Faction Structure: Militant Model



Faction(s) Template

Military Organization Model

By

Jared Royka, US2002096663





The faction(s) being created for the next Requiem chronicle require an organizational structure. To facilitate this requirement we shall take the model of a military structure such as the Armed Forces of the United States. Military organizational structures are very robust and adaptive to rapid changes due to the chaotic nature of warfare. This template is a guide to assist you in finding a structure for your player created faction(s).

 ·          '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Status 1 (Recruit 0-3 yrs of experience) '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Are the foundation and manpower necessary to affect the goals of the faction '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Mentorship to “grow” them to take leadership roles within the faction required. '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·          '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Status 2 (Junior NCO with 4-8 yrs of experience) '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Leads small groups of 5 to 10 recruits indoctrinating them into the faction, its goals and requirements '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Enforces standards of the faction upon the lowest levels, has leeway to take action for faction based on local situation without direct supervision '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·          '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Status 3 (Senior NCO 10-19 yrs experience) (Junior officer 0-6 experience) '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Leads small groups of a  few dozen subordinates '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Responsible for training and mentorship of subordinates '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Coordinates/Plans/Executes small unit operations '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·          '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Status  4 (Senior NCO 20+ yrs experience) (Field Grade Officer 10-20 yrs experience) '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">NCOs at this level are senior enlisted Advisors to senior officers commanding 100+ Personnel '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Field Grade Officers are often experienced commanders responsible for a sizable amount of personnel, resources, and influence within the scope of their authority '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·          '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Status 5 (General Officers 23 yrs+ of experience) '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Able to influence region wide activities of faction '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Coordinates with subordinates to maximize effectiveness of available assets. '''

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Grooms Status 3, 4 personnel to ensure prepared and trained replacements are available to fill key roles within faction. '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">

<p style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"> o    '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Enforces faction norms, beliefs, and expected behaviors from the top down to the bottom. '''<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">