Shenandoahan Army National Guard

Shenandoahan Army National Guard
Infantry from the, 3rd battalion, 2nd Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade deploying during a training exercise in Monongalia, Shenandoah
Active	1924 - Present
Country	Shenandoah
Commanders
President	Alyson Price
Secretary of Defense	Riley Forrestal
Insignia
Symbol of the Shenandoahan Air National Guard

The Shenandoahan Army National Guard is the ground based branch of the Shenandoahan National Guard and the largest of the three branches of service in Shenandoahan Commonwealth. The mission of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard is "to fight and win conflicts in the national interest, by providing prompt, sustained land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict".

History

The Shenandoahan Army National Guard traces its lineage to the Allegheny Army, which was dissolved and became the Shenandoahan Army National Guard following the dissolution of the Allegheny Confederacy in 1924.

Organization

The following chart outlines the usual unit composition and numerical strength of the various levels of formations within the Shenandoahan Army National Guard

Element	Personal	Leader	Notes
Squad •	9	Sergeant
Platoon •••	38	Lieutenant Sergeant First Class	A platoon consists of three rifle squads, along with a weapons squad
Company I	173	Captain	A company consists of three platoons, a weapons platoon commanded by a Senior Lieutenant, a battery of 60 or 82 mm mortars, and an anti-aircraft squad.
Battalion II	800	Lieutenant	Four companies to a battalion, plus support and staff.
Regiment III	2,400+	Colonel	Three battalions to a regiment, plus support and staff.
Brigade X	7,200+	Lieutenant General	Three regiments to a brigade, plus support and staff.
Combat Force C	Various	Major General	Ad hoc formations of various regiments and brigades on an as needed basis, analogous to a divisions

An infantry squad from the 14th Infantry Regiment.

A traditional Shenandoahan Army National Guard infantry squad consists of nine infantrymen and is generally commanded by a Sergeant. The remaining 8 members are divided into two fireteams, designated Alpha Team and Bravo Team. Each team consists of an automatic riflemen, a grenadier or marksman, and a riflemen, in addition to the Corporal leading each team. Riflemen are usually armed with the either the Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine or M-4 carbines, although the presence of older Redhawk Firearms M-4 Assault Rifles is not uncommon. Riflemen may also carry a single Bolton Arms M-2 Antitank Weapon for use against armored vehicles or structures.

Team leaders are often issued shorter rifles, generally the M-4A1E2D3 carbine with an 11 in barrel. This is to facilitate breaching tactics,a s team leaders are required to lead interior breaches. Though not considered standard equipment, many rifle team leaders also carry a short version of the Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Shotgun often modified with a pistol grip and no stock.

Marksman are issued the Redhawk Firearms M-4 Precision Rifle to ease logistical strain, as the M-4 Precision Rifle utilizes the same magazine, but different round, as the carbines issued to riflemen. For special applications, a marksman may be issued an Redhawk Firearms M-5 Precision Rifle in the larger .244 Blackrock.

The reintroduction of the automatic riflemen into the squad makeup necessitated the development of a new automatic rifle, a particular weapon lacked by Shenandoahan Army National Guard since the retirement of the Grady Automatic Rifle, or M-1 Automatic Rifle, in 1963. In 2018, the Redhawk Firearms M-2 Automatic Rifle was accepted into service and began being issued to Army National Guard infantry units.

Grenadiers are also issued standard carbines or rifles, but are equipped with either an under barrel mounted M-3 Grenade Launcher or M-1 Grenade Launcher depending on the rifle being used. Both weapon are an imported version of the Blitz & Keckler Anbaugranatwerfer 05 or Reich Ausrüstung Gesellschaft Anbaugranatwerfer 69 respectively. These weapons are available in a standalone configuration but are not issued as such.

Composition

The present day organization of the brigade was established in March of 1999, with all active divisions of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard were deactivated and dispersed into brigade sized elements to allow more tactical flexibility in deployment along the Shenandoahan-Copperhead border.

• 1st Brigade "Mountaineers" located at Fort Bell in Durand, Cumberland.
  • 1st Infantry Regiment at Clendenin Armory in Clendenin
  • 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort Bell
  • 5th Infantry Regiment at Joseph P. Sherridan Armory
• 2nd Brigade "Speartip" located at Fort Camden in Mallard, Monongalia.
  • 2nd Armored Regiment at Spencerton Armory
  • 4th Armored Regiment at Morgantown Armory
  • 6th Infantry Regiment at Fort Camden
  • 8th Aviation Regiment at Fort Camden
  • 25th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Camden
• 3rd Brigade "Forresters" located at Fort Cayhill in Putton, Appalachia.
  • 7th Infantry Regiment at Fort Cayhill
  • 9th Infantry Regiment at Buckhannon Armory
  • 11th Infantry Regiment at Fort B. A. Wicker
  • 26th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Bell
  • 27th Calvary Regiment at Buckhannon Armory
• 4th Brigade "Heartland" located at Fort Byrdde in Walcott, Kanawha.
  • 10th Infantry Regiment at North Hills Armory
  • 12th Infantry Regiment at Hurricane Barracks
  • 14th Infantry Regiment at Dunbar Barracks
  • 144th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Byrdde
• 5th Brigade "Woodsman" located at Fort Perry in Cedarville, Oak Hills.
  • 15th Infantry Regiment at Fort Perry
  • 17th Infantry Regiment at Philippi Armory
  • 19th Infantry Regiment at Clarksville Barracks
• 20th Independent Regiment "Ladybird" at Fort B. A. Wicker in Jellico, Appalachia.
• 21st Independent Regiment "Roughnecks" at Fort Camden, Monongalia.
• 22nd Independent Regiment "Capital" at Fort Byrdde, Kanawha.
• 23rd Independent Regiment "Huntsman" at North Hills Armory, Kanawha.
• 24th Independent Regiment "Piper" at Buckhannon Armory, Appalachia.
• 26th Independent Regiment "Painter" at Fort Rogain, Oak Hills.
• 28th Independent Regiment "Hornets" at Winfield Barracks, Oak Hills.
• 29th Independent Regiment "Blackjack" at Elkins Barracks, Blue Ridge.
• 30th Independent Regiment "Yellow Jackets" at Fort Bligh, Kanawha.

Ranks

Commissioned

Grade	Insignia		Rank
	Standard	Shoulder board
O-1			Lieutenant
O-2			Senior Lieutenant
O-3			Captain
O-4			Commander
O-5			Lieutenant Colonel
O-6			Colonel
O-7			Lieutenant General
O-8			Major General
O-9			General

Enlisted

Grade		Insignia		Rank
E-1				Guardsman
E-2				Senior Guardsman
E-3				Guardsman First Class	Specialist
E-4				Corporal	Senior Specialist
E-5				Sergeant
E-6	W-1			Sergeant First Class	Chief Specialist
E-7	W-2			Master Sergeant	Senior Chief Specialist
E-8	W-3			Sergeant Major Command Sergeant Major	Master Chief Specialist

Uniforms

Name	Image	Details
Operational Duty Uniform		The Operational Duty Uniform is the current battledress uniform of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard. The Operational Duty Uniform is intended to replace the Army General Uniform in all formations of the Army National Guard, although many examples of the latter remain in service. Unlike its predecessor, the Army General Uniform, the Operational Duty Uniform was designed to be used with body armor, which previously restricted access to front pockets of both the uniform blouse and trousers. Although intended initially for wear in the field only, the Operational Duty Uniform is currently recognized as an acceptable duty uniform for in garrison troops as a working uniform, in conjunction with the General Issue Uniform. However, there are several restrictions on when and how the Operation Duty Uniform can be worn while in garrison. The uniform features a distinctive camouflage pattern exclusive to the Army National Guard. The M2010 multi-scale camouflage pattern is formed of small rectangular pixels of color. In theory, it is a far more effective camouflage than standard uniform patterns because it mimics the dappled textures and rough boundaries found in natural settings. A woodland camouflage is the standard M2010 pattern, however, a winterized pattern exists for use in cold weather environments, though it is only applied to outer garments as part of the Inclement Weather Uniform
Army General Uniform		The Army General Uniform was an attempt by the Army National Guard to replace the General Issue Uniform and various camouflaged patterns in service with a single uniform which could be worn in both garrison and on deployment. While the uniform did succeed in replacing the various camouflaged patterns in service, it was never successful in supplanting the single-tone General Issue Uniform utilized by all three branches of the National Guard. The Army General Uniform is being phased out and replaced by the Operational Duty Uniform.
Inclement Weather Uniform		Authorized for wear with any standard uniform, the Inclement Weather Uniform consists of over 20 individual items designed to provide environmental protection to the wearer in temperatures ranging form -60 and +40 Fahrenheit. The Inclement Weather Uniform can be patterned in any operational camoflauge pattern, though it is currently produced in M2010 patterns for woodland, desert and winter environments.
General Issue Uniform		First adopted in 1952, The General Issue Uniform is authorized for wear by all three branches of the Shenandoahan National Guard, though the color and devices may differ between branches. It is a general duty and utility uniform intended for wear by guardsmen in non-combat roles, as well as by soldiers in garrison. The uniforms are currently made from a poly cotton blend. The General Service Uniform has a unique field jacket for use during cold weather.
Army Service Uniform		The Army Service Uniform is worn by Army National Guard personnel in situations where formal dress is called for. It can be worn at most public and official functions and is equivalent to any sort of civilian business attire. The Army Service Uniform is considered the dress uniform for enlisted personnel, and junior officers, with only senior officers being required to possess the Army Formal Uniform, although no prohibitions against enlisted or junior officers acquiring the Army Formal Uniform exist. Two versions of the Army Service Uniform exist, the Class A, and Class B. The difference between the two is that the Army Service Uniform Class A is worn with full-sized medals are worn on the left chest, with ribbon-only awards worn on the right, whereas on the Class B, medals are replaced with their corresponding ribbons and are consolidated on the left chest. The Class A uniform is considered to be more formal than the Class B variation, and is often unofficially referred to as the Army Dress Uniform. The Army Service Uniform includes a dark olive drab four-pocket coat with belted waist, drab trousers, khaki shirt, olive tie, and brown leather oxfords for both men and women, with women having the option to wear a pencil skirt and pumps instead. Headwear consists of an olive garrison cap or an olive peaked service cap with brown visor; units with distinctive colored berets continue to wear them. Enlisted rank is indicated by chevrons worn on the upper sleeve, while officer rank is indicated by pins on the shoulder straps The Army Service Uniform is also the standard duty uniform for all officers above the rank of Captain in the Army National Guard, who are only authorized to wear the General Issue Uniform as a daily uniform under certain circumstances, and may only wear the Operational Duty Uniform as a daily uniform when deployed for operations.
Army Formal Uniform		The Army Formal Uniform is intended for wear at formal occasions, and is generally worn as the military equivalent of white tie or black tie attire. Although any member of the Army National Guard may acquire the Army Formal Uniform (at their own cost), it is only required that Officers holding the rank of Colonel and above posses the uniform. Uniforms may also be worn with a greatcoat or boatcloak.

Equipment

See also: Historic equipment of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard

Personal weapons

Name	Origin	Purpose	Caliber/Diameter	Notes
McLear M-3 Handgun	Temuair	Sidearm	.45 ACP
Blitz & Keckler M-2A4 SMG	Ostlichtor	Submachine gun	9x19 mm	Used by special forces
Pequeñoya Armería M-3 SMG	Pequenoya	Submachine gun	.45 ACP
VT Cinética M-4 SMG	Pequenoya	Personal defense weapon	9x19 mm
Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Shotgun	Shenandoah	Shotgun	12 gauge
Redhawk Firearms M-4 Rifle	Shenandoah	Assault rifle	.224 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine	Shenandoah	Carbine	.224 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-4 Carbine	Shenandoah	Carbine	.224 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-4 Precision Rifle	Shenandoah	Marksman's rifle	.243 GSM .277 Grady
Redhawk Firearms M-5 Precision Rifle	Shenandoah	Marksman's rifle	.244 Blackrock
Grady Repeating Arms M-1 Sniper Rifle	Shenandoah	Marksman's rifle	.300 Grady Magnum
Grady Repeating Arms M-2 Sniper Rifle	Shenandoah	Sniper rifle	13.2x92 mm
Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Sniper Rifle	Shenandoah	Sniper rifle	.300 Grady Magnum
Redhawk Firearms M-2 Automatic Rifle	Shenandoah	Automatic rifle	.224 Grady
Blitz & Keckler M-3 Machine Gun	Ostlichtor	General-purpose machine gun	.244 Blackrock
Blitz & Keckler M-4 Machine Gun	Ostlichtor	Heavy machine gun	13.2x92 mm
Grady Repeating Arms M-5 Machine Gun	Ostlichtor	Automatic rifle	.224 Grady
M-1 Grenade Launcher	Ostlichtor	Grenade launcher	40 mm
M-2 Grenade Launcher	Ostlichtor	Grenade machine gun	40 mm
M-3 Grenade Launcher	Ostlichtor	Grenade launcher	40 mm
Callahan Firearms M-1 Anti-Material Rifle	Temuair	Anti-material rifle	.50 BMG
Bolton Arms M-2 Antitank Weapon	Shenandoah	Disposable shoulder-fired antitank rocket	70 mm
Karlsbranchen M-3 Antitank Weapon	Ostlichtor	Reloadable antitank weapon	60 mm
Karlsbranchen Flugzeugfaust 81	Ostlichtor	Man portable surface to air missile system	90 mm

Vehicles

Name	Origin	Role	Notes
M118 Tactical Truck Series	Ostlichtor	Medium logistic vehicle	All versions of the M118 series to be replaced by versions of the M221 series M1181 Cargo Truck: M1182 Dump truck M1183 Tractor Truck M1184 Expansible Truck M1185 Wrecker
M119 Tactical Transporter	Ostlichtor	Tank transporter	Used to transport the M-302 Main Battle Tank
M120 Utility Vehicle	Costa Mejis	Light utility vehicle	M1201 Utility Vehicle M1202 Ambulance M1203 AT Missile Carrier M1205 AA Missile Carrier M1206 Rocket Carrier M1207 Command Vehicle
M122 Tactical Truck Series	Ostlichtor	Logistic vehicle	M1221 Cargo Truck: M1222 Cargo Truck: M1223 Expansible Truck M1224 Expansible Truck M1225 Wrecker M1226 Tractor Truck M1227 Dump Truck M1228 Tanker Truck
M123 Armored Utility Vehicle	Ostlichtor	Armored utility vehicle
M221 Mortar Carrier	Shenandoah	Mortar carrier
M305 Main Battle Tank	Shenandoah	Mortar carrier	Main battle tank, Current service version is the M305A7
M402 Infantry Fighting Vehicle	Shenandoah	Infantry fighting vehicle
M506 Reconnaissance Vehicle	Shenandoah	Reconnaissance vehicle
M507 Reconnaissance Vehicle	Ostlichtor	Reconnaissance vehicle
M508 Reconnaissance Vehicle	Ostlichtor	Reconnaissance vehicle
M704 Antiaircraft Vehicle	Shenandoah	Self-propelled antiaircraft vehicle
M705 Antiaircraft Vehicle	Shenandoah	Self-propelled antiaircraft vehicle
M921 Guntruck	Shenandoah	Fire support/internal security
M923A2 Missile Carrier	Shenandoah	Anti-tank guided missile carrier
M925A1 Light Fire Support Vehicle	Ostlichtor	Fire support
M926A1 Missile Carrier	Ostlichtor	Anti-tank guided missile carrier
M931 Light Fire Support Vehicle	Shenandoah	Fire support
M933 Heavy Fire Support Vehicle	Shenandoah	Fire support
M934 Heavy Fire Support Vehicle	Shenandoah	Fire support

Aircraft

Name	Origin	Role
H-1 Harpy	Ostlichtor	Light utility helicopter
H-2 Pixie	Ostlichtor	Utility helicopter
UP-101 Poppy	Luminerra	Utility/observation