Marine Corps

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| Commonwealth Marine Corps |

The Commonwealth Marine Corps, formerly the Commonwealth Army, was in past times separate from the navy but was assimilated into the navy to provide a more mobile defense force. It is a vast network of legions spanning tens of millions of soldiers. They're known for their adaptability and proficiency in guerrilla warfare. Light assault vehicles, tanks and artillery are the bread and butter of the Marine Corps.

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Role
The Marine Corps serves as the frontline troops in any given conflict of the Commonwealth. They operate in joint-efforts with a variety of special forces and militia. The most well known of these are the CST's, otherwise known as Commonwealth Shock Troopers. Administrated by the navy, CST's work with Marine Corps on the frontlines and serves as a means to secure LZ's and perform long-range reconnaissance, as well as search and rescue.

Other groups include the Colonial Militia, the defense forces unique to each planet under Commonwealth jurisdiction. Despite the Colonial Militia not under the same military regulations as the Marine Corps, i.e planetary governments supply their own militia, they co-operate with the Marine Corps to allow a fluid and quick response to threats the Commonwealth face.

The Marine Corps number tens of millions and hold bases, outposts and installations across Commonwealth space. They're a highly mobile infantry force that can respond rapidly to any attack. While the Commonwealth suffers from a subpar fleeting force that has lost numerous engagements, it is well known once the boots hit the ground it's already a Commonwealth victory.


Organization
The Marine Corps work under the authority of the Commander-In-Chief and HOMECOM. The following is the official Commonwealth Marine Corps rank structure and unit structure. Ranks are listed in descending order from left to right.

General - Lieutenant General - Colonel - Lieutenant Colonel

Major - Captain - First Lieutenant - Second Lieutenant

Sergeant Major - Gunnery Sergeant - Staff Sergeant

Sergeant - Corporal - Lance Corporal - Private First Class


The structure of a Marine Corps regiment is as follows;

• 4 Marines to a Fire Team (4) - Led by a Corporal
  
• 3 Fire Teams to a Squad (12) - Led by a Sergeant
  
• 4 Squads to a Platoon (48) - Led by a 1st or 2nd Lieutenant
  
• 3 Line Platoons and 1 Weapons Platoon to a Company (192) - Led by a Captain
  
• 5 Companies to a Battalion (960) - Led by a Lieutenant Colonel
  
• 5 Battalions to a Regiment (4800) - Led by a Colonel
  
• 5 Battalions to a Division (24000) - Led by a Lieutenant General