Royal Manticoran Army
| Royal Manticoran Army | |
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| Commander: | Marshal of the Army |
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Worldwide |
| Reporting to: | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Website: | https://trmn.org/divisions/rma.html |
The Royal Manticoran Army (abbrev. RMA) is a branch of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN).
Leadership
Main Article: Marshal of the Army
The RMA High Command is headed by the Marshal of the Army (abbrev. MotA), who is an ex-officio Royal Council member. The MotA issues Army Directives.
Army Directives
Main Article: List of Army Directives
Army Directives expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders. They are applicable to the Royal Manticoran Army's operations, units and personnel (including personnel from other branches operating with the RMA).
Academy
The King Roger I Military Academy administers RMA training.
Awards
Main Article: Royal Manticoran Army Awards
Medals and Decorations
See List_of_TRMN_Awards for a table of awards by branch.
The RMA has awards that are distinct from, but parallel to those of the Royal Manticoran Navy and Marine Corps. Several, such as the Meritorious Service Medal, have the same name but a different colored ribbon for the RMA.
Decorations and medals that are awarded in the same form to personnel of all military branches, including the RMA, include the following:
- Orders of Chivalry
- Parliamentary Medal of Valor
- Queen's Cross for Bravery
- Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
- Gryphon Star
- Queen's Bravery Medal
- Conspicuous Bravery Medal
- Monarch's Thanks
- Mentioned in Dispatches
- Wound Stripe
- Good Conduct Medal
Additionally, in TRMN the Marshal of the Army is the awarding authority for the Royal Household Distinguished Service Medal, which is awarded to civilians and military personnel of all branches.
Weapons Qualification Badges
The RMA awards all-metal badges for qualifications in various weapons, as distinguished from the ribbon suspended medals awarded for marksmanship in the RMN and RMMC. The ranks, in ascending order, are Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, and High Expert, and qualifying weapons include rifle, pistol, plasma rifle, and tri-barrel.[1]
Combat Infantry Badge
The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) is awarded to TRMN personnel though qualifying activity in marksmanship, charity, academics, and event participation. [2]
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.
Manual
Details about being an army soldier can be found at the Soldier's Guide.