Regimental System of Arcerion: Difference between revisions

[[File:Regimental Parade.png|thumb|Parade conduct in Presdale by the Arcerion Dragoon Regiment, Remembrance Day, 2018. ]]

== The Regimental System Overview ==

Under the regimental system, each individual regiment, regardless of type or designation, is responsible for conducting its own recruiting, training, and administration. Each regiment also permanently maintains s distinct set of core values and cultural traditions that over time and many centuries develop a unique ''esprit de corps'', because of the unique history and heritage. A soldier is assigned to a regiment after their initial Army intake, under two paths. The first is soldiers who were recruited by a specific regiment and role, and after their initial training period they are assigned to that regiment and wear its tactical recognition flashes, insignia, and most importantly, the Regimental headdress and cap badge. The second method is for soldiers who enter via a general Army intake or recruiting center, and are assigned to a regiment based on the Army's needs and their posting preferences. As most Regiments are geographically segregated (ie. [[Royal Moorden Regiment]] is only based in Southeast Arcerion in [[Moorden Governorate]]), this helps keep soldiers close to families and their support network.  

Due to this unique structure. Arcer soldiers are more likely to identify as members of their regiments vice their Brigade or Division due to the unique sense of identity they learn and are indoctrinated into upon joining a regiment. Under the Regimental System, Arcer soldiers may spend the entirety of their careers within the same Regiment, switching between different subordinate units and postings within the Regiment's geographic area.  

This sense of identity and ''esprit de corps'' partially is a colonial heritage function, as Regiments were often dislocated or spread out and these functions served as means for morale and welfare for the men and a means to maintain discipline and good order while on the Arcer Frontier.  

The decentralization of the Army as previously discussed worked particularly well during the expansion of Arcerion into Crona, as disparate regiments had ethos, culture, and tradition to serve as a backbone in the stead of a stable garrison life with a family. As well, the centralization of the Army's regiments provides a strong buffer for the civilian government and stability, preventing a coup d'état due to the disparate planning and independence of each formation. Since Arcerion's formation, the Army has never been involved in any attempts to unseat or overturn their civilian government.  

== Arcer Army ==

The Arcer Army is entirely based around regiments and Corps. However this can be confusing as the term ''regiment'' can refer to multiple different sizes or types of organizations. It can mean an administrative grouping of disparate subunits with a shared identity (ie. Royal Regiment of Arcerion Horse Artillery), or a tactical unit. In general, Arcer regiments are administrative groupings of tactical formations (usually battalion-strength), and the Regimental headquarters serves in a staff, professional development training, and support role whereas the Brigades maintain operational and tactical control of their military training.  

Arcerion has several honorifics and monikers for their regiments that while historically were used to edenote a type of regiment, ie. 'Grenadiers or 'Guards,' this now is for heritage only and all infantry regiments are either light or mechanized.  

[[File:LAV Dismount.png|thumb|Infantrymen from 'B' Company (Siege of Chester), 1st Battalion, Royal Moorden Regiment conduct training in the Aileach Mountains. ]]

There exists on a singular Arcer armoured formation comprised of main battle tanks, the Arcerion Tank Regiment (ATR). Now, the Arcerion Tank Regiment serves both an administrative function as the Regimental HQ, but also has several tactical regiments, 1 ATR and 3 ATR.  

Cavalry in Arcerion is lighter armoured or reconnaissance formations used to screen, harass, and flank. These are usually battalion-strength, but maintain an administrative HQ making them a regiment. Comprised of Troops and Squadrons, these formations are grouped with other armoured units, and their size may vary.  

=== Artillery ===

In Arcerion all artillery is grouped under two administrative Regiments, the Royal Regiment of Arcer Horse Artillery (RRAHA), and the Regiment of Arcerion Artillery (RAA). The former is usually defined as an administrative regiment with tactical subunits, comprised of 105mm and 155mm batteries, whereas the Regiment of Arcerion Artillery provides combat support with forward observers, UAS, and intelligence.  

=== Infantry ===

Administrative infantry regiments are comprised of one or more battalions. When a regiment has only one battalion, the battalion may have exactly the same name as its Regiment. For example, the Presdale Light Infantry consists of a single battalion of infantry, but still retains a Regimental HQ. More than one battalion in a regiment means that there is numbering even if there is only a singular battalion. Numbers may be non-consecutive, and there may be additional honorifics or titles associated with either the Regimental, Battalion, or Company designations.  

=== Corps ===

[[File:Airmobile 1.jpg|thumb|Infantrymen from Recce Platoon, 'D' Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Easthampton Borderers train in the Northumbraeland Mountains. ]]

=== Regimental Muster Lists ===

''By Order of Seniority''

# [[Royal Moorden Regiment]], ''infantry''

# Kinnaird Grenadier Guards, ''infantry''

# King's Arcerion Lancers'', cavalry''

# Dalfearn Fusiliers, ''infantry''

# Arcerion Fusilier Regiment, ''infantry''

# Kurst Lancer Regiment'', cavalry''