Military of Edvardus

The Holy Empire of Edvardus maintains a large military establishment. Until the reign of HIM Rinaldo I, the military was in place to defend Edvardus from an imminent attack. Now, the military is prepared to take a more offensive role if necessary.

History

When Edvardus first developed a military, the Constitution made it illegal to be in an offensive position in international territory. Within the empire, the military was only allowed to fire upon enemies if first fired upon or as an urgent pre-emptive measure (e.g. when an enemy attack is imminent).

The Military Police was started by Pius XIII in Year 114. The Coast Guard was started by Marcellus III in Year 119. The Army, Navy, and Air Force were started by Rinaldo I in Year 146.

Branches and Structure

The following service commands are directly subordinate to the General Staff, which in turn answers to the Minister of Defense, and the Prime Minister.

• Imperial Military Police: 472,000 personnel
• Imperial Coast Guard: 591,000 personnel
• Imperial Army: 7.9 million personnel
• Imperial Navy: 2.1 million personnel
• Imperial Air Force: 2.1 million personnel

Esercito (Army)

The Army (SIEE) is the largest of the military branches of Edvardus. As the final line of defense against a possible invasion with the primary focus is on defense and counterattack against amphibious assault and urban warfare.

Organisation

The Army is divided into the following components, from largest to smallest:

1. 47 Field Armies (commanded by a General): composed of a headquarters, army troops, a variable number of corps, and a variable number of divisions; a battle is influenced at the Field Army level by transferring divisions and reinforcements from one corps to another to increase the pressure on the enemy at a critical point; consists of 2 corps
2. 94 Corps (commanded by Lieutenant Generals): composed of 62,500 men each; consists of 5 divisions each
3. 470 Divisions (commanded by Major Generals): composed of 12,500 men each; consists of 4 brigades each.
4. 1,880 Brigades (commanded by Colonels): composed of 3,125 men each; consists of 5 battalions each.
5. 9,400 Battalions (commanded by Lieutenant Colonels): composed of 625 men each; consists of 5 companies each
6. 37,600 'Companies (commanded by Company Commanders): composed of 125 men each; consists of 4 platoons each
7. 112,800 Platoons (commanded by Lieutenants): composed of roughly 30 men each; consists of 3 squads each
8. 338,400 Squads (commanded by Staff Sergants): composed of roughly 10 men each; consists of 3 fire teams each
9. 1,015,200 Fire teams: composed of 3-4 men each

Coasta Guardia (Coast Guard)

The Coast Guard is charged with maintaining law and order, protecting the resources of the territorial waters surrounding Edvardus as well as providing a first line of defense along coastal areas against smugglers and illegal immigrants. The Coast Guard (SIECG) is headed by the Minister of Defense and three deputy ministers. The agency is divided into 2 major directorates.

Organisation

• Maritime Patrol Directorate General: Responsible for all maritime patrols and operations at sea.
  • 1st - 325th Offshore Flotillae
  • Ocean, North Sea, South Sea, North Gulf, and South Gulf Flotilla Sectors

• Coastal Patrol Directorate General: Responsible for land based operations, primarily the patrolling of harbors, beaches and other coastal areas.
  • Ephrem, Francesco, Gregorio, and Atanasio Coastal Patrol Offices

Marina Militare (Navy)

The Navy's primary mission is the defense of Edvardus territories and the sea lanes that surround it against a blockade or attack. Operations include maritime patrols in surrounding waters and counter-strike and counter-invasion operations during wartime.

Organisation

• Navy General Headquarters

Navy GHQ is subordinate to the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the Prime Minister.

• Internal units: Personnel, Combat Readiness & Training, Logistics, Planning, Combat Systems, General Affairs, Comptroller, Inspector General, Political Warfare.
• Naval Fleet Command
• Marine Corps Command
• Education, Training and Doctrine Command
• Logistics Command
• Naval Academy, Hydrographic & Oceanographic Bureau, Shipbuilding Development Center, Communication Systems, General Service

Corpo Della Marina (Marine Corps)

The Marine Corps is the amphibious arm of the Navy. It is responsible for amphibious combat, counter-landing and reinforcement of remote islands, defense of Navy facilities, and also functions as a rapid reaction force and a strategic reserve.

Aeronautica Militare (Air Force)

It is the aviation branch of the armed forces of Edvardus, and is often viewed as one of the most professional and capable branches of Edvardus's armed forces. The Air Force's primary mission is the defense of the airspace over and around Edvardus against an attack.

Organisation

Like most of the other branches of the armed forces of Edvardus, much of the SIEAF's structure and organization is patterned after the United States Air Force. Like the USAF, the SIEAF has a wing → group → squadron structure.

• Air Force General Headquarters

Air Force GHQ is subordinate to the General Staff (military), the Minister of Defense (civilian), and the Prime Minister.

• Internal Units: Personnel, Combat Readiness & Training, Logistics, Planning, Communications, Electronics & Information, General Affairs, Comptroller, Inspector General, Political Warfare.
• Air Force Combatant Command

• Weather Wing
• Communications, Air Traffic Control & Information Wing
• Air Tactical Control Wing

• Air Defense Artillery & Garrison Command
• Education, Traning & Doctrine Command
• Logistics Command
• Combat Wings
• Air Force Base Command
• Air Force Academy

Carabinieri (Military Police)

The oldest branch of the military is the Military Police. The Military Police are responsible for enforcing martial law (when legal), maintaining military discipline, providing backup for the civilian police force or serving as combat troops during times of emergency, providing security for certain government buildings, including the Imperial Palace in the capital, as well as performing counter-terrorism and VIP protection operations. The Military Police are also charged with the defense of the capital city.

Organisation

• Military Police Command

SIEMP Command is subordinate to the General Staff (military), the Minister of Defense (civilian), and the Prime Minister.

• Internal Units: Political Warfare, Inspector General, Personnel & General Affairs, Intelligence, Operations, Logistics, Planning, Communication & Information, Comptroller.
• Military Police School
• District Commands
• Regional MP Offices
• MP Battalions