Terran Confederated Republic Territorial Army
The Territorial Army is the largest branch of the Terran Confederated Republic's Armed Forces. Though not attached to naval assets like the Marine Corps, TA assets will be assigned to colonies, and see combat in non-Earth conditions frequently. Operating exclusively out of garrisons and planetside military installations, the Territorial Army is in charge of military policing actions and overall defense of friendly assets, and is generally given command during ground operations due to their familiarity with terrain and locations on the ground.
Structure
Like nearly every military organization in human history as well as its sister services, the Territorial Army is organized into four tiers; Officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel. Officers represent the best the branch has to offer, giving commands and seeing that the nation and her colonies are protected. Warrant Officers are afforded the respect of junior Officer, but without the full privileges of one due to their essential knowledge and skills. Non-Commissioned Officers represent squad leaders, fireteam leaders, and possible future officers. The enlisted man represents your typical grunt. As with all three branches of the TCRAF, they utilize a stratified rank-grade system based primarily off of the former United States' military.
Officer Ranks
Marshal (MAR) - Lifetime appointment and considered the highest authority in the Army under the Chancellor.
General (GEN) - This senior level of commissioned officer typically has a lengthy history of experience and service.
Lieutenant General (LTG) - Typically commands corps-sized units.
Colonel (COL) - Typically commands division-sized units.
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) - Serves as deputy commander to the commanding general for Army divisions. Assists in oversight capacity.
Captain (CAPT) - Typically commands brigade-sized units. Commonly the chief of division staff agencies.
Commander (CDR) - Typically commands battalion-sized units. May also be selected as a brigade or task force XO.
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) - Serves as the primary staff officer for brigade and task force command.
Staff Lieutenant (SLT) - Commands company-sized units. Instructs skills at Advanced Service Schools, and is often a staff officer at the battalion level.
1st Lieutenant (1LT) - A seasoned lieutenant with more experience and service history. Leads specialized platoon-sized units and is often the XO of a company-sized unit.
2nd Lieutenant (2LT) - Awarded after 6 months of continuous active service as an Ensign and passing the Lieutenant's Exams. Leads platoon-sized units.
Ensign (ENS) - Rank given to OCS graduates. Remains their rank until 6 months of service in active duty. Authority of an Operations Chief.
Warrant Officer Ranks
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) - Master-level technical and tactical experts that support command operations. Provides leadership and counsel to warrant and commissioned officers.
Warrant Officer (WO) - Advanced-level experts who perform the duties of a technical and tactical leader. Provides support at the brigade level.
Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) - Appointed by warrant from the current Marshal. Technically and tactically focused officers who perform the duties of trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, supervisor, and advisor.
Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks
Operations Chief (OPC) - Senior command NCO. Supplies recommendations and carries out the will of the commander and staff. Assists officers at the brigade level or above.
Gunnery Chief (GYC) - Senior NCO. Principal NCO, and lifeblood of the unit. Assists officers at the company level or below.
Service Chief (SVC) - Key assistant and advisor to the unit leader with the responsibilities of training and oversight. Assists officers at the platoon level.
Staff Sergeant (SSG) - Leads a squad. Enforces standards and helps develop the troops. Responsible for developing and maintaining a soldier's full potential.
Sergeant (SGT) - Typically leads a team or section. Front line leaders who often have direct impact on soldiers. Oversees the troops' daily tasks.
Corporal (CPL) - Can serve as team leader of the smallest units. Responsible for individual training and readiness of soldiers.
Enlisted Ranks
Lance Corporal (LCPL) - Given to those enlisted soldiers that show NCO potential. Given tentative squad leader positions.
Specialist (SPC) - Well versed in their given position, or are college-educated prior to enlistment. Eligible for direct promotion to Sergeant after a full year in continuous service.
Private First Class (PFC) - No longer entry level. Carries out orders issued to them.
Private (PVT) - Rank awarded at completion of all Basic Training and being assigned to the Territorial Army.
Recruit (RCT) - Rank given on day one of Basic Training. No insignia is worn at this time.
Officer Ranks
Marshal (MAR) - Lifetime appointment and considered the highest authority in the Army under the Chancellor.
General (GEN) - This senior level of commissioned officer typically has a lengthy history of experience and service.
Lieutenant General (LTG) - Typically commands corps-sized units.
Colonel (COL) - Typically commands division-sized units.
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) - Serves as deputy commander to the commanding general for Army divisions. Assists in oversight capacity.
Captain (CAPT) - Typically commands brigade-sized units. Commonly the chief of division staff agencies.
Commander (CDR) - Typically commands battalion-sized units. May also be selected as a brigade or task force XO.
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) - Serves as the primary staff officer for brigade and task force command.
Staff Lieutenant (SLT) - Commands company-sized units. Instructs skills at Advanced Service Schools, and is often a staff officer at the battalion level.
1st Lieutenant (1LT) - A seasoned lieutenant with more experience and service history. Leads specialized platoon-sized units and is often the XO of a company-sized unit.
2nd Lieutenant (2LT) - Awarded after 6 months of continuous active service as an Ensign and passing the Lieutenant's Exams. Leads platoon-sized units.
Ensign (ENS) - Rank given to OCS graduates. Remains their rank until 6 months of service in active duty. Authority of an Operations Chief.
Warrant Officer Ranks
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) - Master-level technical and tactical experts that support command operations. Provides leadership and counsel to warrant and commissioned officers.
Warrant Officer (WO) - Advanced-level experts who perform the duties of a technical and tactical leader. Provides support at the brigade level.
Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) - Appointed by warrant from the current Marshal. Technically and tactically focused officers who perform the duties of trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, supervisor, and advisor.
Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks
Operations Chief (OPC) - Senior command NCO. Supplies recommendations and carries out the will of the commander and staff. Assists officers at the brigade level or above.
Gunnery Chief (GYC) - Senior NCO. Principal NCO, and lifeblood of the unit. Assists officers at the company level or below.
Service Chief (SVC) - Key assistant and advisor to the unit leader with the responsibilities of training and oversight. Assists officers at the platoon level.
Staff Sergeant (SSG) - Leads a squad. Enforces standards and helps develop the troops. Responsible for developing and maintaining a soldier's full potential.
Sergeant (SGT) - Typically leads a team or section. Front line leaders who often have direct impact on soldiers. Oversees the troops' daily tasks.
Corporal (CPL) - Can serve as team leader of the smallest units. Responsible for individual training and readiness of soldiers.
Enlisted Ranks
Lance Corporal (LCPL) - Given to those enlisted soldiers that show NCO potential. Given tentative squad leader positions.
Specialist (SPC) - Well versed in their given position, or are college-educated prior to enlistment. Eligible for direct promotion to Sergeant after a full year in continuous service.
Private First Class (PFC) - No longer entry level. Carries out orders issued to them.
Private (PVT) - Rank awarded at completion of all Basic Training and being assigned to the Territorial Army.
Recruit (RCT) - Rank given on day one of Basic Training. No insignia is worn at this time.
