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| Vertidigungsstaffel | |
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| Flag of the Vertidigungsstaffel | |
| Active | 1984 - Present |
| Country | |
| Motto | Mein Kampf ist für mein Vaterland "My fight is for my Fatherland" |
| Allegiance | |
| Commander-in-Chief | |
| Size | 798,377 (1914) |
| Garrison/Headquarters | VS-Führungshauptamt, Köslin, Stettin (VS-FHA) |
| March | "Die Wacht am Rhein" |
| Colors | Black, White, Red (ceremonial) |
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The Waffen-Verteidigunsstaffel (Armed Protection Squadron) was initially created as a small security force employed in defending members of government from attack, although since its creation it has grown into a multi-ethnic and multi-national quick-reaction military force of Rotgeheim.
The Waffen-VS has grown from a single division to around 38 divisions, 10 air wings, and numerous smaller individual units during its tenure, serving alongside the Heer (regular army) but never becoming formally a part of it.
Initial membership was restricted to citizens of Rotgeheim, but in June of 1901, legislation was passed that allowed any individual within the borders of Rotgeheim to enlist. Kaiser Florian I, during his reign as chief executive power of Rotgeheim, authorized the formation of units composed largely or solely of foreign volunteers. Foreign volunteers are accepted from Northern Prussia,The Gallant Old Republic, Scheinfeld, Zuluu, The Imperial Republic of the Balkans, Octuagesimo Octavo, Aedruvia, and Republic of Wreptzle.
Soldiers
Numbers
The total number of soldiers serving in the Verteidigungsstaffel at any given time is around 800,000. This accounts for roughly 8.5% of the entire military.
Recruitment
Recruitment for the Verteidigungsstaffel is accomplished through voluntary enlistment. Men aged 18 to 39, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation can join the Verteidigunsstaffel. Conscription is never implemented.
Foreign Recruits
Prior to the formation of the Verteidigungsstaffel, the Armed Forces of Rotgeheim strove to remain a force made up of purely Rotgeheim citizens. The foundation of the Verteidigungsstaffel allowed foreign individuals to join the Armed Forces of Rotgeheim for the first time in the nation's history.
History
Origins
The Verteidigungsstaffel was first formed as a security detail assigned to protect key figures of the government at rallies, speeches, and other public events. The original group was known as the Stabswache (Staff Guard) and was commanded by Hauptmann-VS (Captain in the VS) Detlef Hildebrand.
The Stabswache was renamed to the Schutzkommando (Protection Command) when it expanded to the size of a brigade. This was only short lived, however, as the large influx of new recruits to the Schutzkommando following a particularly impressive speech by Kaiser Florian I demanded a large unit. The unit was then re-founded as the Verteidigungsstaffel - the armed branch of the group was to be called the Waffen-Verteidigungsstaffel (Waffen-VS; Armed Protection Squadron), while the administrative personnel were to be simply called a part of the Verteidigungsstaffel. The administrative side of the Verteidigungsstaffel was absorbed into the Waffen-VS in late 1903, and as such this term is what is primarily used to describe the organization.
