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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The AFFS is regard as the best army in the Inner Sphere, because the military put the right soldier at the right place through continued testing and training. In contrast to every other army the AFFS prepares its soldier better for the battle then any other organization. Every major command participate every year at the | + | The AFFS is regard as the best army in the Inner Sphere, because the military put the right soldier at the right place through continued testing and training. In contrast to every other army the AFFS prepares its soldier better for the battle then any other organization. Every major command participate every year at the annual combat simulations at their home planet. The units take also part in such simulation at a different world in a 2 year circle. The individual training is also held in high regards. A common soldier can hone its skills at the different Special Schools and the Department for Military Education (DME) provides for higher ranking officer special courses.<br/ > |
| − | The DME is | + | The DME is divided into 4 different sub branches. The CO's of combat units, the High Command together with members of the 4 branches set the standards for the training. <ref name=FMFSp35>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p.35 </ref> |
==Department for Military Education (DME)== | ==Department for Military Education (DME)== | ||
| − | ===Directorate of | + | ===Directorate of Non Commissioned Training=== |
| − | At the beginning is the Directorate of | + | At the beginning is the Directorate of Non Commissioned Training. The Directorate is responsible for the entire training of the non commissioned personal in the regular army and march militia.<ref name=FMFSp35/> When schools outside of the AFFS want to be accredited by the Directorate must follow the rules of the DME. Graduates from that school underwent additional training before getting a AFFS soldier. |
====Basic Military Training==== | ====Basic Military Training==== | ||
| − | 80 percent of the | + | 80 percent of the annual new affs members are enlisted personal. Most of the new soldiers are train at state sponsored facilities. The duration and complexity varied considerable. The recruit must pass a series of health and mental test to be accepted for regular army service. |
====Specialty Schools==== | ====Specialty Schools==== | ||
| − | After the end of the basic training the new soldiers pass another screening where the AFFS looks after skills which can be developed at the Specialty School. Such a school can be found in every PDZ. With the graduation at the end of the course the soldiers change in to their final position. Many members of the AFFS are | + | After the end of the basic training the new soldiers pass another screening where the AFFS looks after skills which can be developed at the Specialty School. Such a school can be found in every PDZ. With the graduation at the end of the course the soldiers change in to their final position. Many members of the AFFS are cross trained to. Access to cross training have only soldiers after 4 years of service within the army. |
===Military Academies=== | ===Military Academies=== | ||
| − | Military Academies are considered as the best school for future leader. Such institution | + | Military Academies are considered as the best school for future leader. Such institution invested heavily in their students and only the richest or families with a lot of influence can secure entry in the academies. A common citizen can get also access through a state run academy in exchange for 6 - 8 years of service at the AFFS.<br /> |
| − | The AFFS take most of their recruits of a handful of primary academies because the secondary institutions are not held in such high regards as the primary once. Every academy has the capabilities for cross | + | The AFFS take most of their recruits of a handful of primary academies because the secondary institutions are not held in such high regards as the primary once. Every academy has the capabilities for cross training or specialization. |
====Standards of Training==== | ====Standards of Training==== | ||
| − | The DME set the rules and requirement for all academies and has further exchange programs with other Inner Sphere | + | The DME set the rules and requirement for all academies and has further exchange programs with other Inner Sphere academies, because the students can get a lot of experience. |
=====Enrollment===== | =====Enrollment===== | ||
| − | The AFFS have set a bunch of prerequisites for every | + | The AFFS have set a bunch of prerequisites for every academies. The requirement for access could be set higher by the school himself. The aspirant must pass a fare harder test then the usual enlisted. Furthermore the academic exam are also more demanding. Over one third of the participants are washed out by the tests. The DME will do its best to prevent that patronage or some form of gift secure entry. |
=====Curriculum===== | =====Curriculum===== | ||
| − | All academies follow the same curricula. The DME watch that every institution meets the standards. Every | + | All academies follow the same curricula. The DME watch that every institution meets the standards. Every cadet must a participate at the fundamental courses like navigation, survival training and others to. The academic learning is also important. After 12 months of Basic Training the student start his specialty field training. A few academies are specialized in some form like naval or infantry because other provide all fields at once. Entry is only possible with the test result meet the requirement or the instructor give its o.k. Should a recruit fail a field he can select another one. Cadets with extraordinary results can take part in a program should a civil university/academy located nearby. Recruit how show leadership skills can visit for 12 months a Officer Candidate School. |
=====Graduation===== | =====Graduation===== | ||
| − | After 3 to six years, depending on the specialty, the recruit had ended his | + | After 3 to six years, depending on the specialty, the recruit had ended his education successful and it now promoted to the rank of sergeant. The rank subaltern is reserved for the graduates of Officer Candidates Schools. The assignment depends on the individual specialization. Recruits with combat specialty take part in a training cadre for 12 months. Such cadets are lead by AFFS veterans. A few get assignment to regular army commands. Graduates from state sponsored facilities must serve 72 months and from private operated academies 24 months. |
===Regional Training Battalions=== | ===Regional Training Battalions=== | ||
| − | The task of Combat centers is to train the [[RCT]]s as a | + | The task of Combat centers is to train the [[RCT]]s as a cohesive unit. Their sophisticated network (which record all battle damage and simulate the result like a vehicle can not move) is the centerpiece of each CTC. Through out the [[Federated Suns]] their are 6 of such centers located and on was in the former [[St. Ives Compact]]. |
===Combat Training Centers=== | ===Combat Training Centers=== | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 7 February 2012
Overview
The AFFS is regard as the best army in the Inner Sphere, because the military put the right soldier at the right place through continued testing and training. In contrast to every other army the AFFS prepares its soldier better for the battle then any other organization. Every major command participate every year at the annual combat simulations at their home planet. The units take also part in such simulation at a different world in a 2 year circle. The individual training is also held in high regards. A common soldier can hone its skills at the different Special Schools and the Department for Military Education (DME) provides for higher ranking officer special courses.
The DME is divided into 4 different sub branches. The CO's of combat units, the High Command together with members of the 4 branches set the standards for the training. [1]
Department for Military Education (DME)
Directorate of Non Commissioned Training
At the beginning is the Directorate of Non Commissioned Training. The Directorate is responsible for the entire training of the non commissioned personal in the regular army and march militia.[1] When schools outside of the AFFS want to be accredited by the Directorate must follow the rules of the DME. Graduates from that school underwent additional training before getting a AFFS soldier.
Basic Military Training
80 percent of the annual new affs members are enlisted personal. Most of the new soldiers are train at state sponsored facilities. The duration and complexity varied considerable. The recruit must pass a series of health and mental test to be accepted for regular army service.
Specialty Schools
After the end of the basic training the new soldiers pass another screening where the AFFS looks after skills which can be developed at the Specialty School. Such a school can be found in every PDZ. With the graduation at the end of the course the soldiers change in to their final position. Many members of the AFFS are cross trained to. Access to cross training have only soldiers after 4 years of service within the army.
Military Academies
Military Academies are considered as the best school for future leader. Such institution invested heavily in their students and only the richest or families with a lot of influence can secure entry in the academies. A common citizen can get also access through a state run academy in exchange for 6 - 8 years of service at the AFFS.
The AFFS take most of their recruits of a handful of primary academies because the secondary institutions are not held in such high regards as the primary once. Every academy has the capabilities for cross training or specialization.
Standards of Training
The DME set the rules and requirement for all academies and has further exchange programs with other Inner Sphere academies, because the students can get a lot of experience.
Enrollment
The AFFS have set a bunch of prerequisites for every academies. The requirement for access could be set higher by the school himself. The aspirant must pass a fare harder test then the usual enlisted. Furthermore the academic exam are also more demanding. Over one third of the participants are washed out by the tests. The DME will do its best to prevent that patronage or some form of gift secure entry.
Curriculum
All academies follow the same curricula. The DME watch that every institution meets the standards. Every cadet must a participate at the fundamental courses like navigation, survival training and others to. The academic learning is also important. After 12 months of Basic Training the student start his specialty field training. A few academies are specialized in some form like naval or infantry because other provide all fields at once. Entry is only possible with the test result meet the requirement or the instructor give its o.k. Should a recruit fail a field he can select another one. Cadets with extraordinary results can take part in a program should a civil university/academy located nearby. Recruit how show leadership skills can visit for 12 months a Officer Candidate School.
Graduation
After 3 to six years, depending on the specialty, the recruit had ended his education successful and it now promoted to the rank of sergeant. The rank subaltern is reserved for the graduates of Officer Candidates Schools. The assignment depends on the individual specialization. Recruits with combat specialty take part in a training cadre for 12 months. Such cadets are lead by AFFS veterans. A few get assignment to regular army commands. Graduates from state sponsored facilities must serve 72 months and from private operated academies 24 months.
Regional Training Battalions
The task of Combat centers is to train the RCTs as a cohesive unit. Their sophisticated network (which record all battle damage and simulate the result like a vehicle can not move) is the centerpiece of each CTC. Through out the Federated Suns their are 6 of such centers located and on was in the former St. Ives Compact.
Combat Training Centers
Location
- Spica
References
Biblography
- Field Manual: Federated Suns