Ground Operations
The Ground Operations Branch of the Unitary Defense Force is tasked with executing a wide range of operations, including offensive and defensive operations, ground support and security, and conducting raids and assaults. They are responsible for protecting ground assets and defending the land and colonies of the Republic against any threats. This requires a versatile force-in-readiness that is able to operate in a variety of conditions, from urban environments to open terrain, and adapt to changing circumstances.
The soldiers of the Ground Operations Branch are not just fearless and prominent strategic geniuses on the ground, but are also highly trained and experienced in a variety of tactics and techniques. They are capable of working in concert with the Naval Operations and the Espatier Corps to provide a coordinated and effective defense of the Republic, and to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. Whether they are conducting reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, executing a raid on an enemy position, or providing security for high-value targets, the soldiers of the Ground Operations Branch are dedicated to serving the Systems Republic with strength, courage, and intelligence.
The soldiers of the Ground Operations Branch are not just fearless and prominent strategic geniuses on the ground, but are also highly trained and experienced in a variety of tactics and techniques. They are capable of working in concert with the Naval Operations and the Espatier Corps to provide a coordinated and effective defense of the Republic, and to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. Whether they are conducting reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, executing a raid on an enemy position, or providing security for high-value targets, the soldiers of the Ground Operations Branch are dedicated to serving the Systems Republic with strength, courage, and intelligence.
Unit Structure
The Ground Forces Command is the primary command authority of the Ground Operations Branch. It is responsible for providing direction, resources, and support to the different units of the branch.
• Ground Controller: Branch Commander
• Chief of Ground Operations: Branch Executive Officer / Chief of Staff
• Command Master Chief: Commanding Non-Commissioned Officer
Branch Headquarters Staff (BHQS):
BHQS, or the Branch Headquarters Staff, consists of many specialized divisions, each with their own personnel. These divisions include:
• G1: Ground Personnel Command
- responsible for personnel management, logistical management, and administration.
• G2: Security and Intelligence Command
- responsible for security operations and counter-intelligence measures.
• G3: Ground Strategic Command
- responsible for planning and execution of operations.
• G3: Training and Doctrine Command
- responsible for establishing branch doctrine, personnel adherence to doctrine and standards, and training design and execution.
• Ground Controller: Branch Commander
• Chief of Ground Operations: Branch Executive Officer / Chief of Staff
• Command Master Chief: Commanding Non-Commissioned Officer
Branch Headquarters Staff (BHQS):
BHQS, or the Branch Headquarters Staff, consists of many specialized divisions, each with their own personnel. These divisions include:
• G1: Ground Personnel Command
- responsible for personnel management, logistical management, and administration.
• G2: Security and Intelligence Command
- responsible for security operations and counter-intelligence measures.
• G3: Ground Strategic Command
- responsible for planning and execution of operations.
• G3: Training and Doctrine Command
- responsible for establishing branch doctrine, personnel adherence to doctrine and standards, and training design and execution.
The Legion is the main formation of the Ground Operations Branch. It is composed of four main divisions, each with their own personnel.
• Legion Commander - The commander of the Legion.
• Legion Executive Officer - The executive officer of the Legion.
• Legion Command Master Chief - The highest-ranking non-commissioned officer of the Legion.
• S1: Personnel (PERS) Officer - Responsible for recruitment, personnel management, performance reviews, and promotions.
• S2: Security and Intelligence (SInt) Officer - Responsible for intelligence gathering, security operations, and counter-intelligence measures.
• S3 and S5: Warfare Development (WarDev) Officer - Responsible for planning and execution of operations, establishing Legion doctrine, personnel adherence to doctrine and standards, and training design and execution.
• Legion Commander - The commander of the Legion.
• Legion Executive Officer - The executive officer of the Legion.
• Legion Command Master Chief - The highest-ranking non-commissioned officer of the Legion.
• S1: Personnel (PERS) Officer - Responsible for recruitment, personnel management, performance reviews, and promotions.
• S2: Security and Intelligence (SInt) Officer - Responsible for intelligence gathering, security operations, and counter-intelligence measures.
• S3 and S5: Warfare Development (WarDev) Officer - Responsible for planning and execution of operations, establishing Legion doctrine, personnel adherence to doctrine and standards, and training design and execution.
The Frontier Group is composed of two main personnel positions.
• Frontier Commander - The commander of the Frontier Group.
• Frontier Chief - The highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in the Frontier Group.
• Frontier Operator - Operates as part of the Frontier Group.
• Frontier Commander - The commander of the Frontier Group.
• Frontier Chief - The highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in the Frontier Group.
• Frontier Operator - Operates as part of the Frontier Group.
The Section is comprised of two main personnel positions.
• Section Leader - The leader of the Section.
• Assistant Section Leader - The assistant leader of the Section.
• Section Leader - The leader of the Section.
• Assistant Section Leader - The assistant leader of the Section.
The Squad is comprised of two main personnel positions.
• Squad Leader - Leader of the Squad.
• Assistant Squad Leader - The assistant leader of the Squad.
• Squad Leader - Leader of the Squad.
• Assistant Squad Leader - The assistant leader of the Squad.
Rank Structure
GENERAL OFFICER RANKS
Rank: [O-12] Navarch (NAVR)
Grade: *** (Admirality)
Time in Service: N/A
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in multiple command positions and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
Rank: [O-11] Ground Controller (GCON)
Grade: ** (General Commanding Officer)
Time in Service: 12+ year at [O-6] or higher
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a command position and demonstrated strong leadership skills.
Rank: [O-10] Chief of Ground Operations (CHGO)
Grade: * (General Officer)
Time in Service: 6+ Months at [O-9]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Rank: [O-9] High General (HGEN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 4+ Months at [O-8]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated the ability to effectively command a unit.
Rank: [O-8] General (GEN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 4+ Months at [O-7]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated strong tactical abilities.
Rank: [O-7] Lieutenant General (LGN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 4+ Months at [O-6]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated proficiency in tactics and strategy.
Rank: [O-6] Major General (MGN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 6+ Months at [O-5]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated strong tactical and strategic abilities.
Rank: [O-12] Navarch (NAVR)
Grade: *** (Admirality)
Time in Service: N/A
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in multiple command positions and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
Rank: [O-11] Ground Controller (GCON)
Grade: ** (General Commanding Officer)
Time in Service: 12+ year at [O-6] or higher
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a command position and demonstrated strong leadership skills.
Rank: [O-10] Chief of Ground Operations (CHGO)
Grade: * (General Officer)
Time in Service: 6+ Months at [O-9]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Rank: [O-9] High General (HGEN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 4+ Months at [O-8]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated the ability to effectively command a unit.
Rank: [O-8] General (GEN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 4+ Months at [O-7]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated strong tactical abilities.
Rank: [O-7] Lieutenant General (LGN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 4+ Months at [O-6]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated proficiency in tactics and strategy.
Rank: [O-6] Major General (MGN)
Grade: General Officer
Time in Service: 6+ Months at [O-5]
Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated strong tactical and strategic abilities.
FLAG OFFICER RANKS
Rank: [O-5] Colonel (COL) Grade: Flag Officer Time in Service: 3+ Months at [O-4] Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated proficiency in tactics and strategy. Rank: [O-4] Major (MAJ) Grade: Flag Officer Time in Service: 3+ Months at [O-3] Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated the ability to effectively command a unit. |
FIELD OFFICER RANKS
Rank: [O-3] Staff Commander (SCDR) Grade: Field Officer Time in Service: 2+ Months at [O-2] Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated proficiency in tactics and strategy. Rank: [O-2] Lieutenant 1st Mark (LT1M) Grade: Field Officer Time in Service: 1+ Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: Must have served in a leadership role and demonstrated the ability to effectively command a unit for at least 1 month, Exemplary record of leadership and performance, Approval of UDF Council Rank: [O-1] Lieutenant 2nd Mark (LT2M) Grade: Field Officer Time in Service: 4+ Months at [E-9] or higher Minimum Requirements: Active Commissioned Officer in the UDF for at least 1 month, Exemplary record of leadership and performance, Approval of UDF Council Rank: [E-10] Officer Candidate (OC) Grade: Officer Candidate Time in Service: None Minimum Requirements: Demonstrated leadership potential and a basic understanding of tactical operation. |
WARRANT OFFICER RANKS
Rank: [W-2] Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Grade: Warrant Officer Time in Service: 1+ Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: A strong understanding of ground operations and a proven record of leadership experience Rank: [W-1] Warrant Officer (WO) Grade: Warrant Officer Time in Service: 1+ Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: A thorough understanding of ground operations and demonstrated leadership abilities Rank: [E-10] Warrant Candidate (WC) Grade: Warrant Candidate Time in Service: 1+ Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: Demonstrated leadership potential and a basic understanding of ground operations. |
SENIOR NCO RANKS
Rank: [E-12] Command Master Chief (CMCH) Grade: SNCO (Senior Non-Commissioned Officer) Time in Service: 1+ Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training, passed leadership courses, and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills Rank: [E-11] Command Chief (CCH) Grade: SNCO (senior Non-Commissioned Officer) Time in Service: 1+ Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training, passed leadership courses, and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills Rank: [E-10] Operations Chief (OCHF) Grade: SNCO (senior Non-Commissioned Officer) Time in Service: 7 Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training, passed leadership courses, and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills |
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER RANKS
Rank: [E-9] Service Chief (SCHF) Grade: NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) Time in Service: 6+ Months Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training, passed leadership courses, and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills Rank: [E-8] Service Corporal (SCPL) Grade: NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) Time in Service: 5+ Months Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills Rank: [E-7] Corporal (CPL) Grade: NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) Time in Service: 4+ Months Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training and demonstrated leadership skills Rank: [E-6] Specialist III (SPC3) Grade: Specialist Time in Service: 3+ Months Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training and demonstrated mastery of a specific skill or trade Rank: [E-5] Specialist II (SPC2) Grade: Specialist Time in Service: 2+ Months at [O-1] Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training and demonstrated mastery of a specific skill or trade Rank: [E-4] Specialist I (SPC) Grade: Specialist Time in Service: 2+ Months Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training and demonstrated mastery of a specific skill or trade Rank: [E-3] Private 1st Mark (PV1M) Grade: Enlisted Time in Service: 1+ Months Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training Rank: [E-2] Private 2nd Mark (PV2M) Grade: Enlisted Time in Service: 1+ Months Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training Rank: [E-1] Private (PRVT) Grade: Enlisted Time in Service: N/A Minimum Requirements: Completed basic training Rank: [E-0] Conscript (CSRT) Grade: Recruit Time in Service: N/A Minimum Requirements: Approval for induction. |