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| + | ===Albion Military Academy=== | ||
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| + | {{Main|Albion Military Academy}} | ||
| + | Located on the capital of [[New Avalon]],Built in the [[2400]]s. Albion was one of three Star League Military Academies located outside of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. After the collapse of the [[Star League]], the Federated Suns took over full administration of the institution. Albion is known for its highly-skilled graduates and boasts a well-known alumni that includes [[Hanse Davion|Prince Hanse Davion]]. | ||
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| + | ===Armstrong Flight Academy=== | ||
| + | [[File:Armstrong Flight Academy.jpg|right]] | ||
| + | {{Main|Armstrong flight academy}} | ||
| + | The AFA is located on Galax, home of Federated-Boeing Interstellar. Both F-BI and AFA benefit from the relationship that has started. | ||
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| + | ===Filtvelt Military Academy=== | ||
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| + | {{Main|Filvet Military Academy}} | ||
| + | One of the newest additions to the Department of Military Education, Filtvelt is located near the Periphery. Given its location, many graduates serve with nearby units. | ||
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| + | ===Kilbourne Academy=== | ||
| + | {{Main|Kilbourne Academy}} | ||
| + | While the Kilbourne Academy trains MechWarriors, it is better known for its technicians. Since it is located near the Periphery, it is one of the few centers of learning in the area. Accordingly, non-cadets may attend non-military classes. | ||
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| + | ===New Avalon Institute of Science: College of Military Sciences=== | ||
| + | [[Image:NAIS College of Military Science.jpg|right|120px|Logo of the NAIS College of Military Sciences]] | ||
| − | + | {{Main|New Avalon Institute of Science}} | |
| − | + | Arguably the most prestigious military academy in the [[Inner Sphere]], CMS turns out high-quality cadets in all military specialties. CMS used to be called NAMA, the New Avalon Military Academy. NAMA was founded during the [[Star League]] years after the League took over Albion Military Academy. After NAIS was built around NAMA and far eclipsed it in prestige, however, the institutions were reorganized and NAMA was placed under the jurisdiction of the NAIS. Home to some of the most advanced training equipment in the Inner Sphere, CMS benefits from its close relationship with the NAIS, which seems to rediscover lost technology on a daily basis. | |
| − | File: | + | Its large alumni base includes [[First Prince|Prince]] [[Ian Davion]], [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]], [[Dan Allard]], and [[Kai Allard-Liao|Duke Kai Allard-Liao]]. |
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| + | ===Point Barrow Military Academy=== | ||
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| + | {{Main|Point Barrow Military Academy}} | ||
| + | Point Barrow is known for quality technicians and engineers. | ||
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| + | ===Robinson Battle Academy=== | ||
| + | [[File:Battle Academy of Robinson.jpg|right]] | ||
| + | {{Main|Robinson Battle Academy}} | ||
| + | {{Main|Battle Academy of Robinson}} | ||
| + | Located on [[Robinson]], RBA is the principal training academy of the [[Draconis March]]. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Sandoval family and their hatred of the [[Draconis Combine]] and all things Japanese. | ||
| − | + | Most scions of the Sandoval family attend the Battle Academy, so it enjoys strong support from them. | |
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| + | ===Sakhara Academy=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Sakhara Academy.jpg|right|140px|Logo of Sakhara Academy]] | ||
| + | {{Main|Sakhara Academy}} | ||
| + | Sakhara is one of a handful of private military academies in the Federated Suns. The small school is known for good cadets who form lasting bonds, making it a sort of fraternity. | ||
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| − | + | ===The War College of Goshen=== | |
| + | [[Image:War College of Goshen.jpg|right|120px|Logo of the War College Goshen]] | ||
| − | + | Originally founded by a pair of retired Generals from the Capellan Front, the WCG began its life as the Goshen BattleMech Academy. Within a decade, the College had expanded its curriculum to cover all areas of combat from infantry to aerospace and was renamed the War College of Goshen. Renowned both for is philosophical approach and its hands on method to teaching, the WCG produces well-balanced cadets who exhibit a keen understanding of their combat equipment and environment. This is partly due to the fact that all cadets—save infantry—routinely participate in live-fire training exercises. | |
| − | + | Additionally, students are noted for their deep roots in academic studies of philosophies of war and peace. No cadet graduates without a comprehensive understanding of the history of warfare, the development of tactics though that history, and a complete education on the governance of the [[Federated Suns]] both in wartime and peacetime. | |
| − | + | * [http://thereview.affshc.net ''The Review'' of the War College of Goshen] | |
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| + | ===The Warrior's Hall=== | ||
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| + | {{Main|The Warrior's Hall}} | ||
| + | Located on [[New Syrtis]], The Warrior's Hall is the principal training academy of the [[Capellan March]]. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Hasek family and hatred of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. | ||
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| + | Most scions of the Hasek family attend the Hall, so it enjoys strong support from them. | ||
==Uniforms== | ==Uniforms== | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 27 October 2010
The Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS) is the military branch of the Federated Suns, the Successor State ruled for most of its history by House Davion. After 3054, it was integrated into the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth (AFFC). This organization was short-lived, however, as the AFFC was largely folded back into the Federated Suns State Command after the Lyran secession in 3057. Ten years later, the AFFC was renamed the AFFS in conjunction with the renaming of the nation.
Contents
- 1 Medals & Decorations
- 2 Organization
- 3 Command Structure
- 4 Units of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
- 5 Navy
- 6 Federated Suns Military Academies
- 6.1 Albion Military Academy
- 6.2 Armstrong Flight Academy
- 6.3 Filtvelt Military Academy
- 6.4 Kilbourne Academy
- 6.5 New Avalon Institute of Science: College of Military Sciences
- 6.6 Point Barrow Military Academy
- 6.7 Robinson Battle Academy
- 6.8 Sakhara Academy
- 6.9 The War College of Goshen
- 6.10 The Warrior's Hall
- 7 Uniforms
- 8 Military Ranks
- 9 Military Departments
- 9.1 Department of the Army and Navy
- 9.2 Department of Mercenary Relations
- 9.3 Department of Military Administration
- 9.4 Department of Military Communications and Research
- 9.5 Department of the Quartermaster
- 9.6 Department of Military Education
- 9.7 Department of Military Intelligence
- 9.8 Department of Military Justice
- 9.9 Department of Strategy and Tactics
- 10 References
- 11 Bibliography
Medals & Decorations
These are honors such as medal and decorations are high prized in the AFFS. They are rewarded sparenly, only great heroic deeds are awarded or significate occupliments.[1]
Organization
Most units within the AFFS, with the notable exception of the Ceti Hussars, are organized around a BattleMech regiment, which is roughly 108 'Mechs. To this regiment, conventional vehicles (tanks, V.T.O.L.s, etc.), artillery, infantry, and even aerospace fighters that complement the 'Mechs are traditionally attached. In some units, however, the AFFS took this a step further.
Many units within the AFFS are Regimental Combat Teams (RCTs). Front-line RCTs are composed of one 'Mech regiment, three of vehicles, a battalion of artillery, five regiments of infantry, and a fighter wing. Second-line, or militia, RCTs are usually composed of smaller numbers of these supporting forces. Front-line RCTs are usually commanded by a Marshal.
Command Structure
The AFFS has several layers of command. The first is that of the national authority. Headquarted in the Fox's Den on New Avalon, the Prince and his or her military advisers can effectively control the entirety of the AFFS from the high-tech command bunker. The top layer often concerns itself with matters of overall strategy, planning, and force readiness.
Often, responsibility for localized deployment of military forces belongs to the regional commanders. The Federated Suns is broken into three Marches: the interior Crucis March and the border areas of the Capellan March and Draconis March (though in Dark Ages, there is a fourth March: the Periphery March), which are commanded by Field Marshals. These Marches are further subdivided into Operations Areas: three for the Crucis March and two each for the Capellan and Draconis Marches, which are also commanded by Field Marshals. Within the Crucis March, these OAs are further subdivided into traditional Combat Theaters. On the border Marches, however, the OAs are broken down into Polymorphous Defense Zones (PDZs). Regardless of the name, these regions are commanded by Marshals.
Finally, the AFFS also has brigade commanders. Largely concerned with matters of supply, orders for troop movements that originate from New Avalon pass through brigade commanders. Brigade commanders often hold other roles within the AFFS, such as Field Marshal Andrew Terlecki, Jr. who, in addition to commanding the Deneb Light Cavalry, was named director of the Crucis March in 3067.
Prince
The head of AFFS is the First Prince of the Federated Suns who is also the Supreme Marshal of the AFFS. Since the Prince must serve five years in the AFFS in order to become Prince, the AFFS has a long tradition of able leadership and whole-hearted support from the sovereign of the realm. Note that, regardless of the sex of the leader, the title remains "Prince".
Prince's Champion
Traditionally, the Prince names a Champion who is essentially his or her regent of the AFFS, though the Prince maintains sole authority. The Champion functions as a sort of vice-president, chairing Council meetings when the Prince is unavailable. The Champion is also the chief military adviser to the Prince.
Marshal of the Armies
Whereas the Prince is responsible for the broad strategic goals of the AFFS, the Marshal of the Armies is responsible for carrying out those goals. Since they are both responsible for the AFFS, the duties of the MotA and Prince's Champion tend to overlap. "First Princess" Katherine used this to confuse the command structure in order to ensure loyalty to her. With the ascension of Regent Yvonne, however, the two offices became united in the person of Jackson Davion. In the 3130s, however, Prince Harrison again divided the two offices, a situation Caleb has seen fit to perpetuate.
High Command
While technically an advisory body, the High Command is made up of the leaders of various departments within the AFFS. These include the chiefs of Strategy and Tactics, Military Education, Quartermaster, and Military Intelligence. As such, it would be foolish for the Prince to fail to heed the High Command's advice.
Units of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
The AFFS is primarily broken down into Corps, though some free regiments and brigades do exist. Only BattleMech units are listed below; conventional forces are considered attached to BattleMech commands for convenience.
Corps/Brigades
Davion Brigade of Guards
- Insignia of the Davion Brigade of Guards
- The descendants of Lucien Davion's personal bodyguard, the Davion Brigade of Guards (or Royal Brigade) serves as the elite of the Davion military, and though its soldiers were once drawn solely from New Avalon, they now come from all over the realm and their loyalty is to House Davion and the Federated Suns as a whole. The Brigade of Guards use the Davion family colors for parades and ceremonial duties, royal blue on the left and right side, bright red in the front and back, and white spacing the blue and red panels.
- As of 3025, there are eight regiments in the Brigade of Guards:
- Davion Assault Guards
- Davion Heavy Guards
- Davion Light Guards
- 1st Davion Guards
- 2nd Davion Guards
- 3rd Davion Guards
- 4th Davion Guards
- 5th Davion Guards
Avalon Hussars
- Insignia of the Avalon Hussars
- The Avalon Hussars are the descendants of the Terran Alliance Marines that served on the world of New Avalon in the early age of human extraterrestrial colonization. Though currently a shadow of its former glory, today the Hussars are the heart of the AFFS, a group of units loyal to House Davion and to the ideals of the Federated Suns.
- The longest-serving units of the Avalon Hussars are:
- 11th Avalon Hussars
- 17th Avalon Hussars
- 20th Avalon Hussars
- 22nd Avalon Hussars
- 33rd Avalon Hussars
- 34th Avalon Hussars
- 39th Avalon Hussars
- 41st Avalon Hussars
- 42nd Avalon Hussars
Syrtis Fusiliers
- Insignia of the Syrtis Fusiliers
- The Syrtis Fusiliers are the honor guard of the leader of the Capellan March. For that reason their fortunes have been tied to the Hasek family for years. The Syrtis Fusiliers are respected for their skill in combat but at times have been held in suspicion by an AFFS that questions their loyalty to the First Prince.
- The three regiments of the Syrtis Fusiliers are:
- 5th Syrtis Fusiliers
- 6th Syrtis Fusiliers
- 8th Syrtis Fusiliers
Robinson Rangers
- Insignia of the Robinson Rangers
- The Robinson Rangers started their life as a brigade of volunteers defending Robinson who were wiped out in the First Succession War. To honor these volunteers, Prince Peter Davion authorized the construction of two BattleMech regiments, financed by the Duke of Robinson. The Robinson Rangers fought the Draconis Combine in five major conflicts. Two things define the Rangers: Hatred of the Combine, and more importantly, a loyalty to the Duke of Robinson. In the early 3060s, Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion created the Third Rangers. While publicly a move to reinforce the Draconis March, it was more a political move, and the unit spent more time on New Avalon than anywhere else. The Third was destroyed during the final battle of New Avalon, with no plans to rebuild the destroyed unit.
- The Rangers have had three regiments:
- 1st Robinson Rangers
- 2nd Robinson Rangers
- 3rd Robinson Rangers (destroyed during the FedCom Civil War)
New Ivaarsen Chasseurs
- File:2nd New Ivaarsen Chausseurs.jpg
- The New Ivaarsen Chasseurs are the guardians of the Stephenson family of New Ivaarsen. As such they're loyal to the Duke of Ivaarsen and the AFFS. The unit's MechWarriors have routinely refused upgrades to their family legacies.
- The two regiments of Chasseurs are:
- 1st New Ivaarsen Chasseurs
- 2nd New Ivaarsen Chasseurs
Crucis Lancers
- Insignia of the Crucis Lancers
- After General Kerensky's exodus, some Star League soldiers remained in the Inner Sphere. Some of these drifted into the Federated Suns. During the First Succession War, Prince John Davion organized all incomplete units into the Crucis Lancers. The Lancers held tight to some of the traditions of the Star League even as they have fully integrated themselves into the AFFS.
- The Crucis Lancers have eight RCT's, organized as:
- 1st Crucis Lancers
- 2nd Crucis Lancers
- 3rd Crucis Lancers
- 4th Crucis Lancers
- 5th Crucis Lancers
- 6th Crucis Lancers
- 7th Crucis Lancers
- 8th Crucis Lancers
Deneb Light Cavalry
- Insignia of the Deneb Light Cavalry
- The Deneb Light Cavalry was formed as part of the Star League's Rapid Deployment Mixed Armed Forces regiments. After the fall of the Star League, only the 4th Deneb Light Cavalry remained within the Inner Sphere. The unit, stationed on Deneb Kaitos, needed to seek employment with one of the Successor houses in order to support themselves and their families. They chose the Federated Suns because they felt that it was the closest to the ideals of the Star League. The Light Cavalry became an important part of the AFFS and quickly became an important part of their roster with their rapid style of combat. The Deneb Light Cavalry RCT's are organized in a completely different manner: 1 BattleMech regiment, 2 Hovercraft regiments, 2 Jump Infantry or Battle Armor regiments, 1 engineer unit, 1 ranger battalion, and between 3 and 6 Aerospace Fighter wings.
- The Deneb Light Cavalry Brigade consists of:
- 4th Deneb Light Cavalry
- 5th Deneb Light Cavalry - destroyed on Northwind during the Fourth Succession War[2]
- 8th Deneb Light Cavalry
- 10th Deneb Light Cavalry
- 12th Deneb Light Cavalry
- 15th Deneb Light Cavalry
Federated Commonwealth Corps
- Formed during the Fourth Succession War and the wedding gift of Melissa Steiner to Hanse Davion, the Federated Commonwealth Corps were regimental combat teams which received the best recruits and war materiel to bolster national pride and a sense of unity. At its height it had twelve RCTs. However, after Operation Guerrero the withdrawal of most of the FedCom Corps RCT's shattered the units' reputation, and the dissolution of the Federated Commonwealth further reduced the number of loyal Corps. Following the Federated Commonwealth Civil War, the 1st FedCom RCT was rechristened the 1st Federated Suns Lancers. Most of the other FedCom Corps units were disbanded to repopulate other damaged AFFS units.
- At their height, the FedCom Corps had twelve RCTs:
- 1st FedCom RCT
- 2nd FedCom RCT
- 3rd FedCom RCT
- 4th FedCom RCT
- 5th FedCom RCT
- 6th FedCom RCT
- 7th FedCom RCT
- 8th FedCom RCT
- 9th FedCom RCT
- 10th FedCom RCT (became the 5th Alliance Guards)
- 11th FedCom RCT (became the 3rd Alliance Guards)
- 12th FedCom RCT (became the 4th Alliance Guards)
Ceti Hussars
- Insignia of the Ceti Hussars
- The Ceti Hussars are a group of units that were created specifically for short raids. Though successful, the experiment was almost abandoned, but during the Amaris Civil War the units' value became clear. The Ceti Hussar's tactics and regimental combat team organization proved its value, especially during the the Third Succession War.
- There are currently three Ceti Hussars units:
- 1st Ceti Hussars
- 2nd Ceti Hussars
- 3rd Ceti Hussars
Chisholm's Raiders
- Chisholm's Raiders grew out of the Colorado planetary militia. Led by Marshal John Chisholm, the Raiders proved their worth and skill in a series of wargames against the elite 2nd Crucis Lancers. Eventually the AFFS High Command built two RCT's around the Raiders. Both were destroyed in the FedCom Civil War, and there are no plans to rebuild them.
- The two Chisholm's Raiders RCTs were:
- 1st Chisholm's Raiders
- 2nd Chisholm's Raiders
Independent Regiments
- These regiments are not part of any larger formation like the March Militia or Brigade of Guards.
Federated Suns Armored Cavalry
The personal project of Prince Ian Davion, the 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry is a medium-weight formation which specializes speed and firepower. The unit has seen almost constant combat through raiding missions on the Capellan border.
Aragon Borderers
- File:Aragon borderers.png In actuality an upgraded garrison, the 1st Aragon Borderers are stationed on the Capellan March border world of New Aragon. The unit has been deployed off world, but has been most effective as a counter-insurgency force and short-range strike force.
Capellan Dragoons
- File:Capellan dragoons.png
- The 1st Capellan Dragoons are the traditional guardians of the Duke of Kathil. Raised from mercenaries and Capellan defectors, the AFFS has never truly trusted the Dragoons. The Dragoons were sold by the Hasek family early in the 31st century, and have been loaned back to the Duke of Kathil for reasons unknown. The regiment was effectively destroyed during the FedCom Civil War.
Kestrel Grenadiers
- File:Kestrel Grenadiers.jpg
- The 1st Kestrel Grenadiers were the personal guards of the Duke of Kestrel. After the Fourth Succession War, the Grenadiers received Capellan defectors assigned by Prince Hanse Davion, bringing the unit to regimental combat team strength. After training quickly, the unit has deployed twice, against the Draconis Combine and Clan Smoke Jaguar. Both times, the Grenadiers have demonstrated their elite status.
Kittery Borderers
- File:Kittery boarders.gif
- The 1st Kittery Borderers emerged as an elite garrison during the Succession Wars. :Originally a bolstered garrison, the Borderers have participated in raiding the Capellan Confederation for quite some time. The traditional enemies of the Borderers were the St. Ives Armored Cavalry; despite the friendship between the St. Ives Compact and the Federated Suns, it took 30 years before the Borderers had let go of traditional hatreds. No longer an elite unit, the Borderers were the personal vanguard of Kuan-Yin Allard Liao during her mercy missions to the Compact.
Argyle Lancers
- File:Argyle lancers.png
- The 1st Argyle Lancers is one of several SLDF units to join the AFFS after the departure of General Aleksandr Kerensky. The unit is well equipped, but is dependent on assistance due to lack of interstellar transportation.
March Militias
Capellan March Militia and Sarna March Militia
- File:Capellan militia.gif
- The Capellan March Militia and Sarna March Militia forces are the last line of defense for the Capellan March. Centuries of hostility with the Capellan Confederation has affected each of the units. Most members harbor a deep hatred of the Confederation, and look to House Hasek to protect them.
- After Operation Guerrero destroyed the Sarna March, command of the Sarna March Militia RCT's was transferred to the Capellan March Militia.
- The CMM and SMM regiments are:
- Alcyone CMM
- Kathil CMM
- New Syrtis CMM
- Ridgebrook CMM
- Sirdar CMM
- Valexa CMM
- Warren CMM
- Achernar SMM
- Nanking SMM
Crucis March Militia
- File:Crucis militia.jpg
- The Crucis March Militia is tasked with guarding the core of the Federated Suns. While most of the CrMM doesn't see much action, the border combat regions often deal with pirate raids.
- The CrMM regiments are:
- Anjin Muerto CMM
- Islamabad CMM
- Kestrel CMM
- Malagrotta CMM
- Marlette CMM
- New Avalon CMM
- Remagen CMM
- Tsamma CMM
Draconis March Militia
- File:Draconis militia.gif
- All Draconis March Militia units are quite loyal to House Sandoval, and chafe at the continued Draconis Combine-Federated Suns detente. They don't understand how the Prince could have forgotten about the Kentares Massacre.
- The Draconis March Militia consists of the following units:
- Addicks DMM
- Bremond DMM
- Bryceland DMM
- Clovis DMM
- Dahar DMM
- Kilbourne DMM
- Mayetta DMM
- Milligan DMM
- Raman DMM
- Robinson DMM
Navy of the Federated Suns as of 3067:
- Indefatigable CR Fox-class
- Indomitable CR Fox-class
- Intrepid CR Fox-class
- Robinson CR Fox-class
- Murmansk CR Fox-class (reportedly in service as of 3067, though it retreated from New Avalon in 3066)
- New Syrtis CR Fox-class
- Brest CR Fox-class
- Kathil CR Fox-class: completed Fall-Winter 3063
- Bryceland CR Fox-class
- Antrim CR Fox-class
- Admiral Corinne Donnings CR Fox-class
- Admiral Michael Saille CR Fox-class
- Simon Davion CL Avalon-class
- Melissa Davion CL Avalon-class
- Lucien Davion CL Avalon-class
Ships no longer in service:
- Fox (ex-Invincible) CR Fox-class
- Inflexible CR Fox-class
- Illustrious CR Fox-class
- Kentares CR Fox-class
- Rostock CR Fox-class: destroyed 5 March 3060 over Huntress
- Alexander Davion CL Avalon-class: destroyed on 8 November 3066 over New Avalon
- Robert Davion CL Avalon-class: completed Fall 3062, destroyed in December 3062 over Kathil
- Hanse Davion CL Avalon-class: launched partially completed in 3064, destroyed 31 October 3065 over New Syrtis
- Andrew Davion CL Avalon-class: launched partially completed in 3064, likely destroyed over Talon in 3064 or 3065
- Covenant CL Covenant-Class: destroyed 31 October 3065 over New Syrtis
Federated Suns Military Academies
Albion Military Academy
Located on the capital of New Avalon,Built in the 2400s. Albion was one of three Star League Military Academies located outside of the Terran Hegemony. After the collapse of the Star League, the Federated Suns took over full administration of the institution. Albion is known for its highly-skilled graduates and boasts a well-known alumni that includes Prince Hanse Davion.
Armstrong Flight Academy
The AFA is located on Galax, home of Federated-Boeing Interstellar. Both F-BI and AFA benefit from the relationship that has started.
Filtvelt Military Academy
One of the newest additions to the Department of Military Education, Filtvelt is located near the Periphery. Given its location, many graduates serve with nearby units.
Kilbourne Academy
While the Kilbourne Academy trains MechWarriors, it is better known for its technicians. Since it is located near the Periphery, it is one of the few centers of learning in the area. Accordingly, non-cadets may attend non-military classes.
New Avalon Institute of Science: College of Military Sciences
Arguably the most prestigious military academy in the Inner Sphere, CMS turns out high-quality cadets in all military specialties. CMS used to be called NAMA, the New Avalon Military Academy. NAMA was founded during the Star League years after the League took over Albion Military Academy. After NAIS was built around NAMA and far eclipsed it in prestige, however, the institutions were reorganized and NAMA was placed under the jurisdiction of the NAIS. Home to some of the most advanced training equipment in the Inner Sphere, CMS benefits from its close relationship with the NAIS, which seems to rediscover lost technology on a daily basis.
Its large alumni base includes Prince Ian Davion, Morgan Hasek-Davion, Dan Allard, and Duke Kai Allard-Liao.
Point Barrow Military Academy
Point Barrow is known for quality technicians and engineers.
Robinson Battle Academy
Located on Robinson, RBA is the principal training academy of the Draconis March. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Sandoval family and their hatred of the Draconis Combine and all things Japanese.
Most scions of the Sandoval family attend the Battle Academy, so it enjoys strong support from them.
Sakhara Academy
Sakhara is one of a handful of private military academies in the Federated Suns. The small school is known for good cadets who form lasting bonds, making it a sort of fraternity.
The War College of Goshen
Originally founded by a pair of retired Generals from the Capellan Front, the WCG began its life as the Goshen BattleMech Academy. Within a decade, the College had expanded its curriculum to cover all areas of combat from infantry to aerospace and was renamed the War College of Goshen. Renowned both for is philosophical approach and its hands on method to teaching, the WCG produces well-balanced cadets who exhibit a keen understanding of their combat equipment and environment. This is partly due to the fact that all cadets—save infantry—routinely participate in live-fire training exercises.
Additionally, students are noted for their deep roots in academic studies of philosophies of war and peace. No cadet graduates without a comprehensive understanding of the history of warfare, the development of tactics though that history, and a complete education on the governance of the Federated Suns both in wartime and peacetime.
The Warrior's Hall
Located on New Syrtis, The Warrior's Hall is the principal training academy of the Capellan March. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Hasek family and hatred of the Capellan Confederation.
Most scions of the Hasek family attend the Hall, so it enjoys strong support from them.
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Military Ranks
The AFFS has a robust ranking system that is mostly consistent across all branches. Officers show their ranks on the epaulettes of their uniforms, while enlisted ranks are worn on the sleeve. The background color of rank insignia indicates which branch of the AFFS the soldier serves. The service branch color assignments are:
- Red - MechWarrior
- Blue - AeroSpace Fighter Pilot
- Light Green - Infantry
- Tan/Light Brown - Armor
- Black - Naval Crew
- Gray - Technical Services
- Yellow - Administrative
- White - Medical
- Silver - Legal
- Brown - Logistics and Transportation
For examples of the rank insignia, please see the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns Military Ranks article.
Military Departments
There are nine major departments that report directly to the Marshal of the Armies. Though not combat forces themselves, these departments are vital to the AFFS' ability to conduct operations.[3]
The Department of the Army and Navy oversees all personnel issues, including transfers, staffing, and retirement. They also coordinate with other departments to investigate complaints about poor officers, inappropriate equipment, and supply problems.
Department of Mercenary Relations
This department appoints liaison officers to the mercenary units employed by the Federated Suns. Soldiers in this department also negotiate contracts and handle administrative tasks.
Department of Military Administration
This department handles all the tasks not covered by other military departments. This department oversees the Medical Corps, Chaplain Corps, and handles payroll for regular forces.
Department of Military Communications and Research
One of the newer departments, the Department of Military Communications and Research oversees research into HPG systems and joint research projects.
Department of the Quartermaster
The Department of the Quartermaster handles the procurement of material, parts, foodstuffs, uniforms, ammunition, and everything else the AFFS needs to fight. The Quartermaster Department is also responsible for shipping the appropriate items to the soldiers on the front lines. To facilitate this the Department maintains supply depots in each March, and during major operations keeps the supply lines short by setting up forward supply depots.
Department of Military Education
The Department of Military Education handles recruiting, training, and education of all AFFS soldiers. It also sets the standards for Federated Suns Military Academies. The DME also maintains the library systems used by the AFFS and the navigational charts used by the AFFS Navy.
Department of Military Intelligence
The Department of Military Intelligence focuses on collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence to AFFS commands.
Department of Military Justice
This department oversees the Military Police Corps, as well as the Judge Advocate General corps. The department is responsible for investigating, prosecuting, and punishing criminal activities involving members of the AFFS.
Department of Strategy and Tactics
Formed during the Federated Commonwealth era, the Department of Strategy and Tactics examines every historical conflict and simulates potential conflicts to develop the grand strategies used by the High Command. The Department also works with the Department of Military Education to create new training materials that incorporate the latest information.
References
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) Medals & Decorations section.
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1 pp. 78-79 - Unit's action that lead to its destruction.
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 15
Bibliography
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