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Conventional regiments not part of an RCT are typically combined into semipermanent brigades consisting of four to eight infantry regiments and at least one regiment of armor (which might similarly be reinforced as with 'Mech regiments), though independent regiments are also common. Those designated as Forward Deployment units will follow after the first wave to reinforce the front lines, while Primary Relief units come last to perform cleanup and garrison duties in the invasion force's rear areas. Like RCTs, these brigades are often assigned additional support units, typically at least a battalion of engineers but also others such as Special Forces. Such units are organized into reinforced battalions of four companies each, with four platoons per company, though they are often deployed at less than platoon strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', pp. 22–23</ref> The AFFS was also the first Inner Sphere military to adopt [[battle armor]] and with great enthusiasm: by [[3062]] most Regular Army infantry regiments had at least a company of battle armor assigned to them, and several RCTs had independent battalions.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 22</ref> Conventional regiments not part of an RCT are typically combined into semipermanent brigades consisting of four to eight infantry regiments and at least one regiment of armor (which might similarly be reinforced as with 'Mech regiments), though independent regiments are also common. Those designated as Forward Deployment units will follow after the first wave to reinforce the front lines, while Primary Relief units come last to perform cleanup and garrison duties in the invasion force's rear areas. Like RCTs, these brigades are often assigned additional support units, typically at least a battalion of engineers but also others such as Special Forces. Such units are organized into reinforced battalions of four companies each, with four platoons per company, though they are often deployed at less than platoon strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', pp. 22–23</ref> The AFFS was also the first Inner Sphere military to adopt [[battle armor]] and with great enthusiasm: by [[3062]] most Regular Army infantry regiments had at least a company of battle armor assigned to them, and several RCTs had independent battalions.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 22</ref>
− Every regiment is also assigned sufficient noncombat support personnel to see to their needs when operating away from base. Whether performing medical, supply or some other necessary function, the number of noncombatants averages two to four per combat troop in each unit. Rarely though will the entire support staff be deployed alongside the combat regiment when it goes on missions, not least of all given the limited space on transport vessels.<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 127</ref> + Every regiment is also assigned sufficient non-combat support personnel to see to their needs when operating away from base. Whether performing medical, supply or some other necessary function, the number of non-combatants averages two to four per combat troop in each unit. Rarely though will the entire support staff be deployed alongside the combat regiment when it goes on missions, not least of all given the limited space on transport vessels.<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 127</ref>
==Organization== ==Organization==
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Conventional regiments not part of an RCT are typically combined into semipermanent brigades consisting of four to eight infantry regiments and at least one regiment of armor (which might similarly be reinforced as with 'Mech regiments), though independent regiments are also common. Those designated as Forward Deployment units will follow after the first wave to reinforce the front lines, while Primary Relief units come last to perform cleanup and garrison duties in the invasion force's rear areas. Like RCTs, these brigades are often assigned additional support units, typically at least a battalion of engineers but also others such as Special Forces. Such units are organized into reinforced battalions of four companies each, with four platoons per company, though they are often deployed at less than platoon strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', pp. 22–23</ref> The AFFS was also the first Inner Sphere military to adopt [[battle armor]] and with great enthusiasm: by [[3062]] most Regular Army infantry regiments had at least a company of battle armor assigned to them, and several RCTs had independent battalions.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 22</ref> | Conventional regiments not part of an RCT are typically combined into semipermanent brigades consisting of four to eight infantry regiments and at least one regiment of armor (which might similarly be reinforced as with 'Mech regiments), though independent regiments are also common. Those designated as Forward Deployment units will follow after the first wave to reinforce the front lines, while Primary Relief units come last to perform cleanup and garrison duties in the invasion force's rear areas. Like RCTs, these brigades are often assigned additional support units, typically at least a battalion of engineers but also others such as Special Forces. Such units are organized into reinforced battalions of four companies each, with four platoons per company, though they are often deployed at less than platoon strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', pp. 22–23</ref> The AFFS was also the first Inner Sphere military to adopt [[battle armor]] and with great enthusiasm: by [[3062]] most Regular Army infantry regiments had at least a company of battle armor assigned to them, and several RCTs had independent battalions.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 22</ref> | ||
− | Every regiment is also assigned sufficient | + | Every regiment is also assigned sufficient non-combat support personnel to see to their needs when operating away from base. Whether performing medical, supply or some other necessary function, the number of non-combatants averages two to four per combat troop in each unit. Rarely though will the entire support staff be deployed alongside the combat regiment when it goes on missions, not least of all given the limited space on transport vessels.<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 127</ref> |
==Organization== | ==Organization== |