Royal Cottish Army
From WikiStates
| Royal Cottish Army | |
|---|---|
Official Flag of the Royal Cottish Army |
|
| Founded | 1626 |
| Country | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Army |
| Role | The Defence of Cotland and its National Interests, as Mandated by the Political Authoriteis |
| Size | 12 million (peacetime) 94 million (war structure) |
| Part of | Royal Cottish Military |
| Motto | For King, People and Fatherland |
| March | Valdresmarsj |
| Battle honours | First Cottish-TPFian War (1852-1855) Pan-Havenic Twenty Year's War (1881-1901) Third Civil War (1902-1905) Second Cottish-TPFian War (1999) Defence of Kahaniland (2007) Conquest of Andertji (1964) Østergår Insurgency (2000-2008) Conquest of Østfold (2008) Conquest of Trøndelag (2008) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Field Marshall Frode Almås |
| Ceremonial chief | Haakon VIII of Cotland |
| Insignia | |
| Crest | |
The Royal Cottish Army (Cottish: Kongelige Cottiske Hær) are the branch of government tasked with the ground defense of the Realm of Cotland and its interests abroad. The Army was first formed in 1626, and has defended the Realm since that time. Over the centuries, the Military has been transformed from a ragtag formation of volunteers and antiquated longboats to one of the fiercest and modern armed forces in the world.
Contents |
History
Training
The Cottish soldier undergoes 9 weeks of basic training, where the recruit undergoes a training regime designed to build up the strength, stamina and endurance, both physical and psychological; learning how to confidently operate the basic tools of the soldier, namely the rifle, the bayonet, the battleaxe and his or her own body; and learning loyalty and commitment to a greater cause, namely that of the Nation. Basic Training typically take place in one of the eleven Recruit Training Depots operated by the Army.
After graduating from Basic Training, the Recruit is shipped off to advanced training in the field he has been selected to serve, whether it be infantry, armor, artillery, logistics, medical, engineer, et cetera. After a further 4-8 weeks of advanced training, the recruit will graduate and be proficient in the field where he or she has trained. At this point, the soldier is transfered to a unit where he or she will serve out the remainder of their National Service period of 18 months.
The Royal Cottish Army, like the other branches in the Royal Cottish Military accepts recruits of both genders. The demands put forth on the soldier is universal, meaning that they are identical for both the men and the women who are chosen to serve in the Army.
Ranks
Enlisted
-
- S1 - Rekrutt (Recruit)
- S2 - Menig (Private)
- S3 - Visekorporal 2. Klasse (Vice Corporal 2nd Class)
- S4 - Visekorporal 1. Klasse (Vice Corporal 1st Class
- S5 - Korporal 2. Klasse (Corporal 2nd Class)
- S6 - Korporal 1. Klasse (Corporal 1st Class)
- S7 - Sersjant (Sergeant)
- S8 - Oversersjant (Master Sergeant)
- S9 - Kommandérsersjant (First Sergeant)
- S10 - Fanejunker (Sergeant Major)
Officers
-
- O1 - Fenrik (Officer Cadet)
- O2 - Løytnant (Lieutenant)
- O3 - Kaptein (Captain)
- O4 - Major (Major)
- O5 - Oberstløytnant (Lieutenant Colonel)
- O6 - Oberst (Colonel)
- O7 - Brigader (Brigader General)
- O8 - Generalmajor (Major General)
- O9 - Generalløytnant (Lieutenant General)
- O10 - Generaloberst (Colonel General)
- O11 - Generalfeltmarskalk (Field Marshall of the Army)
Organization
The Royal Cottish Army is organized into a strictly hierarchal organization which is designed around the principle of combined-arms maneuver warfare. In order to meet this requirement, the maneuver elements are based around the division, which has three or four maneuver brigades at its disposal. At Brigade level the Cottish Army begin to organize along the lines required for combined-arms warfare. However, in order to preserve traditions, customs and a feeling of identity, the Cottish Army has organized its personnel into 11 different Corps (not to be confused with the maneuver element) that are responsible for training and administrating these personnel. These Corps' are:
- Infantry Corps (Infanterikorpset) - Branch colour Green
- Armoured Corps (Panserkorpset) - Branch colour Black
- Artillery Corps (Artillerikorpset) - Branch colour Blue
- Ranger Corps (Jegerkorpset) - Branch colour Sand
- Aviation Corps (Hærflyvekorpset) - Branch colour Yellow
- Air Defence Corps (Luftvernkorpset) - Branch colour Light Blue
- Signal Corps (Sambandskorpset) - Branch colour Brown
- Engineering Corps (Ingeniørkorpset) - Branch colour Gray
- Quartermasters Corps (Indentanturkorpset) - Branch colour Olive
- Medical Corps (Sanitetskorpset) - Branch colour White
- Military Police Corps (Militærpolitikorpset) - Branch colour Red
Equipment
Small-Arms
| Weapon | Origin | Type | Caliber | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG62 | Battle Rifle | 7.62x63mm | Limited Service | |
| ACOM | Assault Rifle | 6.7x35mm CTA | ||
| AVIR.III | Assault Rifle | 6.7x35mm CTA | Limited Service | |
| ADEC | Light Machine Gun | 6.7x35mm CTA | ||
| MG8 | General Purpose Machine Gun | 7.94x56mm ARAM-M | Limited Service | |
| MG96B | General Purpose Machine Gun | 7.94x56mm ARAM-M | ||
| MG118 | Heavy Machine Gun | 15.5x118mm MPI | ||
| MP3A1 | Sub-Machine Gun | .45 ACP | ||
| M1911 | Pistol | .45 ACP | ||
| Equinox Combat | Pistol | .45 ACP | ||
| SSG-155 | Heavy Sniper Rifle | 15.5x118mm SLAP/MPI | ||
| SSG-164 | Sniper Rifle | 10.4x78mm | ||
| GMW-40 | Grenade Machine Gun | 40x64mm ARAM-HG | ||
| LGFM.II | Underbarrel Grenade Launcher | 40x46mm | ||
| M79 | Grenade Launcher | 40x46mm | Limited Service |
Missiles
Vehicles
Please note that this is not a complete list of all the different types of vehicles that the Cottish Army uses, but covers most of the most important vehicles in use today.
| Vehicle | Origin | Type | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackall Mk.1 | Main Battle Tank | 74,000 | Modified M20A4 variant | |
| Thunderhorse Mk.4 | Main Battle Tank | 52,000 | MAD.IIAM variant, Reserve | |
| Artemis Mk.1 | Light Reconnaissance Tank | 22,000 | ||
| Spartan Mk.1A | Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 142,000 | ||
| Swatter Mk.2A | 81mm Mortar Carrier | |||
| Swatter Mk.2B | 120mm Mortar Carrier | |||
| Striker Mk.4A | Tank Destroyer | |||
| Spotter Mk.5A | Fire Support Team Vehicle | |||
| Tor Mk.1A | Armoured Personnel Carrier | 300,000 | ||
| Tor Mk.2A | Command & Control Vehicle | |||
| Tor Mk.3A | Medical Evacuation Vehicle | |||
| Tor Mk.4A | Artillery Tractor | |||
| Tor Mk.5A | Self-Propelled Air Defence Vehicle | |||
| Tor Mk.6A | SAM Carrier | |||
| FH-M2008 | Towed Howitzer (155mm) | 33,000 | ||
| PzH-M1990 | Self-Propelled Howitzer (155mm) | 68,000 | ||
| MARS-M2007 | MLR (250mm) | 45,000 | ||
| Reaver | Logistics Vehicle | Millions | ||
| MUTT | Utility Truck | Millions | ||
| Gepard | Utility Truck | Millions ordered | Being introduced | |
| Bear | Small Unit Support Vehicle | 12,000 |

