Lumenic Army

Lumenic Army Esercito Luminerra
Two Falco Infantry fighting vehicles from the 3/192nd Armored Brigade, 12th Royal Infantry Division conducting counterinsurgency operations in Rocha Sur
Active	1521 - Present
Country	Luminerra
Commanders
King	Lorenzo III
Legatus	Amore Stavola
Generale dell'esercito	Aronne Capelli
Maresciallo dell'esercito	Ignazio Bonetti

The Lumenic Army is the ground service branch of the Lumenic Legion and the largest of the three primary brances of service in Luminerra. As the primary ground force of the Lumenic Legion, the mission of the Lumenic Army is "to fight and win conflicts in the national interest, by providing prompt, sustained land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict". Currently, the Lumenic Army has standing formations deployed outside of its borders to conflict zones around the world.

Organization

Element	Personal	Leader	Notes
Rifle Squad •	8	Caporale
Weapons Squad •	8	Caporale
Section ••	14 - 16	Sergente	A rifle squad is paired with a weapons squad to form a section.
Platoon •••	48	Sottotenente or Tenente Sergente Maggiore	A platoon consists of three sections, generally three rifle squads paired with three weapons squads, and an attached command unit of 2. A proper platoon will contain one of each type of weapons squad.
Company I	158	Capitano	A company consists of three platoons and a single battery 82 mm mortar and a second ATGM squad.
Battalion II	500+	Tenente colonnello or Colonnello	Three companies plus attached support and staff
Brigade X	~6,000	Tenente generale	Three battalions to a brigade plus support units
Division XX	~18,000	Capitano generale	Three brigades to a division along with support units

Rifle Squad: A Lumenic rifle squad is a sub-subunit of a Lumenic infantry platoon, and consists of 8 infantrymen, led by a Caporale. The rifle squad can function as two fire teams of four men, with one group being led by the squad leader, and the second fireteam by a Specialista. Infantry riflemen are usually armed with assault rifles, with the standard issue arm of the Lumenic Army being the FC-18. A member of a rifle squad will be equipped with a ML-95 squad automatic weapon, with one or more infantrymen carrying extra ammunition or with an FC-18ML light assault weapon utilizing 100 round magazines. In addition, one man will have an under-barrel grenade launcher for his rifle. Some experimentation has occurred with equipping the squad’s grenadier with a standalone grenade launcher, such as the LG-21, but has not become standard practice. Finally, one infantrymen per squad will be equipped with a FC-18TS designated marksman rifle.  

Two infantrymen with the rifle squad will carry a single disposable PAS-95 with both of these men also being trained to use the PAS-01 rocket launcher. At times, these men may not carry the disposable launcher, and will instead form a team to carry and use the PAS-90, with one man acting as the gunner, and the second as the assistant gunner and ammo bearer. When the squad is equipped as such, another rifleman in the squad will be required to carry a disposable launcher.

Infantry squads are generally transported by either the Falco or Passero Infantry fighting vehicles, being assigned to armored and mechanized infantry formations respectively, or the Aquila-VI armoured personnel carrier in the case of motorized infantry units.

Weapons Squad: The weapons squad of a Lumenic infantry section are used in tandem with rifle squads, and provide additional firepower to the Lumenic infantry platoon. Weapons Squads consist of three different configurations. Weapons squads, like their rifle squad counterparts, are generally transported by either the Falco or Passero Infantry fighting vehicles, being assigned to armored and mechanized infantry formations respectively, or the Aquila-VI || Armoured personnel carrier in the case of motorized infantry units.

• Machinegun Squad: A machinegun squad is comprised of eight infantrymen led by a Caporale, overseeing three machine gun teams consisting of two men, and assisted by a Specialista acting as the assistant squad leader. Each machinegun team consists of two men, a gunner and assistant gunner, and are all equipped with the MM-95 general purpose machine gun.

• Heavy Weapons Squad: Heavy weapons squads consist of eight infantrymen and can be equipped for a variety of missions. The squad can be organized to function as a heavy machine gun team, with two teams of three men equipped with the MP-61 heavy machine gun, or a LA-40 grenade machine gun. The squad could be deployed as three independent antitank teams, each equipped with the PAS-90 rocket launcher or the PAS-130 anti-tank guided missile.

• Anti-tank squad: An anti-tank squad is charged with defeating armored threats to the infantry platoon that can not be defeated by the weapons available to the rifle squad. The anti-tank squad consists of eight men, led by a Caporale, and is often divided into two three man teams, with the Caporale and an assistant squad leader overseeing the squad. Anti-tank squads are commonly equipped with the FSR-90 recoilless rifle or, more modernly, the PAS-170 anti-tank guided missile.

Section: An infantry section, led by a Sergente, is a paring of a single rifle squad and one type of weapons squad.

Platoon: An infantry platoon, commanded by a Sottotenente or Tenente, and assisted by a Sergente Maggiore, is the basic maneuver element of the Lumenic Army. A proper platoon consists of three rifle squads parried with three weapons squads, generally one representing each configuration. In a Lumenic Airborne infantry platoon, the assistant platoon leader role is filled by an officer, as opposed to a Sergente Maggiore, therefore, all airborne infantry platoons are led by a Tenente, with his assistant platoon leader being a Sottotenente

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Battalion:

Brigade:

Division:

Army Forces Command

Comando delle Forze dell'Esercito (COMFORSER)

Army Special Forces Command

Comando delle Forze Speciali dell'Esercito (COMFOSE)

• 1° Reggimento Cacciatori "Cane Lupo"
• 2° Reggimento Cacciatori "Cane da Volpe"
• 3° Reggimento Cacciatori "Cane Segugio"
• 1° Brigata Alpinisti "Stella Alpina"
  • 4° Battaglione Alpinisti
  • 5° Battaglione Alpinisti

Army Aviation Command

Comando dell'aviazione dell'esercito (COMAVER)

• Army Aviation Training School, Fort Bellavia
  • 1st Training Wing
• 21st Special Operations Aviation Regiment "Durabo"

Army Combat Aviation Command

Comando dell'Aviazione da Combattimento dell'Esercito (COMAVCOMER)

• 1st Combat Aviation Brigade
• 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
• 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade

Army Support Aviation Command

Comando dell'Aviazione di Supporto dell'Esercito (COMAVSUER)

• 1st Army Aviation Brigade
• 2nd Army Aviation Brigade

Northern Forces Command

Comando delle Forze del Nord (COMFORN)

• 9th Royal Infantry Division "Friuli"
• 11th Royal Lancers Division "Indistruttibile"
• 30th Royal Airborne Infantry Brigade "Avanguardia"

Southern Forces Command

Comando della Forza Meridionale (COMFORM)

• 31st Royal Airborne Infantry Division "Altopiano"
• 2nd Royal Mechanized Infantry Division "Serpente"

Army Support Force Command

Comando della Forza di Supporto dell'Esercito (COMFORSUER)

Army Signals and Intelligence Command

Comando dell'Intelligence e dei Segnali dell'Esercito (COMITSER)

• Army Information Warfare School
  • Army Intelligence School
  • Army Cyber Operations and Security School
  • Army Signals School

Army Material Command

Comando Materiale dell'Esercito (COMATER)

Army Training and Doctrine Command

Comando di addestramento e dottrina dell'esercito (COMADOER)

Army Training and Doctrine Command is responsible for comducting basic and advanced training of the army's troops and develops the army's doctrine and education policies. The command's motto is Garantire la Pace è Prepararsi alla Guerra (To Secure Peace is to Prepare for War)

Army Training Command

Comando di Addestramento dell'Esercito (COMASER)

• Aigovo Military Academy
• Army Basic Training School
  • 1st Basic Training Brigade - Fort Agrusa
  • 2nd Basic Training Brigade - Fort Valenza
  • 3rd Basic Training Brigade - Fort Scalzo
• Army Infantry School
  • Army Airborne Warfare School at Fort Scalzo in Pasa
• Army Fires School
  • Army Artillery School
  • Army Air Defense Artillery School
• Army Maneuver Warfare School
  • Army Calvary School
  • Army Armor School
• Army Maneuver Warfare Support School
  • Army Engineer School
  • Army CBRN School
  • Army Military Police School
• Army Medical School
  • Army Psychological School
• Army School for Personnel Development
  • Army Staff Officer School
  • Army Non-Commissioned Officers School
  • Army Drill Instructor School
  • Army Warrant Officer School
• Army Maneuver Warfare Sustainment School
  • Army Logistics School
  • Army Quartermaster School
    • Joint School of Culinary Arts
  • Army Soldier Support School
  • Army Ordnance School

Ranks

Commissioned

Officer's in the Lumenic Army occupy positions of leadership and responsibility, assuming direct command responsibility for formations, and instillations of the service. Commissioned officers are considered commanding officers under royal authority and are directly commissioned by the King of Luminerra. A superior officer is an officer with a higher rank than another officer, who is a subordinate officer relative to the superior.

Officers may receive commissions within the Lumenic Army through a number of methods, including attending the Lumenic War College or the Aigovo Military Academy, attending a four year university which sponsors a Lumenic Army officer training program, or attending a officers candidate school sponsored by the Lumenic Army. This latter option is the preferred method for enlisted servicemen and women to advance into commissioned officer ranks, though being a current member of the Lumenic Air Force is not a requirement to attending OCS, however, all applicants, both existing service and new inductees, must possess a four year degree from an accredited university. In some rare cases, a two year degree in a specialized field may be accepted for OCS applicants. Graduates of either an officer training program from a four year university, or from either the Lumenic War College or Aigovo Military Academy, will receive their degrees prior to commission, and will then attend an abbreviated officer candidate school designed to provide them with training deemed necessary for military applications.

In rare cases, are appointed by superior officers from enlisted or non-commissioned officer ranks through a process known as direct commissioning, which can occur as a battlefield promotion or be granted to a certified civilian professionals such as scientists, pharmacists, physicians, nurses, clergy, and attorneys. These soldiers will be directly commissioned upon entry into the Lumenic Army. However, these officers generally do not exercise command authority outside of their specific branches, and are highly regulated along their career tracks.

Officers of the Lumenic Army can be divided into three levels; company-grade officers, field-grade officers, and fGENERAL officers. Company-grade officers consist of officers in ranks C-1 through C-3. These officers preform a variety of functions, often overseeing enlisted members of the Lumenic Army in the execution of tasks. Field-grade officers are officers ranked C-4 and C-6. These officers generally hold staff positions for senior officers, but may command company or battalion sized commands, or are tasked with overseeing a group of junior officers and enlisted personal assigned to a specialized mission. General officers consist of officers ranking between C-7 and C-10 and command large elements of the Army, such as brigade or divisional sized commands, or entire Army instillation's, and command missions and programs of great responsibility.

Grade	Image	Rank
C-1	No insignia	Aspirante
		Sottotenente
C-2		Tenente
C-3		Capitano
C-4		Maggiore
C-5		Tenente colonnello
C-6		Colonnello
C-7		Tenente generale
C-8		Capitano generale
C-9		Maggiore generale
C-10		Colonnello generale

Warrant Officer

In the Lumenic Army, warrant officers are known as sottufficiale and are considered to be non-commissioned officers, outranking the senior-most enlisted ranks but ranking below the officer grade of C‑1. They are primarily utilized to handle the upper administrative tasks of the Lumenic Army, serving as senior non-commissioned officers at the brigade and division level. Warrant officers of the S-1, S-2 and S-3 grade do not receive a commission from the King of Luminerra, as commissioned officers do, but instead are appointed to their rank by the Legatos of the Lumenic Legion.  Warrant officers holding the ranks of S-4 and S-5 are, however, do receive their commission from the King of Luminerra and are therefore considered to be commissioned officers.

Sottufficiales are often employed in highly skilled, single-track specialty roles. In general, the Lumenic Army utilizes Sottufficiales in two ways; as aviators and technical specialists. Sottufficiales aviators will command both fixed wing and rotar wing aircraft, as well as lead, coach, train, and counsel subordinates. In some cases, a Sottufficiales may also command detachments, units, activities, vessels, aircraft, and armored vehicles. A Sottufficiale technical specialist would be primarily tasked to serve as a technical expert, providing valuable skills, guidance, and expertise to commanders and organizations in their particular field.

One special exception to this general rule is the rank of Maresciallo dell'esercito or Marshal of the Army, who serves as the senior most non-commissioned officer in the Lumenic Army. The Maresciallo dell'esercito is appointed to serve as a spokesman to address the issues of enlisted soldiers to all officers, from other Sottufficiales and Sottotenente's to the Army's highest positions. in effect making the Maresciallo dell'esercito the senior most enlisted advisor to the Generale dell'esercito, or the General of the Army. The exact duties vary depending on the Army's current Generale dell'esercito, though much of the Maresciallo dell'esercito's time is spent traveling throughout the nation to various Army posts and facilities, observing training and talking with soldiers and their families.

Grade	Image	Rank
S-1		Maresciallo Terza
S-2		Maresciallo Seconda
S-3		Maresciallo Prima
		Maresciallo dell'esercito
S-4		Maresciallo Superiore
S-5		Maresciallo Capo

Non-Commissioned and Enlisted

Grade	Image	Rank
A-1	No insignia	Recluta soldato
		Soldato
A-2		Specialista
A-3		Caporale
A-4		Sergente
A-5		Sergente Maggiore
A-6		Primo Sergente

Equipment

Personal weapons

See also: Historic equipment of the Lumenic Army

Name	Origin	Manufacturer	Caliber/Diameter	Notes
Handguns
P-04	Luminerra	Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A	10x22 mm	Subcompact version designated P-04C
PS-79	Luminerra	Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A	9x19 mm
P-76	Luminerra	Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A	9x19 mm	Mostly replaced in service by the P-04. Units of the Custos Luminis have been issued P-76 handguns chambered in 10x22 mm designated P-76/10
P-09	Trinovantum	Wilton-Nash Firearms Company	11.43×23mm	Used by special forces
Submachine guns
M-18	Luminerra	Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A	10x22 mm
M-80	Pequenoya	Pequeñoya Armería	10x22 mm
CD-04	Luminerra	Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A	10x22 mm
Shotguns
PD-99	Luminerra	Del Santo Armi S.p.A	18.5 mm
PA-87	Luminerra	Ponti S.R.L.	18.5 mm
Rifles
F-1889	Luminerra	Arsenale Reale e Ordinanza S.p.A	7.35×51 mm	In use in ceremonial roles
FB-59	Luminerra	Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A	7.5x54 mm	In use with some members of the national police as well as in ceremonial roles
FC-7	Luminerra	Arsenale Reale e Ordinanza S.p.A	6.45x48 mm
FC-18	Luminerra	Arsenale Reale e Ordinanza S.p.A	6.5x51 mm MSS
Precision and sniper rifles
FP-85	Trinovantum	Maxwell Armaments Company	8.6x70 mm
RFA-90	Temuair	Callahan Fireamrs	12.7x99 mm 15.5x106 mm
Machine guns
ML-89	Luminerra	Calvano Armi Leggere S.p.A	5.56×45 mm	Mostly replaced by the ML-95
ML-95	Trinovantum	Wilton-Nash Firearms Company	6.45x48 mm
MM-95	Trinovantum	Wilton-Nash Firearms Company	8x50 mm
MP-61	Notreceau Luminerra	Manufacture d'Armes de Châtouge Arsenale Reale e Ordinanza S.p.A	12.7x99 mm
Grenades and explosives
BM-80	Luminerra	Ordigno Esplosivo S.p.A	59 mm
PGI-20	Pequenoya	VT Cinética	20x42 mm
LA-40	Luminerra	Arsenale Reale e Ordinanza S.p.A Ordigno Esplosivo S.p.A	40 mm
Mortar
MA-90	Transnapastain Luminerra	Ordigno Esplosivo S.p.A	82 mm
Infantry anti-tank weapons
PAS-78	Luminerra	Ordigno Esplosivo S.p.A	78 mm
PAS-95	Costa Mejis	TREXSA	90 mm
PAS-04	Costa Mejis	TREXSA	100 mm
PAS-01	Costa Mejis	Trabajos Explosivos S.A	90 mm
FSR-90	Luminerra	Arsenale Reale e Ordinanza S.p.A	90 mm
PAS-130	Luminerra	Ordigno Esplosivo S.p.A	130 mm
PAS-170	Luminerra	Ordigno Esplosivo S.p.A	170 mm
Infantry anti-aircraft weapons
GIA-39	Trinovantum	United Defense Aerospace	130 mm

Vehicles

Name	Role	Origin	Manufacturer	Number
Utility vehicles
Contare	Utility vehicle	Luminerra	Amante S.p.A	Contare:
Vicario	Utility vehicle	Luminerra	Amante S.p.A	Vicario: Vicario-P Vicario-A:
Barone	Utility vehicle	Trinovantum	Paxton Motor Company	Barone:
Duca	Command Post	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A
Asino	Tactical logistic vehicle	Luminerra	Motori Pesanti Lumenici S.p.A
Mulo	Tactical logistic vehicle	Luminerra	Motori Pesanti Lumenici S.p.A
Mucca	Tactical logistic vehicle	Luminerra	Motori Pesanti Lumenici S.p.A
Main Battle Tanks
Decurion	Main battle tank	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A	Decurion M1: Decurion M2:
Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Falco	Infantry fighting vehicle	Luminerra	Sistemi Terra di Vernetti S.p.A	Falco M1:
Passero	Infantry fighting vehicle	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A	Passero M1: Passero M2:
Armored Personal Carriers
Aquila-IV	Armoured personnel carrier	Luminerra	Amante S.p.A	Aquila-IV M1:
Aquila-VI	Armoured personnel carrier	Luminerra	Amante S.p.A	Aquila-VI M1:
Toro II	MRAP Armoured personnel carrier	Luminerra	Amante S.p.A	Toro II M1:
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Volpe	Reconnaissance	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A
Miscellaneous Vehicles
Tigre	Reconnaissance/Tank destroyer	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A	Tigre M1: Tigre M2:
Recovery Vehicles
Tigre	Recovery vehicle	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A	Mulo M1:
Engineering Vehicles
Artillery
Towed
AC-70	Howitzer	Trinovantum	Alban Arsenal	AC-70:
AC-75	Howitzer	Trinovantum	Alban Arsenal	AC-70:
CM-56	Mountain gun	Luminerra	Munizioni Reali	CM-56:
Self-propelled gun
Fionda	Self-propelled artillery	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A	Fionda M1:
Arpone	Self-propelled artillery	Luminerra		Arpone M1:
Giavellotto	Self-propelled artillery	Trinovantum		Giavellotto M1:
Self-propelled rocket launcher.
Tempesta	Multiple rocket launcher	Luminerra	Amante S.p.A
Towed Anti-aircraft
Lancia	Surface-to-air missile	Luminerra	Soluzioni Tecnologiche Reali S.p.A	Various systems use the Lancia missile including land based batteries, naval vessels and aircraft.
Self-Propelled Anti-aircraft
Saetta	Self-propelled antiaircraft	Luminerra	Calvetti Industria Pesante S.p.A	Saetta M1:
Anti-aircraft

Uniforms

Name	Image	Details
Uniforme da Battaglia Battle Dress Uniform		Consists of a beret, color to be determined by service role, a five button closure jacket with two internal pockets, and pants with four pockets: two in the rear and one in the middle of each thigh. Current camouflage pattern devised in 1991. This is the most commonly utilized uniform of the Lumenic Army, and is issued to all personnel. It can also utilized as a standard daily work uniform in some situations, being worn in place of the Uniforme di Classe B. This is generally seen in infantry formations and other combat arms units. This uniform is identical for both sexes.
Uniforme di Classe A Class A Dress Uniform		Often referred to as the Ceremonial Uniform, it consists of a double-breasted jacket with six buttons and two pockets on the hips. Pants come with a classic cut in fabric, as well as the jacket. The winter version is composed of a cape, the color to be determined by the wearers service role, a black rigid cap, white gloves and black shoes. Commissioned officers must purchase a ceremonial sabre to wear with the Class A Dress Uniform. As of 1990, women have the option to wear the traditional uniform pants in the same cut as the male attire or a uniform skirt. Previously, on the skirt was allowable.
Uniforme di Classe B Class B Dress Uniform		This is the standard non-combat duty uniform, generally worn as the uniform of the day by non-combat and support personnel. It consists of a single-breasted jacket with four buttons and four pockets. Pants come with a classic cut and the front pleats have five pockets, one of which is for a pocket watch. The shirt worn underneath also has two small pockets. The uniform is completed with a necktie, brown leather gloves, cross strap, and belt with pistol holster, brown shoes, khaki socks and a cap or headdress only to be worn outdoors. As of 1990, women have the option to wear the traditional uniform pants in the same cut as the male attire or a uniform skirt. Previously, on the skirt was allowable.
Uniforme di Servizio di Classe B. Class B Service Uniform		This is the standard non-combat duty uniform, generally worn as the uniform of the day by non-combat and support personnel. It consists of a single-breasted jacket with four buttons and four pockets. Pants come with a classic cut and the front pleats have five pockets, one of which is for a pocket watch. Unlike the Uniforme di Classe B, the Class B Service Uniform does not require the gloves, or belt, but does retain the tie and a cap or headdress only to be worn outdoors. As of 1990, women have the option to wear the traditional uniform pants in the same cut as the male attire or a uniform skirt. Previously, on the skirt was allowable.