National Ground Warfare School
The National Ground Warfare School (Martino: Escuela Nacional de Guerra Terrestre, ENGT) is a school located in Cárdenas, the capital of Nouvelle Alexandrie, dedicated to the training and certification of infantrymen for the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie. The school provides both the fundamental Basic Training Course for any member of the Federal Forces, as well as training for a number of specialised roles.
History
Foundation and Early Years
The ENGT was established in 1686 AN through the merger of local Tawantinsuyu training establishments. It was consolidated into the Infantry Training School (Martino: Escuela de Instrucción de Infantería, EII) at Cárdenas during the final phases of the original Cárdenas Plan, to provide a centralised training centre for basic combat training.
The EII expanded slowly over the years, through the addition of new barracks; as well as a dedicated Infirmary in 1696 AN. When the Special Operations Training Center opened in 1698 AN, it took over several duties from the EII, including the training of Commandos, which had been performed in the special Commando College (which is now the Engineering School).
Expansion and Modernization
Under the National Plan for the Armed Forces proposed in 1730 AN by the government of Marissa Santini, the EII was reorganised into the ENGT, and received over €8.5 billion for the creation of dedicated facilities for the training of specialists, including Engineers, Field Artillery, Signallers, Quartermasters, Combat Drivers, and Medics. Since then, the ENGT has almost doubled in size, with a total of twelve facilities as of 1746 AN.
In 1758 AN, at the command of the Secretary of Defense, the ENGT was subordinated to the Royal Military Academy.
Layout
The ENGT has a main campus with a total of twelve facilities, including housing, dining, and medical facilities. This includes ten schools:
- Infantry School - the main building of the ENGT, providing services for basic combat training, reserve training, and auxiliary forces.
- NCO Training School - provides training for non-commissioned officers seeking major roles in the army, training in leadership, mission planning, tactics, and communications.
- Engineering School - provides training for recruits of the Regimental Corps of Engineers, training in combat engineering, construction, geospatial, topography, diving, and firefighting.
- Field Artillery School - provides training for recruits of the Regimental Corps of Artillery, training in tactics, techniques and procedures of fire support systems.
- Armour School - provides training for recruits of the Regimental Tanks Corps, training in equipment handling and mobile operations.
- Quartermaster School - provides training for recruits of the Regimental Corps of Transport and Logistics, training in supply management, military logistics, and storage.
- Air Defense Artillery School - provides training for recruits of the Regimental Air Defense Corps, training in tactics, techniques, and procedures of air defense systems.
- Aviation School - provides training for recruits of the Regimental Corps of Aviation, training in aviation operations, navigation, aircraft piloting, and aerial combat.
- Adjutant General School - provides training for recruits of the Adjutant General's Corps, training in military administration, finance, and auditing.
- Army Medical School - provides training for recruits of the Regimental Corps of Medical Services, training in combat medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Aside from the schools, the ENGT has two auxiliary buildings: the Barracks Complex, which houses the majority of trainees, instructors, and support staff, as well as a mess hall, gym, and leisure area; and the Infirmary, which provides medical services and rehabilitation for personnel on site.
Organisation
The ENGT is led by a Commandant (typically a Brigadier General or Colonel). The Commandant is assisted by:
- Deputy Commandant for Operations - Oversees training programs and operational readiness.
- Deputy Commandant for Administration - Manages logistics, personnel, and infrastructure.
- Chief Instructor - Senior NCO responsible for curriculum development and instructor oversight.
- Chief Recruiting Officer - Oversees recruitment and accession of soldiers.
Administrative Divisions
The ENGT is divided into six administrative divisions for the purpose of general management of personnel, recruits, and support staff:
- Office of the Commandant - oversees daily operations and certification of recruits.
- Office of Operations - oversees training programs and curriculum development.
- Office of Technical Education - oversees Engineering, Field Artillery, Armour, Quartermaster, and Air Defense Artillery Schools operations.
- Office of Infantry Education - oversees Infantry, NCO, and Aviation Schools operations.
- Office of Support Services Education - oversees Adjutant and Army Medical Schools operations.
- Recruiting Office - responsible for the recruitment and accession of new soldiers for the Federal Forces.
Soldier Training
The ENGT basic combat training that encompasses two Phases, with varying length between 28 and 34 weeks depending on trade. Phase 1 of BCT encompasses initial recruit training, which lasts 14 weeks. During basic training, soldiers are taught basic combat operations, equipment handling, survival, discipline, and marching. Upon completion, recruits - except Infantry roles - will progress to their trade-specific Phase Two training, which lasts between 14 and 20 weeks depending on assigned role.
