Valanian Armed Forces

(In progress) The Armed Forces of the Valanian Empire was formed in 1853. The military branches are considered a Professional Military, with an all volunteer force.

History

(To Be Added)

Army

The Army is more relegated to a reserve land force. It utilizes the same equipment that the Marines field, and is drawn from for reinforcing manpower for the Marine Corps or the Navy.

Marines

The Marines are the primary land force in which Valanians take pride in. It is a very mobile force being anywhere, anytime, in a short notice. Officially, the Marines comprise a greater sized infantry force as the Army.

The Marine Corps currently service the Rhode Heavy Works Bombón. Other vehicles in service include the Sacerdote SPG, Cascarrabias Half Track, and the Cureña SPAAG.

Marine Aviation

To promote further capabilities, the Marines have an Aviation component. However they only use rotary-wing aircraft. In service are the H-21 Caballo and the H-19 Petrel.

Navy

The Navy is seen as the first line of defense against any threats overseas. While not as large as others, it is capable of putting a hurt on their enemies thanks to the nation's strategic location next to international shipping routes.

Fleet Air Arm

The Fleet Air Arm is a branch of the Navy responsible for operation of naval and land-based aircraft. With the formation of the introduction of the Fascist government, the Air Force was absorbed into the Navy. A highly controversial topic that resulted in the resignation of several high ranking officials of the Air Force.

As it's prime-time fighter and secondary attacker, the Navy operates the F-9 Puma. As a dedicated attacker, the Navy utilizes the A-1 Ripper.

The role of Anti-Submarine Warfare is left to the S-2 Rastreador. It is the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the Valanian Navy. The Rastreador is of conventional design with twin engines, a high wing and tricycle undercarriage. Another plane in service for that same role is the Neptuno.

For logistical airlift, the Fleet Air Arm relies on C-119 Furgón. It provides both strategic and tactical airlift. Several variants exist for more specialized roles.

The dedicated Medium Bomber of the Fleet Air Arm is the AJ Savage. The Savage plays a key role in the destruction of enemy military and industrial assets, capable of taking part in overseas operations far from home. Several variants also exist as a reconnaissance plane.

Rotary craft in service is the H-19 Petrel.

Fleets

The Navy currently operates:

• 3x Rhode-class Aircraft Carrier
• 15x DuVall-class Tank Landing Ship
• 3x Bozales-class Cruiser
• 5x Veracruz-class Cruiser (Undergoing Conversion into Bozales-Class)
• 11x Veridia-class Light Cruiser
• 24x Engranaje-class Destroyer
• 43x Juez-class Destroyer Escort
• 4x Casa Grande-class Dock Landing Ship
• 5x Endurance-class Replenishment Ship
• 26x Zanja-class Submarine

The Valanian Empire currently sails two fleets. The First Fleet is a Carrier Strike Group comprised of one Rhode-class Aircraft carrier, two Bozales-class Cruisers, four Veridia-class Light Cruisers, seven Engranaje-class destroyers, twelve Juez-class Destroyer Escorts, two Endurance-class Replenishment Ships, and four Zanja-class Submarines.

Submarines and ships not part of the fleet operate in packs, patrolling the seas near the Empire. Destroyer Escort ships are responsible for "Coast Guard-like" duties around the Valanian Empire. One of the Rhode-class aircraft carriers is tasked as a training vessel, teaching sailors and airmen how to operate.