Antarctic Circle States Army

Antarctic Circle States Army
Founded	1 January 1905
Country	Antarctic Circle States
Type	Army
Size	16,854 (Regular) 19,107 (Reserve)
Motto(s)	Pro Rege et Patria
Engagements	Second Boer War First World War Second World War Korean War Malayan Emergency Indonesian Confrontation Second Malayan Emergency Gulf War 1999 East Timorese crsis 2006 East Timorese crisis Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands Iraq War 2014 Military Intervention in Iraq
Commanders
Commander-in-chief	David C. Freeman
Minister of Defence	Kenneth Z. Miller
Chief of General Staff	Admiral James B. Campbell
Army Commanding General	Lieutenant General Douglas A. Wright
Army Deputy Commander	Major General Darragh L. Camden
Insignia
Antarctican Army Flag

The A.C.S. Army is the principal land warfare force of Antarctic Circle States, a part of the Antarctic Circle States Armed Forces along with the Antarctic Circle States Navy, the Antarctic Circle States Air Force, and the Antarctic Circle States Polar Exploration Corps. The Army is commanded by the Army Commanding General (ACG), who is subordinate to the Minister of Defence, who commands the A.C.S. Armed Forces. The ACG also answers to the Chief of the General Staff (CGS)

Formed in 1905, as the Antarctic Auxiliary Forces, through the merging of several colonial militia forces of Antarctica. The Antarctican Army was initially made up of a few small units of professional soldiers, where the vast majority were in Territorial Defence Force (TDF) during peacetime. Following the outbreak of WWI, a standing regular army was formed in 1914 to send large numbers of soldiers to serve overseas.

During its history, the Antarctican Army has fought in a number of major wars, including the Second Boer War, the First and Second World Wars, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation, Gulf War, and more recently in Iraq. Although Antarctican soldiers have been involved in a number global conflicts, Antarctican territory has never come under direct attack. Since 1949, the Australian Army has also been involved in many peacekeeping operations, usually as part of the United Nations. Today, it participates in multilateral and unilateral military exercises and provides emergency disaster relief and humanitarian aid in response to domestic and international crises.

History

Formation

Further information: Antarctican involvement during the Second Boer War

World War I

Main article: Antarctican Army during World War I

Antarctican soldiers of First Battalion, Royal Kingsland Regiment marching towards the battlefield during the Fourth Battle of Ypres

Cold War

Postwar

Main article: Antarctican Army during Korean War

Counterinsurgency

Main article: Military history of Antarctica during the Malayan Emergency

and

Main article: Military history of Antarctica during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation

Recent History (1991-present)

Gulf War

Main article: Antarctican Army during Gulf War

Structure and Organisation

Further information: List of Antarctic Circle States Army Corps

Army Headquarters is located in McMurdo, Erebus, and is responsible for providing forces at operational readiness for employment by the armed forces' operational commands. The command structure is hierarchical, with overall command residing with the Army Commanding General, who is immediately subordinate to Minister of Defence, the head of the Antarctica Armed Forces. Army Headquarters is further organised into nineteen corps, each commanded by a brigadier general. On the other hand, the deployable units are organised into brigades, which themselves consist of a complex mix of smaller units such as battalions. The A.C.S. Army currently fields two full-time 'regular' brigades, one part-time reserve brigade, and three part-time territorial brigades.

Special Forces

The A.C.S. Army contributes one of the three special forces groups to the Antarctica Special Forces Command: the Antarctic Circle States Special Air Service (AQSAS). The AQSAS consists of one regular regiment and has its headquarters at TBD, TBD, TBD. It consists of 4 squadrons (A, B, C, and D) and a training wing. The regiment is supported by 223rd Garrison Squadron (22 Engineer Support Regiment) and C Company, 280th Intelligence Battalion (28 Intelligence Regiment), which are attached from Antarctica Engineers Corps and Antarctica Intelligence Corps, respectively.

Primary Commands
Name	Current Commander	Headquarters	Responsibilities
Army High Comand	FM Herius Caesonius Melitus	Thessalona, Salonika	* Maintain Primary and Secondary commands * Provide the Federation with combat-ready forces capable of deployment to regional commands
Army Material Command	GEN Augustus Calventius Tremorinus	Armas, Lyressa	* Research and development of military materials * Maintain and distribute military materials * Maintenance of primary logistic chains
Army Personnel Command	GEN Liburnia Vera	Thessalona, Salonika	* Manage recruitment, training and in-service education of personnel * Assist Military Council with development of ground-based tactics and strategies * Act as administrative command to duty-unit financial aides
Secondary Commands
Army Medical Command	GEN Caelus Favonius Paenula	Thessalona, Salonika	* Development and distribution of medical knowledge and instruments * Establishment, maintenance, and operation of Army medical centres at home and abroad * Act as primary administrative command for primarily medical personnel (Doctors, dentists, etc)
Army Veterinary Command	LTG Kaeso Papirius Auxilius	Thessalona, Salonika	* Recruitment and training of military working animals * Selection and training of Animal handlers * Through-career care of animals * Housing and after-care of animals post-retirement
Army Aeronautical Command	LTG Julianus Suedius Elerius	RAD Agrinio, Eribia Minor	* Administrative manage in-service maintenance of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft * Research and develop new flying techniques and materials in partnership with suppliers and Material Command * Create and maintain new flying standards within the Army. * Act as primary liaison with the Federation Air Force.
Army Special Forces Command	GEN Georgius Lucioni	Koronia, Chrysopolia	* Manage selection and training of personnel into special forces * Administrate in-service special operations units on operations and at home * Manage special aviation units in partnership with Federation Air Force.
Combat Divisions
Name	Current Commander	Headquarters	Subunits
I Divisio Cataphractarius	MG Septimus Lucceius Tertius	Fort San Cristos, Lyressa	XII, V Legiones Catafractorius XVI Legio Pedites Loricatorum II Ala Tormentorum
II Divisio Mechanicum	BG Caius Baebius Marcellus	Fort Roger Westerly, Patrinos	III, XVII Legiones Catafractorius I, XXI Legiones Pedites Loricatorum IV Ala Tormentorum
XX Divisio Mechanicum	LTG Camillia Iusta	Fort Kozani, Stronkeia	X, XVIII Legiones Catafractorius XX Legio Pedites Loricatorum VI Ala Tormentorum
III Divisio Cataphractarius	MG Spurius Manilius Asina	Fort Agrippos, Peloponasia	IV, XIX Legiones Catafracotorius VII Legio Pedites Loricatorum I Ala Tormentorum
VII Divisio Pedites	LTG Potitus Canius Assanius	Fort Thesseus, Kalamos	II, IX, XV, XXII Legiones Pedites Loricatorum III Ala Tormentorum
LIV Divisio Aerium	MG Robertus Luzi	Fort Kankrattos, Aunogostos	VI, XIV, XXIII Legiones Pedites Aerium V Ala Tormentorum
IX Divisio Equitum	MG Lucius Domitius Seuso	Fort Lemnos, Megos Delphoria	VIII, XI, XXIV Legiones Pedites Equitum VII Ala Tormentorum
Reserve Divisions
XXXIV Divisio Equitum	BG Artemona Candidius	Fort Koureze, Eribia Minor
LXI Divisio Pedites	STRA Philoxenus Quatruus (Acting)	Fort Iolcoezen, Agonon
LI Divisio Aerium	BG Severus Lucretius	Fort Hellopeion, Kannis
Active sub-units
IX Ala Discplina	COL Periphanes Calacicus	Reserve Station Alamyer, Pelopanasia	N/A
Divisio Reactio Rapidus	BG Jorg Grubbenheimmer	RAD Pottersfield Green, Samos

Personnel

Uniforms

Pay Grade	AO-C	AO-1	AO-2	AO-3	AO-4	AO-5	AO-6	AO-7	AO-8	AO-9	AO-10	AO-11
Insignia
Title	Officer Candidate Officer Cadet	Second Lieutenant	First Lieutenant	Captain	Major	Lieutenant Colonel	Colonel	Brigadier General	Major General	Lieutenant General	General	Field Marshal
Abbreviation	CAN CAD	2LT	1LT	CPT	MAJ	LTC	COL	BG	MG	LTG	GEN	FM
Note: Field Marshal leads Military Council and is elected from among sitting Generals.

Warrant Officers

Pay Grade	OP1	OP2	OP3
Insignia
Title	Warrant Officer	Chief Warrant Officer	Master Chief Warrant Officer
Abbreviation	W-1	W-2	W-3

Enlisted Personnel

Corporals and up are referred to as NCOs, or Non-Commissioned Officers. This is to distinguish the rank of Corporal from other ranked specialists who are at the same pay grade but do not have the same leadership responsibilities. A Corporal leads a section of two four-man fire teams, with a Lance Corporal acting as both the leader of the second fire team and as the second in command.

MoD Pay Grade	E-1	E-2	E-3	E-4	E-5	E-6	E-7
Insignia
Title	Private	Lance Corporal	Corporal	Sergeant	Staff\Colour Sergeant	Master Sergeant	Sergeant Major
Abbreviation	PVT	LCOR	CORP	SGT	SSGT	MSG	SGM
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Training

Newly commissioned officers attend a passing out parade in the Army.

Candidates for the Belfrasian Army undergo a common basic training scheme to bring all personnel up to a similar standard of basic military skills and understanding prior to further, specialised training being conducted. The specialised training itself is tailored by both the Belfrasian Military Training Command and the Regiment of which the individual has been assigned to upon finishing training. Training is divided over three phases, with the third phase being a loosely defined term in which soldiers in the Army are capable of gaining civilian qualifications or to further their skill-sets for wider opportunities when in the military.

The selection process for training are similar to that of other services in the Armed Forces. The process involves a number of suitability interviews, an aptitude test to identify potential specialisations, and a medical and fitness test. Potential Enlisted-level recruits have the opportunity to select a Regiment and a trade they wish to join, with later training orientated around this decision. Potential officer's, on the other hand, apply for sponsorship's from a regiment instead. When a regiment sponsors a potential officer, it guarantees a placement within it's organisational structure for that person once they finish candidacy training. However, the sponsorship only lasts three months over the training period to force the potential candidate to enter training as soon as possible.

Phase One training is similar regardless of desired specialisation or if the recruit intends to become an officer or an enlisted-level entrant. Phase One intends to bring all personnel up to a base competency for operations in the field, force protection, operational security, and general survivability including basic life saving training and marksmanship skills. This period of training lasts fourteen weeks, with a fifteenth week preparation for a 'Passing out Parade', in which the recruits formally finish Phase One and move onto Phase Two training following a two week rest period in which the recruits are able to mingle with family and friends. Despite this leave, recruits are still banned from leaving the country and are discharged if they are found to have broken this rule or have committed a criminal offense.

Following the conclusion of Phase One and the rest period, recruits are assigned to specialized training units around the country in order to qualify in their chosen specialities. It is at this point that the recruits are formally inducted into their chosen Regiments and have their trainings overseen by their commanding officers.

Equipment

Small Arms

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Details
Pistols
Apion 10		Belfras	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm NS	To be replaced by Apion 20
Muzaka Model 20		Belfras	Semi-automatic pistol	11.43×23mm (.45 ACP)	Limited use
Apion 20		Belfras	Semi-automatic pistol	9×19mm NS
Submachine Guns
NA-50 Submachine Gun		Belfras	Submachine Gun	4.6mm
NA-45 Submachine Gun		Belfras	Submachine Gun	9x19mm NS	Utilised by military police and special forces.
Rifles/Carbines
BR-55 Assault Rifle		Belfras	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm NS	Standard service rifle, older variants issued to Federal Guard.
BR-55C Carbine Rifle		Belfras	Carbine Rifle	5.56×45mm NS	Standard service rifle.
BR-70	File:Scar L Standard.jpg	Belfras	Assault rifle	5.56×45mm 7.62×51mmNS	In use with special forces
BR-090 Assault Rifle	<imgur w=150>8CrJfxm.png</imgur>	Belfras	Assault rifle family	5.56×45mm/7.62×51mm NS	Replacing BR-055 as standard rifle of the Army.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500		Belfras	Pump-action shotgun	12 Gauge/20 Gauge
Machine Guns
NA-280 LMG		Belfras	Light Machine Gun	5.56×45mm NS	Can be felt-fed or utilised with STANAG magazines.
NA-250 GPMG		Belfras	General-purpose Machine Gun	7.62×51mm NS	Belt-fed.
NA-3 HMG		Belfras	Heavy Machine Gun	12.7mm NS	Mounted on vehicles or tripods
DMRS and Sniper Rifles
NA-620 SWS		Belfras	Sniper Rifle	7.62×51mm NS	Bolt-action
NA-720 AMSWS		Belfras	Anti-materiel rifle	12.7x99	Bolt-action
NA-760 AMSWS		Belfras	Sniper Rifle/Anti-Material Rifle	14.5x114mm / 20x82mm / 20x110mm	Bolt-action
NA-710 SWS		Belfras	Designated Marksman Rifle	7.62×51mm NS	Semi-Automatic
Portable Anti-Material Weapons
Crossbow		Arthurista	Unguided Anti-Tank Weapon	67mm	Disposable one-shot weapon
AT48 Recoilless Rifle	File:At84 recoilless rifle.png	Arthurista	Unguided Anti-Tank Weapon	84mm
MBT LAW		Ghant	Disposable guided AT launcher	150mm
Vanguard missile		Arthurista	Anti-tank guided missile
Pike Missile	TBA	Belfras	Guided munition	40mm	Fired from grenade launchers and guided via designator
Vesper missile	File:Vesper missile.png	Arthurista	Guided Anti-Tank Weapon	n/a	Fitted on vehicles and shoulder-launched.
Explosives
L109A1		Arthurista	Fragmentation Grenade	n/a
ARGES mine	File:ARGES mine.png	Arthurista	Off-route Anti-Tank mine	n/a
L9 Bar Mine		Arthurista	Anti-Tank mine	n/a
L10 Ranger Anti-Personnel mine		Arthurista	Anti-personnel mine	n/a

Artillery

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Caliber	Details
Mortars
Howitzers
Rocket/Missile Artillery
TDI Ares		Belfras	Multiple rocket launcher system	X	Armored, self-propelled, multiple rocket launcher
Raeda MARS		Belfras	Wheeled advanced rocket system Vertical-launch missile system courier	X
Theatre/Strategic Artillery
ACM-7 Astaroth		Belfras	Two-stage, Quasi-ballistic missile	X

Wheeled vehicles

Name	Image	Origin	Type/Variants	Number in Service	Details
BMI Jaguar		Belfras	Utility Vehicle Family	x	In service as on-base/friendly territory utility vehicle only
Pangolin MRAP		Belfras	Mine Resistant Ambush Protected modular vehicle	x
Tamandua LTV		Belfras	Light multi-role tactical vehicle	x	Slated to replace the Jaguar as deployment vehicle
BMS Weasel		Belfras	Armoured scout vehicle Tank Hunter Anti-Air Vehicle	x
BMS Orestes		Belfras	Armoured Personnel Carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle Mobile Gun System	x
Raeda MTV		Belfras	Medium multi-role tactical vehicle	x
Ferret FUTV		Belfras	Ultra-light UtilityVehicle	x
Polecat PCV		Belfras	Ultra-light Combat Vehicle	x
Rhinokeros MRAP		Belfras	Mine Resistant Ambush Protected modular vehicle	x
Carrus HTMV		Belfras	High-Threat Mobility Vehicle	x	4x4 variants utilised by special forces only 6x6 variants in general usage
Elephantus HTV		Belfras	Heavy multi-role tactical vehicle	x

Tracked vehicles

Name	Image	Origin	Type/Variants	Number in Service	Details
Parmenio		Belfras	Main Battle Tank Armored Recovery Vehicle Armored Engineering Vehicle Bridge Layer Assault Breacher	x
Harma		Belfras	Infantry Fighting Vehicle Light Tank Reconnaissance Vehicle Anti-Tank Vehicle	x
Incitatus		Belfras	Light tank	x
Testudo		Belfras	Armoured personnel carrier Tank Destroyer Mortar Carrier	x	Remaining variants to be replaced by new Harma models from 2018 onwards

Aircraft

Name	Image	Origin	Type/Variants	Number in Service	Details
Helicopters
Clios Peregrine		Belfras	Utility Helicopter Multi-Mission helicopter Electronic-Warfare Helicopter	x
Aigios Stork		Belfras	Troop/Cargo Assault Helicopter	x	Being phased out by Aigios Raptor
Clios Buzzard		Belfras	Observation Helicopter Forward Air control Multi-Mission Helicopter Attack Helicopter	x
Aigios Aquila		Belfras	Attack Helicopter	x
Aigios Heron		Belfras	Transport Helicopter Multi-Mission Helicopter	x
Aigios Raptor		Belfras	V/STOL multi-mission aircraft	X
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
OAT Needle		Belfras	Light loitering munition	x
TI Szalinski		Belfras	Hand-launched micro UAV	x
OAT Renattu		Belfras	Hand-launched UAV	x
TI Oculus		Belfras	Reconnaissance UAV	x
Clios Dragonfly		Belfras	Hand-launched UAV	x

Retired

Bladed Weapons

Pistols and revolvers

Rifles, Carbines, and Muskets

BR-1 Bolt-Action Rifle, 7.62×63mm

BR-10 Battle Rifle, 7.62×63mm

BR-28 Battle Rifle, 7.62×51mm

• BR-1 Bolt-Action Rifle
• BR-10 Service Rifle
• BR-28 Battle Rifle

Submachine guns

Machine guns

Explosives and Launchers

Ground vehicles

Aircraft

Watercraft

See also

• Antarctic Circle States Ministry of Defence
• Antarctic Circle States Navy
• Antarctic Circle States Air Force
• Antarctic Circle States Polar Exploration Corps
• Medals and awards of the Antarctic Circle States Armed Forces