Waffen-VS Battalion
| Waffen-VS Battalion | |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Size | Battalion |
| Manpower | 300 - 800 |
A battalion is military unit. It is the smallest self-sustaining unit on the battlefield in the Rotgeheiman Armed Forces, and is comprised of about 300 to 800 soldiers. It is typically commanded by am Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel).
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Independent Operations
A battalion may be the smallest military organization capable of independent operations, though this depends on the definition of "independent operations". It must have a source of re-supply to sustain operations for more than several days. In addition to comprising sufficient personnel and equipment (usually at least two primary mission companies and one mission support company) to perform significant operations, as well as a limited self-contained administrative and logistics capability, the commander is provided with a full-time staff whose function is to coordinate current operations and plan future operations. A battalion's subordinate units (companies and their organic platoons) are dependent upon the battalion headquarters for command, control, communications, and intelligence and the battalion's organic service and support structure to perform their mission. The battalion is usually part of a regiment, brigade, or group, depending on the organizational model used by that service. Battalions generally can operate for no greater than 10 days without higher echelon support, and are unable to operate away from a supported location without their higher headquarters regiment, brigade, or group's logistical support structure.
Typical Order of Battle
The composition of a battalion in the Rotgeheiman Armed Forces varies from branch to branch, but the same basic formula remains.
Battalion Headquarters
Battalion Command and Staff
- Battalion Commander is the leader of the battalion. Is almost always an Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel).
- Battalion Executive Officer manages the staff affairs and keeps the battalion running. Normally has the rank of Sturmbannführer (Major).
- Battalion Staff 1 (Personnel) Handles administration such as loss and casualty reports, rosters, etc., as well as replacements, promotions, decorations, leaves, punishment. Normally is a Hauptsturmführer (Captain).
- Battalion Staff 2 (Information) Responsible for interrogation of POWs, radio intercept work, and general intelligence gathering. Most often is a Hauptsturmführer.
- Battalion Staff 3 (Operations and Training) Plans and coordinates operations that are necessary for the battalion to complete its mission. Normally is a Sturmbannführer.
- Battalion Staff 4 (Logistics) Responsible for acquiring and maintain all supplies that a battalion needs to operate, such as food, weapons, ammunition, spare parts, clothing, etc. Normally is a Hauptsturmführer.
- Battalion Staff 5 (Surgery) Commands the medical services simultaneous with this position, responsible for sanitation and hygiene, movement and treatment of sick and injured soldiers, and the procurement and maintenance of medical equipment. Most often is a Sturmbannführer.
Companies
Headquarters Company makes up the battalion headquarters and the troops that tend to the matters of the battalion, as well as the necessary escort troops.
- Platoon (x 3 - 4)
Company A
- Infantry Platoon (x 3)
- Heavy Weapons Platoon
- Light Machine-gun Section
- Light Mortar Section
Company B
- Same as above
Company C
- Same as above
Company D Heavy weapons company
- Heavy Machine-gun Platoon
- Heavy Mortar Platoon
- Anti-tank Platoon
- Mortar Platoon
Company E Supply/repair company
- Repair shop
- Supply Platoon
- Medical Platoon
