Royal Armed Forces of Ajerrin
| Royal Armed Forces of Ajerrin | |
|---|---|
Ajerrin Royal Flag | |
| Service branches | Royal Navy Royal Air Force Royal Army Military Services Division Office of Military Intelligence |
| Headquarters | New Hope, Ajerrin |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Queen Lelani |
| Minister of Defense | Minister Hoku K'apa |
| Chief of General Staff | Admiral Lochan Makai |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 years of age (volunteer) |
| Conscription | 1 year, now volunteer |
| Active personnel | 490,500 (360,000 by 2020) |
| Reserve personnel | 2,100,000 (400,000 by 2020) |
| Deployed personnel | 500 |
| Industry | |
| Foreign suppliers | Aquidneck |
The Royal Armed Forces of Ajerrin is divided into three combat branches, the Navy, Army, and Air Force. In addition to the combat branches the Office of Military Intelligence and the Military Services Division are uniformed parts of the Ajerri military. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ajerri is the Head of State, the King or Queen of Ajerrin, though that is mostly a traditional role. The Department of Defense is run the by the Minister of Defense, a political position appointed by the Head of State and is a permanent cabinet member. The Chief of General Staff is Admiral Makai and is the highest ranking active officer is the Royal Military. The Defense Council makes many of the day to day decisions for the military and is made up the senior defense officials from all the tribal states. The Kingdom is generally a peaceful nation and attempts to use diplomacy over force when possible, but the military is seen as necessary for the nation to survive, especially the Navy.
The Department of Defense also oversees the Office of Military Intelligence which serves as the nations' intelligence service. The Department of Defense employs about 184,500 civilians and about 490,500 soldiers and is based in Koamalu. The current military service ages are 18-35. Prior to Queen Lani, the Ajerri Military was based on the ancient idea of conscription for males stating at the age of 18. All males served for one year, unless the decision to become a professional military person, and would be part of the Royal Ajerri Reserve Force for a total of 15 years. The Reserve Force is currently made up of about 2,100,000 soldiers. As of September 21st, 2017, the Ajerri military will be volunteer-only. The reserve force will shrink to 400,000 soldiers while the standing force will shrink to 360,000 and 112,000 civilian personel.
The Navy is the most important branch of the military as the Kingdom is a maritime nation and places great importance on the safety of the seas. The oldest branch of the Kingdom military, it currently has about 152,460 people on active duty. The Navy is made up of sailors and marines and is tasked with defending the islands of the Kingdom, guarding it's territorial waters and fighting abroad in conflicts. The Navy is seen as the most important and most prestigious branch of the military due to Ajerrin's maritime history. The Ajerri Royal Navy is comprised of xx ships. The Navy maintains several bases the most important of which are Kaikoa Naval Base in Ajerr'i on the main island and Waiolani Naval Base in Endik'i. All royal navy ships use the ship prefix: ARS which stands for Ajerri Royal Ship. Admiral Aukai is the current commander of the Royal Navy.
The city of Kaikoa in Ajerr'i is home to Kaikoa Naval Base, the largest base operated by the Royal Navy and is home to the basic training for all enlisted personnel. The base is also home to the naval dry docks, where the royal fleet is repaired and upgraded. Kaikoa is also where the Royal Naval Academy is located, all 21,300 navy officers are schooled at the academy. Other major bases include the Waiolani Naval Base in Endik'i and the Hali Naval Base in Tonagoni.
Organization and Structure
The Ajerrin Navy is broken up into naval regions and established for the purpose of decentralizing the Naval Department's functions with respect to control the coastwise sea communications and shore activities outside the department, and for the purpose of centralizing under one command: a) naval activity, and b) all naval activities with specific exceptions, within the district and waters thereof. The limits of naval districts extend seaward so far as to include the coastwise sea lanes. Each naval district is commanded by a designated commandant, who is the direct representative of the Navy, in all matters.
| Base | Location | Homeported Ships | Notes/Mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| NB Waiolani | Waiolani, Endik'i | xx | Contains 2nd Air Assault Brigade |
| NS Honu Papale | Port Hawi, Er'in'a | xx | Naval Base is shared with the Midrasian Navy |
| NS Hoku | West Shores, Ajerri | xx | |
| NB Kaliokalani | Diamondhead, Wiele Kuahiwi | xx | xx |
| NB Nainoa | West Nainoa, Lahu'i | xx | Contains 2nd Air Assault Brigade |
| NB Keoua | Leanui, Wai Apo | xx | xx |
| NB Tagoni | Hali, Tonagoni | xx | Contains 4th Air Assault Brigade + Air Force |
| NB Kaikoa | New Hope, Ajerr'i | xx | Contains 3rd Air Assault Brigade + Air Force ARS King Kalakaua |
| Class | Origin | ARS Classification | Displacement | # of ships | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriers, Landing, Assault Ships | ||||||
| Maui-Class | AAS/LHD: Amphibious Assault Ship | 26,500 tons | 3 | |||
| Kaneloa-Class | AC: Aircraft Carrier | 16,700 tons | 1 | |||
| Waha-Class | LPD: Amphibious transport dock | 25,000 tons | 4 | |||
| Surface Combatants (Destroyers and Frigates) | ||||||
| Aku Lani-Class |  Ajerrin |
FF: Frigate | 6,200 tons | 18 | ||
| Alohi Class | Ajerrin |
FF: Frigate | 4,000 tons | 18 | ||
| Ino Class | DD: Destroyer | 8,000 tons | 2 | Being phased out in favor of the Tangaroa-Class. | ||
| Ono Class | Ajerrin |
DD: Destroyer | 8,500 tons | 4 | Two more in production. | |
| Tangaroa-Class | Ajerrin Template:Country data Aquidneck |
DD: Destroyer | 7,400 tons | 0 | Four being built in partnership with DA-MP Arms of Aquidneck. | |
| Patrol Vessels (Corvettes and Patrol Craft) | ||||||
| Makani Class | Ajerrin |
PS: Patrol Ship | 400 tons | 70 | Ten more in production. | |
| Pale Class | Ajerrin |
PS: Patrol Ship | 1,900 tons | 8 | ||
| Wai Class | CC: Corvette | 1,000 tons | 6 | Two more in production. | ||
| Pokahu Class | CC: Corvette | 2,000 tons | 6 | Two more in production. | ||
| Submarines | ||||||
| Arihant Class | Ajerrin |
SS: Submarine | 6,000 tons | 1 | ||
| Todaro Class | SS: Submarine | 1,500 tons | 5 | One more in production. | ||
| Mine Warfare Ships | ||||||
| Caccia Class | MSH: Minesweeper Hunter | 2,000 tons | 4 | |||
| Wonsan Class | MLS: Minelayer Ship | 600 tons | 1 | |||
| Auxiliary ships | ||||||
| Ciclope Class | DST: Deep-sea Tugboat | 600 tons | 4 | |||
| Porto Class | CT: Coastal Tugboat | 400 tons | 7 | |||
| Supply Class | TS: Transport Ship | 600 tons | 3 | |||
| Haejin Class | ASR: Submarine Rescue Ship | 3,500 tons | 1 | Equipped with Deep-submergence rescue vehicle | ||
| Pale Class | AOE: Fast Combat Support Ship | 48,000 tons | 2 | |||
| Ninfe Class | AGS: Surveying Ship | 450 tons | 2 | Survey Vessels | ||
| Maui Class | ESS: Electronic Surveillance Ship | 3,200 tons | 4 | |||
Naval Air Station - carrier based naval air station Naval Base Naval Station
The Royal Army
The Army is the second oldest of Ajerri's three military branches. It currently has about 117,300 people on active duty. The Army is charged with defending the Kingdom against invasion and fighting in Ajerri military conflicts abroad. All infantrymen and women are outfitted with the ARIELE Combat System and use the DI Next-Gen System of weapons.
The city of Nahele in Wai Apo is host to the Royal Army Academy which trains all of the officers of the Royal Army. Pokeli Army Base in Ajerr'i is the largest base and serves as the home base to a couple of the brigades as well as serving as the training base for all enlisted members of the army. The Army is forbidden from policing the Ajerri people and stays out of domestic affairs. General Waiko is the current commander of the Royal Army.
Organization and Structure
The Ajerri Army is currently organized into seven divisions and are placed under the Field Army Headquarters. Four divisions are based in the West while three divisions are based in the east. The Ajerri Army currently has 26 Brigades.
Army Brigades
Each maneuver brigade, with the exception of the Air Assault & Airborne Brigades, will field the following units: one combat service support battalion with the brigade staff, one cavalry reconnaissance battalion, three combat maneuver battalions, one artillery battalion, one engineer battalion, one logistic battalion.
| Brigade Combat Type | # of Brigades | Consists of | Equipment | Brigade Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Brigades | 4 | Combined Arms Battalion x3 Cavalry Squadron Field Artillery Battalion Brigade Engineering Battalion Brigade Support Battalion |
Centauro tank destroyers Leopard 1 MBT Rotem KW1 Scorpion IFV AS-90 self propelled artillery M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System |
Waipahu, Ewa |
| Mechanized Brigades | 6 | Infantry Battalion x3 Recon Squadron Field Artillery Brigade Support Battalion Brigade Engineer Battalion |
Centauro tank destroyers Rotem KW1 Scorpion IFV |
Royal Kunia, Kihei, Lahaina |
| Infantry Brigades (Light) | 6 | Infantry Battalion x3 Recon Squadron Field Artillery Brigade Support Battalion Brigade Engineer Battalion |
Centauro tank destroyer Bionix AFV FH-70 towed artillery |
Lahaina, Makaha |
| Infantry Brigades (Paratroopers) | 3 | Parachute Infantry Battalion x3 Headquarters Company Cavalry Battalion Artillery Battalion Engineer Battalion Support Battalion |
Centauro tank destroyer Bionix AFV FH-70 towed artillery |
Napili |
| Infantry Brigades (Air Assault) | 4 | Headquarters Company Cavalry Battalion Attack Aviation Battalion, Assault Aviation Battalion Support Battalion Special Troops Battalion |
Centauro tank destroyer Bionix AFV A129 Mangusta attack helicopters NH90 transport helicopters FH-70 towed artillery |
Names |
| Infantry Brigades (Mountain) | 1 | xx | Centauro tank destroyer Bionix AFV FH-70 towed artillery |
Kapaa, Halawa |
Royal Army Installations
| Unit Designation | Base | Location | Types | Notes/Mission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Air Assault Brigade | Camp Waiolani | Endik'i | xx | xx |
| 1st Mechanized Brigade | Fort Ewa | Endik'i | xx | xx |
| 1st Paratrooper Brigade | Camp Kihei | Endik'i | xx | xx |
| 1st Light Infantry | Lahaina Barracks | Wiele Kuahiwi | xx | xx |
| 2nd Air Assault Brigade | Camp Makaha Cliffs | Er'in'a Islands | xx | xx |
| 2nd Mechanized Brigade | Fort Napili | Er'in'a Islands | xx | xx |
| 1st Armored Brigade | Forta Kapaa | Er'in'a Islands | xx | xx |
| 2nd Paratrooper Brigade | Camp Halawa | Er'in'a Islands | xx | xx |
| 3rd Mechanized Brigade | Fort Royal Kunia | Lahu'i | xx | xx |
| 4th Mechanized Brigade | Fort Pohakuloa | Lahu'i | xx | xx |
| 2nd Armored Brigade | Fort Ainaloa | Lahu'i | xx | xx |
| 2nd Light Infantry Brigade | South Honolu Barracks | Lahu'i | xx | xx |
| 3rd Light Infantry Brigade | Lihue Barracks | Lahu'i | xx | xx |
| 1st Mountain Infantry Brigade | Camp Lawai | Ajerr'i | xx | xx |
| 5th Mechanized Brigade | Fort Maili | Ajerr'i | xx | xx |
| 3rd Armored Brigade | Fort Makakilo | Ajerr'i | xx | xx |
| 4th Armored Brigade | Fort Nanowai | Ajerr'i | xx | xx |
| 3rd Air Assault Brigade | Ocean Pointe Camp | Ajerr'i | xx | xx |
| 4th Light Infantry Brigade | Pahoa Barracks | Ajerr'i | xx | xx |
| 6th Mechanized Brigade | Fort Volcano | Wai Apo | xx | xx |
| 5th Light Infantry Brigade | Waimea Barracks | Wai Apo | xx | xx |
| 3rd Paratrooper Brigade | Camp Kapenohe | Tonagoni | xx | xx |
| 4th Air Assault Brigade | Camp Koloa | Tonagoni | xx | xx |
| 6th Light Infantry Brigade | Paia Barracks | Tonagoni | xx | xx |
The Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the smallest of the three military branches. It currently has 54,800 people on active duty. The Air Force's largest base and headquarters is located in the city of Iwalani in Lahu'i. The Air Force operates mostly with the Army and the Office of Military Intelligence as the Navy operates it's own fleet of aircraft. The Air Force operates a fleet of xx aircraft. Air Marshal Uli is the current commander of the Royal Air Force.
Royal Air Fleet
| Aircraft | Type | Origin | # In Service | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft | ||||||
| 'Io II | AV-8B Harrier II Plus | 12 | For the Kaneloa Class Royal Warrior | |||
| xx | Sukhoi Su-30 | xx | xx | Multi role Fighter; Being Phased Out for Su-30MKI | ||
| xx | Sukhoi Su-30MKI | xx | xx | Air Superiority Multi role | ||
| Maritime Patrol | ||||||
| xx | Shaanxi Y-8FQ | xx | xx | Maritime Patrol variant with modified tail housing a boom-mounted magnetic anomaly detector to detect submarines. | ||
| xx | Shaanxi KJ-500 | xx | xx | An airborne warning and control system featuring three active electronically scanned array radars arranged in a triangular array, with additional electronic intelligence antennae and further radar antennae on its fuselage to provide 360-degree coverage. | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| Tankers | ||||||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| Transport | ||||||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| Helicopters | ||||||
| xx | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | xx | xx | Anti-Submarine Warfare; For the Kaneloa Class Royal Warrior | ||
| xx | Sikorsky SH-3 AEW | xx | xx | Airborne Early Warning; For the Kaneloa Class Royal Warrior | ||
| xx | Bell 212 | xx | xx | Military Transport; For the Kaneloa Class Royal Warrior | ||
| Trainer Aircraft | ||||||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| UAV | ||||||
| xx | Class 1 FULMAR | xx | xx | Mini-Drone that has Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance capabilities | ||
| xx | Class 2 | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | Class 3 | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx | ||
Royal Air Fleet Installations
| Base | Location | Unit Designation | Types | Notes/Mission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx |
| xx | xx | xx | xx | xx |
Military Services Division
The Military Services Division is made up of several corps that have combat support service missions. By tradition the division is headed by a former General, Marshal, or Admiral. The Head of the Division keeps their former title from whichever branch they were pulled from and get a seat on the Defense Council. The Current Head of the Military Services Division is General Pono.
The Royal Medical Corps
The Royal Medical Corps are responsible for all medical services in the Royal Military. They operate the hospitals and medical services both in and out of combat. The RMC covers mental health, dental health, as well as standard physical health for active military and veterans. The RMC also includes the veterinary services.
The Royal Administrative Services Corps
The Royal Administrative Services Corps is the corps that employs people that provide many of the day to day services needed by military personnel such legal professionals, chefs, educational and training staff, human resources, and janitorial staff. They are also in charge of payroll and resource management services.
The Royal Ajerri Technological Services Corps
The Royal Ajerri Technological Services Corps oversees the digital infrastructure of the military and ensures that it is secure against cyber attack. The role of this corps has become increasingly important as cyber warfare has advanced. They also provide consultant services to Ajerri companies about their digital security. RATSC works closely with the Office of Military Intelligence and their civilian counterparts in the Ministry of Public Safety, the Office of Internet Safety. Their unfortunate acronym along with their role in monitoring and reporting on communications of military personnel has lead to members of this corps being called Rats.
The Royal Corps of Engineers
The Royal Corps of Engineers is the Ajerri's Military's construction management, design, and engineering service. The corps is responsible for designing and constructing all military bases as well as other major public works throughout the Kingdom.
Ajerri Military Police
The Military Police are responsible for maintaining order and security in all military facilities. They also detain servicemen who have committed crimes. Their investigative section is responsible for investigating any and all crimes committed on military property and by or against current members of the military. Due to the Ajerri Military Police's acronym, being detained or arrested by the police is often called "getting amped up."
Office Of Military Intelligence
The Office of Military Intelligence (OMI) is Ajerri's intelligence agency. The OMI uses a variety of different methods of gathering intelligence such as human intelligence and technical intelligence. The OMI is forbidden from operating on Ajerri citizens and is strictly for foreign intelligence gathering. The Ajerri government has invested a lot of money into the intelligence service in the last two decades and has increased the number of operatives substantially. A core tenet of the Ajerri armed forces is to have constant and accurate intelligence. The OMI is headquartered in the Ajerri city of Lahu in Lahu'i. The OMI is headed up by the Director of Intelligence, who sits as a member of the Defense Council. The current Director of Intelligence is Marshal Mana Pokoka.
Defense Council
The Defense Council is the leading group of military officials who advise the government on military operations and procedure. It is made up of members of the military as well as some civilians who work extensively with the military. The Defense Council makes the day to day decisions for the military and regularly meet with the Head of State to keep them informed on military matters.
Members of the Defense Council
- Minister of Defense Hoku K'apa
- Chief of General Staff Admiral Lochan Makai
- Director of Intelligence Marshal Mana Pokoka
- General Waiko (Army)
- Air Marshal Uli (Air Force)
- General Pono (Military Services)
- Admiral Aukai (Navy)