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Messidorian Armed Forces
Forces Armées du Messidor
Iɣskrbiln n Mgrawi
File:Messidor Army Emblem.png

File:Messidor Naval Jack.png

File:Messidor Roundel.png
The Messidorian Army Corps' emblem, the Navy Corps' jack, and the Air Corps' roundel
Founded1839; 185 years ago (1839)
Service branchesMessidorian Army Corps
Messidorian Navy Corps
Messidorian Air Corps
Leadership
President of the UnionYolande-Minerve Saverne
Commissioned ChairpersonGeneral Rezki Tinifsan
Personnel
Military age18-55
ConscriptionVoluntary service only
Active personnel102,800 total:
Army Corps: 55,200
Navy Corps: 31,500
Air Corps: 16,100

History

The Messidorian Army and Navy Corps were founded in 1839, 8 years after the founding of the Messidor Union. The formation of a standing military was a contentious issue among the various syndicates who had originally called to rely upon civil militias organized at a local level rather than a central military. After the loss of northern Tafriqt in 1833, the notion that such a force could effectively protect the Union was effectively dispelled, though it took a further 6 years before the exact details of the Messidorian Armed Forces would be determined. From the outset, the Army and Navy Corps were small, professional, volunteer forces which were organized under a federal union. Merovian and later Aɣmatian factories ensured that they were well-equipped and supplied, though the forces established an enduring reputation of poor discipline. Despite their reputation, the first major deployment of the Messidorian Army Corps in the Annexation of the Timna Strip in 1919 was a great success. The Messidorian Navy Corps served nearly the entirety of its first century and a half of existence as a patrol and deterrence fleet for ships making the transit across the Periclean Sea. During the Reannexation of Tafriqt in 1950-51, the Navy Corps ran blockades around the coast of Tafriqt and prevented any seaborne assault. They also saw major surface combat during the Fourth West Scipian War. The Messidorian Air Corps was founded in 1920 and rounded out the three branches. Elements of the Messidorian intelligence services are also incorporated into the armed forces, specifically the Naval Infantry Brigade of the Army Corps, which conducts counter-intelligence, special reconnaissance, and direct intervention missions.

Structure

The structure of the Messidorian Armed Forces is highly unusual for most nations but ultimately consistent with the Union's own logic. While elsewhere officers are trained and awarded commission and a strict military hierarchy is followed, each unit level of the Messidorian Armed Forces elect their commanders, i.e.: an infantry section elects its sergeant, a ship elects its captain, and the general staff is elected by its branch of service. Elibigilty for commissioned roles is often subject to criteria of education or seniority. It is this particular element of the armed forces' structure that bewilders more disciplined military forces in the world. For their part, officers and enlisted members of the Messidorian Armed Forces hold that the system creates a greater sense of camaradery and investment in the service.

The combined armed forces is overseen by the Directorate of Defence Armed Forces Committee. The committee is chaired by the most senior of the elected members who are commanders of each of the three branches. The Director of Defence is also a member of the committee. The present chairperson of the committee is General Rezki Tinifsan. Below the committee each branch has its own general's staff composed of the commanders of its subgroups and their staffs.

The Army Corps is composed of twenty regiments and an air component divided among two divisions: one based in Aɣmatia and the other in Merovia. At an operational level the regiments are organized into 8 brigades; 4 for each division. While conscription is unconstitutional in the Messidor Union, additional volunteer regiments can be raised in emergencies. There is no standing reservist force in the Army Corps.

The Navy Corps operates under a single unified fleet - the Periclean Fleet. The formal organization of the fleet is much looser than the Army Corps and most of the officers maintain the rank of "Captain", taking on command of larger formations only for the duration of a particular deployment. Presently, the Navy Corps has a few active deployments in the Periclean protecting the corridor between Merovia and Aɣmatia.

The Air Corps has two air divisions which are not strictly organized along geographic lines. Each division has 5 wings which may have as many as 72 aircraft each or as few as 15 according to the wing's role. Unlike both the Army Corps and the Navy Corps, the Air Corps has 6 air reserve squadrons which fly the dated but not yet obsolete AAB-F32/B3 Tiara fighter aircraft.

Branches of service

Messidorian Army Corps

File:MU Tank History.png
Development of Messidorian armoured fighting vehicles through the 20th century

The Messidorian Army Corps counts over 55,200 members across two divisions; one based in Merovia and the other in Aɣmatia. The Army Corps is also supported by a number of employees and government workers. Founded in 1839, the Army Corps began as an organizing body for many armed militias across the Union. By the 1850s, the Army Corps developed into a professional fighting force. The last militia forces were disbanded or organized into professional reserves by the early 20th century.

Despite the population gap between Aɣmatia and Merovia, Army Corps personnel are distributed relatively equally between the two nations. The majority of training is conducted in southern Aɣmatia, but soldiers are trained in multiple environments. The forces of the Army Corps count twenty-two regiments. Regiments are divided into brigade groups at an operational level. Messidorian brigades are relatively large, including between six and eight battalions. The two main types of brigades which are fielded are armoured brigades and infantry brigades. The former are primarily composed of tanks and mechanized infantry with supporting reconnaissance and artillery elements. The latter are primarily light infantry.

Equipment

Model Image Origin Type Notes
CC-T84B2
6B47 helmet - InnovationDay2013part1-56.jpg
 Messidor Helmet
JC-T85B1
ODFEquipment BVest3.jpg
 Messidor Combat vest
PC-T66/B
PC-T66/V
CADPAT Arid Region.jpg
 Messidor Camouflage In both desert tan and temperate olive

Arms

Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes
Small arms
PA-M16/A1
Isque
SIG P210 1sr series IMG 3086.jpg
 Messidor Pistol 10×25mm Standard service pistol
FA-M45/D2
Rz Awl
Rifles FAMAS.jpg
 Messidor Assault rifle 7×40mm Standard service rifle
FA-M35/B1
Rz Adaw
FN CAL close1-noBG.png
 Messidor Assault rifle 7×40mm Service and reserve rifle, derived from the PAL
FR-X(O-NO)23/B3
Asmawi
FN Herstal T48.jpg
 North Ottonia
 Ostrozava
Battle rifle 8×57mm Standard marksman rifle, imported PAL
PM-M32/B1
Imik
MP-L WALTHER 9MM.jpg
 Messidor Submachine gun 10×25mm
FM-XO28/A3
Stulskabus 8
ODFEquipment MG3.png
 North Ottonia Medium machinegun 8×57mm Section support weapon and vehicle-mounted machinegun
FM-M03/A3
Stulskabus 13
 Messidor Heavy machinegun 13×92mm Vehicle-mounted machinegun
FRCM-M70/A1
PGM Hecate.jpg
 Messidor Anti-matériel rifle 13×92mm In limited use with special forces
MP-M54/A2
ERYX-2ndFrInReg 2.jpg
 Messidor Portable ATGM 136mm
LG-M58/A1
Issoufir
LGI entrainement.jpg
 Messidor Grenade mortar 50mm
G-XO23/A5
Dikra
Rgd 5 hand grenade.jpeg
 Ostrozava Hand grenade
Mle 64/8
Mannlicher M1895 from the Swedish Army Museum.jpg
 Messidor Bolt-action rifle 8×57mm Straight-pull action, in training and ceremonial use, limited conversion to marksman rifles

Vehicles

Model Image Origin Type Armament Notes
Armoured vehicles
CM-A77/A2
Izm
 Messidor
 Ostrozava
 North Ottonia
 Tsurushima
Third generation main battle tank 105mm rifled cannon
13mm machinegun
8mm machinegun
Co-developed with the Ostrozavan OPUv.78 series, the North Ottonian M15/VII series, and the Tsurushiman Type 90
Equipped with 105mm gun-launched AT missiles
CM-A20/C2
Tizmt
 Messidor Fire support vehicle 2× 30mm autocannons
4× 136mm ATGM launchers
2× 50mm grenade launchers
13mm machinegun
8mm machinegun
Built on the A20 chassis
CM-A20/B3
Lancier
 Messidor Second generation main battle tank 105mm rifled cannon
13mm machinegun
8mm machinegun
VBC-A40/A1
Feneq
 Messidor Infantry fighting vehicle 30mm autocannon
8mm machinegun
VBR-A42/B1
Basset
 Messidor Reconnaissance vehicle 90mm rifled cannon
8mm machinegun
Built on the A40 chassis
VBA-A69/A1
Martel
 Messidor Self-propelled artillery 155mm howitzer Built on the A40 chassis
VA-A69/B2
Zizouar
 Messidor Mobile SAM platform 4× 136mm SAM launchers Built on the A40 chassis
Light vehicles
CU-XNO68/A6
CU-XNO68/A10

Dromadaire
TG MIL TGA 40.413 DFAS (6x6).jpg
 North Ottonia Utility, transport, and cargo vehicles Converted civilian vehicle, 6x6 and 10x10 configurations
CU-XT53/A1
Linx
Technamm Masstech French Army (Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ76).jpg
 Tsurushima Utility and transport vehicle Converted civilian vehicle
Aircraft
HA-XT66/A2
Kitakazé
Kamov Ka-52.jpg
 Tsurushima Attack/scout helicopter gunship 30mm autocannon
12× 136mm ATGM launchers
AU-F51/A1
RCAF CC-150 Polaris Davies.jpg
 Messidor Cargo/transport plane Converted civilian aircraft

Messidorian Navy Corps

The Messidorian Navy Corps was formally established in 1839 and, unlike the Army Corps, had no effective predecessor. The first warships in 50 years were laid down in Aɣmatia shortly after. At present, the Navy Corps has 62 active warships in addition to several support vessels. The Periclean Fleet, the largest organizational unit of the corps, is headquartered in Port Isadore in Merovia, but the Union's shipbuilding industry is still largely based on Aɣmatia's coasts.

Vessels in active service

Class Image Role Displacement
(standard)
Armament Number in service Notes
Yu'tanuɣi-class assault platform
LST-4003 Kunisaki.jpg
Amphibious assault ship 14,300 tons
  • 1 × quad canister SAM battery
  • 2 × 30mm autocannons
  • 5 × helipads
3 Carries up to 15 helicopters, 200 armoured
vehicles, and 720 infantry
Tamdda-class destroyer
JS Myōkō at Pearl Harbor, -27 Jun. 2012 a.jpg
Air-defense destroyer 7,500 tons
  • 1 × 100mm naval gun
  • 2 × 30mm autocannons
  • 8 × quad canister anti-ship missile battery
  • 1 × 90-cell multi-purpose missile battery
  • 6 × 325mm torpedo tubes
  • 1 × helipad
4 Carries an HA-XT66/A2 Kitakazé helicopter
with a submarine-hunting loadout
Tmassa-class frigate
JS Yamagiri in Cruise(Left View).jpg
Anti-submarine frigate 3,500 tons
  • 1 × 100mm naval gun
  • 2 × 30mm autocannons
  • 2 × quad canister SAM battery
  • 2 × quad canister anti-ship missile battery
  • 2 × quad canister anti-sub missile battery
  • 6 × 325mm torpedo tubes
  • 1 × helipad
12 Carries an HA-XT66/A2 Kitakazé helicopter
with a submarine-hunting loadout
Azbar-class frigate
JMSDF DD-121 Yuugumo.jpg
Escort frigate 2,100 tons
  • 4 × 100mm naval gun
  • 2 × quad canister anti-ship missile battery
  • 2 × quad canister anti-sub missile battery
  • 6 × 325mm torpedo tubes
4
Bri-class corvette
DE226 ISHIKARI.JPG
Escort corvette 1,300 tons
  • 1 × 100mm naval gun
  • 2 × quad canister anti-ship missile battery
  • 6 × 325mm torpedo tubes
  • 1 × 6-cell anti-sub missile battery
16
Tillas-class submarine
SS-587 わかしお (3).jpg
Attack submarine 2,800 tons
(submerged)
  • 6 × 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 1 × 20-cell anti-ship missile battery
8
Tuhan-class patrol vessel
HMAS Gladstone 2010.JPG
Patrol vessel 250 tons
  • 1 × 30mm autocannon
  • 2 × 13mm machine gun
10
Mintirzi-class minesweeper
JS Sugashima(MSC-681) left front view at Maizuru Naval Base July 29, 2017 01.jpg
Minesweeper 600 tons
  • 1 × 30mm autocannon
10
Awɣaman-class replenishment ship
JS Towada returns to Hawaii, -2 Aug. 1998.jpg
Replenishment ship 8,100 tons
  • 1 helipad
4
Zrskradaln-class surveillance ship
Ase6102-H26,7,22.JPG
Spy ship 4,500 tons
  • 2 × quad cannister multi-purpose missile battery
  • 6 × 325mm torpedo tubes
4

Messidorian Air Corps

The most recent branch of the Messidorian Armed Forces is the Messidorian Air Corps. Founded in 1920 after the Annexation of the Timna Strip, the Air Corps primarily provided aerial reconnaissance. Over the next few decades, the role and capabilities of military aircraft rapidly evolved. At present, the Air Corps is the only branch of service to maintain an active reserve force, owing in part to the amount of training required to operate and maintain a fleet of aircraft. The Air Corps is organized across two wings and includes several hundred aircraft. Any aircraft seconded to the Army or Navy Corps are provided and operated by the Air Corps. In addition to its military roles, the Air Corps also provides search and rescue and emergency airlift services. Many of these additional functions are performed by reservist members.

Aircraft in active service

Model Image Origin Type Notes
Ava 70
Rafale - RIAT 2009 (3751416421).jpg
 Messidor Multi-role fighter
AAB-F32/B3
Tiara
Argentina Air Force Dassault Mirage IIIEA Lofting-1.jpg
 Messidor Multi-role fighter/interceptor In use for training and reserve squadrons
HA-XT66/A2
Kitakazé
Kamov Ka-52.jpg
 Tsurushima Attack/scout helicopter gunship
HU-XJ50/A1
Ouiya
PLAAF Harbin Z-9WA.jpg
 Jhengtsang Search and rescue helicopter
HU-F32/A3
Péloquin
SA321 Super Frélon (cropped).jpg
 Messidor Cargo/transport helicopter
AU-F51/A1
RCAF CC-150 Polaris Davies.jpg
 Messidor Cargo/transport plane Converted civilian aircraft, electronic warfare variant

Ranks and insignia

All three branches of service make use of the same rank insignia, though titles vary.

Officer ranks

OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1
Insignia Messidor OF-10.png Messidor OF-9.png Messidor OF-8.png Messidor OF-7.png Messidor OF-6.png Messidor OF-5.png Messidor OF-4.png Messidor OF-3.png Messidor OF-2.png Messidor OF-1.png
Army Corps Rank Marshal of
the Corps
General Lieutenant
General
Division
Commander
Brigadier Colonel Lieutenant
Colonel
Battalion
Commander
Company
Commander
Platoon
Commander
Navy Corps Rank Marshal of
the Corps
Admiral Vice
Admiral
Rear
Admiral
Commodore Senior
Captain
Captain Junior
Captain
Senior
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Air Corps Rank Marshal of
the Corps
General Lieutenant
General
Division
Commander
Wing
Commander
Squadron
Commander
Flight
Captain
Junior
Captain
Senior
Lieutenant
Lieutenant

Enlisted ranks

OR-10 OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1
Insignia File:Messidor OR-10.png Messidor OR-9.png Messidor OR-8.png Messidor OR-7.png Messidor OR-6.png Messidor OR-5.png Messidor OR-4.png Messidor OR-3.png Messidor OR-2.png Messidor OR-1.png
Army Corps Rank Corps
Sergeant
Major
Regimental
Sergeant
Major
Battalion
Sergeant
Major
Company
Sergeant
Major
Platoon
Sergeant
Sergeant Corporal Senior
Soldier
Soldier Recruit
Navy Corps Rank Corps
Chief
Enlisted
Chief
Bridge
Chief
Deck
Chief
Watch
Chief
Watch
Sergeant
Senior
Sailor
Sailor Junior
Sailor
Recruit
Air Corps Rank Corps
Sergeant
Major
Wing
Sergeant
Major
Squadron
Sergeant
Major
Flight
Sergeant
Major
Watch
Chief
Watch
Sergeant
Senior
Airperson
Airperson Junior
Airperson
Recruit