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Report by Colonel Natasha Krell (Lyras):
Based purely upon the per annum budget presented, and ignoring considerations of population or alliances, I do
hereby submit the following report for consideration.
Total sizing: To ensure a per-soldier parity with more militarised states, and to guarantee forces the technological
sophistication to match one's opponents in the technologically advanced and aggressive/confrontational
political situation that is the norm globally, the preposition is advanced that a total combined army (no
consideration herein being given to naval or fixed-wing air forces, at this stage) of 30 regular divisions be
established. Reserve forces equalling this, at the very least, are strongly encouraged, however equipping them
from extant surplus or gradual forward purchase is greatly preferrable to destroying the national equilibrium
by rampant military overspending.
Of the 30 divisions proposed for the regular army, the suggested break down is advanced as follows, with a
tentative allocation of numbers for future ease of discussion:
Mechanised Infantry: 19 (1st through 12th divisions, then 19th through to 25th) Armoured: 6 (13th to 18th) Artillery: 3 (26th, 27th and 28th) Air Defence: 2 (29th and 30th)
The above force structure further subdivides, per division, on the following basis:
Mechanised Infantry Division 6 Mechanised Infantry battalions 4 Armoured battalions 4 Artillery battalions (mixed) 4 Aviation battalions (attack helicopters) 4 Support battalions 1 Engineer battalions 1 Intelligence battalion 1 Signal battalion 1 Divisional support battalion
Armoured Division 3 Mechanised Infantry battalions 7 Armoured battalions 4 Artillery battalions 4 Aviation battalions 4 Support battalions 1 Engineer battalions 1 Intelligence battalion 1 Signal battalion 1 Divisional support battalion
Artillery Division: 3 Mechanised battalions 3 Armoured battalions 8 Artillery (MRS) battalions 4 Aviation battalions 4 Support battalions 1 Engineer battalions 1 Intelligence battalion 1 Signal battalion 1 Divisional support battalion
Air Defence Divisions: 5 Mechanised Infantry battalions 6 Air Defence battalions 3 Artillery battalions 4 Aviation battalions 4 Support battalions 1 Engineer battalions 1 Intelligence battalion 1 Signal battalion 1 Divisional support battalion
Each of the above stated battalions should be established with the table of equipment detailed below:
Armoured Platoon 3 x LY4A1
Armoured Company 4 x Tank platoons Company command section (2 x LY4A1, 1 x Armd Rcvry)
Armoured Support Company Air defence platoon (3 x LY220/219 Shepherd) Engineer platoon (Armd Rcvry, Mine warfare and EW) Medical platoon (3 x LY219 Ambulance, Mobile Level 2 treatment facility) Recon, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA) platoon (1 sect ATVs, GSR sect, UAV sect) Signals platoon (2 x LY219 Cmd variant, 1 x Armd Rcvry)
Armoured Battalion BHQ (1 x LY219 Cmd Variant, 2 x LY4A1) 3 Armoured companies 1 Armoured support company 1 Mechanised infantry company
Lyran Mechanised Section (Doctrinal) Number 1 Scout (ER AR44) Number 2 Scout (AR44) Section Commander (CPL) (AR44) Section 2IC (LCPL) (AR44) Gun (LY19 LMG) Number 2 gun (AR44) Number 1 Assault (AR44) Assault gunner (LY19 LMG) Number 3 Assault (AR44) Number 4 Assault (AR44) LY219 Ironheart (Light IFV variant)
Mechanised Infantry Heavy Weapons Section Section Commander (CPL) (AR44) Section 2IC (LCPL) (AR44) First MG (LY60 14.7mm HMG) First MG assistant (AR44, Spare LY60 Ammo, tripod, C2 sight) Second MG (LY60 14.7mm HMG) Second MG assistant (AR44, Spare LY60 Ammo, tripod, C2 sight) AT Missileer (Javelin III, 4 missiles) AT Missileer (Javelin III, 4 missiles) AT Missileer (Javelin III, 4 missiles) AT Missileer (Javelin III, 4 missiles) LY219 Ironheart (APC variant)
Lyran Mechanised Infantry Platoon 3 Sections Heavy Weapons Section
Mechanised Infantry Company 3 Mechanised platoons CHQ (2 x LY219 Command variants) Mortar platoon (3 x LY516/219 Stormdrake, 1x LY219 IFV) DFS platoon (3 x LY219 MGS, 1 x LY219 IFV)
Mechanised Infantry Support Company Engineer platoon (LY219 Armd Rcvry, Mine warfare and EW) Air defence platoon (3 x LY220/219 Shepherd) Anti-armour platoon (2 x LY219 ATGM variant, 1 x APC + 12 pers AT section) Medical platoon (3 x LY219 Ambulance, Mobile Level 2 treatment facility) Recon, Surveillance and Target Acquisition RSTA) platoon (1 sect ATVs, GSR sect, UAV sect) Signals platoon (2 x LY219 Cmd variant, 1 x Armd Rcvry)
Mechanised Battalion BHQ (2 x LY219 Command Variant) 3 Mechanised infantry companies 1 Mechanised infantry support company 1 Armoured company
Artillery “Gun” 1 artillery piece (either LY300 or LY516/219) 1 LY219 ammunition carrier/loader 6 personnel
Artillery “Gun platoon” HQ “Gun” (not actually a weapon... LY219 IFV) 3 Guns
Artillery “Gun Battery” 3 Gun platoons 1 Mechanised infantry platoon
Artillery Support Battery Engineer platoon (LY219 Armd Rcvry, Mine warfare and EW) Air defence platoon (3 x LY220/219 Shepherd) Anti-armour platoon (2 x LY219 ATGM variant, 1 x LY219 APC + 12 pers AT section) Medical platoon (3 x LY219 Ambulance, Mobile Level 2 treatment facility) Recon, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA) platoon (1 sect ATVs, GSR sect, UAV sect) Signals platoon (2 x LY219 Cmd variant, 1 x Armd Rcvry)
Artillery Battalion 3 Gun batteries (1 x LY516/219, 2 x LY300 OR 3 x LY300) 1 Artillery support battery BHQ (2xLY219 Cmd variant)
In this context, I feel that artillery divisions deserve special mention. Frequently overlooked, the LY300
Manticore is perhaps the single most frightening piece of equipment on the battlefield anywhere in the world
today. Divisions of Manticores can wipe out fleets, tear gaping holes in a nation's national infrastructure, to
say nothing of the high levels of saturation fire available. Manticore divisions often function as the weapon
of choice for a theatre commander, as they allow him to pick a target, hit it from a thousand kilometres away
(Here Colonel Krell is obviously being expressive. She most certainly knows that the range of a BGM-109 is
2500km, given that she cited that figure herself in her previous report – Field Marshal Ward), and all without
disrupting his or her own operational level manoeuver forces, and completely impervious to any viable form of
counterbattery fire. Manticores in general, and when coupled with cruise missiles in particular, are a highly
effective battlefield technology, and one which I cannot recommend more highly.
With reference to air defence divisions, each individual battalion of air defence forces would be equipped with
the LY471 Skyguard, as per generic layout specified within the LY471 information, however the additional units
and equipment of divisional and brigade level would be held in reserve at each level, controlled by
brigade-organic support battalions and division-organic support brigades, as appropriate. The slightly heavier
load of combatant forces attached to air defence brigades is in acknowledgment of their uniquely important role
within the battlespace, and thus their considerably greater value as targets to hostile forces.
Taken in concert, each division is able to conduct offensive and defensive operations, by day or by night,
regardless of season, weather or terrain, to seek out and close with the enemy and neutralise or destroy them.
Combined arms emphasis enables any given opposing force element to be engaged by the most appropriate friendly
force element, and a preponderence of hardened, mobile ground-launched anti-ship systems will, in and of
itself, go a long way towards securing the Lamonian coastline.
Skyguard needs no further discussion above that which I submitted in my prior report. I am gratified to learn
of Lamonian intentions to purchase the system, and feel personally that they will derive much benefit from it,
either domestically or abroad as part of expeditionary units (The good colonel reacted very enthusiastically, I
am told, to the stated Lamonian intention to purchase the Skyguard. Colonel Krell has long been renowned as one
who loathes civilian casualties, accordingly of all systems covered, Skyguard is perhaps that which she most
strongly advocates – Field Marshal Ward ).
The organic support elements to each division will simplify the logistic stream greatly, enabling Lamonian High
Command, for example, to despatch just the 15th Armoured Division, should they so choose, or (at the higher
end) 1st, 2nd, 8th and 11th Mechanised, 13th and 14th Armoured, 27th Artillery and 30th Air Defence, without
having to seperately detail what would otherwise be a fairly length supply chain. This will also enable each
division to internally support, as far as logistics is concerned, a factor which considerably increases long
term force endurance in operational conditions.
Should the Lamonians wish to talk to me directly, I would be happy to, and if they require or desire specific
training on the weapons featured and the integration required to operate most effectively, then I will detach
Captain Lachlan and his company from my unit here in the Dictatorial Republic of Sumer to assist in that
regard.
As always, should further questions be asked, I will endeavour to respond satisfactorily.
Yours
Colonel Natasha Krell Commanding Officer Lyran OPFOR Element Dictatorial Republic of Sumer
TO: CinC Task Force Epsilon FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Sir
Based on the report attached by Colonel Krell, I have prepared a total costing for all equipment specified in
the report. The total purchase is extensive, but, if extended over several years, should not put undue strain
on a defence budget the size of the Free Republic's.
Should the recommendations of Colonel Krell be implemented, I will forward a submission to Executive Command
for financial considerations and a delay of payment.
Regards
Lieutenant-General Aleksandr Director Lyran Governmental Trade Department Bredubar Protectorate of Lyras
TO: Free Republic of Lamoni FROM: CinC Task Force Epsilon
RE: ORBAT
According to previously outlined requests, I hereby submit the report on ORBAT and equipment recommendations,
with my blessing.
Field Marshal Edmund Ward Commander in Chief Task Force Epsilon LNS Longsword
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QUOTE (Lamoni @ Mar 6 2008, 09:49 AM) | I've bought all the equipment from Lyras (who looked over what I could afford, so Star can go yell at him if he doesn't like it); who is letting me pay for it over several NS years. And, I now have the most advanced army in AO. |
Do? You have the 'most advanced army' that anyone has actually announced thus far.
As for actual competitive war RPs, when was the last time AO had one of those, if ever? |
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As I already stated, i'm not ONLY active in AO, Star. There are lots of such RP's on Jolt. I figured that it would only be fair to post about my new military purchases here in my own region. |
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Congratulations, you have numbers.
Do they do an RP ability storefront?
Just for the record, I'm mightily pissed at your disloyalty to Paladin Tech. The AH-5, possibly our proudest export, accomplishes the same role as the TRA-92 yet at a fraction of the cost. |
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QUOTE (Lamoni @ Mar 7 2008, 07:37 PM) | As I already stated, i'm not ONLY active in AO, Star. There are lots of such RP's on Jolt. I figured that it would only be fair to post about my new military purchases here in my own region. |
Enjoy the II wankfest. |
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Falc: If you are referring to this thread, it's an OOC post. Well then, we'll just have to put PT's stuff through the NS Draftroom and see what's said about it, won't we? Also, the Eiko can do a lot more than the stated abilities of the AH-5.
Star: Well, it is active in II, and I actually enjoy it.
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I'd be delighted. Live ammunition testing acceptable? |
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Trying to blast each other out of the sky for real, Falc? Let's do it. Do you want to set up the thread, or should I? |
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If you're ready to be taken down, then sure. |
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We will see who takes who down, Falc. |
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I'm attempting to work out an "Ore for Fighters" deal with Imperial Isa.
The fighter that he's offering for my Air Force:
FFR-31 Sylphid
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p281/matt518672/Ffr31.jpg
Accommodation: One Length: 18.80 meters Wingspan: 13.77 meters Height: 5.01 meters Weight: standard take-off weight 11, 876 kilograms; maximum takeoff weight 35, 660 kilograms Powerplant type: FNX-5010-H/J Phoenix Mk X turbofan x 2 Powerplant output: 9, 677 kilograms; afterburner 12, 644 kilograms Speed: Cruise Speed: Mach 1.4 (altitude 14, 400 meters) Maximum Speed: Mach 2.7 (altitude 14, 400 meters) Fuselage Load Limit: 9 G + Maximum Altitude: 18, 000 meters Armament: 20 mm Vulcan Gun x 1; internal hardpoint x 7; external hardpoint x 2 (usually for drop-tanks) |
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