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{{Infobox-echelon
{{Infobox-RMA
| crest = RMA crest.webp
| patch      = RMA crest.webp
| flash = RMA PATCH regular.png
| name        = Royal Manticoran Army
| co = [[File:Marshal of the Army Positional Flag.png|26px]][[Marshal of the Army]]
| hq          = [[image:King_Williams_Tower.png|26px]]King William's Tower
|HQ = King William's Tower
| strength    = Branch
| ao = Worldwide
| type        = Ground and Aerospace
| reportsto= Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff
| established =
| website= https://trmn.org/components/rma
| co         = [[File:Marshal of the Army Positional Flag.png|26px]][[Marshal of the Army]]
| flag = Flag Royal Manticoran Army.png
| colonel    =
| status      = Active
| nickname    =
| motto      = PREPARED IN MIND AND RESOURCES
| reportsto   = [[File:GAJCOS_Badge_2023.png|26px]][[Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff|GAJCS]]
| website     = https://trmn.org/branches/rma
| guidon      = Flag Royal Manticoran Army.png
| altimage    = [[File:RMA PATCH regular.png|250px|RMA shoulder patch]]
}}
}}


The '''Royal Manticoran Army''' (''abbrev.'' '''RMA''') is a branch of {{trmn}} (TRMN), representing the ground and atmospheric combat forces of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]].  
The '''Royal Manticoran Army''' (''abbrev.'' '''RMA''') is a branch of {{trmn}} (TRMN), representing the ground and atmospheric combat forces of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]].
 
==Leadership & Command==
[[File:King Williams Tower.png|150px|left|King William's Tower shoulder insignia]]


==Commands and Corps of the Royal Manticoran Army==
Management of the RMA is handled through various administrative corps which each manage a particular area of the RMA.
Management of the RMA is handled through various administrative corps which each manage a particular area of the RMA.
===King William's Tower===
The headquarters for the RMA is '''King William's Tower''', and that place name serves as a metonym for RMA's top leadership.
<br>


===Marshal of the Army===  
===Marshal of the Army===  
[[File:MoTA Crest.png|100px|left|link=Marshal of the Army]]
[[File:MoTA Crest.png|100px|left|link=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]], and is assisted by the Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA), as well as the [[Sergeant-Major of the Army]].<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16801= Army Directive 2201-03: Structure of RMA High Command and the Adjutant General Office]</ref>  These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMA.
The RMA High Command is headed by the [[Marshal of the Army]] (''abbrev''. '''MotA'''), who is an ex-officio member of the [[Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff]]. The MotA issues [[Army Directives]], and is assisted by the Deputy Marshal of the Army (DMotA), as well as the [[Sergeant-Major of the Army]].<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16801= Army Directive 2201-03: Structure of RMA High Command and the Adjutant General Office]</ref>  These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMA.
*'''Marshal of the Army''':  [[File:RMA F-6-02.png|26px]]Marshal Sir Matthew Miller [mailto:mota@rma.trmn.org email]
*'''Marshal of the Army''':  [[File:RMA F-6-02.png|26px]]Marshal Sir Matthew Miller, [[Baron]] [[Ridgekeep]]<ref>[[Orders:Joint Chiefs Directive 2501-03]] — seated as Marshal of the Army on the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff (15 January 2025).</ref> [mailto:mota@rma.trmn.org email]
*'''Deputy Marshal''': [[File:RMA F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir TJ Wayland Allen<ref>Appointed in [[Army Directive 2311-01]]</ref>
*'''Deputy Marshal''': [[File:RMA F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir TJ Wayland Allen<ref>Appointed in [[Orders:Army Directive 2311-01]]</ref> [mailto:deputy@rma.trmn.org email]
*'''Sergeant-Major of the Army''': [[Command Sergeant-Major]] Brian Lee  [mailto:smrma@rma.trmn.org email]
*'''Sergeant-Major of the Army''': [[Command Sergeant-Major]] Brian Lee<ref>[[Orders:Army Directive 2207-03]] — Appointment of Sergeant Major of the Army (27 July 2022).</ref> [mailto:smrma@rma.trmn.org email]
 
===Army Chief of Staff===
[[File:RMACoS_Flag.png|100px|left|flag of the Army Chief of Staff]]
 
The Army [[Chief of Staff]] reports to the Marshal of the Army and manages the [[Adjutant General]] Corps, the Intelligence Corps, Signal Corps, and Logistics Corps.
 
Duties include:
 
*Staff administration and supervision.
*Acts as the initial contact point for chapter and echelon-related inquiries from RMA members.
*Provides support, guidance, and directs members to appropriate departments.
*Oversees role-playing operations, coordinates with BuShips in echelon formations, and report processing.
*Supports recruitment and staffing activities for the Royal Manticoran Army.<ref>[[Orders:Army Directive 2504-01]]</ref>
 
*'''Army Chief of Staff:''' [[File:RMA F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir John Neitz, [[Duke]] of [[Westmarch]]<ref>Appointed in [[Orders:Army Directive 2504-02]]</ref>


===Adjutant General Corps===
===Adjutant General Corps===
[[File:AGCorps Crest.png|100px|left|]]  The [[Adjutant General]] Corps combines the functions of the [[Bureau of Ships]] and the [[Bureau of Personnel]] for the RMA. In addition, the [[Adjutant General]] oversees the Intelligence Corps, Signal Corps, and Logistics Corps. This command is responsible for unit creation, personnel transfers, and promotions, all of which are promulgated through '''[[Adjutant_General#List_of_Adjutant_General_Orders|Adjutant General Orders]]'''.
[[File:AGCorps Crest.png|100px|left|]]  The [[Adjutant General]] Corps are the RMA liasons to the [[Bureau of Personnel]]. The Adjutant General reports to the Army Chief of Staff.
 
*'''Adjutant General''': [[File:RMA F-3-02.png|26px]][[LTGEN]] Sir John Neitz, [[Duke]] of [[Westmarch]]<ref>Appointed in [[Army Directive 2311-02]]</ref>[mailto:ag@rma.trmn.org email]


*'''Adjutant General''':[mailto:ag@rma.trmn.org email]


===Intelligence Corps===
===Intelligence Corps===
[[File:RMA Corps Seals-25.png|100px|left|]]  
[[File:RMA Corps Seals-25.png|100px|left|]]  
The Intelligence Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Planning]] and is responsible for coordinating marketing, event planning, and recruitment within the Royal Manticoran Army with the Bureau of Planning. The commander of the Intelligence Corps reports to the commander of the Adjutant General Corps.
The Intelligence Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Planning]] and is responsible for coordinating marketing, event planning, and recruitment within the Royal Manticoran Army with the Bureau of Planning. The commander of the Intelligence Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff.
*'''CO Intelligence Corps:''' COL Sir John Cauffman<ref>Appointed in [[Army Directive 2310-01]]</ref> [mailto:intel@rma.trmn.org email]
*'''CO Intelligence Corps:''' [mailto:intel@rma.trmn.org email]


===Signal Corps===
===Signal Corps===
[[File:RMA Corps Seals-28.png|100px|left|]]   
[[File:RMA Corps Seals-28.png|100px|left|]]   
The Signal Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Communications]]. The commander of the Signal Corps reports to the commander of the Adjutant General Corps.  
The Signal Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Communications]]. The commander of the Signal Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff.  
*'''CO Signal Corps:''' COL Michael Herron<ref>Appointed in [[Army Directive 2310-02]]</ref> [mailto:signal@rma.trmn.org email]
*'''CO Signal Corps:''' COL Michael Herron<ref>Appointed in [[Orders:Army Directive 2310-02]]</ref> [mailto:signal@rma.trmn.org email]


===Logistics Corps===
===Logistics Corps===
[[File:RMA Corps Seals-27.png|100px|left|]]  
[[File:RMA Corps Seals-27.png|100px|left|]]  
The Logistics Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Supply]] and is responsible for coordinating the manufacture of canon uniform items for the Royal Manticoran Army with the Art Department and the Bureau of Supply. The commander of the Logistics Corps reports to the commander of the Adjutant General Corps.
The Logistics Corps comprises the [[RMA]] liaisons to the [[Bureau of Supply]] and is responsible for coordinating the manufacture of canon uniform items for the Royal Manticoran Army with the Art Department and the Bureau of Supply. The commander of the Logistics Corps reports to the Army Chief of Staff.


===Training Command===
===Training Command===
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Training Command comprises [[RMA]] staff assigned to the [[Bureau of Training]] and is responsible for the administration of the [[King Roger I Military Academy]], including the [[KR1MA Enlisted Training Center]], KR1MA Officer Training Center, KR1MA Warrant Officers School, KR1MA War College, and the KR1MA Technical Specialties College.
Training Command comprises [[RMA]] staff assigned to the [[Bureau of Training]] and is responsible for the administration of the [[King Roger I Military Academy]], including the [[KR1MA Enlisted Training Center]], KR1MA Officer Training Center, KR1MA Warrant Officers School, KR1MA War College, and the KR1MA Technical Specialties College.


[[File:King Williams Tower.png|150px|right|King William's Tower shoulder insignia]]
==Organization==
===King William's Tower===
The headquarters for the RMA is '''King William's Tower''', and that place name serves as a synecdoche for RMA's top leadership.
<br>
 
==RMA Orders==
[[File: RMA_Logo.png|200px|left]]
===Army Directives===
''Main Article: [[Army Directives|List of Army Directives]]''
 
'''Army Directives''' expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]]. They are applicable to the Royal Manticoran Army's policies.
===Adjutant General Orders===
''Main Article: [[Adjutant_General#List_of_Adjutant_General_Orders|List of Adjutant General Orders]]''
 
'''Adjutant General Orders''' are operational orders for RMA chapters, commissioning and decommissioning units as well as appointing command triad members to units. 


==Regional Organization==
===Regional Organization===
The RMA's operational units are assigned to a numbered army based on their locations.  The areas of operation for these numbered armies are coterminous with the areas of the [[Naval District]]s of the [[RMN]].<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16843= Army Directive 2201-05: Establishment of RMA Field Armies]</ref>  The armies and their headquarters forts are:   
The RMA's operational units are assigned to a numbered [[Field Army]] based on their locations.  The areas of operation for these numbered armies are coterminous with the areas of the [[Naval District]]s of the [[RMN]].<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16843= Army Directive 2201-05: Establishment of RMA Field Armies]</ref>  The armies and their headquarters forts are:   
    
    
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Field Army!! Headquarters !! Component Units  !!  Area of Operations
! !! [[Field Army]]!! Headquarters !! Component Units  !!  Area of Operations
|-
|-
| 1st Army  || Fort Manticore ||  || US states: MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC & Northern VA
|  [[File:Fort_Manticore.webp|75px]] ||1st Army  || Fort Manticore ||  || US states: MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC & Northern VA
|-
|-
| 2nd Army || Fort Gryphon ||[[Westmarch Rifles]]<ref>Commissioning of the Westmarch Rifles: [[Adjutant General Order 2208-01]]</ref> ||US states: MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI
| [[File:2nd_Army.webp|60px]] ||2nd Army || Fort Gryphon ||[[Westmarch Rifles]]<br>[[Stonearch Atmospheric Wing]]
||US states: MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI
|-
|-
| 3rd Army || Fort San Martino || Camera Stellata Dragoons||US States: Southern VA, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America
|[[File:Fort_San_Martino.webp|75px]] ||3rd Army || Fort San Martino || [[Black Marsh Lancers]]<br>[[Camera Stellata Dragoons]]||US States: Southern VA, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America
|-
|-
| 6th Army || Fort Sphinx ||  || US States: OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD
| [[File:6th_Army.webp|65px]]||6th Army || Fort Sphinx ||  || US States: OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD
|-
|-
| 8th Army || Fort Basilisk ||  || US States:  AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT
|[[File:Fort Basilisk.webp|75px]] ||8th Army || Fort Basilisk ||  || US States:  AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT
|-
|-
| 10th Army - Fort Talbott || Fort Talbott ||  || US States: CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI
| [[File:Fort_Talbott.webp|75px]] ||10th Army || Fort Talbott ||  || US States: CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI
|-
|-
| Anzu’s Army  || Fort Tudev<ref>Decommissioned with [[Adjutant General Order 2212-01]]</ref>  ||||Australia and New Zealand
| [[File:Fort_Tudev.webp|75px]] ||Anzus Army  || Fort Tudev<ref>Decommissioned with [[Orders:Adjutant General Order 2212-01]]</ref>  ||||Australia and New Zealand
|}
|}
''AU= '''Aerospace Unit'''''


==Unit Composition==
===Unit Composition===
===Chapters===
====Chapters====
RMA [[chapter]]s are army units with composition requirements delineated in [[Army Directive 2302-02]]:
RMA [[chapter]]s are army units with composition requirements delineated in [[Orders:Adjutant General Order 2412-01]]:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! TYPE!!SOLDIERS!!CO RANK !! XO RANK  !! NCOIC RANK !! ATTACHED ELEMENTS
!TIER!! GROUND <br>UNIT TYPE!!AEROSPACE<br> UNIT TYPE!!Minimum <br>members!!Minimum <br>[[CO]] rank!!Minimum <br>[[XO]] Rank!!Minimum<br> NCOIC Grade
|-
|-
| '''Fireteam''' || 2-4 ||[[Corporal]] ([[E-4]])|| || ||
|T1|| [[Squad]] ||[[Section]]||2||-||-||[[E-6]]
|-
|-
| '''Section'''|| 5-7 ||[[Sergeant]] ([[E-5]])|| || || 
|T2||[[Platoon]]||[[Flight]]||3||[[O-1]]||-||[[E-6]]
|-
|-
| '''Platoon'''|| 8-10 ||[[2nd Lieutenant]] ([[O-1]])|| [[Sergeant]] ([[E-5]]) || 
|T3||[[Company]]||[[Squadron]]||3||[[O-3]]||-||[[E-7]]
|-
|-
| '''Company'''|| 11-13 ||[[Captain]] ([[O-3]])|| [[1st Lieutenant]] ([[O-2]]) || [[Master Sergeant]] ([[E-7]]) || One
|T4||[[Strike Company]]||[[Strike Squadron]]||6||[[O-4]]||[[O-3]]||[[E-7]]
|-
|-
| '''Battalion'''|| 14-16 ||[[Lieutenant Colonel ]] ([[O-5]])|| [[Major]] ([[O-4]]) || [[Sergeant Major]] ([[E-9]]) || Three
|T5||[[Battalion]]||[[Group]]||8||[[O-5]]||[[O-4]]||[[E-7]]
|-
|-
| '''Regiment'''|| 17+ ||[[Colonel]] ([[O-6]])|| [[Lieutenant Colonel ]] ([[O-5]]) || [[Regimental Sergeant Major]] ([[E-10]])  || Five
|T9||[[Regiment]]||[[Wing]]||16*||[[O-6]]||[[O-5]]||[[E-9]]
|}
|}
===Administrative Commands===
TRMN Chapter Tiers are defined in [[PD-SC-1003 Chapter and Echelon Policy|PD-SC-1003]].  RMA does not utilize Tiers 6, 7, 8, or 10.<br>
Tier 9 (Regiment/Wing) chapters require 4 officers (i.e. CO, XO, plus two additional).
 
====Multi-Chapter Echelon Formations====
The following commands are composed of multiple chapters:
The following commands are composed of multiple chapters:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! TYPE!!COMPOSITION!!CO RANK !! XO RANK  !! NCOIC RANK
!LEVEL!!FORMATION TYPE!!Composition!!Minimum CO Rank
|-
|-
| '''Division''' || 2+ Regiments ||[[Brigadier General]] ([[F-1]])|| [[Colonel]] ([[O-6]]) || [[Command Sergeant-Major]] ([[E-10]]) 
|1 ||BRIGADE||2-3 chapters||[[O-5]]
|-
|-
| '''Corps'''|| 2+ Divisions||[[Brigadier General]] ([[F-1]])|| [[Colonel]] ([[O-6]]) || [[Command Sergeant-Major]] ([[E-10]]) 
|2||DIVISION||2-3 Brigades||[[O-6]]
|-
|-
| '''Field Army'''|| 2+ Corps ||[[Major General]] ([[F-2]])||[[Brigadier General]] ([[F-1]])|| [[Command Sergeant-Major]] ([[E-10]]) 
|3||CORPS||2-3 Divisions||[[O-6]]
|-
|-
| '''High Command'''|| [[RMA]]||[[Marshal of the Army]] ([[F-6]])|| [[Field Marshal]] ([[F-5]]) || [[Sergeant-Major of the Army]] ([[E-10]])
|4||FIELD ARMY||2-3 Corps,<br> or all chapters in a District*||[[F-1]]
|}
|}


==Aerospace==
See Regional Organization for Military Districts
 
===Atmospheric Command===
[[File:RMA_PATCH_aerospace.png|right|150px|RMA Aerospace patch]]
[[File:RMA_PATCH_aerospace.png|right|150px|RMA Aerospace patch]]
Atmospheric and close-orbital forces are part of the RMA, under the auspices of Atmospheric Command.  The right shoulder patch for aerospace personnel has a two-colored background, representing a planet and nearby space.


==1st Regiment of Foote==
''Main Article: [[Atmospheric Command]]'' <br>
[[File:1stFoot.jpg|left|100px|1st Regiment of Foote shoulder patch]]
Aerospace and close-orbital forces are part of the RMA, under the auspices of [[Atmospheric Command]] (''abbrev.'' '''AC''').  The right shoulder patch for aerospace personnel is a variation on the standard RMA patch, with a two-colored background, representing planetary atmosphere and nearby space, illustrating the operational domain of the AC.
 
===1st Regiment of Foote===
[[File:1stFoot.png|left|100px|1st Regiment of Foote shoulder patch]]
RMA branch members of TRMN who are not members of a chapter are assigned to the 1st Regiment of Foote, which is the RMA's [[Holding Chapter]].<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16630= Army Directive 2112-01: Holding Chapter Restructuring and Appointment of Commanding Officer]</ref><br>
RMA branch members of TRMN who are not members of a chapter are assigned to the 1st Regiment of Foote, which is the RMA's [[Holding Chapter]].<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=374&t=16630= Army Directive 2112-01: Holding Chapter Restructuring and Appointment of Commanding Officer]</ref><br>
'''Regimental Commanding Officer''': [[COL]] Michael Herron<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=109&t=18924 Appointment of CO 1st Regt, 17 May 2023]</ref>
'''Regimental Commanding Officer''': [[COL]] Michael Herron<ref>[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=109&t=18924 Appointment of CO 1st Regt, 17 May 2023]</ref>


==Academy==
==Orders==
[[File: RMA_Logo.png|200px|left]]
===Army Directives===
''Main Article: [[Army Directives|List of Army Directives]]''
 
'''Army Directives''' expand upon or amplify [[Admiralty Orders]]. They are applicable to the Royal Manticoran Army's policies.
===Adjutant General Orders===
''Main Article: [[Adjutant_General#List_of_Adjutant_General_Orders|List of Adjutant General Orders]]''
 
'''Adjutant General Orders''' are operational orders for RMA chapters, commissioning and decommissioning units as well as appointing command triad members to units. 
 
==Training & Academy==
[[File:King Roger I Military Academy.png|right|150px|KR1MA shoulder patch]]
[[File:King Roger I Military Academy.png|right|150px|KR1MA shoulder patch]]
The [[King Roger I Military Academy]] (''abbrev'': '''KR1MA''') administers RMA training.
The [[King Roger I Military Academy]] (''abbrev'': '''KR1MA''') administers RMA training.


==Awards==
==Awards & Honor Societies==


===Medals and Decorations===
===Medals and Decorations===
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Additionally, RMA units may be awarded the [[Army Regimental Excellence Award]], which is an "E" award similar to the RMN's [[Fleet Excellence Award]], but with a green ribbon instead of the Navy's black.
Additionally, RMA units may be awarded the [[Army Regimental Excellence Award]], which is an "E" award similar to the RMN's [[Fleet Excellence Award]], but with a green ribbon instead of the Navy's black.


RMA units may fly a streamer from the staff of their unit flag for each unit award received.<ref>[[Army Directive 07-1303]]</ref>
RMA units may fly a streamer from the staff of their unit flag for each unit award received.<ref>[[Orders:Army Directive 07-1303]]</ref>


==See Also==
==See Also==
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{{reflist}}
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