Army of Burgundie Combat Capability Realignment of 2026
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The Army of Burgundie Combat Capability Realignment of 2026 was a comprehensive initiative aimed at modernizing and restructuring Army of Burgundie to meet the challenges of 21st-century warfare. Developed by Pelaxian and Burgoignesc junior officers, the realignment touched upon every facet of the Army, from personnel recruitment and training to the integration of cutting-edge technologies and the development of new operational doctrines. The Realignment addressed recruitment challenges by elevating support units and replacing some infantry with direct-fire drone units, reflecting Burgundie's high academic attainment. It also bolstered Military Intelligence with larger Intelligence and Electronic Warfare units for mobile EW/anti-drone capabilities. Combat support battalion-level assets shifted to brigades, enabling easier task force organization and allowing larger battalions to focus solely on combat. It prioritized integrating UAVs and UGVs into existing formations at all levels, embedding them within infantry, armor, and artillery units. Specialized units were also established for drone swarms or complex UGV operations. To maximize their effectiveness, the realignment emphasized integrating these unmanned assets into daily operations. Soldiers undergo regular training, and UAVs are routinely used for reconnaissance and surveillance, enhancing situational awareness. UGVs are employed for logistical tasks and force protection. Both are seamlessly integrated into combined arms operations. The Realignment mandated full integration of the HERMES Collaborative Combat Network and the Hypaspistai Projectile Defense Network. HERMES provides real-time situational awareness, facilitates a common operating picture, and streamlines logistics. Hypaspistai provides a layered defense against incoming projectiles, utilizing sensors, interceptors, and electronic warfare. Training and simulation capabilities were expanded with virtual and augmented reality, specialized programs, and comprehensive evaluation systems, mostly through the expanded use of HERMES. Talent management programs were implemented, along with incentives for highly skilled personnel and streamlined promotion processes. Medical support and casualty evacuation were enhanced with mobile facilities, advanced evacuation platforms, and telemedicine. Cyber and electronic warfare capabilities were bolstered through investment in advanced technologies and the deployment of specialized units. The use of information operations and psychological warfare was expanded, with dedicated units and integration into all levels of planning. The Realignment also prioritized sustainability initiatives, comprehensive soldier wellness programs, expanded use of AI, strengthened cybersecurity measures, increased international collaboration, and the development of doctrine for emerging technologies. Investment in space-based capabilities and streamlining of bureaucratic processes were also emphasized. Finally, the realignment re-prioritized enhanced CBRN capabilities, dedicated urban warfare training centers, specialized schools for mountain and arctic warfare, research and development of non-lethal weapons, advanced materials research, human-machine teaming, predictive maintenance programs, and investment in energy-efficient technologies.
Development
The Realignment of 2026 stemmed from a growing recognition within the Burgoignesc military leadership that the Army needed comprehensive modernization and restructuring to address the evolving challenges of 21st-century warfare. This recognition was fueled by several factors, including lessons learned from recent conflicts like the Akanatoa War, rapid technological advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence and robotics, changes in Burgundie's demographics, and a desire to maintain a proactive approach to military innovation. A team of Pelaxian and Burgoignesc Junior Officers was assembled, as part of the annual Inter-arm/Allied Strategic Review Program at the Burgoignesc War College, to conduct a comprehensive review of the Army's capabilities, identify areas for improvement, and develop recommendations for reform. This team analyzed lessons learned from recent conflicts, conducted wargaming and simulations, consulted with experts, and field-tested new technologies and concepts. This process resulted in a set of recommendations that formed the foundation of the Army of Burgundie Combat Capability Realignment of 2026 and the 2026 Pelaxian Defence White Paper.
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Unit structure
The Realignment introduced significant changes to the Army's unit structure, especially in infantry units. Battalion-level assets, such as artillery and engineer support, were shifted to the brigade level. This allowed for greater flexibility in task force organization and enabled battalions to focus primarily on combat operations. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) were integrated into existing formations at all levels, providing a layered approach to enhance capabilities, while specialized units were also created for specific tasks, such as drone swarms or complex UGV operations. It also emphasized the seamless integration of unmanned systems into daily operations to develop and maintain trust with its new human-machine teaming (HMT) approach. Soldiers undergo regular training on operating and maintaining unmanned systems. UAVs were routinely used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering, enhancing situational awareness for commanders. UGVs were employed for logistical tasks and deployed alongside infantry units for force protection and reconnaissance. These unmanned systems were integrated into combined arms operations. This allows for the Army to have a more agile, technologically advanced, and adaptable, at a lower cost. To meet this demand, the Realignment calls for two reconnaissance UAVs per infantry platoon and three per artillery battalion (HQ units received five), loitering munitions at the battalion and brigade levels, utilizing platoons of three CTC Pelican Drone Terra-carriers each, and an increased use of armored cars with integrated UAV squads.
Recruitment and retention
The realignment addressed recruitment challenges by elevating support units and replacing some infantry with direct-fire drone units, reflecting Burgundie's high academic attainment. Incentives and career development opportunities were offered to attract and retain personnel skilled in fields such as cyber warfare, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems operation. Promotion and advancement processes were streamlined to reward merit and encourage professional development.
MUCH more artillery ammunition stockpiled/produced.
Integration of HERMES Collaborative Combat Network
Hypaspistai Projectile Defense Network field assets
Address recruitment issue for infantry combat roles in the army by bringing some of my deep organic support units up a level allowing for higher ranking soldiers (higher paid specialists) to do the job, also replace some more blue collar (infantry) units with direct fire drone units to replace "grunt work" chuds with drone operator chads to reflect the extremely high academic attainment in Burg. Also update MilInt blocks on the to&e with IEW Intel Electronic Warfare units. Make them larger with more subordinate units to have a mobile EW/anti- drone warfare capabilities across the front. Take everything out of the Battalion and put it in the brigades to allow easier task forcing for the "Battalion of effort". This also allows for reserve battalions to just be combatants and not arty, engineers, support/supply. All the focus on giving everything to the rifle company in contact at any given moment.