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=== Personnel ===
=== Personnel ===


In 1975, basic training for lower-secondary and upper-secondary academy graduates began in the training brigade and lasted approximately three months. Specialized enlisted and {{wp|Non-commissioned officer|non-commissioned officer (NCO)}} candidate courses were available in branch schools and qualified NCOs could enter an eight-to-twelve-week officer candidate program. Senior NCOs and graduates of an eighty-week NCO pilot course were eligible to enter officer candidate schools, as were graduates of the National Defence Academy at [[Magateza]] and graduates of all four-year universities. Advanced technical, flight, medical and command and staff officer courses were also run by the HGSDF. Like the [[Hoterallia Naval Self-Defense Force|naval]] and [[Hoterallia Air Self-Defense Force|air]] forces, the HGSDF ran a youth [[Cadet|cadet]] program offering technical training to lower-secondary school graduates below military age in return for a promise of enlistment.
In 1975, basic training for lower-secondary and upper-secondary academy graduates began in the training brigade and lasted approximately three months. Specialized enlisted and {{wp|Non-commissioned officer|non-commissioned officer (NCO)}} candidate courses were available in branch schools and qualified NCOs could enter an eight-to-twelve-week officer candidate program. Senior NCOs and graduates of an eighty-week NCO pilot course were eligible to enter officer candidate schools, as were graduates of the National Defence Academy at [[Magateza]] and graduates of all four-year universities. Advanced technical, flight, medical, command, and staff officer courses were also run by the HGSDF. Like the [[Hoterallia Naval Self-Defense Force|naval]] and [[Hoterallia Air Self-Defense Force|air]] forces, the HGSDF ran a youth [[Cadet|cadet]] program offering technical training to lower-secondary school graduates below military age in return for a promise of enlistment.


Because of Hoterallian diplomatic nature and geographical location, only limited areas are available for large-scale training to avoid disturbing the populace, and due to Hoterallian diplomatic strategy of a neutral state, the HGSDF rarely takes up any major training.
Because of Hoterallian diplomatic nature and geographical location, only limited areas are available for large-scale training to avoid disturbing the populace, and due to the Hoterallian diplomatic strategy of a neutral state, the HGSDF rarely takes up any major training.


Outside of training, the HGSDF's mission was to defend against any ground invasion and threats to internal security, be able to deploy to any part of the nation, and protect the bases of all three services of the Self-Defense Forces. But many survey shown that the HGSDF has not been used in police actions, nor is it likely to be assigned any internal security tasks in the future. But the HGSDF and the other two branches were given responsibilities and missions whenever a natural disaster struck, giving them the {{wp|Emergency management|disaster relief}} role.
Outside of training, the HGSDF's mission was to defend against any ground invasion and threats to internal security, be able to deploy to any part of the nation and protect the bases of all three services of the Self-Defense Forces. But many surveys have shown that the HGSDF has not been used in police actions, nor is it likely to be assigned any internal security tasks in the future. But the HGSDF and the other two branches were given responsibilities and missions whenever a natural disaster struck, giving them the {{wp|Emergency management|disaster relief}} role.
=== Equipment ===
=== Equipment ===


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| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Made by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Obyashaki Heavy Industries]]. Replacement for the Type 09, beginning in 2019.
| Made by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Obyashaki Heavy Industries]]. Replacement for Type 09, beginning in 2019.
| [[File:20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃).png|200px]]
| [[File:20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃).png|200px]]
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| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{Flag|Riamo}}
| {{Flag|Riamo}}
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Otachi Electric Industry]]. Common medium calibre rifle used across all branches of the military.
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Otachi Electric Industry]]. Common medium caliber rifle used across all branches of the military.
| [[File:CA-20.png|200px]]
| [[File:CA-20.png|200px]]
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| WMShal-81
| WMShal-81
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)}}
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)}}
|82 mm calibre
|82 mm caliber
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| Built under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The WMShal-81 is a Vultesian 82 mm mortar, used as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces.
| Built under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The WMShal-81 is a Vultesian 82 mm mortar, used as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces.
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| MLhal-120
| MLhal-120
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)|Heavy mortar}}
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)|Heavy mortar}}
|120 mm calibre
|120 mm caliber
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]]. The MLhal-120 is a heavy mortar of Vultesian origin, it is mostly used with the accompany of a mortar carrier.
| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]]. The MLhal-120 is a heavy mortar of Vultesian origin, it is mostly used with the accompany of a mortar carrier.
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| Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer
| Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer
| {{wp|Howitzer}}
| {{wp|Howitzer}}
|{{wp|105 mm calibre}}
|{{wp|105 mm caliber}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer is designed as division artillery for counter-battery role with agile positioning benefited from its lightweight.
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer is designed as division artillery for counter-battery role with agile positioning benefited from its lightweight.
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| M.A.A.R.S
| M.A.A.R.S
| {{wp|Man-portable air-defense system}}
| {{wp|Man-portable air-defense system}}
|82 mm calibre
|82 mm caliber
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The M.A.A.R.S is a Vultesian light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS) system.
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The M.A.A.R.S is a Vultesian light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS) system.
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| {{wp|Armoured fighting vehicle}}
| {{wp|Armoured fighting vehicle}}
| 184
| 184
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. Used for deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance and manoeuvrability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. Used for deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault, and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance, and maneuverability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.
| [[File:Jackal (51600086340).jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Jackal (51600086340).jpg|200px]]
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| {{wp|Multiple rocket launcher}}
| {{wp|Multiple rocket launcher}}
| 75
| 75
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The MLS-01 is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, it features a modular design and employs rockets with calibres ranging from 127 mm to 450 mm ( 5-17.72 inches).
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The MLS-01 is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, it features a modular design and employs rockets with calibers ranging from 127 mm to 450 mm ( 5-17.72 inches).
| [[File:Astros 2020 (14338252946).jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Astros 2020 (14338252946).jpg|200px]]
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| Armoured {{wp|Combat engineer|combat engineering}} vehicle
| Armoured {{wp|Combat engineer|combat engineering}} vehicle
| 25
| 25
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The AVE(LX) Scarab is an air-transportable armoured combat engineer vehicle.
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The AVE(LX) Scarab is an air-transportable armored combat engineer vehicle.
| [[File:Terrier Armoured Digger MOD 45155773.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Terrier Armoured Digger MOD 45155773.jpg|200px]]
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==Organization==
==Organization==


HGSDF divisions and brigades are {{wp|Combined arms|combined arms}} units with infantry, armored, and artillery units, combat support units and logistical support units. They are regionally independent and permanent entities. The divisions strength varies from 7,000 to 10,000 personnel. The brigades are smaller with 3,500 to 5,000 personnel.
HGSDF divisions and brigades are {{wp|Combined arms|combined arms}} units with infantry, armored, and artillery units, combat support units, and logistical support units. They are regionally independent and permanent entities. The division's strength varies from 7,000 to 10,000 personnel. The brigades are smaller with 3,500 to 5,000 personnel.


===Other units===
===Other units===
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[[File:HGSDF SMTm logo.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Logo of the Special Mission Team, with the symbol of a {{wp|White tiger|white tiger}}]]
[[File:HGSDF SMTm logo.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Logo of the Special Mission Team, with the symbol of a {{wp|White tiger|white tiger}}]]


'''Special Mission Team''' (特別任務分隊, ''Tokubetsuninmubuntai''), or better known as the '''Iron Tigers''' (鉄虎, ''Tetsu-Tora''), is the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force's special forces unit established on March 27, 2004 by the then Defence Agency to {{wp|Counterterrorism|counter terrorist activities}} and deter {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrilla-style}} attacks on [[Hoterallia|Hoterallian]] soil and to conduct military operations against {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrillas}} or enemy {{wp|Special forces|commandos}}.
'''Special Mission Team''' (特別任務分隊, ''Tokubetsuninmubuntai''), or better known as the '''Iron Tigers''' (鉄虎, ''Tetsu-Tora''), is the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force's special forces unit established on March 27, 2004, by the then Defence Agency to {{wp|Counterterrorism|counter terrorist activities}} and deter {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrilla-style}} attacks on [[Hoterallia|Hoterallian]] soil and to conduct military operations against {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrillas}} or enemy {{wp|Special forces|commandos}}.


The SMTm has been referred to as Hoterallia's EZA and Blackwatch ([[Vultesia]]'s counterpart), due to their specialized role in the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. The civilian counterpart of the SMTm is the Special Operations Squad of the prefectural police departments (Eastern Hoterallia) and the provincial police departments (Western Hoterallia) under the Hoterallian National Police Agency.
The SMTm has been referred to as Hoterallia's EZA and Blackwatch ([[Vultesia]]'s counterpart), due to their specialized role in the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. The civilian counterpart of the SMTm is the Special Operations Squad of the prefectural police departments (Eastern Hoterallia) and the provincial police departments (Western Hoterallia) under the Hoterallian National Police Agency.

Revision as of 11:43, 26 January 2022

Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force
ほてらじあ地上自衛軍
Hoterallia Ground Self Defense Force Emblem HGSDF.png
Emblem of the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force
Founded29 July 1950; 74 years ago (1950-07-29)
Country Hoterallia
TypeArmy
RoleLand warfare
Size119,000 active personnel
Part ofHoterallia Hoterallia Self-Defense Forces
Garrison/HQGekoree, Magateza, Orajioe, Hoterallia
ColoursRed, Blue and Gold
MarchOath of Peace (Self-Defence Force's Anthem)
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The Speciality of Infantry (Official)
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Commanders
Head of Ministers of HoteralliaHoterallia Takehiro Nishikawa
Minister of DefenceHoterallia Takeshi Takaida
Chief of Staff, Joint StaffHoterallia General Kōji Yoshikawa
Chief of the Ground StaffHoterallia General Hosō Takaida
Insignia
FlagFlag of the Hoterallia Self-Defense Forces.png

The Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force (ほてらじあ地上自衛軍, HGSDF) is the land warfare branch of the Hoterallia Self-Defense Forces. Created on July 29, 1950, it is the largest of the three service branches.

The HGSDF operates under the command of the chief of the ground staff, based in the city of Gekoree, Magateza, Orajioe. The present chief of staff is General Hosō Takaida. The HGSDF numbered around 130,000 soldiers, with 119,000 active and 11,000 in reserve as of 2020.

Current deployment

Personnel

In 1975, basic training for lower-secondary and upper-secondary academy graduates began in the training brigade and lasted approximately three months. Specialized enlisted and non-commissioned officer (NCO) candidate courses were available in branch schools and qualified NCOs could enter an eight-to-twelve-week officer candidate program. Senior NCOs and graduates of an eighty-week NCO pilot course were eligible to enter officer candidate schools, as were graduates of the National Defence Academy at Magateza and graduates of all four-year universities. Advanced technical, flight, medical, command, and staff officer courses were also run by the HGSDF. Like the naval and air forces, the HGSDF ran a youth cadet program offering technical training to lower-secondary school graduates below military age in return for a promise of enlistment.

Because of Hoterallian diplomatic nature and geographical location, only limited areas are available for large-scale training to avoid disturbing the populace, and due to the Hoterallian diplomatic strategy of a neutral state, the HGSDF rarely takes up any major training.

Outside of training, the HGSDF's mission was to defend against any ground invasion and threats to internal security, be able to deploy to any part of the nation and protect the bases of all three services of the Self-Defense Forces. But many surveys have shown that the HGSDF has not been used in police actions, nor is it likely to be assigned any internal security tasks in the future. But the HGSDF and the other two branches were given responsibilities and missions whenever a natural disaster struck, giving them the disaster relief role.

Equipment

Infantry weapons

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
PPX4 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Riamo Made under license by Shousha Corporation, high lethality with medium stopping power. PPX4(gun).png
T-1 Pistol Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Hoterallia Made by Hiromori Corporation. Standard issue pistol. Daewoo DP51.JPG
Imae 9mm Machine Pistol Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum  Hoterallia Made by Imae Corporation. Introduced in 2001, it is the only domestically produced submachine gun of the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. It is derived from the Uzi. 9mm機関拳銃 (8464077981).jpg
Hojo Type 10 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Hoterallia Made by Obyashaki Heavy Industries. Replacement for Type 09, beginning in 2019. 20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃).png
T-2 Assault Rifle Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Hoterallia Made by Kaito-Sichi Manufacturing. Standard issue assault rifle. File:현용 K2 소총.png
A227 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Riamo Made under license by Hojo Manufacturing. A common bullpup rifle in some infantry battalions. AUG A2 407mm klein 03.jpg
CA-20 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Riamo Made under license by Otachi Electric Industry. Common medium caliber rifle used across all branches of the military. CA-20.png
VulAmara R762 Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Vultesia Imported from the Vultesian. L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle MOD 45162219.jpg
ML12-E General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO  Vultesia Made under license by Hiromori Corporation, but most are imported. Machine gun M60E6.JPG
MkIII AGLH Automatic grenade launcher 40 mm grenade  Vultesia Imported from the Vultesian. LAG-40 I.M.-1.JPG
Guntō Ceremonial sword  Hoterallia The Guntō is a ceremonial sword produced for the HGSDF. Usually given to the Major general and the Master sergeant 菊水刀：刀身と拵え.jpg

Artillery and missile systems

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Mortars
WMShal-81 Mortar (weapon) 82 mm caliber  Vultesia Built under license by Imae. The WMShal-81 is a Vultesian 82 mm mortar, used as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces. 2B14 Podnos at "Engineering Technologies 2010" forum.jpg
MLhal-120 Heavy mortar 120 mm caliber  Vultesia Imported from the Vultesian. The MLhal-120 is a heavy mortar of Vultesian origin, it is mostly used with the accompany of a mortar carrier. JGSDF version Type 96 Heavy mortar.jpg
Howitzer
Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer Howitzer 105 mm caliber  Hoterallia Built by Imae. Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer is designed as division artillery for counter-battery role with agile positioning benefited from its lightweight. KH178 (Towed howitzer).jpg
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
Jia-90 Multi-Purpose Missile System Anti-tank guided missile 160mm  Hoterallia Built by Imae. The Jia-90 missile has a large warhead which can destroy tanks with a direct hit from the top, but it can also be used in an anti-helicopter role. JGSDF 96MPMS01.JPG
Surface-to-air missile
M.A.A.R.S Man-portable air-defense system 82 mm caliber  Vultesia Made under license by Imae. The M.A.A.R.S is a Vultesian light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS) system. SA-7.jpg

Vehicles

Name Type Quantity Notes Image
Armoured vehicles
Type Jia-2 Main battle tank 120 Built by Imae, current MBT in Hoterallian service. Replaced the Type Kai-1 K2 black panther.jpg
Imae Type 88 IFV Infantry fighting vehicle 188 Built by Imae. JGSDF IFV Type 89 20121021-01.JPG
H-15 Infantry fighting vehicle 179 Built by Hojo Manufacturing in 2015. It is designed to effectively defeat other IFVs. 2014.5.20 육군 수도기계화보병사단 K-21 장갑차 전투사격훈련 K-21 combat firing practice, Republic of Korea Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division (14299828042).jpg
VACCLV Infantry mobility vehicle 110 Bought from Vultesia. VACCLV is a 4WD tactical vehicle developed by Vultesia Panther CLV (7527696976).jpg
RVW Comet & Meteor Armoured fighting vehicle 184 Bought from Vultesia. Used for deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault, and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance, and maneuverability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection. Jackal (51600086340).jpg
Type 91 APC (Thunder) Armoured personnel carrier 293 Built by Imae Heavy Industries. JGSDF APC Type 96 at JGSDF Camp Shimoshizu 02.jpg
A-12 Swordfish Infantry fighting vehicle 98 Built under license by Hojo Manufacturing from Riamo. TB2015ExhibitionP2-39.jpg
Self-propelled artillery
MLS-01 Model E Multiple rocket launcher 75 Bought from Vultesia. The MLS-01 is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, it features a modular design and employs rockets with calibers ranging from 127 mm to 450 mm ( 5-17.72 inches). Astros 2020 (14338252946).jpg
Jiakoku-99 155 mm Self-propelled Howitzer Self-propelled artillery 102 Built by Hojo Manufacturing/Hoterasseki. They are employed to provide mobile heavy fire support to army units in the field. ９９式自走１５５ｍｍりゅう弾砲 R 富士総合火力演習・そうかえん 86.jpg
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type Kai-1 AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 19 Joint Vultesian/Hoterallian developments. Made based on the Type Kai-1 model. K1 교량전차.jpg
Type Kai-1 CEV Military engineering vehicle ~12 Joint Vultesian/Hoterallian developments. Made based on the Type Kai-1 model. Type Kai-1 CEV.jpg
Type Kai-1 ARV Armoured recovery vehicle 47 Joint Vultesian/Hoterallian developments. Made based on the Type Kai-1 model. 2010 육군 1군지사 88 정비대대 혹한기 훈련 (7445965222).jpg
AVE(LX) Scarab Armoured combat engineering vehicle 25 Bought from Vultesia. The AVE(LX) Scarab is an air-transportable armored combat engineer vehicle. Terrier Armoured Digger MOD 45155773.jpg
Great Cobra Recovery vehicle 17 Purchased from Riamo. Tatra T 815-7.jpg

Organization

HGSDF divisions and brigades are combined arms units with infantry, armored, and artillery units, combat support units, and logistical support units. They are regionally independent and permanent entities. The division's strength varies from 7,000 to 10,000 personnel. The brigades are smaller with 3,500 to 5,000 personnel.

Other units

Special Mission Team

Logo of the Special Mission Team, with the symbol of a white tiger

Special Mission Team (特別任務分隊, Tokubetsuninmubuntai), or better known as the Iron Tigers (鉄虎, Tetsu-Tora), is the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force's special forces unit established on March 27, 2004, by the then Defence Agency to counter terrorist activities and deter guerrilla-style attacks on Hoterallian soil and to conduct military operations against guerrillas or enemy commandos.

The SMTm has been referred to as Hoterallia's EZA and Blackwatch (Vultesia's counterpart), due to their specialized role in the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. The civilian counterpart of the SMTm is the Special Operations Squad of the prefectural police departments (Eastern Hoterallia) and the provincial police departments (Western Hoterallia) under the Hoterallian National Police Agency.

Potential recruits to the SMTm are drawn from Ranger-qualified HGSDF soldiers and paratroopers of the 1st Airborne Brigade. The unit's passing rate is said to be at 3%, sometimes as low as 2%, due to demanding physical fitness qualifications aside from a recruit's ranger or airborne qualifications.

SMTm operators are required to study Common in order to be bilingual, although they are trained to learn other languages like Vultesian, Spanish and Portuguese.

As part of regulating and protecting the identities of the various soldiers serving in the SMTm, their faces are hidden in balaclavas and cannot be revealed except with authorization from their commanding officers. SMtm officers are exempted from the rule.

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