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[[File:2024SANGInfantrySquad.jpg|thumb|left|An infantry squad from the 14th Infantry Regiment.]]
[[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 First Class]]. 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|Sergeant]] 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.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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}} dpending 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.  
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===
===Composition===

Revision as of 17:45, 25 January 2024

Shenandoahan Army National Guard
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Infantry from the, 3rd battalion, 2nd Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade deploying during a training exercise in Monongalia, Shenandoah
Active1924 - Present
Country Shenandoah
Commanders
PresidentAlyson Price
Secretary of DefenseRiley Forrestal
Insignia
Symbol of the Shenandoahan Air National GuardWVJFHQ.ashx.jpg

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

Element Personal Leader Notes
Squad
9
Sergeant
 
Platoon
•••  
38
Lieutenant
Sergeant First Class
A platoon consists of three rifle squads, along with a weapons squad  
Company
I
173
Captain
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.
Battalion
II
800
Lieutenant
Four companies to a battalion, plus support and staff.
Regiment
III
2,400+
Colonel
Three battalions to a regiment, plus support and staff.
Brigade
X
7,200+
Lieutenant General
Three regiments to a brigade, plus support and staff.
Combat Force
C
Various
Major General
Ad hoc formations of various regiments and brigades on an as needed basis, analogous to a divisions
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 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.

Ranks

Commissioned

Grade Insignia Rank
Standard Shoulder board
O-1 US-O1 insignia.svg US Army O1 (Army greens).svg Lieutenant  
O-2 US-O2 insignia.svg US Army O2 (Army greens).svg Senior Lieutenant
O-3 US-O3 insignia.svg US Army O3 (Army greens).svg Captain
O-4 US-O4 insignia.svg US Army O4 (Army greens).svg Commander
O-5 US-O5 insignia.svg US Army O5 (Army greens).svg Lieutenant Colonel
O-6 US-O6 insignia.svg US Army O6 (Army greens).svg Colonel
O-7 US-O7 insignia.svg US Army O7 (Army greens).svg Lieutenant General
O-8 US-O9 insignia.svg US Army O9 (Army greens).svg Major General
O-9 US-O11 insignia.svg US Army O11 (Army greens).svg General

Enlisted

Grade Insignia Rank
E-1 FL Hwy Patrol Trooper First Class Blue.png Guardsman
E-2 FHP Corporal 2018.png Senior Guardsman
E-3 FL - Senior Trooper.png FL - Master Trooper.png Guardsman First Class Specialist
E-4 FL - Highway Patrol Senior Corporal.png FL - Highway Patrol Master Corporal.png Corporal Senior Specialist
E-5 FL Hwy Patrol Sergeant Rank Blue.png Sergeant
E-6 W-1 FL - Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant.png US-Army-Flight Officer (1941).svg Sergeant First Class Chief Specialist
E-7 W-2 SANGMasterSergeant.png US-Army-Chief Warrant Officer (1941).svg Master Sergeant Senior Chief Specialist
E-8 W-3 SANGSmaj.png
FL - Highway Patrol Master Sergeant.png
US-Army-Warrant Officer (1941) 03.svg Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major
Master Chief Specialist

Uniforms

Name Image Details
Operational Duty Uniform
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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.


The uniform features a distinctive camouflage pattern exclusive to the Army National Guard. The M2010 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  

Army General Uniform
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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.
Inclement Weather Uniform
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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.  
General Issue Uniform
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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.
Army Service Uniform
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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.


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

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.

Army Formal 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

Name Origin Purpose Caliber/Diameter Notes
McLear M-3 Handgun  Temuair Sidearm .45 ACP
Blitz & Keckler M-2A4 SMG  Ostlichtor Submachine gun 9x19 mm Used by special forces
Pequeñoya Armería M-3 SMG  Pequenoya Submachine gun .45 ACP
VT Cinética M-4 SMG  Pequenoya Personal defense weapon 9x19 mm
Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Shotgun  Shenandoah Shotgun 12 gauge
Redhawk Firearms M-4 Rifle  Shenandoah Assault rifle .224 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine  Shenandoah Carbine .224 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-4 Carbine  Shenandoah Carbine .224 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-4 Precision Rifle  Shenandoah Marksman's rifle .243 GSM
.277 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-5 Precision Rifle  Shenandoah Marksman's rifle .244 Blackrock
Grady Repeating Arms M-1 Sniper Rifle  Shenandoah Marksman's rifle .300 Grady Magnum
Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Sniper Rifle  Shenandoah Sniper rifle 13.2x92 mm
Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Sniper Rifle  Shenandoah Sniper rifle .300 Grady Magnum
Redhawk Firearms M-2 Automatic Rifle  Shenandoah Automatic rifle .224 Grady
Blitz & Keckler M-3 Machine Gun  Ostlichtor General-purpose machine gun .244 Blackrock
Blitz & Keckler M-4 Machine Gun  Ostlichtor Heavy machine gun 13.2x92 mm
Grady Repeating Arms M-5 Machine Gun  Ostlichtor Automatic rifle .224 Grady
M-1 Grenade Launcher  Ostlichtor Grenade launcher 40 mm
M-2 Grenade Launcher  Ostlichtor Grenade machine gun 40 mm
M-3 Grenade Launcher  Ostlichtor Grenade launcher 40 mm
Callahan Firearms M-1 Anti-Material Rifle  Temuair Anti-material rifle .50 BMG
Bolton Arms M-2 Antitank Weapon  Shenandoah Disposable shoulder-fired antitank rocket 70 mm
Karlsbranchen M-3 Antitank Weapon  Ostlichtor Reloadable antitank weapon 60 mm
Karlsbranchen Flugzeugfaust 81  Ostlichtor Man portable surface to air missile system 90 mm

Vehicles

Name Origin Role Notes
M118 Tactical Truck Series  Ostlichtor Medium logistic vehicle All versions of the M118 series to be replaced by versions of the M221 series
M1181 Cargo Truck:
M1182 Dump truck
M1183 Tractor Truck
M1184 Expansible Truck
M1185 Wrecker
M119 Tactical Transporter  Ostlichtor Tank transporter Used to transport the M-302 Main Battle Tank
M120 Utility Vehicle  Costa Mejis Light utility vehicle M1201 Utility Vehicle
M1202 Ambulance
M1203 AT Missile Carrier
M1205 AA Missile Carrier
M1206 Rocket Carrier
M1207 Command Vehicle
M122 Tactical Truck Series  Ostlichtor Logistic vehicle M1221 Cargo Truck:
M1222 Cargo Truck:
M1223 Expansible Truck
M1224 Expansible Truck
M1225 Wrecker
M1226 Tractor Truck
M1227 Dump Truck
M1228 Tanker Truck
M123 Armored Utility Vehicle  Ostlichtor Armored utility vehicle
M221 Mortar Carrier  Shenandoah Mortar carrier
M305 Main Battle Tank  Shenandoah Mortar carrier Main battle tank, Current service version is the M305A7
M402 Infantry Fighting Vehicle  Shenandoah Infantry fighting vehicle
M506 Reconnaissance Vehicle  Shenandoah Reconnaissance vehicle
M507 Reconnaissance Vehicle  Ostlichtor Reconnaissance vehicle
M508 Reconnaissance Vehicle  Ostlichtor Reconnaissance vehicle
M704 Antiaircraft Vehicle  Shenandoah Self-propelled antiaircraft vehicle
M705 Antiaircraft Vehicle  Shenandoah Self-propelled antiaircraft vehicle
M921 Guntruck  Shenandoah Fire support/internal security
M923A2 Missile Carrier  Shenandoah Anti-tank guided missile carrier
M925A1 Light Fire Support Vehicle  Ostlichtor Fire support
M926A1 Missile Carrier  Ostlichtor Anti-tank guided missile carrier
M931 Light Fire Support Vehicle  Shenandoah Fire support
M933 Heavy Fire Support Vehicle  Shenandoah Fire support
M934 Heavy Fire Support Vehicle  Shenandoah Fire support

Aircraft

Name Origin Role
H-1 Harpy  Ostlichtor Light utility helicopter
H-2 Pixie  Ostlichtor Utility helicopter
UP-101 Poppy  Luminerra Utility/observation