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[[File:Arco LAV Actual.jpg|thumb|250x250px|A LAV-91 of the Arcer Army trains at Presdale Garrison on exercise. ]]

The Arcer Army order of battle centers around the creation of combat teams, which themselves are a combined-arms effort of multiple Corps and Branches within the Army. The Combat Team is the main operational arm of the Arcer Army, and while not the lowest operationally-tasked unit (that being the company), it operates as a self-contained unit able to conduct offensive, defensive, and stability operations. The Combat Team is comprised of (1) infantry company with (1) platoon-sized element of supporting combat engineers, (1) forward observer vehicle from the Regiment of Arcer Horse Artillery, (1) squadron-equivalent formation of supporting armour or direct fire (ie. armoured reconnaissance or main battle tanks), as well as a rear echelon including medical staff, signalers, vehicle and maintenance technicians, and other enablers as required.  

The convention for the Combat Team is that it is organized and commanded by a Major (OF-3), or a senior Captain (OF-2) in extremis with either operational experience or with the necessary qualifications. The 2IC, or 2nd in Command is a Captain. Individual formations and sub-units within a Combat Team are usually Lieutenants (OF-1). NCOs are present without, with several Warrant Officers (OR-8) and Colour/Staff Sergeants (OR-7), present to provide subject matter expert advice as well as guidance.  

The Army above the combat team is organized into Battalions or Regiments, each commanded by a Light Colonel (OF-4). These Regiments and battalions are centered on a combat arms unit, and formed into the Arcer Army's fighting brigades, the most common being infantry. Brigades are each commanded by a Colonel or Brigadier (OF-5). These brigades are grouped into their own Divisions, of which Arcerion has 5, 3 full-time divisions dedicated to rotating through a high-readiness cycle, and the other two being Reserve formations responsible for the administering of professional development courses, battle schools, centers of excellence, and fulfilling staff functions. The Divisions, 1st-3rd, 5th, 7th, all have storied lineages dating back to the Great War, and all of which carry battle honours won fighting side by side with Urcea and Carna. The divisions are each usually commanded by a Brigadier or Major-General. Divisions are subordinate to Army headquarters, and are parallel in organizational size to Army Special Operations Command, which is itself commanded by a Major-General and reports to the Commander, Army General Staff.  

==== Reserve and Territorial Forces ====

=== Equipment ===

[[File:Arcer LAV.png|thumb|LAV-91 Block I production build belonging to the the Arcer Army.]]

The Arcerion Army has a mixture of equipment dating from legacy procurements in the late 20th century to newer procurements and additions to the arsenals of its armed forces. In general, the regular army units on higher readiness will receive newer equipment than their reserve counterparts. With recent initiatives, the Army has focused on three main facets of their vehicle fleets, their 'A' fleet, or 'Armoured,' is the actual combat and fighting vehicles that represent the maneouvre strength in both the infantry battalions and their supporting or enabling units. An example of this would be the legacy LAV-91 fleet. The Light Armoured Vehicle-1991 was the Arcer Army's effort to replace its tracked vehicle fleet with a newer and more expeditionary-friendly deployable capability. The LAV-91 serves as the cornerstone of the Arcer Army, with every infantry battalion, save for the airborne or light infantry, having them as their main combat vehicle. With a crew of three, and the capability to dismount up to eight personnel, the LAV-91 project was the most ambitious for its time as yet undertaken by the Army since the 2GW. Other vehicles in the 'A' fleet include main battle tanks, combat engineering vehicles, as well as other heavier tracked assets. Important to note, is that the LAV-91 is set to be life cycled and replaced by an entirely new motorised concept that will enhance the lethality of the Arcer Army for years to come.

The 'B' fleet is comprised of vehicles that perform supporting or non-combat functions. This includes but is not limited to the entire truck fleet (6-tonne, 4-tonne, etc.), light jeeps and wheeled staff vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and off-road light vehicles, and assorted construction equipment. Within the truck fleet, this importantly includes fuel bowsers and maintenance vehicles such as wreckers or tow vehicles. Critical pieces of Arcer mobility operations, these vehicles represent the true nervous system and life support system of the Army.  

The Army's infantry equipment was standardized in the early 2000s, and focused on adopting a rifle system and standalone grenade launcher system to complement the existing squad and platoon weapons. The traditional Arcer love for individual marksmanship (a cultural landmark) came to a clash during the 1GW and the rise of the era of modern machineguns, and as such since the GPMG has been a staple in Arcer rifle platoons. Additionally, Arcer emphasis on infantry formations having as much decentralized enabling functions as meant there is a range of anti-armour weapons. Under the umbrella of 'AAW', the family has expanded to include the SRAAW (66mm HEAT), the MRAAW (81mm HEAT), and the NGAAW (150mm, smart anti-tank projectile). This is complemented by an integrated radio and fires sytsem provided by the Wireless and Antenna Division of Arcerion Armaments Industries (AAI), which produces the radios and integrated systems engineering solutions for most of Arcerion's armed services.

The Army's artillery systems focus on a scaled approach, with light and medium mortars (60mm & 81mm) being held by the infantry, and larger systems such as 120mm mortars, 105mm & 155mm howitzers residing with the Regiment of Arcer Horse Artillery. Additionally, the RAHA has rocket artillery in smaller, limited numbers, but is looking to increase these capabilities as part of an emphasis and shift to deep-strike capabilities.