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[[File:Regimental Parade.png|thumb|Parade conduct in Presdale by the Arcerion Dragoon Regiment, Remembrance Day, 2018. ]] | [[File:Regimental Parade.png|thumb|Parade conduct in Presdale by the Arcerion Dragoon Regiment, Remembrance Day, 2018. ]] | ||
The '''Regimental System''' provides the basic building block of the entire [[Arcer Army]]. It provides for how new regiments are formed, the maintenance of the history and heritage of existing regiments, and makes provisions for traditions and requirements for day-to-day operations within each regiment. While Arcerion still has General Army Orders (GAOs), day to day life varies widely across Regiments, from culture to routine. The Regimental system is a [[History of Arcerion|historical carry over]] from the | The '''Regimental System''' provides the basic building block of the entire [[Arcer Army]]. It provides for how new regiments are formed, the maintenance of the history and heritage of existing regiments, and makes provisions for traditions and requirements for day-to-day operations within each regiment. While Arcerion still has General Army Orders (GAOs), day to day life varies widely across Regiments, from culture to routine. The Regimental system is a [[History of Arcerion|historical carry over]] from the Kingdom of Ardmore, which includes the system of using Regimental Colours, Mess Culture, and basic provisions for professional development of officers and NCOs. | ||
== The Regimental System Overview == | == 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. | 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. | ||
[[File:Section Attack.png|thumb|Members of the Royal Moorden Regiment conduct section attack training at the Arcerion Maneuver Training Centre, 2021. ]] | [[File:Section Attack.png|thumb|Members of the Royal Moorden Regiment conduct section attack training at the Arcerion Maneuver Training Centre, 2021. ]] | ||
In Arcerion, Regiments are generally for combat or combat support formations. Although some support functions have regiments such as military police or ordnance and quartermaster stores, these are generally exceptions to the rule. | In Arcerion, Regiments are generally for combat or combat support formations. Although some support functions have regiments such as military police or ordnance and quartermaster stores, these are generally exceptions to the rule. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
The historical association with the | The historical association with the Ardmori Crown has meant that some older regiments still bear the designation 'Royal,' despite there being no established Ardmori Monarchy. Newer regiments are unable to receive the honorific, for example the Presdale Rifle Regiment was an amalgamation of the Presdale Regiment and the Heartland Rifle Regiment, and upon merging in 1966 became a non-Royal Regiment. Concurrent to this, battle honours that used to be issued by recommendation of the Confederate Parliament to the Ardmori Crown and then given by Royal Decree are no longer possible. As such, the Confederate Parliament sits a special Honours and Heritage committee bi-annually to bestow new titles to esteemed or especially distinguished conduct from Arcer Army formations. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
During the [[First Great War]], the grouping and localized recruiting meant that when Regiments took significant casualties, it was felt more deeply in specific communities as the fighting men that died were all concentrated in this area. This is notable from the Easthampton Regiment, where an entire battalion was lost, and the community was devastated due to the loss of several hundred fathers, sons and family members. The opposite argument to this is the involvement Regiments have in their communities, with parades, local engagements, youth programs, and regimental fundraisers and charity events making them keystone parts of the communities they are garrisoned in. | During the [[First Great War]], the grouping and localized recruiting meant that when Regiments took significant casualties, it was felt more deeply in specific communities as the fighting men that died were all concentrated in this area. This is notable from the [[Royal Easthampton Borderers|Easthampton Regiment]], where an entire battalion was lost, and the community was devastated due to the loss of several hundred fathers, sons and family members. The opposite argument to this is the involvement Regiments have in their communities, with parades, local engagements, youth programs, and regimental fundraisers and charity events making them keystone parts of the communities they are garrisoned in. | ||
== Arcer Army == | == 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. | 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. | ||
The oldest Arcerion Regiment to still exist is the the Arcerion Loyal Militia, whose colours and battle honours are now part of the Royal Moorden Regiment as the result of amalgamation during the mid-1800s. While this technically makes the Royal Moorden Regiment the oldest, the Royal Arcerion Regiment was established in 1809, making it the most senior. | The oldest Arcerion Regiment to still exist is the the Arcerion Loyal Militia, whose colours and battle honours are now part of the Royal Moorden Regiment as the result of amalgamation during the mid-1800s. While this technically makes the Royal Moorden Regiment the oldest, the Royal Arcerion Regiment was established in 1809, making it the most senior. | ||
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. | 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. ]] | [[File:LAV Dismount.png|thumb|Infantrymen from 'B' Company (Siege of Chester), 1st Battalion, Royal Moorden Regiment conduct training in the Aileach Mountains. ]] | ||
In the Arcer Regimental System, the tactical regiment or battalion is the basic fundamental building block and its commanding officer has a considerably larger amount of autonomy and authority than under more corporate or continental systems. Divisional or Brigade staff will not insert themselves into the day-to-day operation of a battalion to avoid micromanagement, placing a larger emphasis on the battalion's officers and NCOs. In this construct, the regimental sergeant major (RSM) is a key stakeholder in regimental life, responsible to the CO for unit discipline and the behaviour of the NCOs. | In the Arcer Regimental System, the tactical regiment or battalion is the basic fundamental building block and its commanding officer has a considerably larger amount of autonomy and authority than under more corporate or continental systems. Divisional or Brigade staff will not insert themselves into the day-to-day operation of a battalion to avoid micromanagement, placing a larger emphasis on the battalion's officers and NCOs. In this construct, the regimental sergeant major (RSM) is a key stakeholder in regimental life, responsible to the CO for unit discipline and the behaviour of the NCOs. | ||
=== Armour and Cavalry === | === Armour and Cavalry === | ||
''Main article: [[Arcerion Armoured Corps]]'' | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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 === | === Infantry === | ||
''Main article: [[Royal Arcerion Infantry Corps]]'' | |||
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. | 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 === | === Corps === | ||
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[[File:Airmobile 1.jpg|thumb|Infantrymen from Recce Platoon, 'D' Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Easthampton Borderers train in the Northumbraeland Mountains. ]] | [[File:Airmobile 1.jpg|thumb|Infantrymen from Recce Platoon, 'D' Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Easthampton Borderers train in the Northumbraeland Mountains. ]] | ||
=== Regimental Muster Lists === | === Regimental Muster Lists === | ||
Reported to the Confederate Parliament, this is a yearly report that is a carry over from reports sent by the Crown-Governor to | Reported to the Confederate Parliament, this is a yearly report that is a carry over from reports sent by the Crown-Governor to Ardmori reporting on military affairs and the number of standing soldiers. <blockquote>Regimental Muster, 2026 | ||
''By Order of Seniority'' | ''By Order of Seniority'' | ||
# [[Royal Arcerion Regiment]], ''infantry'' | |||
# Royal Arcerion Regiment, ''infantry'' | # [[Royal Moorden Regiment]], ''infantry'' | ||
# Royal Moorden Regiment, ''infantry'' | |||
# Kinnaird Grenadier Guards, ''infantry'' | # Kinnaird Grenadier Guards, ''infantry'' | ||
# Royal Arcerion Dragoons'', cavalry'' | # Royal Arcerion Dragoons'', cavalry'' | ||
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# Northlea Rifle Regiment, ''infantry'' | # Northlea Rifle Regiment, ''infantry'' | ||
# Arcerion Loyal Horse Regiment'', cavalry'' | # Arcerion Loyal Horse Regiment'', cavalry'' | ||
# Kinnaird Grenadiers, ''infantry'' | # [[Kinnaird Grenadiers]], ''infantry'' | ||
# Arcerion Light Cavalry Regiment'', cavalry'' | # Arcerion Light Cavalry Regiment'', cavalry'' | ||
# King's Arcerion Lancers'', cavalry'' | # King's Arcerion Lancers'', cavalry'' | ||
# Dalfearn Fusiliers, ''infantry'' | # Dalfearn Fusiliers, ''infantry'' | ||
# Royal Easthampton Borderers, ''infantry'' | # [[Royal Easthampton Borderers]], ''infantry'' | ||
# Arcerion Fusilier Regiment, ''infantry'' | # Arcerion Fusilier Regiment, ''infantry'' | ||
# Kurst Lancer Regiment'', cavalry'' | # Kurst Lancer Regiment'', cavalry'' | ||