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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.
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 will have the same corresponding territory that the naval counterparts have.
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.


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.
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.
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=== RMA High Command ===
=== 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.
[[Orders: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.


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.
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) ====
==== 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.
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) ====
==== Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA) ====
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==== Office of the Adjutant General (AG) ====
==== 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.
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.


==== Office of the Commander, Intelligence Corps (CO-IC) ====
==== Office of the Commander, Intelligence Corps (CO-IC) ====
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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.
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 ===
=== Regional 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.  
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:
In ascending order of precedence, these administrative levels are as follows:


{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%"
{| class="wikitable"
|-  
|-
! Unit !! Crew Size !! CO Rank !! XO Rank !! NCOIC Rank
!LEVEL*!!FORMATION TYPE!!Composition!!Minimum CO Rank!!NOTES
|-
|1 ||[[Brigade|BRIGADE]]||2-3 chapters||[[O-5]]||Brigade CO may be one of the component unit COs
|-
|-
| Field Army || 2+ Corps || [[Lieutenant General]] || [[Brigadier General]] || [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
|2||[[Division|DIVISION]]||2-3 Brigades||[[O-6]]||
|-
|-
| Corps || 2+ Divisions || [[Major General]] || [[Colonel]] || [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
|3||[[Corps|CORPS]]||2-3 Divisions||[[O-6]]||
|-
|-
| Division || 2+ Regiments || [[Brigadier General]] || [[Colonel]] || [[Command Sergeant-Major]]
|4||[[Field Army|FIELD ARMY]]||2-3 Corps,<br> or all chapters in a District||[[F-1]]||Military Districts are coterminous with Naval District/Fleet areas of operation.**
|}
|}
*As defined in [[PD-SC-1003 Chapter and Echelon Policy|PD-SC-1003]] Table 3<br>
**Geographic Regions listed in [[PD-SC-1003 Chapter and Echelon Policy|PD-SC-1003]] Table 2


==== Field Armies ====
==== Field Armies ====
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==== Corps ====
==== Corps ====
'''Commanded by: [[Brigadier General]] to [[Lieutenant General]]'''
'''Commanded by: [[Colonel]] 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.  
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 ====
==== Division ====
'''Commanded by: [[Brigadier General]]'''
'''Commanded by: [[Lieutenant Colonel]]''' to '''[[Major General]]'''
 
This is a collection of two to three brigades. 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 brigades within a division’s area of operations.
 
 
==== Brigade ====
'''Commanded by: [[Lieutenant Colonel]]''' to '''[[Brigadier General]]'''
 
A brigade is composed of two to three chapters.


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 ===
=== 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.<ref>As updated in [[Army Directive 2302-02]]</ref>
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 [[Orders:Adjutant General Order 2412-01]] in accordance with [[PD-SC-1003 Chapter and Echelon Policy]]</ref>


{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%"
 
|-  
{| class="wikitable"
! Unit !! Crew Size !! CO Rank !! XO Rank !! NCOIC Rank
|-
|-  
!TIER!! GROUND <br>UNIT TYPE!!AEROSPACE<br> UNIT TYPE!!Minimum <br>members!!Minimum <br>[[CO]] rank!!Minimum <br>[[XO]] Rank!!Minimum<br> NCOIC Grade
| Regiment || 17+ Soldiers || [[Colonel]] || [[Lieutenant Colonel]] || [[Regimental Sergeant-Major]]
|-
|T1|| [[Squad]] ||[[Section]]||2||-||-||[[E-6]]
|-
|-
| Battalion || 14-16 Soldiers || [[Lieutenant Colonel]] || [[Major]] || [[Sergeant-Major]]
|T2||[[Platoon]]||[[Flight]]||3||[[O-1]]||-||[[E-6]]
|-
|-
| Company || 11-13 Soldiers || [[Captain]] || [[1st Lieutenant]] || [[Master Sergeant]]
|T3||[[Company]]||[[Squadron]]||3||[[O-3]]||-||[[E-7]]
|-
|-
| Platoon || 8-10 Soldiers || [[2nd Lieutenant]] || [[Platoon Sergeant]] || N/A
|T4||[[Strike Company]]||[[Strike Squadron]]||6||[[O-4]]||[[O-3]]||[[E-7]]
|-
|-
| Section || 5-7 Soldiers || [[Platoon Sergeant]] || N/A || N/A
|T5||[[Battalion]]||[[Group]]||8||[[O-5]]||[[O-4]]||[[E-7]]
|-
|-
| Quad/Fireteam || 2-4 Soldiers || [[Corporal]] || N/A || N/A
|T9||[[Regiment]]||[[Wing]]||16*||[[O-6]]||[[O-5]]||[[E-9]]
|}
|}
 
NOTES: Tier refers to the Chapter Tiers delineated in [[PD-SC-1003 Chapter and Echelon Policy|PD-SC-1003]] Table 1.<br>
RMA does not use Tiers 6, 7, 8, or 10<br>
*Regiment (Tier 9) chapters require 4 commissioned officers (i.e. CO,  XO,  plus two additional officers)


==== Regiment (17+ Soldiers) ====
==== Regiment (16+ Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Colonel]]'''
'''Commanded by: [[Colonel]]'''


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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.  
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) ====
==== Battalion (8+ Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Lieutenant Colonel]]'''
'''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|lieutenant colonel]]. A [[major]] acts as the executive officer (XO), the second in command. The senior non-commissioned officer is a [[Sergeant Major]].
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]].


==== Company (11-13 Soldiers) ====
==== Strike Company (6+ Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Captain]]'''
'''Commanded by: [[Major]]'''


It is at this level and above that a full command triad MUST be implemented.
It is at this level and above that a full command triad MUST be implemented.
==== Company (3+ Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Captain]]'''


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]].  
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]].  


==== Platoon (8-10 Soldiers) ====
==== Platoon (2+ Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[2nd Lieutenant|Second Lieutenant]]'''
'''Commanded by: [[2nd Lieutenant|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 [[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]].
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]].


==== Section (5-7 Soldiers) ====
==== Squad (2+ Soldiers) ====
'''Commanded by: [[Platoon Sergeant]]'''
'''Commanded by: [[Platoon Sergeant]]'''


Two quads comprise a section, led by a [[Platoon Sergeant]]. (canon: 9 soldiers).  
Two quads comprise a squad, led by a [[Platoon Sergeant]]. (canon: 9 soldiers).
 
In TRMN, this is a Tier 1 chapter and is always an Attached Element part of a larger chapter.


==== Quad/Fireteam (2-4 Soldiers) ====
==== Quad/Fireteam====
'''Commanded by: [[Corporal]]'''
'''Commanded by: [[Corporal]]'''


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