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The '''Royal Manticoran Marine Corps''' (''abbrev.'' '''RMMC''') is a branch of {{trmn}} (TRMN), representing the space and land combat forces of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]]. The most basic unit of the RMMC is the [[Marine Detachment | The '''Royal Manticoran Marine Corps''' (''abbrev.'' '''RMMC''') is a branch of {{trmn}} (TRMN), representing the space and land combat forces of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]]. The most basic unit of the RMMC is the [[Marine Detachment]] (MarDet). Members of this branch wear the uniform of the RMMC and are addressed by [[TRMN_Ranks#Royal_Manticoran_Marine_Corps|Marine ranks]]. | ||
==In the Honorverse== | |||
Within the context of the [[Honorverse]] [[canon]], Marines form an integral part of a ship's crew; they man the ship's weapons, are crucial to damage control and are used for boarding parties or to provide a quick-reaction ground force on a planet's surface. While Marines can be deployed as a garrison force, such arrangements usually last only until they are relieved by [[Royal Manticoran Army|Army]] units.<ref>[http://honorverse.wikia.com/wiki/Royal_Manticoran_Marine_Corps Honorverse Wiki: Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]</ref> | |||
==Leadership & Command== | |||
Management of the RMMC is handled through various Commands which each manage a particular area of the RMMC. | Management of the RMMC is handled through various Commands which each manage a particular area of the RMMC. | ||
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The RMMC is commanded by the [[Marshal of the Corps]] (''abbrev''. '''MotC'''), who is an ex-officio member of the [[Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff]]. They act as the Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps. The MotC issues [[Corps Directives]], and is assisted by the Deputy Marshal of the Corps (DMotC), as well as the Sergeant Major of the Corps. These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMMC. | The RMMC is commanded by the [[Marshal of the Corps]] (''abbrev''. '''MotC'''), who is an ex-officio member of the [[Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff]]. They act as the Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps. The MotC issues [[Corps Directives]], and is assisted by the Deputy Marshal of the Corps (DMotC), as well as the Sergeant Major of the Corps. These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMMC. | ||
*'''Marshal of the Corps''': [[File:RMMC F-6-02.png|26px]]Marshal Sir [[User:AJOlsen|A.J. Olsen]], [[Baron]] [[Grays Harbor]]<ref>[[Orders:Joint Chiefs Directive 2502-01]] — appointment as Marshal of the Corps (February 2025).</ref> [mailto:dant@rmmc.trmn.org email] | |||
*'''Marshal of the Corps''': [[File:RMMC F-6-02.png|26px]]Marshal Sir [[User:AJOlsen|A.J. Olsen]], [[Baron]] [[Grays Harbor]] [mailto:dant@rmmc.trmn.org email] | |||
*'''Deputy Marshal''': VACANT | *'''Deputy Marshal''': VACANT | ||
*'''Sergeant Major of the Corps''': [[File:CSGTMAJRMMC.png|18px]][[Command Sergeant-Major]] Durelle Kurlinski [mailto:smotc@rmmc.trmn.org email] | *'''Sergeant Major of the Corps''': [[File:CSGTMAJRMMC.png|18px]][[Command Sergeant-Major]] Durelle Kurlinski<ref>[[Orders:Corps Directive 01-2311]] — Appointment of Sergeant Major of the RMMC (14 November 2023).</ref> [mailto:smotc@rmmc.trmn.org email] | ||
===[[Marine Forces Command]]=== | ===[[Marine Forces Command]]=== | ||
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[[Marine Forces Command]], or FORCECOM, Corps combines the functions of the [[Bureau of Ships]] and the [[Bureau of Personnel]] for the RMMC. This command is responsible for [[MARDET]] creation, personnel moves, and promotions. | [[Marine Forces Command]], or FORCECOM, Corps combines the functions of the [[Bureau of Ships]] and the [[Bureau of Personnel]] for the RMMC. This command is responsible for [[MARDET]] creation, personnel moves, and promotions. | ||
*'''Commander, Marine Forces Command''': [[File:RMMC-F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir William Farley, [[Baron]] [[Belleau Wood]] [mailto:comforcecom@rmmc.trmn.org email] | *'''Commander, Marine Forces Command''': [[File:RMMC-F-4-02.png|26px]][[GEN]] Sir William Farley, [[Baron]] [[Belleau Wood]]<ref>[[Orders:Corps Directive 04-2310]] — Appointment of COMFORCECOM (01 October 2023).</ref> [mailto:comforcecom@rmmc.trmn.org email] | ||
===Intelligence Command=== | ===Intelligence Command=== | ||
[[File:INTELCOM Crest.png|100px|left|]] | [[File:INTELCOM Crest.png|100px|left|]] | ||
Intelligence Command - INTELCOM - comprises the RMMC liaisons to the Bureau of Planning and is responsible for coordinating marketing, event planning, and recruitment within the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps with the Bureau of Planning. The commander of the Intelligence Corps reports to [[Marshal of the Corps]] | Intelligence Command - INTELCOM - comprises the RMMC liaisons to the Bureau of Planning and is responsible for coordinating marketing, event planning, and recruitment within the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps with the Bureau of Planning. The commander of the Intelligence Corps reports to [[Marshal of the Corps]] | ||
===[[Training Command]]=== | ===[[Training Command]]=== | ||
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[[Training Command]] - TRACOM - Comprises [[RMMC]] staff assigned to the [[Bureau of Training]] and is responsible for administrating the [[RMMCTC Enlisted Training Center]], [[RMMCTC Officer Training Center]], [[RMMCTC Warrant Officers School]], [[RMMCTC War College]], and [[RMMCTC Technical Specialties College]]. | [[Training Command]] - TRACOM - Comprises [[RMMC]] staff assigned to the [[Bureau of Training]] and is responsible for administrating the [[RMMCTC Enlisted Training Center]], [[RMMCTC Officer Training Center]], [[RMMCTC Warrant Officers School]], [[RMMCTC War College]], and [[RMMCTC Technical Specialties College]]. | ||
==Organization== | |||
===Regional Organization=== | |||
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==Regional Organization== | |||
The RMMC's operational units are assigned to a numbered Expeditionary Force based on their locations. The areas of operation for these numbered Forces are coterminous with the areas of the [[Naval District]]s of the [[RMN]]. These Expeditionary Forces are: | The RMMC's operational units are assigned to a numbered Expeditionary Force based on their locations. The areas of operation for these numbered Forces are coterminous with the areas of the [[Naval District]]s of the [[RMN]]. These Expeditionary Forces are: | ||
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==Unit Composition== | ===Unit Composition=== | ||
====Chapters==== | |||
===Chapters=== | An RMMC [[chapter]], or Marine Detachment, are marine units with composition requirements delineated in [[Orders:Corps Directive 02-2502]]: | ||
An RMMC [[chapter]], or Marine Detachment, are marine units with composition requirements delineated in [[Corps Directive 02-2502]]: | |||
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TRMN Chapter Tiers are defined in [[PD-SC-1003 Chapter and Echelon Policy|PD-SC-1003]]. The RMMC does not utilize any tiers above Tier 5. | TRMN Chapter Tiers are defined in [[PD-SC-1003 Chapter and Echelon Policy|PD-SC-1003]]. The RMMC does not utilize any tiers above Tier 5. | ||
===Multi-Chapter Echelon Formations=== | ====Multi-Chapter Echelon Formations==== | ||
The following commands are composed of multiple chapters: | The following commands are composed of multiple chapters: | ||
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==Orders== | |||
[[File:RMMC logo.png|150px|left]] | |||
===Corps Directives=== | |||
[[Corps Directives]] are issued by the [[Marshal of the Corps|Commandant of the RMMC]] and apply to the entire branch. The expand on and amplify [[Admiralty Orders]] and [[Joint Chiefs Directives]]. | |||
== | ===Force Orders=== | ||
[[Marine_Forces_Command#FORCECOM_Orders|Force Orders]] are operational orders issued by COMFORCECOM regarding MarDets and other RMMC units. | |||
==Promotions== | ==Promotions== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Branches}} | |||
[[Category: Services]] | [[Category: Services]] | ||
[[Category: Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] | [[Category: Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:51, 12 August 2026
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| Name: | Royal Manticoran Marine Corps |
| Garrison/HQ: | London Point HQ |
| Strength: | Branch |
| Type: | Ground and Aerospace |
| Commander: |  MotC Sir A.J. Olsen, Baron Grays Harbor
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| Status: | Active |
| Motto: | Possimus Perficio! |
| Reporting to: | [[ GAJCS]]
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| Website: | https://trmn.org/branches/rmmc |
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The Royal Manticoran Marine Corps (abbrev. RMMC) is a branch of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN), representing the space and land combat forces of the Star Kingdom of Manticore. The most basic unit of the RMMC is the Marine Detachment (MarDet). Members of this branch wear the uniform of the RMMC and are addressed by Marine ranks.
In the Honorverse
Within the context of the Honorverse canon, Marines form an integral part of a ship's crew; they man the ship's weapons, are crucial to damage control and are used for boarding parties or to provide a quick-reaction ground force on a planet's surface. While Marines can be deployed as a garrison force, such arrangements usually last only until they are relieved by Army units.[1]
Leadership & Command
Management of the RMMC is handled through various Commands which each manage a particular area of the RMMC.
The RMMC is commanded by the Marshal of the Corps (abbrev. MotC), who is an ex-officio member of the Grand Alliance Joint Chiefs of Staff. They act as the Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps. The MotC issues Corps Directives, and is assisted by the Deputy Marshal of the Corps (DMotC), as well as the Sergeant Major of the Corps. These three are the overall "Command Triad" for the RMMC.
- Marshal of the Corps:
Marshal Sir A.J. Olsen, Baron Grays Harbor[2] email - Deputy Marshal: VACANT
- Sergeant Major of the Corps:
Command Sergeant-Major Durelle Kurlinski[3] email
Marine Forces Command, or FORCECOM, Corps combines the functions of the Bureau of Ships and the Bureau of Personnel for the RMMC. This command is responsible for MARDET creation, personnel moves, and promotions.
- Commander, Marine Forces Command:
GEN Sir William Farley, Baron Belleau Wood[4] email
Intelligence Command
Intelligence Command - INTELCOM - comprises the RMMC liaisons to the Bureau of Planning and is responsible for coordinating marketing, event planning, and recruitment within the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps with the Bureau of Planning. The commander of the Intelligence Corps reports to Marshal of the Corps
Training Command - TRACOM - Comprises RMMC staff assigned to the Bureau of Training and is responsible for administrating the RMMCTC Enlisted Training Center, RMMCTC Officer Training Center, RMMCTC Warrant Officers School, RMMCTC War College, and RMMCTC Technical Specialties College.
Organization
Regional Organization
The RMMC's operational units are assigned to a numbered Expeditionary Force based on their locations. The areas of operation for these numbered Forces are coterminous with the areas of the Naval Districts of the RMN. These Expeditionary Forces are:
| Expeditionary Force | Component Units | Area of Operations | |
|---|---|---|---|
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1st Expeditionary Force | Manticore Guards Regiment Mardet Peregrine Mardet Heracles Fenris Regiment Mardet Rigel |
US states: MD, DE, PA, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, VT, ME, DC & Northern VA |
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2nd Expeditionary Force | Gryphon Highlanders Mardet Demon Mardet Invincible Mardet Mushashi Mardet Valkyrie Mardet Vixen Mardet Interloper |
US states: MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, & MI |
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3rd Expeditionary Force | Montanero Regiment Mardet Achilles |
US States: Southern VA, WV, NC, SC, MS, AL, TN, GA, FL & the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America |
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6th Expeditionary Force | Tannerman Rifles Regiment Mardet Barbarossa Mardet Victorious Phoenix Regiment Mardet Invictus |
US States: OK, TX, AR, LA, NE, KS, MO, IA, ND, & SD |
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8th Expeditionary Force | Medusa Regiment Mardet Wolf |
US States: AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, & MT |
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10th Expeditionary Force | Lynx Regiment Mardet Earsidh Kamerling Mardet Chimera 19th Marine Brigade Talbott Regiment Scarlet Regiment Sutherland Regiment |
US States: CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, & HI |
Unit Composition
Chapters
An RMMC chapter, or Marine Detachment, are marine units with composition requirements delineated in Orders:Corps Directive 02-2502:
| TIER | MARDET TYPE | Minimum Members |
Minimum CO rank |
Minimum XO Rank |
Minimum Gunny Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Squad | 2 | - | - | E-6 |
| T2 | Platoon | 3 | O-1 | - | E-6 |
| T3 | Company | 3 | O-3 | - | E-7 |
| T4 | Enhanced Company | 6 | O-4 | O-3 | E-7 |
| T5 | Battalion | 8 | O-5 | O-4 | E-7 |
TRMN Chapter Tiers are defined in PD-SC-1003. The RMMC does not utilize any tiers above Tier 5.
Multi-Chapter Echelon Formations
The following commands are composed of multiple chapters:
| LEVEL | FORMATION TYPE | Composition | Minimum CO Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REGIMENT | 2-3 MarDets | O-4 |
| 2 | BRIGADE | 2-3 Regiments | O-6 |
| 3 | DIVISION | 2-3 Brigades | O-6 |
| 4 | EXPEDITIONARY FORCE | All chapters and echelons in a district | F-2 |
Orders
Corps Directives
Corps Directives are issued by the Commandant of the RMMC and apply to the entire branch. The expand on and amplify Admiralty Orders and Joint Chiefs Directives.
Force Orders
Force Orders are operational orders issued by COMFORCECOM regarding MarDets and other RMMC units.
Promotions
Marines can be promoted when they have meet the "Time in grade", the "Time in Service" and passed any necessary courses. The courses can be found at the RMMC Enlisted Training Center.
External Links
References
- ↑ Honorverse Wiki: Royal Manticoran Marine Corps
- ↑ Orders:Joint Chiefs Directive 2502-01 — appointment as Marshal of the Corps (February 2025).
- ↑ Orders:Corps Directive 01-2311 — Appointment of Sergeant Major of the RMMC (14 November 2023).
- ↑ Orders:Corps Directive 04-2310 — Appointment of COMFORCECOM (01 October 2023).
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