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The recommendations resulted in a major strategic shift for Arcerion's procurement strategy. Projects such as the Next-Generation Main Battle Tank Replacement were abandoned in favour of life cycle and upgrade programs, whereas solutions to a new wheeled vehicle were placed for tender. For small arms, vendors were encouraged and funded by the Arcer government and Ministry of Defense to create new anti-tank missile systems, as well as further find ways to make infantry and their supporting echelons more effective. [[Arcer Armament Industries]] (AAI) began to place bids on the Light and Medium UAS contracts that would equip the Army's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) companies. On the procurement side for the government's capital projects teams, the recommendation emphasized a closer working relationship with partially-nationalized corporations such as AAI, and inviting foreign weapons and arms manufacturers to build their new facilities in Arcerion even if in the short- to medium-term Arcerion did not purchase their goods, the research and development opportunities could pay dividends. | The recommendations resulted in a major strategic shift for Arcerion's procurement strategy. Projects such as the Next-Generation Main Battle Tank Replacement were abandoned in favour of life cycle and upgrade programs, whereas solutions to a new wheeled vehicle were placed for tender. For small arms, vendors were encouraged and funded by the Arcer government and Ministry of Defense to create new anti-tank missile systems, as well as further find ways to make infantry and their supporting echelons more effective. [[Arcer Armament Industries]] (AAI) began to place bids on the Light and Medium UAS contracts that would equip the Army's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) companies. On the procurement side for the government's capital projects teams, the recommendation emphasized a closer working relationship with partially-nationalized corporations such as AAI, and inviting foreign weapons and arms manufacturers to build their new facilities in Arcerion even if in the short- to medium-term Arcerion did not purchase their goods, the research and development opportunities could pay dividends. | ||
Diplomatically, the Defence Memo made it clear that an increase in cooperation with other notable Cronan nations such as [[Paulastra]] and [[Alstin]] (of which Arcerion shared cultural heritage) would breed considerable dividends for future operations or missions within the region. Concurrently, it identified that [[the Cape]]'s current government was incompatible with a peaceful South Crona, and directly would come to conflict with continued diplomatic ties that brought nations closer. | Diplomatically, the Defence Memo made it clear that an increase in cooperation with other notable Cronan nations such as [[Paulastra]] and [[Alstin]] (of which Arcerion shared cultural heritage) would breed considerable dividends for future operations or missions within the region. Concurrently, it identified that [[the Cape]]'s current government was incompatible with a peaceful South Crona, and directly would come to conflict with continued diplomatic ties that brought nations closer. | ||
To accommodate for anti-piracy and freedom of maritime commerce, the recommendation for several [[Joint Naval Station Leighton-Lennox|Joint Naval Stations]] to be set up in cooperation with [[Stenza]] and [[Caphiria]] were emphasized, as this would provide the maritime patrol squadrons and surface fleet with bases from which to ensure commerce flowed freely to and from the Songun Straits. | To accommodate for anti-piracy and freedom of maritime commerce, the recommendation for several [[Joint Naval Station Leighton-Lennox|Joint Naval Stations]] to be set up in cooperation with [[Stenza]] and [[Caphiria]] were emphasized, as this would provide the maritime patrol squadrons and surface fleet with bases from which to ensure commerce flowed freely to and from the Songun Straits. | ||
[[File:Varshani tank burning.jpg|thumb|A Varshani tank belonging to the 59th Infantry Corps explodes after being struck by an Arcer-launched anti-tank missile. The Varshan war highlighted the need for additional anti-tank and anti-armour systems in the infantry and motorised forces of the Arcer Army. ]] | [[File:Varshani tank burning.jpg|thumb|A Varshani tank belonging to the 59th Infantry Corps explodes after being struck by an Arcer-launched anti-tank missile. The Varshan war highlighted the need for additional anti-tank and anti-armour systems in the infantry and motorised forces of the Arcer Army. ]] | ||
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Hart also recommended Arcerion increase the size of its NCO Corps, and change NCO education to provide 1-year college degrees to Warrant Officers and above as casualties during the Varshan conflict had shown that officers and command posts were vulnerable in a non-permissive rear area. By educating NCOs, the Army could ensure it remained agile and decentralized on the battlefield. | Hart also recommended Arcerion increase the size of its NCO Corps, and change NCO education to provide 1-year college degrees to Warrant Officers and above as casualties during the Varshan conflict had shown that officers and command posts were vulnerable in a non-permissive rear area. By educating NCOs, the Army could ensure it remained agile and decentralized on the battlefield. | ||
==== Mobile Infantry Battalion Concept (MIBC) ==== | |||
The mobile infantry battalion concept was designed to provide a drastic restructuring of the Arcer Army's infantry battalions. Focusing on wheeled armoured fighting vehicles, and providing their dismounted sections with more lethal and modern anti-tank weapons, the effort was to move the Arcer Army away from the set-piece mechanized engagements so common in the Varshan war. Instead, the Army would focus on a fluid defense and mobile warfare doctrinal shift, returning Arcer soldiers to their heritage as frontiersman and a force capable of covering open terrain quickly and decisively to fix, outflank, and ultimately destroy their enemy, as seen during the Arco [[Bush Wars]]. The MIBC Program revolved around three rifle companies to be mounted in the Next-Generation Infantry Mobility Vehicle (Medium), supported by a 'B' fleet of unarmoured light vehicles such as transport trucks and 4x4 utility jeeps. Sch a concept would eb air-transportable via the increased emphasis on strategic airlift, and with the terrain of Southern and Central Arcerion, would allow the rapid deployment of Arcer troops. | |||
Under the MIBC concept the Arcer reserves will also see an increase in motorization, allowing them a considerable upgrade from their current light infantry status. | |||
=== Increase of Capital Procurements === | === Increase of Capital Procurements === | ||
After the Defence memo was published, the following projects were halted, cancelled, or created: | After the Defence memo was published, the following projects were halted, cancelled, or created: | ||
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The implementation of the Memo's recommendations is ongoing, with the biggest changes occurring within the Arcer Army. The Navy, while slow to adopt the recommendations, made some considerable changes to the Naval Air Service, notably the amount of maritime patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft, and began lifespan upgrades earlier than recommended by the manufacturer. From a government and policy perspective, the Confederate Parliament was slow to react initially, however after the deployment and relative success of Arcer formations in the Varshan conflict (Operation Pullman), they saw that despite the victories won by the Army and Air Force, there was room for improvement and some casualties and setbacks during the campaign could have been avoided with a more swift implementation of the 2022 Memo's recommendations. | The implementation of the Memo's recommendations is ongoing, with the biggest changes occurring within the Arcer Army. The Navy, while slow to adopt the recommendations, made some considerable changes to the Naval Air Service, notably the amount of maritime patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft, and began lifespan upgrades earlier than recommended by the manufacturer. From a government and policy perspective, the Confederate Parliament was slow to react initially, however after the deployment and relative success of Arcer formations in the Varshan conflict (Operation Pullman), they saw that despite the victories won by the Army and Air Force, there was room for improvement and some casualties and setbacks during the campaign could have been avoided with a more swift implementation of the 2022 Memo's recommendations. | ||
[[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:IXWB]] | ||
[[Category: Award winning pages]] | [[Category: Award winning pages]] | ||
[[Category: Arcerion]] | [[Category: Arcerion]] | ||