, if so requested by one or more of the battalion commanders, will give advice on matters concerning the overall welfare of the regiment and its institutions. The Colonel of the Regiment is expected to take an active interest in promoting the welfare of his/her regiment, attending military policy conferences, ceremonies, and unit celebrations.

They are also expected to make regular visits to their adopted unit, not only to the regular battalions but also to their affiliated volunteer units. The appointment ensures a continuing strand in the regiment’s esprit de corps, and it provides a channel of communication (formal and informal) with other elements of the army and with High Command.

A Colonel of the Regiment may be appointed for:

  • Each Home Guard Regiment within the designated peerage lands of the appointee.
  • Appointments as Colonel of the Regiment are usually restricted to Peers of the Realm who have served as officers of the Manticoran Armed Services and normally held the rank of colonel or above.

The tenure of appointment of a Colonel of the Regiment is normally for the life of the peer, or the peerage.

<SIDEBAR>In the Royal Manticoran Army, Colonels (both in rank and appointment) were originally the owners and field commanders of infantry regiments, which evolved as tactical entities of what would later be described as battalion size (in other words, a grouping of infantry companies). These regiments were divided into three wings, with the Colonel, and his two deputies (Lieutenant-Colonel and Major) commanding them. When the regiment evolved as a single tactical formation of ten companies in the late 1600s and early 1700s, the Lieutenant Colonel became the real commanding officer on the battlefield, with the Colonel becoming more of a ceremonial and political position, whose power was cut even further by various reforms in the mid-1700s. Despite becoming a figurehead, the Colonel was usually one to have actually served in the regiment or had some other, historic, connection to it. Multiple battalions did not evolve until the mid-1800s, and the "Colonel of the Regiment" evolved into the titular head of these entities, often compared to families. In the RMA these Regiments came to include several battalions of Reserve and Home Guard units, and expanded tremendously during the First Havenite War. Some of the historic duties associated with the title "Colonel of the Regiment" (to distinguish it from the military rank of colonel) continue to be used in the modern RMA. When attending functions as "Colonel of the Regiment", the titleholder wears the regimental uniform with rank insignia of (full) colonel, regardless of their official rank. A member of the Royal Family is known as a "Royal Colonel".</SIDEBAR>

To request formation of a regiment, a peer should contact the RMA Chief of Staff. The peer may either request a regiment in name only (e.g. without an actual RMA Home Guard unit) or may either adopt or establish an RMA Home Guard unit. A certificate outlining their regiment and regimental rank will be returned once processed. Sponsors of regiments that are in name only are allowed certain privileges with regard to unit naming conventions and may establish their own uniform regulations as they see fit.

If a peer has adopted or established an actual RMA Home Guard Chapter, that peer is authorized to wear RMA awards on their RMA uniform or day jacket if they wish. Once a peer’s adopted regiment becomes a full chapter, the management of day to day activities, uniforms, and other aspects of the chapter revert to the chain of command and the RMA High Command.

Chiron House

Chiron House is the honor society of the King Roger I Military Academy. Chiron House recognizes excellence among those who excel academically and as leaders among their peers. Membership is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have taken a minimum of eight (8) courses in any of the following:

  • Enlisted Schools (KR1MA-RMA-0001 through 0008),
  • Technical Specialties Section (KR1MA-RMAT-02A through 019B)
  • Warrant Officer Schools (KR1MA-RMA-0011 through 14)

In addition, the prospective member must achieve a score of 100% in four (4) of those exams. The Chiron House also encourages its members to emulate the five star qualities:

  • Honor
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Officership
  • Unity

Traditionally, the Commandant Emeritus of Chiron House is the ODCSTRA, who is responsible for offering membership to those who qualify for the society.

Preamble

We, believing that military service is an obligation of citizenship, and that the greater opportunities afforded the men and women of the Star Empire, for the study of military science place upon them certain responsibilities as citizens. Therefore, we do form this society and adopt this constitution in order to unite in closer relationship the military branches of the Star Empire of Manticore and members of the Grand Alliance; to preserve and develop the essential qualities of good and efficient soldiers, spacers and marines; to prepare ourselves as educated men and women to take a more active part and to have greater influence in the military affairs of the communities in which we may reside; and above all to spread intelligent information concerning the military requirements of our Empire and the Alliance.

Mission

We are dedicated to developing all current military personnel that emulate the five star qualities while fostering strong joint-service relationships. We plan to provide a dynamic platform that will enable our new and current military officers from different military branches the opportunity to continue their development while improving their joint service education and relationships.

Queen’s Club

The Queen's Club was created to foster and perpetuate the mutual respect, admiration, and friendship engendered through the years between the officers of the armed forces of the Star Kingdom of Manticore and those officers who hold a commission in the forces of the Grand Alliance. On every planet of the Kingdom, and those that have come under Kingdom's protection, one will always find units of the Royal Manticoran Army going about their duties to kingdom and crown. And always located within the confines of their various ground installations is the single structure that represents a proud military heritage, known as The Queen's Club.

Members of the Queen’s Club come from all branches of royal military service, and represent a unique variety of experiences. The purpose of the club is to share these experiences with our fellow officers for both comradeship and education. Membership is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have taken a minimum of two(2) courses in each of the following:

  • Enlisted Schools (KR1MA-RMA-0001 through 0008),
  • Technical Specialties Section (KR1MA-RMAT-02A through 019B)
  • Warrant Officer Schools (KR1MA-RMA-0011 through 14)
  • Officer Schools (KR1MA-RMA-101 through 106)

In addition, the prospective member must achieve a score of 100% in four (4) of those exams.

The Monarch’s Own Regiment (Queen’s Own)

The Monarch’s Own Regiment, which is currently designated the Queen’s Own (QO) with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth the 3rd, is established as the Royal Manticoran Army's Special Forces assigned to protect the king or queen, with the 4th Battalion being the equivalent to the Royal Manticoran Navy's HMS Valhalla. Soldiers and officers assigned to the QO are handpicked from the best of the best for service above and beyond their normal duties. They are meant to represent the best that the RMA or TRMN have to offer and as such, must have already demonstrated outstanding qualities above and beyond their peers in the four pillars of the Royal Manticoran Army (leadership, gaming, fandom, and charity).

The Monarch’s Own, Unit Makeup

Unit strength for the Queen’s Own Regiment shall not exceed more than 10% of the combined strength of the Royal Manticoran Army or 25 personnel per battalion, whichever number of personnel is smaller. There shall never be more than 75 standing members of the regiment, 3 battalion commanding officers and the regimental commanding officer (total of 79). The combined strength of the Royal Manticoran Army, for the purposes of this order, shall be as of the last day that nominations are accepted for that one (1) year period.

The Queen’s Own Battalion manning shall occur in the following order of precedence:

  • Queen’s Own 1st Battalion, Chinati Ridge Raiders
  • Queen's Own 2nd Battalion, Copper Walls
  • Queen’s Own 3rd Battalion, Bordeaux
  • Queen’s Own 4th Battalion, Falcon’s End Rangers
    • Only when a QO Battalion has reached full strength, may the next Battalion begin to receive personnel. This includes both Officers and Enlisted.
    • 4th Battalion serves in a similar capacity to the HMS Valhalla for RMA personnel who become deceased in the line of duty or who the RMA wish to honor as permanent members of the QO. Members that have served a 1-year term and have gone above and beyond the call of duty (earning the Adrienne Cross or the PMV) may be voted for permanent membership, along with any commanding officer that has shown similar service to the QO.

Nomination Process of Queen's Own Soldiers

Nominations will be submitted to the RMA Chief of Staff, who will form a board consisting of RMA High Command members and the Regimental Commander of the Queen’s Own. Should a member of the High Command be nominated, they shall recuse themselves from that vote. If there are an even number of board members, or the QO Regimental Commander is unavailable, a current member of the Queen’s Own, a Regimental Commander of the line, or F-2 or above member from another branch may be appointed as an alternate board member.

The Queen’s Own Nomination Board (QONB) which will consist of:

Alternate members of the Board:

  • Line regiment CO
  • Ranking member of the Queen's Own
  • High ranking F-2 or above from another branch

Prospective Queen’s Own soldiers must seek out nominations by submitting a nomination packet during the nomination period of 01 June - 30 June. The packet will be reviewed by the Chief of Staff for completeness and a nomination board will be set up to vote on all completed and received packets. Completed packets will be composed of the following required documentation:

  • NCOIC or commanding officer's recommendation letter
  • Introduction and qualifications letter with the following
    • Minimum qualification rank of E-4 Lance Corporal
    • Minimum time in service of 1 year TRMN
    • Minimum time in Army of 6 months
    • Minimum academy courses with 100% scores
    • Minimum awards received

Explanation of packet required documents for nomination

  • The NCOIC or CO recommendation letter, should be a recommendation by your leader on your performance of following the 4 pillars as set in the Royal Manticoran Army. It also should confirm that the nominee has the required scores and qualifications as set in this Army Directive.
  • The minimum rank is set at Lance Corporal , this shows that the nominee has some experience and is dedicated to following the 4 pillars of the Royal Manticoran Army.
  • The minimum time in service of 1 year, shows that the nominee is committed to the TRMN as a whole by serving for 1 year.
  • The minimum time in the RMA branch shows that the nominee is committed to serving the Royal Manticore Army by serving at least 6 months within the branch.
  • The minimum courses are as follows, By taking either, the RMMC or RMA basic enlisted course and basic NCO course ( SIA-RMMC-0001/ 0002, KR1MA-RMA-0001/0004) and the RMMC Riflemans or RMA Infantry course ( SIA-SRMC-07A/ KR1MA-RMAT-08A ) and completing them with 100% scores
  • The minimum awards are as follows, either earning the RMN High Expert in Pistol and Rifle or the RMA High Expert in Pistol and Rifle and the Royal Manticore Army's Combat Infantry Badge must be completed.
  • The applicant must also donate $25.00 for RMA funding of BuSup or Big Cat Rescue, this shows the Charity and esprit de corps to the RMA.

Only the most highly qualified members are assigned to the Queen’s Own. The content of nomination packet must demonstrate the following criteria:

  • Academic excellence
  • Demonstrate that their actions have directly contributed to the RMA
  • Demonstrate leadership
  • Demonstrate character
  • Demonstrate selfless-service
  • Demonstrates charity
  • A member of the QO should be someone who goes above and beyond in supporting their fellow soldiers, their unit, and the Army as a whole. The nomination board shall rate all prospective missing rest of sentence/paragraph

Selection and Assignment to Queen’s Own Regiment

Nomination packets will be voted on and selected , with the following criteria. Each year the QO Regiment will induct only 79 highly qualified soldiers submitting qualifying packets, that meet all the criteria of above, if more than 79 packets completed packets are are turned in, then the board will vote on the packets by letter of recommendation of their NCOIC or CO as to the nominees service of following the 4 pillars of the Royal Manticore Army, which are leadership/testing, gaming, fandom, and charity.

Once selected you will be assigned to a battalion. regiment and battalion commanders will be selected from the top scoring completed packets, with the regimental commander being flag rank, and the battalion commander, of general officer rank. Each battalion will have one SGTMAJ, and 2 companies of 12 members a piece, 1 CO, 1 XO, 2 lower officers, 2 NCO,s and 6 Lance Corporals or above, for a total of: 6 CO, 6 XO, 6 lower off, 6 NCO, and 36 Lance Corporal or higher for the regiment.

Commander Selection

Battalion Commander, Monarch’s Own Regiment

Nominations for the Battalion Commanding Officer of the Queen’s Own Regiment may be submitted by fellow COs with a minimum rank of Captain (O-3) and above. A person must have at least two nominations to be considered. The nominations shall be vetted and voted on by all members of the Royal Manticoran Army High Command. Where any of the voting officers is also a nominee, they shall recuse themselves from that particular vote.

Commander, Monarch’s Own Regiment

Nominations for the Regimental Commanding Officer of the Queen’s Own Regiment may be submitted by fellow COs with a minimum rank of Major (O-4) and above. A person must have at least two nominations to be considered. The nominations shall be vetted and voted on by all members of the Royal Manticoran Army High Command. Where any of the voting officers is also a nominee, they shall recuse themselves from that particular vote.

The Regimental Commanding Officer will be a flag-grade officer of (F-1 to F-5) and will serve a 1-year term, usually October to October. They may be in command of one other command during their service to the Queen’s Own. They may serve another term if no qualified applicants are present for the next year. The Regiment Commander is authorized to wear a red/gold aiguillette on the left shoulder.

Sample Selection Packet Documents

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