Grand Army of Aerla

Grand Army of the Republic
Aerlan War Standard
Country	Aerla
Founded	1709 AN
Headquarters	Camp Allison, Noursala
Leadership
President	Basil Fitzroy
Minister for Defense	Nasonalmarshall Elijah Day
Cheif of the Army High Command	Generalfëldmarshall Eric Jost
Manpower
Military age	18-65
Conscription	Yes
Active personnel	40,000 (est.)
Reserve personnel	TBD
Expenditures
Domestic suppliers	Noursala Military-Industrial Company

The Grand Army of Aerla, (Commonspeak: Grönd Armë ov Ayrle), often also called the Grand Army of the Republic, are the armed forces of Aerla. It is responsible for the protection of the nation's borders and security of the people. Originally consisting of hired guns and tribal irregulars, the Army went through a restructuring with a formal command structure and protocols.

Units

Ranentsian Guard

The Ranentsian Guard (Ranentsian: Раненцска Гвардия, Ranenska Gvardiya) is an elite unit within the Grand Army. Established by veteran Ranentsian Cossacks after the absorption of their homeland into the Aerlan autonomous Region. The unit is most famous for being allotted the use of their native tongue within the unit (rather being forced to use Common Tongue, typical of other units within the military), as well as being especially skilled at mountain combat.

Ranks

Rank code	Name	Notes
OF-10	President of Aerla	Commander in Chief.
	Generalfëldmarshall (Field Marshall)	Appointed by the Commander in Chief.
OF-9	Generalolberz (Colonel General)
OF-8	General-ovð-Bränch (General of the Branch)	Branches include Infantrë, Artilerë, Armör, Mahandis, Signale (Infantry, Artillery, Armor, Engineer, Signals)
OF-7	Generalleutant (Lieutenant General)
OF-6	Generalmæjor (Major General)
OF-5	Olberz (Colonel)
OF-4	Olberzleutant (Lieutenant Colonel)
OF-3	Mæjor (Major)
OF-2	Kaptën (Captain)
OF-1	Overleutant (Senior Lieutenant)
	Leutant (Lieutenant)	Granted upon graduation from Officer Academy and a 6 month probationary period.
OF-D	Flagman or Offizerkandidat (Officer Candidate)	Requires successful admittance to Officer Academy. Candidates must be no younger than 21 years old.
OR-9	Overstafsfëldösher (Senior Staff Field Usher)
OR-8	Stafsfëldösher (Staff Field Usher)
OR-7	Hepfëldösher (Head Field Usher)	Usually an appointment.
OR-6	Fëldösher (Field Usher)
OR-5	Underoffizer (Junior Officer)
OR-4	Korpel (Corporal)
OR-3	Lanskorpel (Lance Corporal)
OR-2	Privet (Private)	Received upon completion of Basic Training and 3 months of service.
OR-1	Soldat (Conscript)	Received upon entrance into the GAA.

Equipment

Name	Origin	Type	Quantity	Image	Notes
Kit
M23 Service Helmet	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Helmet	-		Replaced regiment-unique helmets.
Pattern 1720 Service Uniform	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Uniform	-		Combat uniform (left), field uniform (right)
Pistols
Offiserpistol 9mm (9x19 mm)	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Pistol	100,000+
Politroterepistol .357 (.357 Magnum)	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Revolver	100,000+		Made primarily for police use, several orders given to army.
Rifles
Avansrëfle 1716 (5.56×45 mm)	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Assault Rifle	70,000+		Standard issue rifle.
Boltaktönrëfle M1650 (7.62x51mm)	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Bolt-Action Rifle	100,000+		Mostly used as a parade rifle and for policing duties.
Slagrëfle 02 (7.62x51 mm)	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Battle Rifle	70,000+
Submachine Guns
Kompactmashinerëfle 9mm (9x19 mm)	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Submachine Gun	100,000+
Squad Weapons
Hokmashinerëfle (7.62x51 mm)	Noursala Military-Industrial Company	Machine Gun	40,000+		Accepts either belt-fed rounds or rounds from an 80-round drum magazine