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Googlewooper Military Reference

Googlewoop
20-07-2006, 07:46
Ground Forces

Ground Forces Battalions are designated Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Logistics or Special Forces.

Infantry

Infantry are ranked using conventional ratings as well as ceremonial Latin ranks.

Infantry are grouped into Centuries (Companies) of 10 Squads or 100 fighting men but are most commonly deployed in Legions (Battalions) of, 10 Centuries, 100 Squads or 1 000 fighting men.

Each Squad consists of 5 Assault Troopers, one of whom holds the rank of Captain (Decurion) and commands the squad, and 5 troopers who have completed specialist training. Some of these roles are mission specific. These are the Supply Trooper, Field Sniper Trooper, Heavy Weapons/Demolitions Trooper, Armed Field Medic and Long Range Communications Trooper. One Trooper from any class holds the rank of Corporal (Optio) and aids the captain with command issues. These ranks and classes allow the Squad to operate as an effective unit in a pitched battle, or as a single unit completing specific orders of moderate importance.

All troopers are trained extensively in there role as ground based infantry including weapon use and logistics. Each has also received enough education and training to be able to treat basic wounds, assist demolitions operations and make independent tactical decisions. Every trooper is able to deploy from an amphibious assault or airborne para-assault however these roles are usually reserved for the specially trained troops from the Navy’s Marines and the Air force’s Special Airborne Assault Force.

All troopers wear semi waterproof, full body battle jumpsuits, combat boots, gloves, thick helmets (US Marine Style), basic body armour and close fitting, waterproof packs and webbing as standard. Each carries food water and ammunition dependent on mission profiles and is equipped with utility tools, binoculars, UHF radio, goggles and personal tent as well as mission specific equipment such as night vision, maps, digging equipment etc.

Assault Trooper

FAMAS G2 Assault Rifle
Walther p99 9mm handgun
Combat Knife

Supply Trooper

FAMAS G2 + M203 Grenade Launcher
Walther p99 9mm handgun
Combat Knife
Any Mission Specific equipment
Extra Ammunition, Water and Supplies
Dependant upon on duration of deployment

Field Sniper Trooper

FAMAS G2 Sniper w/extended barrel and optical sight
Walther p99 9mm handgun
Combat Knife
Laser Designating Pod

Heavy Weapons/Demolition Trooper

GMI PML2003 Multi Purpose Portable Missile Launcher (Googlewooper Original)
FAMAS G2 SMG
Walther p99 9mm handgun
Combat Knife
Rocket ammunition, shared with supply trooper

Armed Field Medic

FAMAS G2 SMG
Walther p99 9mm handgun
Combat Knife
Advanced Wound Management Equipment
including anaesthetics, antiseptics, antibiotics, surgical implements,
suture, gauzes, pads and dressings

Special Forces

Troopers demonstrating exceptional prowess after and over a long period of service may recruit into a Battalion of the Commando Special Forces. These troops are truly an elite of an elite. Basic kit and dress are standard however a commando carries a small arsenal of weapons, personally selected from a comprehensive list of all of the best small arms and equipment available from anywhere in the world. These troops fight in Squads of 10 as shock troopers and specialist covert forces.

Cavalry

Main Battle Tank

MBT Battalions consist of 250 vehicles and 1 000 crew, divided into 10 companies of 25 vehicles and 100 crew. They are almost always deployed with a support company from a Logistics Battalion out of necessity.

Leopard 2A6EX MBT

Crew – 4
Length – 7.7m
Width – 3.7
Height – 3m
Weight – 62 tonnes
Armour – 70mm
Main – 120mm L55 smoothbore, 45 rounds
Secondary – 2 x MG3 7.62mm, 5 000 rounds
Road Speed – 70kmh-1
Range – 550km

Light Armoured Vehicle

The purpose of the LAV battalion is to provide deployed infantry forces with armoured transport, basic anti armour and anti air support as well as conduct separate armoured cavalry operations. LAV Battalions consist of 250 vehicles and 1 000 crew, divided into10 companies of 25 vehicles and 100 crew. 4 companies, 100 vehicles, are M2A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, 4 companies, 100 vehicles are M3A3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicles and 2 companies are M6 Linebacker Air Defence Fighting Vehicles. They are almost always deployed with a support company from a Logistics Battalion out of necessity.

M2A3/M3A3 Bradley and M6 Linebacker

Crew – 4, M2A3 carries 5 troopers
Length – 6.55m
Width – 3.6m
Height – 2.98m
Weight – 30.4 tonnes
Primary – 25mm M242 Chain Gun, 900 rounds,
M2A3, TOW Missile Launcher, 10 Missiles
M3A3, TOW and Javelin missile launcher and additional missiles.
M6 Linebacker, 4 tube Stinger missile system
Secondary – 7.62mm M240C, 2 500 rounds
Road Speed – 66kmh-1
Range – 483km

Artillery

Artillery Battalions size depend on the gun they are equipped with. 155mm Howitzers and 105mm Field Howitzers are crewed by 10 men, including transport crew and a 1 000 man battalion consists of 100 guns divided into ten batteries of 10 guns and 100 crew. 155mm Self Propelled Howitzers are crewed by 5 men and a 1 000 man battalion consists of 200 units divided into 10 companies of 20 units and 20 batteries of 10 units. Artillery units require the presence a logistics company nearby for ammunition supply. 155mm and 105mm Howitzer Battalions are equipped with the designated prime mover vehicles for their guns however a squadron of helicopters may be attached to a stationary gun battery for the duration of an operation if rapid deployment by air is desired.

M777 155mm Howitzer

Crew – 10 including towing crew
Designated Prime Mover – Supacat HMT
Firing Range – 30 000m
Rate of Fire – 5 rounds per minute intense, 2 rounds per minute sustained

M119A1 105mm Howitzer

Crew – 10 including towing crew
Designated Prime Mover – HMMWV
Firing Range – 14 000m
Rate of Fire – 6 rounds per minute intense, 3 rounds per minute sustained

PzH 2000 Self Propelled Howitzer

Crew – 5
Length – 11.7m
Width – 3.6m
Height – 3.1m
Weight – 55.3 tonnes
Primary – 155mm Howitzer
Firing Range – 56 000m
Rate of Fire – 3 rounds per 10 seconds, 8 rounds per minute, 20 rounds per 3 minutes
Secondary – MG3 7.62mm, 2 500 rounds
Road Speed – 60kmh-1
Off Road Speed – 45kmh-1
Range – 420km

Logistics

Logistics Battalions are rarely deployed as an entire unit but are divided into 10 regiments, each of which is essential to the running of any operation by Googlewooper Ground Forces.

Medical Regiment

Medical Regiments consist of Surgeons, Physicians, Specialists, Nurses and Orderlies. They set up field hospitals in most locations or operate from hospital or supply ships or civilian hospitals. They are equipped with the very best medical, surgical, imaging and life support equipment available.

Supply Regiment

Supply Regiments ensure meals are provided for all personnel not actively engaging the enemy, rations and other supplies are issued before deployment and ammunition for small arms and other equipment is readily available. They can operate from any field position, supply ships or military base.

Mechanical Regiment

Mechanical Regiments service, repair, fit and arm Cavalry units on active duty. They are directly responsible for ensuring ammunition and fuel is readily available to active cavalry units.

Artillery Support Regiment

Artillery Supply Regiments ensures that any deployed artillery battery is readily supplied with ammunition.

Transport Regiment

Transport Regiments upkeep a great number of vehicles for non combat land transport of all military personnel and equipment. They also liaise directly with the Air Force and Navy in order to organise transport for Ground Forces personnel and equipment using the vehicles from those forces.
GMC Military Arms
20-07-2006, 10:07
Shouldn't the army also include heavy lift planes, attack helicopters, transport helicopters, gunships and so on?
Googlewoop
20-07-2006, 10:32
OOC: Valid Point.

All airlift or air close support operations are conducted by Air Force squadrons. Squadrons of transport aircraft and helicopters as well as attack and anti-tank aircraft are often 'attached' to Ground Forces divisions, particularly artillery batteries, for the duration of a deployment. This enables the army full use of logistics and attack aircraft while allowing the Air Force to use its superior maintenance equipment to service the aircraft.

Thank you for your interest and contribution though.