Aumarean Army
| United Federation Army | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 19 March 2023 |
| Country |  United Federation |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Prompt and Sustained Land Combat Combined Arms Operations |
| Part of | United Federation Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Kosa Federal District |
| Nickname(s) | UFA, UF Army |
| Motto(s) | "Defending the Federation" |
| March | The Army Goes Marching Along |
| Anniversaries | 19 March |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Luke Knight |
| Minister of Defence | Dylan Rings |
| Chief of Staff | Vacant |
| Vice Chief of Staff | Vacant |
| Army Sergeant Major | Vacant |
The United Federation Army (UFA), sometimes referred to as the UF Army, is the land service branch of the United Federation Armed Forces. It is designated as the army of the United Federation by the Constitution of Aumarea. It is the oldest branch of the UF military, as well as the most senior - ranking first in the order of precedence.
The army is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defence. The President and Minister of Defence both act as civilian commanders, with the Chief of Army Staff serving as the chief military officer of the branch, who is also a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
As a branch of the armed forces, the mission of the UF Army is to fight and win Aumarea's wars and serve in operations concerning the defence of the United Federation and the promotion of national interests.
History
The UF Army is the oldest branch of the Aumarean military. It was the first branch to be established, its foundation dating back to when it was de facto established 19 March 2023.
The army was named within the text of the Constitution of Aumarea, with the constitution permitting the federal government to establish and maintain an army and a navy - which lead to the establishment of the UF Army.
Mission
The United Federation of Aumarea serves as the land branch of the UF Armed Forces. The role of the army is typically described as:
- Preserving Peace and Security for the United Federation
- Providing Defence for the United Federation
- Supporting National Policies and Values
- Implementing National Objectives
- Overcoming Nations Responsible for Aggressive Acts that Imperil the Peace and Security of the United Federation
Organisation
Structure
The UF Army is made up of three components - the Regular Army, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. The Chief of Army, who is the highest-ranked military officer in the army, serves as the principal military adviser and executive agent from the Army, its service chief; and as a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Personnel
UF Army personal are split into two distinct rank categories - officers, who hold commissions, and enlisted.
Officers
Army officer ranks are as follows:
| Officer Ranks |
|---|
| General of the Armies |
| General of the Army |
| General |
| Lieutenant General |
| Major General |
| Brigadier General |
| Colonel |
| Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
| Captain |
| First Lieutenant |
| Second Lieutenant |
The primary path to becoming a commissioned officer is by passing through the army's Officer Candidate School and earning a commission by successfully completing the commissioning course offered. However, officers can also earn a direct commission. Regardless of which road an officer takes, the insignia are the same.
Army regulations call for addressing all personnel with the rank of general as "General (last name)" regardless of the number of stars. Likewise, both colonels and lieutenant colonels are addressed as "Colonel (last name)" and first and second lieutenants as "Lieutenant (last name)".
While the ranks of General of the Armies and General of the Army are not often awarded, they are still maintained by the army.
Enlisted
Army enlisted ranks are as follows:
| Enlisted Ranks |
|---|
| Sergeant Major |
| First Sergeant |
| Master Sergeant |
| Sergeant First Class |
| Staff Sergeant |
| Sergeant |
| Corporal |
| Lance Corporal |
| Private |
| Recruit |
Corporals and above are referred to as Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs). Corporals are addressed as "Corporal (last name)" and sergeants, staff sergeants, sergeants first class and master sergeants all as "Sergeant (last name)". First sergeants are addressed as "First Sergeant (last name)" and sergeants major and command sergeants major are addressed as "Sergeant Major (last name)" or they can be referred to just by their rank.