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Organization

In the same manner as the other military themed components of the TRMN, the RMA is made up of Chapters meant to simulate the “ground forces” of the Royal Manticoran Military Machine within the Honorverse. These represent tactical units and 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 in the fan organization. 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. Unit sizes from Fireteam to Regiment are chapters with specific size and staffing requirements. Larger formations, comparable to Squadrons and Divisions, exist in the Royal Manticoran Army as well. Two or more Regiments are considered a Division. Two or more Divisions are a Corps.

The RMA High Command

The High Command of the RMA is composed of the Chief of Staff, the five deputy chiefs of staff (Intelligence, Operations, Training, Communications, and Logistics), and the Sergeant Major of the Army. Presiding over the High Command is the Marshal of the Army. The High Command is the decision-making body of the RMA and is made up of the top officers of the RMA. These officers are charged with creating and implementing policy within the RMA and assisting and advising the TRMN Bureaus with the everyday management of the group.

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 Marshall 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.

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (ODCSOPS)

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence 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 ensures that the Batmen (orderlies) are coordinated with the Bureau of Planning Stewards program.
The ODCSINT’s key duties include:

• Coordinate with and advise BuPlan and the Staff Intelligence Officer of the First Lord of the Admiralty in the conduct of daily operations as they pertain to the RMA.
• Coordinating and assisting with tracking and award of all Marksmanship matters for the RMA.

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications (ODCSCOM)

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications 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 the Mantipedia (the online 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.
The ODCSCOM’s key duties include:

• Serving as BuComm Liaison for RMA Operations.

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG)

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics liaises with the Bureau of Supply, with a focus on items and articles that are required for Army personnel. They are to use their creativity to create items that could possibly be used as promotional items and giveaways. They are the issuing authority for the RMA’s Uniform Manual, and serve as a liaison to the Uniform Development Board. The commander and his team serve as the final arbiter for all Army uniform questions.
The ODCSLOG’s key duties include:

• Serving as BuSupp Liaison for RMA Operations.
• Serving as the RMA Liaison to the Uniform Development Board.

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Training (ODCSTRA)

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Training is responsible for establishing the training materials for the Army. He oversees the King Roger I Military Academy, ensuring that all troops have ready access to training, so they can advance in their Army careers. They are responsible for ensuring that the Army’s current training materials are up to date at all times.
The ODCSTRA’s key duties include:

• Liaison to BuTrain for RMA
• Serves as Commandant of the King Roger I Military Academy (When Vacant)
• Serves as Commandant Emeritus for the 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 Structure

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. The RMA Field Army represents the top most level of that coordination and administrative ladder which extends down through each corresponding echelon to the individual Chapter.

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

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Field Armies - Commanded by: General

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 have the same corresponding territory that the Naval counterparts have. TRMN is divided administratively into geographic regions around the globe. An Army in the RMA is an administrative sub-unit that exists to provide a headquarters function in order to more effectively support the units within its area of operations. They fulfill the same basic function for RMA forces as “Naval Districts” or “Expeditionary Forces” for the Royal Manticoran Navy and Marine Corps. 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.

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: 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 them (e.g. IV Corps). Corps will be assigned by the boundaries of the Field Army they serve. Corp units will be numbered in roman numerals and assigned to no more than 3 States in a Field Army.

Division - Commanded by: Major General

This is a collection of Regiments (2 or more), 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

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The RMA Chapter is considered to be a tactical unit, of which there are multiple levels determined by the chapter size:

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 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.

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 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 Second-in-Command (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 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.