Post by Rook on May 1, 2011 16:00:49 GMT -5
Since the Uantiri Army is constructed in such a militia fashion, from the ground up, multiple branches are unnecessary. Naval and Air units are simply potential tools for all soldiers and assets for all units. Reducing these branch barriers cuts down on duplicity across the force, eliminates branch conflict and reduces wasted personnel. Marines are unnecessary when all personnel aboard the ship are Soldiers as well as Mariners. Instead of having to coordinate with another branch of the military service, when Soldiers in the field need air support they simply call up the Air Squadron in their Brigade just as they would interfacing with any other unit. This blending of skills creates units unusual to veterans of conventional forces. Soldiers who are highly skilled in traditionally Air Force or Naval duties are frequently referred to as Airmen and Mariners. Though there is no uniform in the Uantiri Army, Airmen and Mariners tend to dress in ways more iconic to their specialization. If insignia is being used, some Airmen and Marines go as far as to have custom insignia and names for their ranks.