Armed Forces of Anagonia
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| Confederate States Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Nemo relinquatur ubi libertas sonet" (Let no one be left behind where Freedom shall ring) |
| Founded | September 14th, 0 AUR (1921 CE) |
| Current form | May 4th, 65 AUR (1986 CE) |
| Service branches | |
| Headquarters | Confederate Military Joint Command Center Located in Outer Liberty, State of Liberty, CSA |
| Leadership | |
| President & Commander-in-Chief | Mileethus Canisilus (Komodren) |
| Chief Secretary of the Department of National Defense | Maximus Leddicus (Komodren; CSMC) |
| Chief General of the Confederate States Armed Forces | Maximus Leddicus (Komodren; CSMC) |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 - 60 |
| Conscription | Yes |
| Available for military service | 149,122,400 males, age 16 - 60 (108 AUR), 96,342,112 females, age 16 - 60 (108 AUR) |
| Fit for military service | 110,436,332 males, age 16 - 60 (108 AUR), 72,443,214 females, age 16 - 60 (108 AUR) |
| Reaching military age annually | (108 AUR) |
| Active personnel | 4,852,245 |
| Reserve personnel | 1,953,135 |
| Expenditure | |
| Budget | $1,682,436,224,015 |
| Percent of GDP | 6% |
| Industry | |
| Domestic suppliers | Lexington National Shipyards, Anagonian Electronics, Anagonian Motors, Saratoga National Shipyards, Anagonian National Arms |
| Foreign suppliers | Various Esvanovian Regional Suppliers |
The Military of the Confederate States, otherwise known formally as the Confederate States Armed Forces or informally as the Armed Forces of Anagonia, was established into law with the signing of the Constitution of the Confederate States, and thereafter regulated by the Articles of the Armed Forces of the Confederacy. The military leadership has the legal authority to VETO any congressional or government action that would endanger the wording and purpose of the Constitution and, accordingly, the People the military was created to defend. It cannot, in any capacity, initiate a military takeover of the government - except by election of military officials who may run for office. It additionally has the responsibility of Civil Protection through the Military Police, as established by the Constitution.
Each state and territory within the Confederate States of Anagonia maintains a militia of fighting men and women for the purpose of defense through compulsory military service laws. Depending on the avenue an individual takes after their mandatory term, they can continue their service in the national Confederate Military which includes all branches of the Confederate Armed Forces; Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Military Police, Special Forces, Defense Forces and Space Forces. The Military is intended to act not only as protector of the people it serves, but also as mediator between disputes of states, territories, and individuals, as established in the constitution.
History
-Commonwealth of Lexington (Green)
-Lexington Free State (Pink {defunct])
-The Republic of Arkansis (peach)
-Confederal Republic of Plymouth (yellow)
-Plymouth Democratic Republic (purple [defunct])
-The Grand Republic of Orgath (orange)
-The Sovereign Republic of Liberty (blue)
-Liberty Federation (red [defunct])
-Patriots of Liberty (brown [defunct])
-Commonwealth of Saratoga (sky blue)
-Sovereign Empire of Imperius (dark gray)
-Unaligned (light gray)
The formation of the Confederate States Military unofficially began in the early months of 1921 CE. Master Sergeant Tiberius Samsus had been assigned to the shores of Plymouth, at the time a Province of the United Republic of Anagonia, before the collapse of the federal government. As the government and military apparatus of the United Republic dissolved in Feburary of 1921 CE, Tiberius gathered the forces under his command and began an earnest campaign to restore law and order. The Plymouth Democratic Republic quickly aligned with the goals of the now-defunct Master Sergeant, unofficially giving him a promotion to Colonel in March of 1921 CE as he stabilized the fractured province. His sights were set on uniting the entire country again under one banner and so, following a week of preparation, he set off on a war-path northward into the Confederal Republic of Plymouth. By August of 1921 CE, Colonel Samsus had united almost the entirety of Mainland Anagonia, with the exception of the provinces under the control of the Patriots of Liberty.
Following the brutal Battle of Liberty Plains, the largest and most violent battle of the short Civil War, Colonel Tiberius rose victorious and claimed total control of Mainland Anagonia with the backing of the Democratic Republic. A convention was held one month later in September 14th of 1921 CE between the leaders of all provinces in Anagonia to meet and sign the Constitution of the Confederate States. With its formalization on September 15th, Colonel Samsus and the large army he led became the First Army of the Confederacy. The new Confederate Government began an earnest objective to backpay the soldiers under the command of Colonel Samsus, along with setting up and establishing its treasury to ensure continued payments.
With the election of Colonel Tiberius Samsus as the fledgling nations 1st President, the first Commander-in-Chief of the young nation set about establishing the branches. The Confederate States Army, already established by the signing of the Constitution, had been comprised of several assets from land, sea, and air operations. President Samsus established the Confederate States Navy on September 20th, 1921 CE. He then established the Confederate States Air Force which at the time was comprised of mostly primitive biplanes and dirigibles, on September 25th, 1921 CE.
The young nation experienced its first real crisis on March 15th, 1925 CE. President Samsus orders his armies to the borders of both the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics of Nodea Rudav and the Imperial Drekamythian Empire. The southern neighbors to the Confederate States had once been joined with Anagonia as Sovereign Provinces under the federal authority of the United Republic. With the dissolution of the United Republic, the two Provinces claimed independence, which the Confederate States recognized following its formation in 1921 CE. Yet the leaderships of the two newly independent nations had determined that the Confederate States was unfit and incapable to exist, pushing into its southern borders in a series of skirmishes that marked the 1924-1925 Border Skirmish Crisis.
The conclusion of the crisis occurred with President Samsus initiating the War of Three Brothers. For one year the three factions waged a heavy, almost brutal conflict that tested the mettle and resolve of the infant Anagonian Confederacy. Following a ruse initiated by General Longbow of the Confederate States Army, the forces of the Empire and USSR were absolutely devastated at the Battle of Imperius, leaving them both open to invasion. Through diplomatic channels, President Samsus warned the Premier of Nodea Rudav and the God Emperor of Drekamythia that should no convention for peace be held, he'd retract the Anagonian recognition of the two nations sovereignty and occupy their lands. This was a bluff that had been carefully manufactured into being through specific strategic victories, including the Battle of Imperius, by the capable leadership of the Confederate States Military, still comprised at the time of capable leaders from the era of the United Republic Military. The bluff worked and on April 7th of 1927 CE, the war was officially over.
The aftermath of the War of Three Brothers saw multiple changes with the Confederate States Military. Mandatory Service had been debated over the course of the war but had yet to pass debate in the Grand Congress of the Confederacy, however with its conclusion debate was resolved to pass it. With its passage, the numbers of active duty military personnel were bolstered and enabled the creation of additional branches to the Confederate Military. In May of 1928 CE, President Robert Leeson separated the Confederate States Military Police from the Confederate States Army as an individual branch of the military, maintaining its lawful role as the civil protection of Anagonia. President Leeson also creates the United Continental Confederation as a way to ensure continued peace between Anagonia, Nodea Rudav, and Drekamythia through diplomatic channels. On August 4th of 1928 CE, President Leeson creates the Confederate States Defense Forces, which was designed to encompass the sub-branches of the Confederate States Coast Guard[CSCG], Confederate States National Guard[CSNG], and Confederate States State Military Forces[CSSMF] - the Confederate States Space Forces would become an addition to the Defense Forces in 1960 CE. President Leeson then goes on to establish the Confederate States Special Forces and the Confederate States Marine Corps as branches of the Confederate Military on December 1st of 1929 CE.
Military Directive
The Confederate States Military is primarily concerned with defending the vital avenue of trade lanes that feed the growing economy of the Confederate States. Considered a primary defense concern, export and import trade is the number one source that provides the Citizens of the Confederate States with a stable job, life, and means to provide for themselves. As such, the Confederate States Military has geared all branches towards providing instantaneous response to threats to trade and economic growth.
Line of Defense
The Confederate States Military has structured its branches to respond to threats in a "line of defense" method. The lines of defense are as follows:
- The first line of defense in this objective is the Confederate States Navy and Confederate States Marine Corps. The CSN has been trimmed and bolstered to respond to threats in both international trade lanes and domestic waters surrounding Anagonia. The Confederate States Marine Corps works closely with the Confederate States Navy should the mission require, providing its own naval assets and ground force assets to complete and secure mission objectives. The Confederate States Navy is also on call to provide naval transport for all branches.
- The second line of defense is the Confederate States Air Force, which actively patrols the coasts of Anagonia and inland to provide a visible defensive presence to deter criminal activity. The Confederate States Air Force is also on call to provide air lift services to all branches.
- The third line of defense is provided by the Confederate States Military Police and Confederate States Defense Forces. The CSDF provides all around protection and intelligence gathering which supports all other branches of the military, as well as directs National Guard and Coast Guard assets to Areas of Concern (AoC). The Confederate States Military Police provides a visible presence on the nations interstate highways and roadways as well as provides the nations civil protection.
- The fourth line of defense is provided by the Confederate States Army, which are on call should the third line of defense be jeopardized or by request of any branch to assert authority and security domestically and internationally. The Confederate States Army is also on call to provide land-based transport for all branches.
- The fifth line of defense is the Confederate States Special Forces, consisting of all branches unique Special Force divisions (most notably the Confederate Navy Sea Dragons), which are actively on call to respond to threats in a discrete and, sometimes, boisterous fashion. It is not uncommon for the Confederate States Navy to request the services of the Confederate States Special Forces to deal with pirate or other external threats.
Military Branches
The Confederate States Armed Forces is consisted of seven(7) branches which contribute both individually and as a whole to the defense of the nation. No singular branch has the ability to preform the full capacities of the other, however each branch is expected to be able to preform their duties within a nominal range of operational standards. The President and Vice-President lead the military branches as Commander-in-Chief and Vice Commander-in-Chief respectively. Subordinate to them is the Chief General of the Confederate States Armed Forces whom assumes command of all military branches. Subordinate to the Chief General are the leaders of each branch, typically a high ranking General or Admiral, whose responsible for overseeing the functions and maintenance of their branch. From there, subordinate leadership assumes delegated responsibilities to ensure a clean functioning branch structure that is capable of responding to all assignments and threats on a timely basis.
| Branch Name | Acronym | Responsibilities | Personnel | Leadership | Notes |
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| Confederate States Army | CSA | Provide land-based security and defense as the nations fourth line of defense with optimal readiness capacity. Provide assistance or operational capacity to the Confederate States Military Police in times of crisis. Collaborate with other branches as necessary. | Example | Example | |
| Confederate States Navy | CSN | Serve optimally and effectively as the first line of defense alongside the Confederate States Marine Corps. Quickly and efficiently securing international trade lanes and domestic waters surrounding Anagonia. Provide Humanitarian Relief where applicable. Collaborate with other branches as necessary. | Example | Example | |
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DEFCON System
The Confederate States Armed Forces utilizes a system of ratings to determine the condition of operational readiness necessary to face specific or unspecified threats against the nation. By utilizing these systems of ratings, the military is able to collaborate effectively across all branches the manpower necessary to combat or face obstacles and threats to the functioning and continuity of society. While it is a general mode of operation that a condition of readiness will span across all branches, in specific and unique situations a condition of readiness may vary across the specific branches of the Armed Forces dependent on the operational capacity necessary to combat a threat or obstacle. Generally, conditions of readiness will always fall in line with the perception of readiness necessary to continue safe and effective operations across all branches of the armed forces, as well as conveying the readiness necessary to effectively produce a desired outcome.
The Confederate States Armed Forces uses two types of readiness conditions, each specific to either military readiness or government preservation. These are the DEFCON (Defense Condition) System for military preparedness and the COGCON (Continuity of Government Readiness Condition) System for the preservation of leadership and government. Explanations for these are listed below.
Current DEFCON of the Armed Forces of Anagonia
The DEFCON System
The Confederate States Armed Forces utilizes a Defense Condition System (or DEFCON) similar to that of other major superpowers. There are five(5) levels of readiness in the DEFCON system, each uniquely applied to specific situations and states of readiness necessary to confront a challenge or threat.
| DEFCON Rating | Alphanumeric Codeword | Exercise Term | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFCON 5 | November Oscar Romeo Mike | Cold Coffee | DEFCON 5 is the lowest state of readiness for any or all branches of the Confederate States Armed Forces. In this state of readiness, it is assumed that there are absolutely no threats to any part of Anagonian national interests. Military patrols and operations can continue under this state of readiness, however only at a lower state of operational capacity. Intelligence agencies will be utilized for domestic operations only. Orbital and Space-based units will not be utilized for military activities. The nuclear arsenal is on stand-down readiness. | No Reserve Duty units are permitted to be utilized - Partial Active Duty utilization only |
| DEFCON 4 | Delta Uniform Tango Yankee | Hot Coffee | DEFCON 4 is the second lowest state of readiness for any or all branches of the Confederate States Armed Forces. In this state of readiness, it is assumed that there are possible threats or challenges posed towards either the continuity of Anagonia or its national interests. This is the traditional state of readiness for the Confederate States Military, permitted both overseas deployments for humanitarian operations. The Confederate States Air Force is placed on cautionary alert. Intelligence agencies become fully active and utilized for both domestic and foreign operations to maintain a sense of awareness for situational capacity. Orbital and Space-based units become activated for use in possible military activities. The nuclear arsenal is beginning to move from stand-down to observant. Military patrols across all branches are beginning to be activated, specifically for economic security and protection. | Reserve Duty units are placed on stand-by and resume normal training regiments - Three-quarters of Active Duty capacity is utilized |
| DEFCON 3 | Gulf Uniform November | Loaded Weapon | DEFCON 3 is the last state of readiness considered among the lowest, and the third highest state of military readiness in the face of a possible threat. In this state of readiness, it is assumed that there are verified threats or challenges posed towards either the continuity of Anagonia or its national interests. This is the most traditional military state of readiness for overseas deployments for both humanitarian and military operations. The Confederate States Air Force is placed on high alert. A combined force of both intelligence agencies and special operations are to be utilized to gain a full understanding of the situation. All facets of society with military capability are utilized for the potential defense of the nation. The nuclear arsenal moves from observant to prepared. Full utilization of military patrols from all branches. | Reserve Duty units are placed on alert and are partially activated - All Active Duty capacity is utilized |
| DEFCON 2 | Papa Romeo Alpha Yankee | Sighted Barrel | DEFCON 2 is the second highest state of military readiness and the last state of readiness available to a peacetime situation. In this state of readiness, it is assumed that there is a direct threat to the continuity of Anagonia or towards Anagonian national interests. This is the highest peacetime state possible for military deployments, next to all-out war. All military and intelligence branches are utilized to their fullest capacity in preparation for war. The Confederate States Air Force is placed on active alert, with constant nuclear and non-nuclear patrols. The nuclear arsenal moves from prepared to active. All reserve units are considered active duty personnel and all active duty units are placed on maximum alert. All able-bodied citizens with verifiable states of readiness are called back to active duty. Full utilization of military patrols from all branches, including utilization of defensive measures to protect national interests. | All Reserve Duty units are considered Active Duty - All Active Duty units are on maximum alert |
| DEFCON 1 | Whiskey Alpha Romeo | Trigger Pull | DEFCON 1 is the maximum level of readiness for the Confederate States Armed Forces and the only state of readiness signifying a state of war. In this state of readiness, it is assumed that there are active military operations threatening the homeland and national interests of Anagonia. Every military branch and every government department capable of supporting the war effort is called to active duty. All civilian economic and social interests cease and are replaced with the objectives of supporting the national war effort. All citizens over the age of 18 are called to active duty, with little exceptions made. The Confederate States Air Force is authorized to use nuclear weapons by authority of the President and Commander in Chief. The nuclear arsenal is placed from active to launch capable. All facets of the military are utilized for the defense of the nation and for all combined-arms operations. This is all out war, except abiding by international war-time treaties for humanitarian treatment of enemies. | All Reserve Duty units are considered Active Duty - All Active Duty units are fully deployed |
COGCON System
The Confederate States Armed Forces utilizes a Continuity of Government Readiness Condition System (or COGCON) similar to that of other major superpowers to determine the direct threat to the continuity of government. It utilizes these ratings in conjunction with the DEFCON ratings to better prepare for obstacles, threats, and challenges faced by the nation that directly endanger government officials of importance. The COGCON systems incorporates the most important members of the present government at the time of crisis as the highest level of preservation, with subsequent subordinate positions recieving less importance determined by their position in government. The President, First Lady, Vice-President, Vice-Lady, as well as serving Chief General of the Confederate States Armed Forces are always considered highest in importance. Subsequent importance is given to the Grand Congress of the Confederacy (Both Senate and House), the Supreme Court of the Confederacy, Senior Cabinet positions, Junior Cabinent positions, State and Territory leadership, and thereafter any subordinate government position entities available to preserve.
Current COGCON of the Armed Forces of Anagonia
The COGCON System
The Confederate States Armed Forces utilizes a Continuity of Government Readiness Condition System (or COGCON) similar to that of other major superpowers. There are five(5) levels of readiness for the COGCON system, corresponding closely with the readiness conditions of the DEFCON System with the exception of foreign and domestic state visits. Each level activates a new set of protocols that are intended to preserve the continuity of government and ensure that a leader is present to preserve the function of government and society.
| COGCON Rating | Alphanumeric Codeword | Exercise Term | Explanation | Notes |
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| COGCON 5 | Sierra Alpha Foxtrot Echo | Soft Duck | COGCON 5 is the lowest level of readiness in the preservation of continuity for the Anagonian government and represents normal peacetime operations. In this state of readiness the military police are indirectly tasked with securing all government buildings and institutions on a as-needed bases. Government Agencies are allowed responsibility to protect the Commander in Chief and Vice-President during domestic and foreign state visits. Military Bunkers designed to protect high-ranking officials are placed on stand-by reserve status. | The Confederate States Military Police are not activated to protect the President - Government Agencies assume protection of high-ranking officials |
| COGCON 4 | Hotel Echo Echo Delta | Mean Goose | COGCON 4 is the second lowest level of readiness in the preservation of continuity for the Anagonian government and represents a heightened state of alert in peacetime operations. In this state of readiness the military police are partially tasked with securing all government buildings and institutions on a regular basis. A combination of Military Police and Government Agents are assigned to protect the Commander in Chief and Vice-President, along with further protections along the order of succession for the Anagonian government. Military Bunkers are placed on a state of readiness, though maintain a stand-by status. Some government officials along the order of succession are required to regularly check in with the Military Police. | The Confederate States Military Police are partially activated to protect the President - Government Agencies and Military Police assume protection of high-ranking official |
| COGCON 3 | Alpha Lima Echo Romeo Tango | Eagle's Nest | COGCON 3 is the third lowest level of peacetime readiness in the preservation of continuity for the Anagonian government and the third highest in the order of threat severity towards the order of succession. In this state of readiness the Military Police are fully tasked with securing all government buildings and institutions on a constant basis. The Military Police assume direct responsibility over the protection of the Commander in Chief and Vice-President, along with full protections to all government officials along the order of succession. Military Bunkers are fully staffed by government agents and military police and placed on high alert. All government officials along the order of succession are required to check in with the military police at regular intervals. | The Confederate States Military Police assumes total responsibility for the safety and security of the President and Government Officials |
| COGCON 2 | Hotel Alpha Zulu Alpha Romeo Delta | Batter Up | COGCON 2 is the second highest level of peacetime readiness in the preservation of the continuity for the Anagonian government. In this state of readiness the Military Police are actively in the process of relocating government officials in the order of succession to secure facilities and Military Bunkers. The President and Vice-President are separated into two different locations, either in a protected air asset or underground facility. Constant hourly check-in's from all government officials with the Military Police along the order of succession are required. The President and Vice-President are capable of refusing relocation, so long as it does not endanger the continuity of Anagonia. | The Confederate States Military Police are protecting completely the order of succession for the Anagonian government |
| COGCON 1 | Papa Echo Romeo India Lima | Bunker Hot | COGCON 1 is the highest level of readiness in the preservation of the continuity for the Anagonian government. This level of readiness can be activated in peacetime only in certain circumstances which present a direct threat to the President or other government officials along the order of succession, however it is intended to be utilized only during a state of war and under DEFCON 1. In this state of readiness, the Military Police have already relocated all government officials along the order of succession to different and separate bunkers across the nations. The President and Vice-President are separated, by force if necessary, to two different locations that are farthest away from harm as possible. All communications with the military and nation are considered the highest priority and all assets are utilized to maintain a constant flow of communication. All government officials along the order of succession are tracked and all Military Policemen assigned to their protection are to report in on a constant basis. The order of succession is completely activated, with all intention to preserve and continue the government and civilization of Anagonia by any means necessary. | The Confederate States Military Police are fully sheltering and guarding the order of succession for the Anagonian government |