Madrese-ye Nezām

Madrese-ye Nezām
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Founded	1708 AN
Sepahbod	Arshad Shahukar
Part of	General Inspectorate of Eura and Corum
Manpower	Academic Staff – 360 Students – 6,154
Garrison	Raspur

The Madrese-ye Nezām (established in 1708 AN) is the military academy of the allied Ground Forces of Constancia, the Suren Confederacy and Zeed, located in Raspur. Cadets of the academy achieve the equivalent second lieutenant in their respective militaries rank upon graduation and join the Ground Forces. The institution is subordinate to the General Inspectorate of Eura and Corum.

The Madrese-ye Nezām also cooperates closely with the House of the Learned to provide a General Staff Officer Course dedicated to doctoral-level work on military doctrine, applied defence sciences and management. The institution will also maintain mutual accreditation with the Peace Academy of Hurmu.

Administration

The commanding officer at the Madrese-ye Nezām is the Superintendent, equivalent to the president or chancellor of a civilian university. The inaugural holder of the position, appointed in 1708 AN was the Sepahbod (Lieutenant-General) Arshad Shahukar, an officer of Babkhan-heritage in service of the Imperial Constancian Armed Forces. The Commandant of Cadets, equivalent to a dean of students at the civilian level, appointed in the same year was the Taxiarchos (Brigadier) Nicholaus Veyou.

There are twelve academic departments at the Madrese-ye Nezām, each with a Sarhang (Colonel) as the head of department. These tenured sarhangs, quickly nicknamed the sleeping apostles by the irreverent student body, comprised the core of the Academic Board under the supervision of a Provost, the Taxiarchos (Brigadier) Yorgos Papiades.

Syllabus

Module: Operation Paramount

This syllabus examines the key strategic, operational, and tactical lessons that can be drawn from Operation Paramount.

Strategic Lessons

• Importance of Forward Planning and Diplomacy
  • Operation Paramount was made possible by years of secret diplomatic coordination between Nouvelle Alexandrie and Constancia to secure an agreement on the invasion and partition of the northern Euran Green.
  • Instructors should emphasise the pivotal role that long-term strategic planning and careful diplomacy played in enabling this major military operation.

• Aligning Military Objectives with Political Goals
  • The political objectives driving Operation Paramount included securing more territory for settlement, eliminating opposition groups, and establishing lines of control and communication.
  • Cadets must learn how to ensure military campaigns properly support and achieve the desired political end-states.

Operational Lessons

• Environmental Acclimatization
  • The Northern Shield manoeuvers from 1694-1698 AN were crucial for familiarising Constancian forces with the harsh northern Euran environment prior to Operation Paramount.
  • Preparations for operating in extreme terrain and climates are vital for ensuring mission success.

• Integrated Joint Operations
  • Operation Paramount involved close coordination between Constancian and New Alexandrian ground, air, and naval forces across multiple corps/armies.
  • Students should study this campaign as a model for complex, multi-national joint operations.

• Logistics and Mobility
  • The massive logistical scale of Operation Paramount, with huge numbers of vehicles, personnel, and civilian camp followers, proved extremely challenging in the northern Euran environment.
  • Cadets need to appreciate the immense logistical requirements for large-scale operations and innovative solutions for mobility and sustainment.

Tactical Lessons

• Advantages of Modern Equipment
  • The superior range, firepower, and protection of modern Constancian weapons and equipment proved decisive against the relatively primitive opposing forces.
  • However, environmental factors like extreme heat degraded the performance of some equipment like radios.
  • Cadets should learn how to maximize technological advantages while mitigating environmental impacts.

• Flexible Tactical Response
  • When confronted by the massive slave army attack, Tagmatarchis Katsaros demonstrated tactical flexibility by adopting an innovative "chequerboard" skirmishing formation.
  • Officers must be prepared to dynamically adapt tactics to rapidly changing battlefield situations.

• Tenacity and Resolve
  • The bloody, close-quarters fighting around strongpoints like Madinat Shahifa highlights the need to build physical fortitude and unwavering determination in Constancian troops.
  • Cadets should be instilled with the warrior ethos to persevere and overcome even the most arduous battles.

Module: Lessons from the Third Euran War

The Third Euran War was a conflict between Zeed and the Raspur Pact, fought in the southern and central regions of Eura between 17.II.1693 AN and 24.IX.1701 AN.

Strategic Lessons

• The Challenge of Fighting Proxy Wars
  • The conflict against Zeed involved battling numerous proxy forces and militias rather than a conventional military
  • This presented challenges in identifying the true enemy, combating guerrilla tactics, and undermining sources of recruitment and support
• The Limits of Deterrence
  • Economic sanctions and blockades failed to deter Zeed's aggression
  • Military posturing and displays of force were insufficient to change the revolutionary regime's behavior
• Force Projection Capabilities
  • Maintaining an ability to project power globally was crucial, as exemplified by Zeed's ability to supply rebel forces in distant Benacia
  • This requires robust maritime forces, air transport, and forward basing options

Operational Lessons

• Joint Operations
  • The massive amphibious invasion of Avey highlighted the necessity of seamless joint operations between different military branches
  • Streamlined command structures and integrated planning processes are vital for complex operations
• Logistics and Sustainment
  • The lack of infrastructure on Altus islands hampered efforts to establish a viable launching point for the invasion
  • Comprehensive logistics planning for transportation, maintenance, fuel, and supplies is essential for expeditionary campaigns
• Intelligence Gathering
  • Lack of accurate maps, reconnaissance, and intelligence analyses hindered operational planning and execution
  • Investment in intelligence assets, particularly satellites and human intelligence networks, is critical

Tactical Lessons

• Counter-Insurgency Doctrine
  • Combating the guerrilla tactics and irregular forces employed by enemy militias proved enormously challenging
  • New counter-insurgency doctrines encompassing military, political, economic and civil dimensions are needed
• Force Protection
  • Zeed's employment of improvised explosive devices caused significant casualties during amphibious operations
  • Enhanced force protection measures, tactical discipline, and counter-IED training must be prioritised
• Interoperability of Equipment
  • Incompatibilities between allied equipment, such as aircraft and munitions, hampered combat effectiveness
  • Standardisation and interoperability requirements should drive future procurement decisions

Capability Development

• Air Superiority
  • The lack of a modern air force and limited suppression of enemy air defences hindered air operations
  • Investments in air superiority fighters, electronic warfare, and assault support aviation are vital
• Precision Strike
  • Lack of precision guided munitions led to indiscriminate bombing and missed targets
  • Developing a robust precision strike capability through modern munitions and targeting systems is crucial
• Special Operations Forces
  • The importance of special operations units in operating with proxy forces and behind enemy lines was demonstrated
  • Increasing funding and training for elite special reconnaissance and counter-terror units is recommended

This module reflects the harsh lessons imposed by the challenges of the Third Euran War. By studying and institutionalising these lessons, allied forces can enhance their readiness for future conflicts against asymmetric and proxy threats.