This document outlines the current order of organization for the defense of the Realm and all lands within the hold, or later hold, of the Empire of Five Kings.
Maneuver Team
The Maneuver Team is comprised of 2-4 soldiers under the command of a single Officer or
Knight . These teams are best suited to minimal actions, capable of performing a number of activities in, around, or in front of enemy lines.
Light Squad
The Light Squad is comprised of 2-4 Maneuver Teams under the command of a
Knight Officer . Light Squads are capable of more free form activities and can operate without proper command for some small-time. Typically a Maneuver team of Arcanists & Engineers are assigned as support or as primary soldiers.
Fighting Strength: 8-16 Soldiers
Heavy Squad
Similar to the Light Squad, the Heavy Squad is comprised of maneuver teams. However, instead of the usual 2-4, the Heavy Squad is comprised of 4-6 Maneuver Teams. There will always be two Calvary Maneuver Teams assigned to any Heavy Squad. These Squads are still under the direct command of a
Knight Officer.
Fighting Strength: 16-24 Soldiers
Section
Sections are made up of 1-2 Heavy/Light Squads or 4-16 Maneuver Teams, usually under the direction of a
Knight Officer . Given the strength, the Section is far better suited to the skirmishes on outskirts or to help maintain control over regions, this has earned them the nickname "Patrols".
Fighting Strength: 8-30 Soldiers.
Platoon
The Platoons are made of a handful of Sections, typically 2. The platoons are bolstered by Calvary, Arcanists, and Vehicles under the command of a Lord
Knight Officer. This person is a Baron of the region and is responsible for the function and activities of the Platoon.
Fighting Strength: 26-60 Soldiers
Troop
A troop is made of Engineering, Calvary, or Combat Arcanists. These are equivalent to the Platoon of the Infantry section. These will be under the command of a Lord
Knight Officer . Troops make up the soldiers involved in Squadrons.
Fighting Strength: 26-60 Soldiers
Squadron
The Squadron is a unit made of several troops and acts as a Calvary, engineering, and combat arcanist. Usually 2-4 Troops. These are under the command of a Viscount
Knight Officer .
Fighting Strength: 52-110 Soldiers
Company
A company is a subdivision of a Battalion, and consists of 100-160 Soldiers or the equivalent of 3-6 Platoons, and operates under the command of a Viscount
Knight Officer . Companies are named after their intended purpose or after famous mythic/legendary heroes.
Fighting Strength: 100-160 Soldiers
Battery
A battery is an artillery or artillery Arcanist grouping equivalent to the Infantry Company. Divisions of the Batteries are labeled as troops, and the forces of several Batteries can be combined into a Battery Battalion.
Fighting Strength: 100-160
Battalion
Battalions are composed of several Companies and utilizes a headquarters for proper dispatching and organization. Command is under an Earl
Knight Officer .
Fighting Strength: 400-1400 Soldiers
Regiment
Commanded under an Earl
Knight Officer, the Regiment is more tactical and controlled combination of Battalions. These are more specialized than the Brigade, but still with less strength overall to the Division or Corps. When formed into a Regiment, a single headquarters is assembled and operated out of.
Fighting Strength: 1400-3000.
Brigade
The brigade is a combination of several Battalions under the command of a Marquee
Knight Officer , Brigades work to subdivide a Division further and allows for sections to occupy the Artillery and Calvary fields.
Fighting Strength:3000-5000 Soldiers.
Division
Divisions are designed to operate independently during situations of dire need, and are made of several Brigades of infantry, Calvary, artillery, and the requisite additions required to operate a larger headquarters than the Battalion. These are under the command of a Marquee
Knight Officer.
Fighting Strength: 5000-25000
Corps
The organization of larger armies begins to demand further separations and more tactical directions. The Corps was the solution for this need and is made of three or more Divisions of Infantry, Arcane Artillery, Artillery, or Calvary. Corps are under the command of a Duke
Knight Officer.
Fighting Strength: 25000-100000 Soldiers
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