Warden Land Army
| Warden Land Army | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the Warden Land Army | |
| Active | 1821-Today |
| Country | Republic of Pentium |
| Allegiance | Warden Defense Corp |
| Branch | Army |
| Size | 145,000 Active Personnel 195,000 Reserve Personnel |
| Motto(s) | "Down, but never out" |
| Engagements | The Great War |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-In-Chief | Iain Callahan |
| Minister of Defense | Lachlan Sinclair |
| Senior General | Dougal Fraser |
The Warden Land Army is the ground based forces of the Republic of Pentium, and one of the three branches of the Warden Defense Corp. Serving as the largest branch, it oversees the defense requirements and responsibilities for defending the nation against any external and internal threats to the safety of its citizens. The army is currently undergoing a large scale modernization effort overseen by the Ministry of Defense, acquiring new infantry equipment, tanks, IFVs and other kinds of desperately needed equipment to bring the
army up to speed with the rest of the world. The Army has over half of the active duty soldiers and reserved forces available to them and is currently deployed abroad in ANSC operations.
Notable Operations
The Great War
The Warden Land Army was the main defender in the Great War against the Southern Union, a victory largely celebrated by members of the WLA after is hard fought victory in face of a technologically superior foe. The WLA saw combat on every front of the war, and despite great losses, came out on top of the conflict.
ANSC Velaharia
ANSC Velaheria is a peacekeeping operation aimed at bringing stability and security to the recently invaded nation undergoing a democratic transition. 5,000 ground troops and their support elements are being deployed into the nation to assist with the goals set out by the ANSC, assisted by the Warden Navy
Structure
The Warden Land Army is structured off a Corp system, there are currently 3 active army corps within the WLA comprising of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd corps, each comprising of 45,000 soldiers. They break down further into 3 Brigades, with roughly 15,000 soldiers each. There are 3 types of Brigade in the WLA. Each operate independently from one another, but will tpyically operate in close proximity to provide support to one another, in addition to the Corp support Battalions. NCOs and Field Officers have the authority to make decisions on the fly, and to adapt to changing circumstances in the field should they deem it necessary to deviate from the orders given to them by command.
Mechanized Brigade
The Mechanized Brigade operates as a fast attack and open ground support element, equipped with a company of tanks and artillery in support. These often make up the bulkhead of skirmish and attacking units in the WLA. Like all Brigades, they have their own independent Command & Logistics Company, Artillery, Combat Engineers, and Forward Recon Companies to assist with their operational effectiveness and to keep themselves flexible.
Assault Brigade
The assault brigade primarily operates as a specialist brigade, typically equipped with shotguns, Carbines rather than the standard rifles the Mechanized or Light Companies are given. They can operate as light infantry, but aren't typically expected too under normal circumstances. Like all Brigades, they have their own independent Command & Logistics Company, Artillery, Combat Engineers and Forward Recon Companies to assist with their operational effectiveness, and to keep themselves flexible.
Light Infantry Brigade
The Light Infantry Brigade is somewhat unique in its organization in comparison to its counterparts in the brigade structure, trading out part of its mechanized components for a larger compliment of artillery, the Light Infantry is expected to be generalist infantry units that are flexible with their organization and movement, but are adequately supported as infantry units. Like all Brigades, they have their own independent Command & Logistics Company, Combat Engineers and Forward Recon Companies to assist with their operational effectiveness, and to keep themselves flexible.
Armoured Forces
The WLA operates several Armored and unarmored vehicles, chief among them is the Callahan M11 Main Battle Tank. A relatively recent development, it unifies the different tank classes that were previously used and focuses on a single design. Armed with a 120mm rifled barrel, and a Malone machinegun, protected by a non-explosive reactive armour and composites to deter kinetic penetrators. Among other key features to provide high survivability and crew comfort. Additionally, the WLA operates several motorized vehicles and mechanized platforms to assist its troops, including the Edmund IFV M30. A highly modular and well protected frame that can carry the standard squad size and their equipment into battle and support them with its autocannon. The last few armored vehicles are made up of engineering vehicles and recovery vehicles
Non-Armoured
The Army also operates several non-armored combat vehicles, any SPGs and rocket artillery are not armored beyond protecting against small arms and grenades. These vehicles are not expected to see frontline combat, and are mobile enough for these to avoid counter-battery fire from enemy forces before return fire hits them.
