Sanaman Armed Forces reorganisation plan

The Sanaman Armed Forces initiated a plan to reorganise in 1690, encompassing all services. The stated objective was to consolidate the services, right-size inventories, units and staff, and relocate bases to improve supply lines and defensive depth.

Changed combat command structure

• Operational command transferred from the service staffs to new combat commands
  • Six combat commands:
    • Western Command (WESTCOM), covering Cisamarra, Lagunas, Xolano, Fatehpur Sikri and Indipendensa
    • Central Command (CENTCOM), covering Amarra Esa, Xawakalë, National Capital District and Thanatos
    • Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), covering Lamika, Tikano and Niyi, as well as possibly So-Sara in the future
    • Eastern Command (EASTCOM), covering Enosa, Qalit and Semisa
    • Northern Command (NORTHCOM), covering Highpass and Western Shimmerspring, as well as possibly Eastern Shimmerspring in the future
    • Expeditionary Command (EXCOM), commanding such units as assigned to it from either a geographical command, a support command or the reserves
  • Three Support Commands:
    • Special Forces Command (SOFCOM)
    • Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)
    • Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
  • Each command controls the units subordinate to it regardless of service
  • Each combat command contain an appropriate number of army divisions containing combat and support brigades, and an air group containing the wings and squadrons in the command area. Coastal commands also contain one or more naval squadrons from the naval bases in their command areas.
  • Organise as we fight

Base relocations

• Rhodondra Army Base relocated to Zoot, Highpass
• Freetellya Air Force Base relocated to Zoot, Highpass
• Zoot Joint Forces Base established
• Derry Army Base relocated to Raynortown
• Raynortown Army Base established
• Telljano Army Base relocated to Rosaria
• Rosaria Army Base established
• Lluson Garrison vacated and transferred to the Kalisa Rrumëli

Force changes

• Army
  • 415,000 strong regular Army, 100,000 strong active Reserve
  • A combat force strength of 30 – 35 brigade combat teams
  • Organisation of an appropriate number of support brigades
  • General staff organises non-operational activities through several Army Commands
  • Purchase and deployment of the BK-IV Bastiat IFV to replace the Horjin, which will be transferred to the reserve and National Guard
    • The BK-IV will become the IFV for the armoured brigades, the Horjin the main combat vehicle for the mechanised brigades
  • Right-sizing the fleet of vehicles and aircraft
  • Development, procurement and deployment of an APC-IFV crossover wheeled fighting vehicle for the mechanised brigades
    • Role filled by Horjin CV56
  • Establish the Army Military Police for law enforcement and force security duties
  • Combat brigades
    • Armoured Brigade Combat Teams
      • 24th > P 24 (WESTCOM)
      • 15th > P 15 (WESTCOM)
      • 7th > P 7 (CENTCOM)
      • 11th > P 11 (SOUTHCOM)
      • 22nd > P 22 (EASTCOM)
      • 14th > P 14 (EASTCOM)
      • 23rd > P 23 (NORTHCOM)
      • 103rd > P 13 (NORTHCOM)
    • Mechanised Brigade Combat Teams
      • 5th > M 5 (CENTCOM)
      • 25th > M 25 (CENTCOM)
      • 9th > M 9 (SOUTHCOM)
      • 16th > M 16 (EASTCOM)
      • 21st > M 21 (NORTHCOM)
      • 2nd Light BCT > M 2 (WESTCOM)
      • 4th Light BCT > M 4 (WESTCOM)
      • 18th Light BCT > M 18 (EASTCOM)
      • 28th Light BCT > M 28 (NORTHCOM)
    • Motorised Brigade Combat Teams
      • 1st > I 1 (WESTCOM)
      • 6th > I 6 (CENTCOM)
      • 13th > I 13 (CENTCOM
      • 8th > I 8 (EXCOM)
      • 10th > I 10 (SOUTHCOM)
      • 12th > I 12 (EXCOM)
      • 17th > I 17 (EASTCOM)
      • 3rd > I 3 (SOUTHCOM)
      • 20th > I 20 (SOUTHCOM)
      • 27th > I 27 (NORTHCOM)
    • Air Mobile Brigade Combat Teams
      • 26th Light BCT > A 26 (EXCOM)
      • 19th Light BCT > A 19 (EXCOM)
      • 83rd Light BCT > A 83 (EXCOM)
      • 104th Light BCT > A 14 (EXCOM)

• Navy
  • Navy will stand up two Marine Strike Groups initially, looking to be increased to four
    • MSGs consist of one Rhodondra-class amphibious assault ship, two Independence-class transport docks, two destroyers, one submarine, and one embarked Marine Expeditionary Unit, plus auxiliaries. Can be reinforced if needed by a cruiser
  • Navy will stand up two Naval Strike Groups initially
    • NSGs consist of one cruiser, four destroyers, two submarines, plus auxiliaries
  • Right-sizing of the Naval Aviation Corps, Corps of Navy Marines, auxiliary fleet and regular fleet
  • Consolidated base structure
  • Possible purchase of the Protector-class frigate
  • Clearly defined roles for every unit and vessel
  • Establish the Navy Security Force, combining naval base security, military police duties, and force and ship security.

• Air Force
  • Project 1700
  • Consolidated base structure
  • Retirement of the Shrike to reserve status
  • As the X-17 is introduced, retirement of the Banshee
  • Right-sizing of staff and support functions
  • Right-sizing of aircraft inventory and squadrons
  • Further development of a strategic force
  • Air surveillance and missile defence
  • Aircraft for the fixed wing close air support role
  • Reorganise the Air Force Brigade into the Air Force Rangers, combining base security, military police and special operations for the Air Force.

• Kalisa Rrumëli
  • Retainment of gendarmerie status
  • Removal of regular duties in the other armed services
  • Retainment of civilian duties
  • Development of a border patrol and border security role
  • Development of a general mobilisation and expeditionary role, i.e. supply line security, rearguard, occupation control
  • Provide security for joint military facilities and bodies
  • Provide security for national leadership

• Joint Medical Service
  • Separate status removed, integrated into the various services