Reichstreitkräfte
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Realm Armed Forces | |
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Reichstreitkräfte | |
Service branches | Bodentruppen Luftangriffskräfte Seestreitkräfte Grenzschutzkräfte |
Leadership | |
Obersteführer | Volker Altendorf |
Oberbefehlshaber | Gerulf Dielman |
Oberstgruppenführer | Karl-Heinz Stiegler |
The Reichstreitkräfte (Realm Armed Forces) are the unified armed forces of Ostlichtor. The various states of Ostlichtor are not allowed to maintain armed forces of their own, since the Commandments of Allegiance states that matters of defense fall into the sole responsibility of the federal government.
History
Command organisation
The supreme authority of the Reichstreitkräfte rests with the Obersteführer, currently Volker Altendorf. The Obersteführer is the commander-in-chief of all military and law enforcement forces within Ostlichtor, and all soldiers, sailors and airmen swear an oath of allegiance to the Obersteführer. This is distinct from many other modern nation, whose armed forces swear an oath of allegiance to the state, or that nation's governing document.
Actual day to day command of the Reichstreitkräfte rests with the Oberbefehlshaber, who is the chief of the Oberkommando der Reichstreitkräfte, or High Command of the Realm Armed Forces. The Oberbefehlshaber will generally be a field marshal in rank. From here, command is broken into three sub-commands, covering the high command of the ground forces, air attack forces, and naval forces. In times of war, the Grenzschutzkräfte, or Border Guards Forces, will also be subordinated to the Reichstreitkräfte.
Branches of service
Bodentruppen
The Bodentruppen (Ground Forces) are the land component of the armed forces of Ostlichtor.
Luftangriffskräfte
The Luftangriffskräfte (Air Attack Forces) are the air force of Ostlichtor and part of the unified Reichstreitkräfte
Seestreitkräfte
The Seestreitkräfte (Naval Forces) are the navy of Ostlichtor and part of the unified Reichstreitkräfte
Grenzschutzkräfte
The Grenzschutzkräfte (Border Guard Forces) are the primary force guarding the nation's borders, primarily the two land borders with Trinovantum. In addition to infantry forces dedicated to manning crossings and patrolling the nations borders, the Grenzschutzkräfte is also responsible for providing officers for customs and inspection of people and goods traveling both into and out of Ostlichtor. The Grenzschutzkräfte operates infantry, armored vehicles, aircraft and naval vessels to conduct its missions.
When the nation is at peace, the Grenzschutzkräfte is commanded by the Sicherheitsdienst (Security Service) but in war time, falls under the command of the Reichstreitkräfte.