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[[File:2024SANGInfantrySquad.jpg|thumb|left|An infantry squad from the 14th Infantry Regiment.]] | |||
A traditional Shenandoahan Army National Guard infantry squad consists of nine infantrymen and is generally commanded by a [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard#Enlisted|Sergeant]]. The remaining 8 members are divided into two {{wpl|fireteams}}, designated Alpha Team and Bravo Team. Each team consists of an automatic riflemen, a grenadier or marksman, and a riflemen, in addition to the [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard#Enlisted|Corporal]] leading each team. Riflemen are usually armed with the either the [[Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine]] or [[Redhawk Firearms M-4 Carbine|M-4]] carbines, although the presence of older [[Redhawk Firearms M-4 Assault Rifle]]s is not uncommon. Riflemen may also carry a single {{Wpl|FGR-17 Viper|Bolton Arms M-2 Antitank Weapon}} for use against armored vehicles or structures. | |||
Team leaders are often issued shorter rifles, generally the [[Redhawk Firearms M-4 Carbine|M-4A1E2D3]] carbine with an 11 in barrel. This is to facilitate breaching tactics,a s team leaders are required to lead interior breaches. Though not considered standard equipment, many rifle team leaders also carry a short version of the {{wpl|Winchester Model 1200|Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Shotgun}} often modified with a pistol grip and no stock. | |||
Marksman are issued the [[Redhawk Firearms M-4 Precision Rifle]] to ease logistical strain, as the M-4 Precision Rifle utilizes the same magazine, but different round, as the carbines issued to riflemen. For special applications, a marksman may be issued an [[Redhawk Firearms M-5 Precision Rifle]] in the larger {{wpl|6mm Remington|.244 Blackrock}}. | |||
The reintroduction of the automatic riflemen into the squad makeup necessitated the development of a new automatic rifle, a particular weapon lacked by Shenandoahan Army National Guard since the retirement of the Grady Automatic Rifle, or M-1 Automatic Rifle, in 1963. In 2018, the [[Redhawk Firearms M-2 Automatic Rifle]] was accepted into service and began being issued to Army National Guard infantry units. | |||
Grenadiers are also issued standard carbines or rifles, but are equipped with either an under barrel mounted {{wpl|Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM|M-3 Grenade Launcher}} or {{wpl|Heckler & Koch HK69A1|M-1 Grenade Launcher}} depending on the rifle being used. Both weapon are an imported version of the {{wpl|Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM|Blitz & Keckler Anbaugranatwerfer 05}} or {{wpl|Heckler & Koch HK69A1|Reich Ausrüstung Gesellschaft Anbaugranatwerfer 69}} respectively. These weapons are available in a standalone configuration but are not issued as such. | |||
===Composition=== | |||
The present day organization of the brigade was established in March of 1999, with all active {{wpl|Division (military)|divisions}} of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard were deactivated and dispersed into {{wpl|brigade}} sized elements to allow more tactical flexibility in deployment along the Shenandoahan-Copperhead border. | The present day organization of the brigade was established in March of 1999, with all active {{wpl|Division (military)|divisions}} of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard were deactivated and dispersed into {{wpl|brigade}} sized elements to allow more tactical flexibility in deployment along the Shenandoahan-Copperhead border. | ||
* [[1st Brigade (Shenandoah)|1st Brigade "Mountaineers"]] located at Fort Bell in Durand [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]]. | * [[1st Brigade (Shenandoah)|1st Brigade "Mountaineers"]] located at Fort Bell in Durand, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Cumberland]]. | ||
** 1st Infantry Regiment at Clendenin Armory in Clendenin | ** 1st Infantry Regiment at Clendenin Armory in Clendenin | ||
** 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort Bell | ** 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort Bell | ||
** 5th Infantry Regiment at Joseph P. Sherridan Armory | ** 5th Infantry Regiment at Joseph P. Sherridan Armory | ||
* [[2nd Brigade (Shenandoah)|2nd Brigade "Speartip"]] located at Fort Camden in Mallard [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Monongalia]]. | * [[2nd Brigade (Shenandoah)|2nd Brigade "Speartip"]] located at Fort Camden in Mallard, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Monongalia]]. | ||
** 2nd Armored Regiment at Spencerton Armory | ** 2nd Armored Regiment at Spencerton Armory | ||
** 4th Armored Regiment at Morgantown Armory | ** 4th Armored Regiment at Morgantown Armory | ||
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** 8th Aviation Regiment at Fort Camden | ** 8th Aviation Regiment at Fort Camden | ||
** 25th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Camden | ** 25th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Camden | ||
* [[3rd Brigade (Shenandoah)|3rd Brigade "Forresters"]] located at Fort Cayhill in | * [[3rd Brigade (Shenandoah)|3rd Brigade "Forresters"]] located at Fort Cayhill in Putton, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Appalachia]]. | ||
** 7th Infantry Regiment at Fort Cayhill | ** 7th Infantry Regiment at Fort Cayhill | ||
** 9th Infantry Regiment at Buckhannon Armory | ** 9th Infantry Regiment at Buckhannon Armory | ||
** 11th Infantry Regiment at | ** 11th Infantry Regiment at Fort B. A. Wicker | ||
** 26th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Bell | ** 26th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Bell | ||
* [[4th Brigade (Shenandoah)|4th Brigade "Heartland"]] located at Fort Byrdde in Walcott [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Kanawha]]. | ** 27th Calvary Regiment at Buckhannon Armory | ||
* [[4th Brigade (Shenandoah)|4th Brigade "Heartland"]] located at Fort Byrdde in Walcott, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Kanawha]]. | |||
** 10th Infantry Regiment at North Hills Armory | ** 10th Infantry Regiment at North Hills Armory | ||
** 12th Infantry Regiment at Hurricane Barracks | ** 12th Infantry Regiment at Hurricane Barracks | ||
** 14th Infantry Regiment at Dunbar Barracks | ** 14th Infantry Regiment at Dunbar Barracks | ||
* [[5th Brigade (Shenandoah)|5th Brigade "Woodsman"]] located at Fort Perry | ** 144th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Byrdde | ||
** 15th Infantry Regiment at Fort Perry | * [[5th Brigade (Shenandoah)|5th Brigade "Woodsman"]] located at Fort Perry in Cedarville, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Oak Hills]]. | ||
** 15th Infantry Regiment at Fort Perry | |||
** 17th Infantry Regiment at Philippi Armory | ** 17th Infantry Regiment at Philippi Armory | ||
** 19th Infantry Regiment at Clarksville Barracks | ** 19th Infantry Regiment at Clarksville Barracks | ||
* [[21st Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|21st Independent Regiment "Roughnecks"]] at Fort Camden, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Monongalia]].. | |||
* [[21st Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|21st Independent Regiment "Roughnecks"]] at Fort Camden, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Monongalia]]. | |||
* [[23rd Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|23rd Independent Regiment "Huntsman"]] at North Hills Armory, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Kanawha]]. | * [[23rd Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|23rd Independent Regiment "Huntsman"]] at North Hills Armory, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Kanawha]]. | ||
* [[ | * [[30th Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|30th Independent Armored Regiment "Ladybird"]] at Fort B. A. Wicker in Jellico, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Appalachia]]. | ||
* [[ | * [[31st Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|31st Independent Regiment "Gopher"]] at Fort B. A. Wicker in Jellico, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Appalachia]]. | ||
* [[ | * [[32nd Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|32nd Independent Regiment "Piper"]] at Buckhannon Armory, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Appalachia]]. | ||
* [[ | * [[33rd Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|33rd Independent Regiment "Painter"]] at Fort Rogain, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Oak Hills]]. | ||
* [[34th Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|34th Independent Regiment "Hornets"]] at Winfield Barracks, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Oak Hills]]. | |||
* [[35th Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|35th Independent Regiment "Blackjack"]] at Elkins Barracks, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Blue Ridge]]. | |||
* [[36th Independent Regiment (Shenandoah)|36th Independent Regiment "Yellow Jackets"]] at Fort Bligh, [[Administrative regions of the Shenandoahan Commonwealth|Kanawha]]. | |||
==Ranks== | ==Ranks== | ||
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| colspan="2" | Sergeant | | colspan="2" | Sergeant | ||
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| E-6 || W-1 || [[File:FL - Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant.png|50px]] || [[File:US-Army-Flight Officer (1941).svg|20px]] || Sergeant First Class || | | E-6 || W-1 || [[File:FL - Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant.png|50px]] || [[File:US-Army-Flight Officer (1941).svg|20px]] || Sergeant First Class || Chief Specialist | ||
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| E-7 || W-2 || [[File:SANGMasterSergeant.png|50px]] || [[File:US-Army-Chief Warrant Officer (1941).svg|20px]] || Master Sergeant || Senior | | E-7 || W-2 || [[File:SANGMasterSergeant.png|50px]] || [[File:US-Army-Chief Warrant Officer (1941).svg|20px]] || Master Sergeant || Senior Chief Specialist | ||
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| E-8 || W-3 || [[File:SANGSmaj.png|50px]] <hr> [[File:FL - Highway Patrol Master Sergeant.png|50px]] || [[File:US-Army-Warrant Officer (1941) 03.svg|20px]] || Sergeant Major <hr> Command Sergeant Major || Chief | | E-8 || W-3 || [[File:SANGSmaj.png|50px]] <hr> [[File:FL - Highway Patrol Master Sergeant.png|50px]] || [[File:US-Army-Warrant Officer (1941) 03.svg|20px]] || Sergeant Major <hr> Command Sergeant Major || Master Chief Specialist | ||
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===Uniforms=== | |||
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|<center> Operational Duty Uniform || <center>[[File:Marines MARPAT.JPG|300px]]</center> || The Operational Duty Uniform is the current {{wpl|Combat uniform|battledress uniform}} of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard. The Operational Duty Uniform is intended to replace the Army General Uniform in all formations of the Army National Guard, although many examples of the latter remain in service. Unlike its predecessor, the Army General Uniform, the Operational Duty Uniform was designed to be used with body armor, which previously restricted access to front pockets of both the uniform blouse and trousers. Although intended initially for wear in the field only, the Operational Duty Uniform is currently recognized as an acceptable duty uniform for in garrison troops as a working uniform, in conjunction with the General Issue Uniform. However, there are several restrictions on when and how the Operation Duty Uniform can be worn while in garrison. | |||
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The uniform features a distinctive {{Wpl|camouflage}} pattern exclusive to the Army National Guard. The M2010 {{Wpl|multi-scale camouflage}} pattern is formed of small rectangular pixels of color. In theory, it is a far more effective camouflage than standard uniform patterns because it mimics the dappled textures and rough boundaries found in natural settings. A woodland camouflage is the standard M2010 pattern, however, a winterized pattern exists for use in cold weather environments, though it is only applied to outer garments as part of the Inclement Weather Uniform | |||
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|<center> Army General Uniform || <center> [[File:BDUs-forest.jpg|300px]] || The Army General Uniform was an attempt by the Army National Guard to replace the General Issue Uniform and various camouflaged patterns in service with a single uniform which could be worn in both garrison and on deployment. While the uniform did succeed in replacing the various camouflaged patterns in service, it was never successful in supplanting the single-tone General Issue Uniform utilized by all three branches of the National Guard. The Army General Uniform is being phased out and replaced by the Operational Duty Uniform. | |||
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|<center> Inclement Weather Uniform || <center> [[File:InWeatherUni.jpg|300px]] || Authorized for wear with any standard uniform, the Inclement Weather Uniform consists of over 20 individual items designed to provide environmental protection to the wearer in temperatures ranging form -60 and +40 Fahrenheit. The Inclement Weather Uniform can be patterned in any operational camoflauge pattern, though it is currently produced in M2010 patterns for woodland, desert and winter environments. | |||
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|<center> General Issue Uniform || <center> [[File:GeneralIssueUniform.jpg|300px]] || First adopted in 1952, The General Issue Uniform is authorized for wear by all three branches of the [[Shenandoahan National Guard]], though the color and devices may differ between branches. It is a general duty and utility uniform intended for wear by guardsmen in non-combat roles, as well as by soldiers in garrison. The uniforms are currently made from a poly cotton blend. The General Service Uniform has a unique field jacket for use during cold weather. | |||
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| <center> Army Service Uniform || <center> [[File:ASUB.jpg|300px]] || The Army Service Uniform is worn by Army National Guard personnel in situations where formal dress is called for. It can be worn at most public and official functions and is equivalent to any sort of civilian business attire. The Army Service Uniform is considered the dress uniform for enlisted personnel, and junior officers, with only senior officers being required to possess the Army Formal Uniform, although no prohibitions against enlisted or junior officers acquiring the Army Formal Uniform exist. Two versions of the Army Service Uniform exist, the Class A, and Class B. The difference between the two is that the Army Service Uniform Class A is worn with full-sized medals are worn on the left chest, with ribbon-only awards worn on the right, whereas on the Class B, medals are replaced with their corresponding ribbons and are consolidated on the left chest. The Class A uniform is considered to be more formal than the Class B variation, and is often unofficially referred to as the Army Dress Uniform. | |||
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The Army Service Uniform includes a dark olive drab four-pocket coat with belted waist, drab trousers, khaki shirt, olive tie, and brown leather oxfords for both men and women, with women having the option to wear a pencil skirt and pumps instead. Headwear consists of an olive garrison cap or an olive peaked service cap with brown visor; units with distinctive colored berets continue to wear them. Enlisted rank is indicated by chevrons worn on the upper sleeve, while officer rank is indicated by pins on the shoulder straps | |||
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The Army Service Uniform is also the standard duty uniform for all officers above the rank of Captain in the Army National Guard, who are only authorized to wear the General Issue Uniform as a daily uniform under certain circumstances, and may only wear the Operational Duty Uniform as a daily uniform when deployed for operations. | |||
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|<center> Army Formal Uniform || <center> [[File:ArmyDressUniform.jpg|300px]] || The Army Formal Uniform is intended for wear at formal occasions, and is generally worn as the military equivalent of white tie or black tie attire. Although any member of the Army National Guard may acquire the Army Formal Uniform (at their own cost), it is only required that Officers holding the rank of Colonel and above posses the uniform. Uniforms may also be worn with a greatcoat or boatcloak. | |||
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| [[McLear|McLear M- | | [[McLear|McLear M-3 Handgun]] || {{flag|Temuair}} || {{Wpl|Handgun|Sidearm}} || {{wpl|.45 ACP}} || | ||
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| {{Wpl|Heckler & Koch MP5|Blitz & Keckler M-2A4 SMG}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{Wpl|Submachine gun}} || {{wpl|9×19mm Parabellum|9x19 mm}} || Used by special forces | |||
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| {{wpl|Spectre M4|Pequeñoya Armería M-3 SMG}} || {{Flag|Pequenoya}} || {{Wpl|Submachine gun}} || {{wpl|.45 ACP}} || | |||
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| {{wpl|ST Kinetics CPW|VT Cinética M-4 SMG}} || {{Flag|Pequenoya}} || {{Wpl|Personal defense weapon}} || {{wpl|9×19mm Parabellum|9x19 mm}} || | |||
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| {{wpl|Winchester Model 1200|Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Shotgun}} || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Shotgun || 12 gauge || | |||
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| | | [[Redhawk Firearms M-4 Assault Rifle|Redhawk Firearms M-4 Rifle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{Wpl|Assault rifle}} || {{wpl|.22-250 Remington|.224 Grady}} || | ||
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| | | [[Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{Wpl|Carbine}} || {{wpl|.22-250 Remington|.224 Grady}} || | ||
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| | | [[Redhawk Firearms M-4 Carbine]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{Wpl|Carbine}} || {{wpl|.22-250 Remington|.224 Grady}} || | ||
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| {{ | | [[Redhawk Firearms M-4 Precision Rifle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{wpl|Designated marksman rifle|Marksman's rifle}} || {{wpl|.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum|.243 GSM}} <hr> {{Wpl|.277 Wolverine|.277 Grady}} || | ||
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| {{ | | [[Redhawk Firearms M-5 Precision Rifle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{wpl|Designated marksman rifle|Marksman's rifle}} || {{Wpl|6mm Remington|.244 Blackrock}} || | ||
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| | | {{wpl|Winchester Model 70|Grady Repeating Arms M-1 Sniper Rifle}} || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Marksman's rifle || {{Wpl|.300 Winchester Magnum|.300 Grady Magnum}} || | ||
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| | | {{wpl|ArmaLite AR-50|Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Sniper Rifle}} || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Sniper rifle || {{Wpl|13.2×92mmSR|13.2x92 mm}} || | ||
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| {{wpl| | | {{wpl|ArmaLite AR-30|Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Sniper Rifle}} || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Sniper rifle || {{Wpl|.300 Winchester Magnum|.300 Grady Magnum}} || | ||
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| [[ | | [[Redhawk Firearms M-2 Automatic Rifle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{Wpl|Assault rifle|Automatic rifle}} || {{wpl|.22-250 Remington|.224 Grady}} || | ||
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| {{wpl|Heckler & Koch HK21|Blitz & Keckler M- | | {{wpl|Heckler & Koch HK21|Blitz & Keckler M-3 Machine Gun}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|General-purpose machine gun}} || {{Wpl|6mm Remington|.244 Blackrock}} || | ||
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| {{wpl|Heckler & Koch HK21#HK25|Blitz & Keckler M- | | {{wpl|Heckler & Koch HK21#HK25|Blitz & Keckler M-4 Machine Gun}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Heavy machine gun}} || {{Wpl|13.2×92mmSR|13.2x92 mm}} || | ||
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| {{wpl| | | {{wpl|Heckler & Koch MG4|Grady Repeating Arms M-5 Machine Gun}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Squad automatic weapon|Automatic rifle}} || {{wpl|.22-250 Remington|.224 Grady}} || | ||
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| {{wpl| | | {{wpl|Heckler & Koch HK69A1|M-1 Grenade Launcher}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || Grenade launcher || 40 mm || | ||
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| | | {{wpl|Heckler & Koch GMG|M-2 Grenade Launcher}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || Grenade machine gun || 40 mm || | ||
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| {{wpl| | | {{wpl|Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM|M-3 Grenade Launcher}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || Grenade launcher || 40 mm || | ||
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| [[ | | [[RFA-90|Callahan Firearms M-1 Anti-Material Rifle]] || {{flag|Temuair}} || Anti-material rifle || {{Wpl|.50 BMG}} || | ||
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| {{Wpl| | | {{Wpl|FGR-17 Viper|Bolton Arms M-2 Antitank Weapon}} || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Disposable shoulder-fired antitank rocket|| 70 mm || | ||
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| {{wpl|Panzerfaust 3|Karlsbranchen M-3 Antitank Weapon}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || Reloadable antitank weapon || 60 mm || | |||
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| {{Wpl|FIM-92 Stinger|Karlsbranchen Flugzeugfaust 81}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || Man portable surface to air missile system || 90 mm || | |||
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| | | {{Wpl|MAN LX and FX ranges of tactical trucks|M118 Tactical Truck Series}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Military logistics|Medium logistic vehicle}} || All versions of the M118 series to be replaced by versions of the M221 series <hr> M1181 Cargo Truck: <br> M1182 Dump truck <br> M1183 Tractor Truck <br> M1184 Expansible Truck <br> M1185 Wrecker | ||
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| | | {{wpl|SLT 50 Elefant|M119 Tactical Transporter}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Tank transporter}} || Used to transport the M-302 Main Battle Tank | ||
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| | | {{Wpl|URO VAMTAC|M120 Utility Vehicle}} || {{flag|Costa Mejis}} || {{wpl|Military light utility vehicle|Light utility vehicle}} || M1201 Utility Vehicle <br> M1202 Ambulance <br> M1203 AT Missile Carrier <br> M1205 AA Missile Carrier <br> M1206 Rocket Carrier <br> M1207 Command Vehicle | ||
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| | | {{Wpl|RMMV HX range of tactical trucks|M122 Tactical Truck Series}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Military logistics|Logistic vehicle}} || M1221 Cargo Truck: <br> M1222 Cargo Truck: <br> M1223 Expansible Truck <br> M1224 Expansible Truck <br> M1225 Wrecker <br> M1226 Tractor Truck <br> M1227 Dump Truck <br> M1228 Tanker Truck | ||
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| | | {{Wpl|LAPV Enok|M123 Armored Utility Vehicle}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Military light utility vehicle|Armored utility vehicle}} || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Defender|M221 Mortar Carrier]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{wpl|Mortar carrier}} || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Mastiff|M305 Main Battle Tank]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{wpl|Main battle tank}} || Current service version is the M305A7 | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Guardian|M402 Infantry Fighting Vehicle]] || {{Flag|Shenandoah}} || {{wpl|Infantry fighting vehicle}} || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Defender|M506 Reconnaissance Vehicle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{wpl|Reconnaissance vehicle}} || | ||
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| | | {{Wpl|Wiesel AWC|M507 Reconnaissance Vehicle}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Reconnaissance vehicle}} || | ||
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| | | {{Wpl|Fennek|M508 Reconnaissance Vehicle}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{wpl|Reconnaissance vehicle}} || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Defender|M704 Antiaircraft Vehicle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Self-propelled antiaircraft vehicle || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Defender|M921 Guntruck]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Fire support/internal security || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Mastiff|M923A2 Missile Carrier]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || {{Wpl|Anti-tank guided missile}} carrier || | ||
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| | | {{Wpl|Wiesel AWC|M925A1 Light Fire Support Vehicle}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || Fire support || | ||
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| | | {{Wpl|Wiesel AWC|M926A1 Missile Carrier}} || {{flag|Ostlichtor}} || {{Wpl|Anti-tank guided missile}} carrier || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Defender|M931 Light Fire Support Vehicle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Fire support || | ||
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| | | [[Roland Land Systems Defender|M933 Heavy Fire Support Vehicle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Fire support || | ||
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| [[Roland Land Systems Sentinel|M934 Heavy Fire Support Vehicle]] || {{flag|Shenandoah}} || Fire support || | |||
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| {{ | | {{wpl|MBB/Kawasaki BK 117|H-2 Pixie}} || {{Flag|Ostlichtor}} || Utility helicopter || | ||
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| {{Wpl| | | {{Wpl|Aermacchi AM.3|UP-101 Poppy}} || {{Flag|Luminerra}} || Utility/observation || | ||
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[[Category: Shenandoahan National Guard]] | [[Category: Shenandoahan National Guard]] |
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Shenandoahan Army National Guard | |
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Active | 1924 - Present |
Country | Shenandoah |
Commanders | |
President | Alyson Price |
Secretary of Defense | Riley Forrestal |
Insignia | |
Symbol of the Shenandoahan Air National Guard |
The Shenandoahan Army National Guard is the ground based branch of the Shenandoahan National Guard and the largest of the three branches of service in Shenandoahan Commonwealth. The mission of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard 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".
History
The Shenandoahan Army National Guard traces its lineage to the Allegheny Army, which was dissolved and became the Shenandoahan Army National Guard following the dissolution of the Allegheny Confederacy in 1924.
Organization
The following chart outlines the usual unit composition and numerical strength of the various levels of formations within the Shenandoahan Army National Guard
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Sergeant First Class |
A platoon consists of three rifle squads, along with a weapons squad | |
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A company consists of three platoons, a weapons platoon commanded by a Senior Lieutenant, a battery of 60 or 82 mm mortars, and an anti-aircraft squad. | ||
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Four companies to a battalion, plus support and staff. | ||
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Three battalions to a regiment, plus support and staff. | ||
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Three regiments to a brigade, plus support and staff. | ||
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Ad hoc formations of various regiments and brigades on an as needed basis, analogous to a divisions |
A traditional Shenandoahan Army National Guard infantry squad consists of nine infantrymen and is generally commanded by a Sergeant. The remaining 8 members are divided into two fireteams, designated Alpha Team and Bravo Team. Each team consists of an automatic riflemen, a grenadier or marksman, and a riflemen, in addition to the Corporal leading each team. Riflemen are usually armed with the either the Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine or M-4 carbines, although the presence of older Redhawk Firearms M-4 Assault Rifles is not uncommon. Riflemen may also carry a single Bolton Arms M-2 Antitank Weapon for use against armored vehicles or structures.
Team leaders are often issued shorter rifles, generally the M-4A1E2D3 carbine with an 11 in barrel. This is to facilitate breaching tactics,a s team leaders are required to lead interior breaches. Though not considered standard equipment, many rifle team leaders also carry a short version of the Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Shotgun often modified with a pistol grip and no stock.
Marksman are issued the Redhawk Firearms M-4 Precision Rifle to ease logistical strain, as the M-4 Precision Rifle utilizes the same magazine, but different round, as the carbines issued to riflemen. For special applications, a marksman may be issued an Redhawk Firearms M-5 Precision Rifle in the larger .244 Blackrock.
The reintroduction of the automatic riflemen into the squad makeup necessitated the development of a new automatic rifle, a particular weapon lacked by Shenandoahan Army National Guard since the retirement of the Grady Automatic Rifle, or M-1 Automatic Rifle, in 1963. In 2018, the Redhawk Firearms M-2 Automatic Rifle was accepted into service and began being issued to Army National Guard infantry units.
Grenadiers are also issued standard carbines or rifles, but are equipped with either an under barrel mounted M-3 Grenade Launcher or M-1 Grenade Launcher depending on the rifle being used. Both weapon are an imported version of the Blitz & Keckler Anbaugranatwerfer 05 or Reich Ausrüstung Gesellschaft Anbaugranatwerfer 69 respectively. These weapons are available in a standalone configuration but are not issued as such.
Composition
The present day organization of the brigade was established in March of 1999, with all active divisions of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard were deactivated and dispersed into brigade sized elements to allow more tactical flexibility in deployment along the Shenandoahan-Copperhead border.
- 1st Brigade "Mountaineers" located at Fort Bell in Durand, Cumberland.
- 1st Infantry Regiment at Clendenin Armory in Clendenin
- 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort Bell
- 5th Infantry Regiment at Joseph P. Sherridan Armory
- 2nd Brigade "Speartip" located at Fort Camden in Mallard, Monongalia.
- 2nd Armored Regiment at Spencerton Armory
- 4th Armored Regiment at Morgantown Armory
- 6th Infantry Regiment at Fort Camden
- 8th Aviation Regiment at Fort Camden
- 25th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Camden
- 3rd Brigade "Forresters" located at Fort Cayhill in Putton, Appalachia.
- 7th Infantry Regiment at Fort Cayhill
- 9th Infantry Regiment at Buckhannon Armory
- 11th Infantry Regiment at Fort B. A. Wicker
- 26th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Bell
- 27th Calvary Regiment at Buckhannon Armory
- 4th Brigade "Heartland" located at Fort Byrdde in Walcott, Kanawha.
- 10th Infantry Regiment at North Hills Armory
- 12th Infantry Regiment at Hurricane Barracks
- 14th Infantry Regiment at Dunbar Barracks
- 144th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Byrdde
- 5th Brigade "Woodsman" located at Fort Perry in Cedarville, Oak Hills.
- 15th Infantry Regiment at Fort Perry
- 17th Infantry Regiment at Philippi Armory
- 19th Infantry Regiment at Clarksville Barracks
- 21st Independent Regiment "Roughnecks" at Fort Camden, Monongalia..
- 23rd Independent Regiment "Huntsman" at North Hills Armory, Kanawha.
- 30th Independent Armored Regiment "Ladybird" at Fort B. A. Wicker in Jellico, Appalachia.
- 31st Independent Regiment "Gopher" at Fort B. A. Wicker in Jellico, Appalachia.
- 32nd Independent Regiment "Piper" at Buckhannon Armory, Appalachia.
- 33rd Independent Regiment "Painter" at Fort Rogain, Oak Hills.
- 34th Independent Regiment "Hornets" at Winfield Barracks, Oak Hills.
- 35th Independent Regiment "Blackjack" at Elkins Barracks, Blue Ridge.
- 36th Independent Regiment "Yellow Jackets" at Fort Bligh, Kanawha.
Ranks
Commissioned
Grade | Insignia | Rank | ||
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Standard | Shoulder board | |||
O-1 | Lieutenant | |||
O-2 | Senior Lieutenant | |||
O-3 | Captain | |||
O-4 | Commander | |||
O-5 | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
O-6 | Colonel | |||
O-7 | Lieutenant General | |||
O-8 | Major General | |||
O-9 | General |
Enlisted
Uniforms
Name | Image | Details |
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The Operational Duty Uniform is the current battledress uniform of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard. The Operational Duty Uniform is intended to replace the Army General Uniform in all formations of the Army National Guard, although many examples of the latter remain in service. Unlike its predecessor, the Army General Uniform, the Operational Duty Uniform was designed to be used with body armor, which previously restricted access to front pockets of both the uniform blouse and trousers. Although intended initially for wear in the field only, the Operational Duty Uniform is currently recognized as an acceptable duty uniform for in garrison troops as a working uniform, in conjunction with the General Issue Uniform. However, there are several restrictions on when and how the Operation Duty Uniform can be worn while in garrison.
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The Army General Uniform was an attempt by the Army National Guard to replace the General Issue Uniform and various camouflaged patterns in service with a single uniform which could be worn in both garrison and on deployment. While the uniform did succeed in replacing the various camouflaged patterns in service, it was never successful in supplanting the single-tone General Issue Uniform utilized by all three branches of the National Guard. The Army General Uniform is being phased out and replaced by the Operational Duty Uniform. | ||
Authorized for wear with any standard uniform, the Inclement Weather Uniform consists of over 20 individual items designed to provide environmental protection to the wearer in temperatures ranging form -60 and +40 Fahrenheit. The Inclement Weather Uniform can be patterned in any operational camoflauge pattern, though it is currently produced in M2010 patterns for woodland, desert and winter environments. | ||
First adopted in 1952, The General Issue Uniform is authorized for wear by all three branches of the Shenandoahan National Guard, though the color and devices may differ between branches. It is a general duty and utility uniform intended for wear by guardsmen in non-combat roles, as well as by soldiers in garrison. The uniforms are currently made from a poly cotton blend. The General Service Uniform has a unique field jacket for use during cold weather. | ||
The Army Service Uniform is worn by Army National Guard personnel in situations where formal dress is called for. It can be worn at most public and official functions and is equivalent to any sort of civilian business attire. The Army Service Uniform is considered the dress uniform for enlisted personnel, and junior officers, with only senior officers being required to possess the Army Formal Uniform, although no prohibitions against enlisted or junior officers acquiring the Army Formal Uniform exist. Two versions of the Army Service Uniform exist, the Class A, and Class B. The difference between the two is that the Army Service Uniform Class A is worn with full-sized medals are worn on the left chest, with ribbon-only awards worn on the right, whereas on the Class B, medals are replaced with their corresponding ribbons and are consolidated on the left chest. The Class A uniform is considered to be more formal than the Class B variation, and is often unofficially referred to as the Army Dress Uniform.
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The Army Formal Uniform is intended for wear at formal occasions, and is generally worn as the military equivalent of white tie or black tie attire. Although any member of the Army National Guard may acquire the Army Formal Uniform (at their own cost), it is only required that Officers holding the rank of Colonel and above posses the uniform. Uniforms may also be worn with a greatcoat or boatcloak. |
Equipment
Personal weapons
Vehicles
Aircraft
Name | Origin | Role | |
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H-1 Harpy | Ostlichtor | Light utility helicopter | |
H-2 Pixie | Ostlichtor | Utility helicopter | |
UP-101 Poppy | Luminerra | Utility/observation |