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Used for foreign intervention and peacekeeping, the Vampad Army is well equipped and trained for a number of combat operations. The army uses the most up-to-date weapons and technology to ensure victory in the battlefield wherever it may be.
 
Used for foreign intervention and peacekeeping, the Vampad Army is well equipped and trained for a number of combat operations. The army uses the most up-to-date weapons and technology to ensure victory in the battlefield wherever it may be.
  
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The Army utilizes Metal-Gear Units on the battlefield, an advanced walking tank capable of many roles depending on their configuration. These 'tanks' were designed and produced primarily for mobile launch platforms, but have seen many more models made.  
  
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Soldiers are given a hard but rewarding training course to begin with, and this is usually followed by regular training schemes in various places in and around Vampad. The varied terrain that exists in Vampad helps suit the training purpose, as it produces soldiers trained in all possible battlefield locations.
  
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==== Structure ====
  
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Army Group (120,000 men commanded by a General) <br>
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Corps (60,000 men commanded by a Lieutenant General) <br>
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Division (15,000 men commanded by a Major General) <br>
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Brigade (5,000 men commanded by a Brigadier General) <br>
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Regiment (2,000 men commanded by a Colonel) <br>
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Company (150 men commanded by a Major) <br>
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Platoon (50 men commanded by a First or Second Lieutenant) <br>
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Squad (12 men commanded by Corporal to Staff Sergeant) <br>
  
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The Army utilizes Metal-Gear Units on the battlefield, an advanced walking tank capable of many roles depending on their configuration. These 'tanks' were designed and produced primarily for mobile launch platforms, but have seen many more models made.
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==== Equipment ====
  
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Soldiers are given a hard but rewarding training course to begin with, and this is usually followed by regular training schemes in various places in and around Vampad. The varied terrain that exists in Vampad helps suit the training purpose, as it produces soldiers trained in all possible battlefield locations.
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'''Infantry weapons'''
  
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[[Image:11111.PNG|thumb|100px|left|The FA-112 Rifle]]
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a7/M9bayonet2.jpg/300px-M9bayonet2.jpg M9 bayonet ]
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*[http://www.wilayaharms.com/STEYR_files/steyrm9.jpg M9 Handgun ]
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*[http://www.thegadgetchannel.co.uk/products/M16_2.jpg M16 assault rifle ]
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*[http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/imgs/m4.jpg M4 carbine ]
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*[http://world.guns.ru/grenade/milkor_mgl_fire.jpg MK19-3 grenade launcher ]
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*[http://www.durand.k12.wi.us/hs/history/NamDad/weapon1.gif M1911 handgun ]
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*[http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/imgs/m203.jpg M203 grenade launcher ]
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*[http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m249-short-saw.gif M249 SAW (light machine gun) ]
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*[http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m249-short-saw.gif M240 medium machine gun ]
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*[http://www.navyseals.com/images/m60.jpg M60 machine gun ]
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*[http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m-224-dvic503-s.jpg M224 light-wieght mortar ]
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*[http://www.olive-drab.com/images/mortar_m252_81mm_usmc_2002_375.jpg M252 medium-wieght mortar ]
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fe/M_14_prone_flash_suppressor_bipod.jpg/300px-M_14_prone_flash_suppressor_bipod.jpg M14 selective fire rifle ]
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*[http://www.planetsoldier.com/psof/features/articles/grenade.jpg M67 grenade]  
  
  
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The standard trooper is equiped with a Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE), a tough, modular system of camouflaged belt, yoke and pouches. Every soldier has a Mark 6 combat helmet that delivers outstanding ballistic protection while allowing the soldier to still wear a respirator, ear defenders, a radio headset- or all three together. Where additional ballistic protection is required, soldiers are issued Enhanced Body Armour.
 
  
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=== Navy ===
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'''Anti-armor'''
  
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=== Air Force ===
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*[http://www.periscope.ucg.com/mdb-smpl/images/w0003228.jpg BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missile ]
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/21/Fgm-148a.jpg/400px-Fgm-148a.jpg FGM-148 Javelin guided anti-tank missile ]
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*[http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/3107.jpg Predator Short-Range Assault Weapon ]
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*[http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Army/images/stinger.gif AT4 anti-tank missile ]
  
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[[Image:Uniform.gif|thumb|100px|right|Air Force Uniform]]
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==== Vehicles ====
  
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'''Armored vehicles'''
  
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The Vampad Air Force is independant from the Army and the Navy and uses a combination of fighters bombers and helicopters. The Vampad Air Force and the Army are both primary military divisons, as Vampad does not require a large naval force because of its location.
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*[http://www.military.cz/usa/armour/tanks/m1_abrams/m1_tank.jpg M1 Abrams main battle tank ]
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*[http://www.army-technology.com/projects/ascod/images/ascod1.jpg M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle ]
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*[http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m113a3.jpg M113 armored personnel carrier ]
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*[http://www.nationmaster.com/wikimir/images/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/01/180px-Army_mlrs_1982_02.jpg M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System ]
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*[http://www.baesystems.com/gallery/land/images/BVS10-ARMOURED-ALL-TER-2_hi.jpg M6 Linebacker infantry fighting vehicle ]
  
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The Air Force is well funded and alot of funding is spent on new technologies that can be utilized. The Air Force uses 9 types of aircraft:
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'''Artillery'''
  
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* Fighters, used to destroy other aircraft.
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/0d/M102_howitzer.jpg/300px-M102_howitzer.jpg M102 light-towed howitzer ]
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*[http://www.usarc.army.mil/88thRSC/other_units/history_museum/collection_images/M109%20SP%20Howitzer.jpg M109 self-propelled howitzer ]
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* Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/US_Marine_Corps_M198_155mm_towed_howitzer.jpg/250px-US_Marine_Corps_M198_155mm_towed_howitzer.jpg M198 towed howitzer ]
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* Transport Aircraft.
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* Training Aircraft.
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Currently, the Air Force is going through a major overhaul and is preparing to purchase new aircraft to serve in the Air Force.
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'''Anti-air'''
  
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*[http://venus.ci.uw.edu.pl/~animal/military.pl/syst_p_lotnicze/rakietowe/mim-104_patriot/patriot_odpal_1.jpg MIM-104 ]
  
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=== Special Forces Branches ===
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'''Transport & Supply Vehicles'''
  
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[[Image:34234524554.jpg|thumb|100px|left|A FOXHOUND member]]
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*[http://www.webejeepin.com/images/History/hmmwv-lg.jpg HMMWV ]
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*[http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-files/oshkosh-hemtt.jpg HEMTT ]
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*[http://www.walcks4wd.com/mb/mb_02_sm.jpg Jeep ]
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*[http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/military_dodge.jpg Dodge W 200 ]
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*[http://www.ngo-online.de/grafiken/bilder/641.jpg 5-tonner ]
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*[http://www.avonhill.com/thumbnails/military/Chev_CUCV1.jpeg CUCV ]
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*[http://www.panzerbaer.de/helper/pix/us_het_m1070-001.jpg M1070 ]
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*[http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/pls-in-mud-s.jpg Palletized load system (PLS) ]
  
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'''Air Vehicles'''
  
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The Vampad Special Forces are relatively small military units raised and trained for special operations missions such as Special Reconnaissance Service (SRS), Unconventional Warfare Service (UWS), Special Air Service (SAS), Special Boat Service (SBS) and Internal Defense Service (IDS). These highly-trained, often self-sufficient units rely on stealth, speed, close teamwork, and specialized equipment.
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/02/Apache.ah64.650pix.jpg/340px-Apache.ah64.650pix.jpg AH-64 Apache ]
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/14/Black_hawk.jpg/300px-Black_hawk.jpg UH-60 Black Hawk ]
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/35/Austarmy.iroquois.750pix.jpg/300px-Austarmy.iroquois.750pix.jpg UH-1 "Huey" Iroquois ]
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*[http://www.ballisticaddonstudios.com/images/oldsite/Aircraft/mh-6/littlebird_project.jpg H-6 Little Bird ]
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*[http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/b/bf/300px-Chinook.750pix.jpg CH-47 Chinook Cargo Helicopter ]
  
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[[Image:35435456.PNG|thumb|100px|right|An SAS Trooper]]
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=== Special Forces ===
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The Vampad Special Forces are relatively small military units raised and trained for special operations missions such as Special Reconnaissance Service (SRS), Unconventional Warfare Service (UWS), Special Air Service (SAS), Special Boat Service (SBS) and Internal Defense Service (IDS). These highly-trained, often self-sufficient units rely on stealth, speed, close teamwork, and specialized equipment.
  
 
Candidates who hope to join the ranks of a special operations force are volunteers for extremely rigorous selection processes. Often, basic training exceeds two years, and certain missions may necessitate additional training.
 
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Candidates must successfully pass exams in three different areas, these being: Physical, Psychological, and Intelligence. Those candidates who pass the initial course are then led to take the training courses, depending on what Branch they wish to join.
 
Candidates must successfully pass exams in three different areas, these being: Physical, Psychological, and Intelligence. Those candidates who pass the initial course are then led to take the training courses, depending on what Branch they wish to join.
  
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== Geography ==
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Branches
  
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=== Overview ===
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===='''Halo Corps'''====
  
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=== States ===
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The Halo Corps is the principal special forces organisation of the Vampad Army.
  
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Current roles include:
  
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=== Places of Interest ===
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*Gathering intelligence behind enemy lines.
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*Destroying targets far behind enemy lines.
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*Protecting senior Vampad dignitaries.
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*Operating without official Vampad Government involvement.
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*Training special forces of other nationalities.
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*Performing counter-terrorism operations at home and abroad.
  
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== Society ==
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===='''Shock Trooper Division'''====
  
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=== Education ===
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The Shock Trooper Division is a rapid-reaction force that uses powered-armour and unconventional weapons in the battlefield. Shock Troopers are created through DNA manipulation and commence training at an early age. Shock Troopers are cloned and suffer from accelerated ageing, which causes them to have a short lifespan.
  
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=== Law and Order ===
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===='''FOXHOUND'''====
  
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== National Emblems ==
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In order to cope with local revolutions, regional complications, and global terrorist activities, a special operations unit called FOXHOUND was founded.
  
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=== Flag ===
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Their agents are trained to infiltrate and carry-out top-secret operations within "unauthorized" combat zones which are too politically-sensitive to intervene in through conventional means.
  
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=== Animal ===
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Due to the rigorous demands, both mental and physical, placed upon members of FOXHOUND, members are never chosen as civilians, but are drafted instead from a myriad of armed forces recruits and self-nominees from various special forces.
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=== Navy ===
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=== Air Force ===
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The Vampad Air Force is independant from the Army and the Navy and uses a combination of fighters bombers and helicopters. The Vampad Air Force and the Army are both primary military divisons, as Vampad does not require a large naval force because of its location.

Latest revision as of 16:03, 3 January 2006

Vampad
vampad.jpg
Flag of Vampad
Motto: "Freedom through security"
No Map Available Yet
Region The Kingdom of the Midlands
Capital Manadrake
Official Language(s) English
Leader President Ben Keeler
Population 3.094 billion (Jan. 2006)
Currency Credit 
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Vampad (or The Federal Republic of Vampad), is a large, economically powerful nation, in the region of The Kingdom of the Midlands.

Government

Overview

Form of Government : Republic
Head of State : Chief of State (CoS) or President
Commander-in-Chief : Supreme Commander
Legislative Power : Vampad Senate
Executive Branch : Chief of State and Cabinet
Judicial Branch : Supreme Court (11 appointees by President)
Establishment : 1st July 2004
Constitution : None
Legal System : Based on English common law; judicial review by government officials
Administrative Divisions : 10 states - Aida, Iridonia, Joruna, Ketaris, Menon, Milagro, Ordo, Rothana, Sorrus and Velusia.

Head of State

The President of the Senate, elected by a three-to-five majority of the Senators, is Chief of State of Vampad. The President can be recalled by a majority vote of the Senate on presentation of a petition of no-confidence by a three-to-five majority of the Ruling, or "Inner," Council, or by 1/4 of the primary members of the Senate. The election of a President may be blocked by the Ruling Council on a unanimous vote.

Current Head of State: Ben Keeler (elected in 2001)

The Senate

The government of Vampad is is organized around a unicameral legislative body called the Senate. Each state is represented in the senate by a Senator. Each Senator has a single vote, regardless of the population represented.

Committees are elected bodies with the authority to administer various aspects of Senate operations, including the general budget. They are semi-autonomous; in the event of a unanimous committee vote, the approval of Senate-in-whole is not required

The General Ministry

The General Ministry is the bureaucracy of Vampad. It is organized into several large permanent Ministries, smaller task-oriented service Agencies and various semi-independent Institutes. The Cabinet consists of the heads of the various Ministries and is headed by the Prime Minister. This body is the link between the Chief of State and the Ministries. The Prime Minister is elected by the Cabinet and approved for by the Chief of State.

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court members are selected by the Cabinet and approved by the Chief of State. The Supreme Court is considered the highest court in the land and is a place of final decision.

The Cabinet

Prime Minister : Joseph Wood
Minister of State : Matthew Parker
Minister of Defense : Jenni Pittman
Minister of Homeland Security : Alex Mathews
Minister of Energy : Jefferey Johnston
Minister of Agriculture : Tomas Bowman
Minister of Education : Elizabeth Lucas
Minister of Healthcare : Luke Alston
Minister of Foreign Affairs : Ronald Chaney

Armed Forces

Overview

The military is Vampad's means of defence against both foreign and internal threats. Joining a military branch is voluntary. The Military of Vampad is split into the following branches:

  • Army
  • Navy
  • Air Force
  • Special Forces Branches

Army

Used for foreign intervention and peacekeeping, the Vampad Army is well equipped and trained for a number of combat operations. The army uses the most up-to-date weapons and technology to ensure victory in the battlefield wherever it may be.

The Army utilizes Metal-Gear Units on the battlefield, an advanced walking tank capable of many roles depending on their configuration. These 'tanks' were designed and produced primarily for mobile launch platforms, but have seen many more models made.

Soldiers are given a hard but rewarding training course to begin with, and this is usually followed by regular training schemes in various places in and around Vampad. The varied terrain that exists in Vampad helps suit the training purpose, as it produces soldiers trained in all possible battlefield locations.

Structure

Army Group (120,000 men commanded by a General)
Corps (60,000 men commanded by a Lieutenant General)
Division (15,000 men commanded by a Major General)
Brigade (5,000 men commanded by a Brigadier General)
Regiment (2,000 men commanded by a Colonel)
Company (150 men commanded by a Major)
Platoon (50 men commanded by a First or Second Lieutenant)
Squad (12 men commanded by Corporal to Staff Sergeant)

Equipment

Infantry weapons


Anti-armor

Vehicles

Armored vehicles

Artillery

Anti-air

Transport & Supply Vehicles

Air Vehicles

Special Forces

The Vampad Special Forces are relatively small military units raised and trained for special operations missions such as Special Reconnaissance Service (SRS), Unconventional Warfare Service (UWS), Special Air Service (SAS), Special Boat Service (SBS) and Internal Defense Service (IDS). These highly-trained, often self-sufficient units rely on stealth, speed, close teamwork, and specialized equipment.

Candidates who hope to join the ranks of a special operations force are volunteers for extremely rigorous selection processes. Often, basic training exceeds two years, and certain missions may necessitate additional training.

Candidates must successfully pass exams in three different areas, these being: Physical, Psychological, and Intelligence. Those candidates who pass the initial course are then led to take the training courses, depending on what Branch they wish to join.

Branches

Halo Corps

The Halo Corps is the principal special forces organisation of the Vampad Army.

Current roles include:

  • Gathering intelligence behind enemy lines.
  • Destroying targets far behind enemy lines.
  • Protecting senior Vampad dignitaries.
  • Operating without official Vampad Government involvement.
  • Training special forces of other nationalities.
  • Performing counter-terrorism operations at home and abroad.

Shock Trooper Division

The Shock Trooper Division is a rapid-reaction force that uses powered-armour and unconventional weapons in the battlefield. Shock Troopers are created through DNA manipulation and commence training at an early age. Shock Troopers are cloned and suffer from accelerated ageing, which causes them to have a short lifespan.

FOXHOUND

In order to cope with local revolutions, regional complications, and global terrorist activities, a special operations unit called FOXHOUND was founded.

Their agents are trained to infiltrate and carry-out top-secret operations within "unauthorized" combat zones which are too politically-sensitive to intervene in through conventional means.

Due to the rigorous demands, both mental and physical, placed upon members of FOXHOUND, members are never chosen as civilians, but are drafted instead from a myriad of armed forces recruits and self-nominees from various special forces.

Navy

Air Force

The Vampad Air Force is independant from the Army and the Navy and uses a combination of fighters bombers and helicopters. The Vampad Air Force and the Army are both primary military divisons, as Vampad does not require a large naval force because of its location.

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