Jastamin Uhlan Brigade
Jastamin/Jerik (Halcyon 0727) (C676776-5) has several independent nations. This is an example of a local TL–5 Cavalry Brigade. The brigade has 422 vehicles, 170 officers, 2,150 enlisted, a total of 2,320 troopers. This includes the Brigade HQ, a Cavalry Regiment, a Motorized Infantry Battalion, an Assault Gun Battalion, an Artillery Battalion, and an Aviation Squadron.
Doctrine[edit]
This unit works best as a combined arms operation, in support and providing flank protection and reconnaissance for larger, static, foot mobile infantry units. The brigade is essentially a reinforced cavalry regiment built out with supporting arms. The units are mostly build from one basic model of fully tracked carrier which simplifies common parts and maintenance. All the vehicles are thin-skinned, unarmored and vulnerable to direct and indirect fire. Speed and mobility is prioritized over protection. Every support vehicle has a MMG, for infantry suppression. Dismounted machine guns are lacking however. The Javelin's auto-canon and the artillery weapons more than capable of defeating most enemy armor. Plans to introduce a more heavily armored tank or tank destroyer, with a high velocity direct fire gun, and sloped frontal armor, have been discussed. The concerns are that a well protected vehicle will be too heavy to swim. The higher maintenance requirements are offset by the lower ground pressure and better cross country mobility associated with most wheeled vehicles of this TL. Organic engineering capabilities are very limited. The infantry companies also lack the typical mortars. Small man portable mortars which could fit in the 1 ton cargo bays have been considered. The brigade lacks the overall troop strength to take and hold ground for protracted periods. The unit is entirely amphibious and motorized which is unusual for this tech level. That makes it logistically very thirsty for sustained operations. The vehicles are all sealed to permit amphibious operations but lack life support and/or over pressure for use versus chemical weapons.
Camps filled with canvas tents characterize their support deployment. They quickly build a crude runway to permit the air assets to join them at the front. Each battalion and regiment has its support elements built in with the headquarters units. All administration functions, planning and operations are centrally controlled by the Brigadier General's staff. Sub units do not have initiative to stray from operational plans, which can make the unit slow to respond or exploit opportunities. The brigade HQ has the best forward observers in the unit with the scout/sniper section. Taking prisoners is discouraged, as the tiny MP section has limited capacity. They focus on traffic control and HQ security. Improvised prison camps of timber, sand bags and barbed wire have been tried. They typically run a single 24 hour march with a basic load and then stop to resupply and reassess the tactical and strategic situation. The inclusion of the aviation assets, integrated at this level means dedicated close air support and air cover.
The airborne unit is elite, but lightly equipped. Once they land, they require immediate after action relief and resupply. They can seize targets but are not equipped with any form of organic support elements (all teeth/no tail). They lack heavy weapons.
The two artillery battalions can provide descent indirect fire support for the maneuver elements. The howitzers are more accurate but lack the range and mobility of the 10cm high velocity SPGs. The towed howitzers necessitate bridging operations and the pontoon bridge is limited in the width of river the unit can cross (30m). Taking and holding bridges in advance often falls to the airborne battalion.
Basic Infantry Gear[edit]
- Filter Mask Cr. 10
- Bayonet 0.25kg Cr. 10
- Mesh Armor (2) Cr. 150
- HE Grenade 1kg 7/1 Cr. 10
- Chemical Smoke Grenade 1kg 1cmx1cm, burns 4 turns, Cr. 10
- 7.62mm Bolt Action Rifle 25(3) 50(2) 75(2) 4.2kg (6 rounds) Cr. 288
- Ammo Bag 2kg (10 clips) 66 rounds total
- Totals: 8.45kg Cr. 478
Brigade Headquarters[edit]
The Command Post consists of the Brigadier General, who is the commanding officer of the brigade, his aide-de-camp, a Major, the E-9 Sergeant Major and six enlisted crew in a Battalion Signal Track.
The general's staff consists of the G1 Adjutant Inspector for Administration, Payroll and Personnel, a Captain, with a Lieutenant and twenty enlisted in two Amphibious Utility Tracks.
The G2 Intelligence Section consists of the Captain, a Lieutenant, nine enlisted, and twenty-two scout snipers. They have three Amphibious Utility Tracks.
The G3 Operations Section consists of a Major, a Lieutenant, nine enlisted, and twenty-two military police. They have three Amphibious Utility Tracks.
The G4 Logistics Section consists of a Captain, a Lieutenant, and ten enlisted. They crew one Tracked Field Kitchen, two Tracked Cargo Carriers, and two Tracked Fuel Tankers.
The G5 Plans Section consists of a Major, a Lieutenant, and twenty enlisted. They have a cartography team (as a TL 5 map box, x10 cost and mass), and a weather team with two Amphibious Utility Tracks.
The G6 Communications and Signal Section consists of a Captain, a Lieutenant and eight enlisted with one Command Signal Track.
For a total of seventeen vehicles, fourteen officers and 127 NCOs and enlisted, a total of 141 troopers.
Uhlan Cavalry Regiment[edit]
This unit consists of a Head Quarters and Service Squadron and two Cavalry Squadrons. This is 193 vehicles, 40 officers and 442 enlisted, a total of 482 troopers.
The HHS includes 45 vehicles, 154 troopers (12/142), with the Regimental Command Post for the Regiment's Commander, a Colonel, the Executive Officer, a Major, and eighteen enlisted. They have a Battalion Signal Track and an Amphibious Utility Track.
The Maintenance and Supply Company is composed of a Captain, three Lieutenants and 62 enlisted. They have three Tracked Workshops, an Amphibious Utility Track, twelve Tracked Fuel Tankers, and twelve Tracked Cargo Carriers.
The Medical Company is composed of a Captain, four Lieutenants and 43 enlisted. This includes 20 vehicle crew, 16 medics, 8 nurses, and 4 doctors. They operate two Battalion Surgical Tracks and eight Tracked Ambulances. Each ambulance can deploy and staff a company clearing station. In practice the ambulances are attached, one per line company.
The Mess Platoon is composed of a Lieutenant and 19 enlisted. They include 10 crew and 10 cooks for five Tracked Field Kitchens.
The two Cavalry Squadrons each have 72 Javelin Cavalry Tracks, with 144 crew. The Squadron Command Post has a Battalion Signal Track and an Amphibious Utility Track. The commanding officer is a Lieutenant Colonel and their is a Major as the executive officer with 18 enlisted. Tracked Cavalry Squadrons are composed of four identical Uhlan troops with 18 Javelin Cavalry Tracks, with 36 crew. Each troop is commanded by a Captain with two Lieutenants and 33 enlisted. Each troop is composed of three platoons of 6 Javelins and their 12 crew.
Motorized Infantry Battalion[edit]
This battalion has 59 vehicles, and 452 troopers (22/420). There are four companies of infantry and a HSC. The Headquarters and Service Company has a Battalion Command Post in a Battalion Signal Track, for the Commanding Lieutenant Colonel and the Executive Officer, a Major with 7 enlisted.
The Maintenance and Supply Platoon has one Tracked Workshop, and nine Tracked Cargo Carriers. Lead by a Lieutenant as Maintenance and Supply Officer with 20 enlisted mechanics with vehicle and electronic tool kits.
The Mess Platoon is composed of a Lieutenant and 19 enlisted. They include 10 crew and 10 cooks for five Tracked Field Kitchens.
The Quarter Master Platoon has a Lieutenant and 9 enlisted. They crew five Tracked Fuel Tankers.
The Medical Platoon has a Captain, four Lieutenants and 35 enlisted. This includes 4 doctors, 7 nurses, and 17 medics with kits. They crew one Battalion Surgical Track and five Tracked Ambulances.
The four Infantry Companies each have eight Amphibious Utility Tracks. These Dragoon Companies each have a Captain, two Lieutenants and 85 NCOs and enlisted in two platoons.
Assault Gun Battalion[edit]
This battalion has 52 vehicles, and 331 troopers (24/307). The Cuirassiers have three batteries of eight Self Propelled 10cm Guns and a Headquarters and Service Battery. The Headquarters and Service Battery has a Battalion Command Post in a Battalion Signal Track, for the Commanding Lieutenant Colonel and the Executive Officer, a Major with 7 enlisted.
The Maintenance and Supply Platoon has one Tracked Workshop, and nine Tracked Cargo Carriers. Lead by a Lieutenant as Maintenance and Supply Officer with 20 enlisted mechanics with vehicle, weapon and electronic tool kits.
The Mess Platoon is composed of a Lieutenant and 15 enlisted. They include 8 crew and 8 cooks for four Tracked Field Kitchens.
The Quarter Master Platoon has a Lieutenant and 9 enlisted. They crew five Tracked Fuel Tankers.
The Medical Platoon has a Captain, three Lieutenants and 25 enlisted. This includes 3 doctors, 5 nurses, and 11 medics with kits. They crew one Battalion Surgical Track and four Tracked Ambulances.
The three Assault Gun Batteries each have eight Self Propelled 10cm Guns and a Fire Direction Track with a Captain, four Lieutenants and 77 enlisted.
Artillery Battalion[edit]
The battalion has 52 vehicles, and 382 troopers (24/358). The Fusiliers have three batteries of eight 12cm Towed Howitzers and a Headquarters and Service Battery. The Headquarters and Service Battery has a Battalion Command Post in a Battalion Signal Track, for the Commanding Lieutenant Colonel and the Executive Officer, a Major with 7 enlisted.
The Maintenance and Supply Platoon has one Tracked Workshop, and nine Tracked Cargo Carriers. Lead by a Lieutenant as Maintenance and Supply Officer with 20 enlisted mechanics with vehicle, weapon and electronic tool kits.
The Mess Platoon is composed of a Lieutenant and 15 enlisted. They include 8 crew and 8 cooks for four Tracked Field Kitchens.
The Quarter Master Platoon has a Lieutenant and 9 enlisted. They crew five Tracked Fuel Tankers.
The Medical Platoon has a Captain, three Lieutenants and 28 enlisted. This includes 3 doctors, 6 nurses, and 13 medics with kits. They crew one Battalion Surgical Track and four Tracked Ambulances.
The three Artillery Batteries each have eight 12cm Towed Howitzers, eight Amphibious Utility Tracks and a Fire Direction Track with a Captain, four Lieutenants and 93 enlisted. Each of the fire direction centers tows a bridge wagon. They each can cross 10m, and support 40 tons, they require 60 men and twenty turns to deploy. The wagons are 52m^3, mass 12 tons and cost 2,700Cr.
Aviation Squadron[edit]
This squadron has 49 vehicles, and 532 troopers (46/486). This unit is composed of a flight of twelve Single Seat Fighters and four Transport/Bombers. The Headquarters and Service Company has a Battalion Command Post in a Battalion Signal Track, for the Commanding Lieutenant Colonel and the Executive Officer, a Major with 7 enlisted.
The Maintenance and Supply Platoon has one Tracked Workshop, and nine Tracked Cargo Carriers. Commanded by a Lieutenant as the Maintenance and Supply Officer, with 20 enlisted mechanics equipped with vehicle and electronic tool kits.
The Mess Platoon is composed of a Lieutenant and 23 enlisted. They include 12 crew and 12 cooks for six Tracked Field Kitchens.
The Quarter Master Platoon has a Lieutenant and 19 enlisted. They crew ten Tracked Fuel Tankers.
The Medical Platoon has a Captain, four Lieutenants and 37 enlisted. This includes 4 doctors, 8 nurses, and 18 medics with kits. They crew one Battalion Surgical Track and five Tracked Ambulances.
The twelve fighters each have a single pilot, all Lieutenants, the four transports have a single pilot and each can carry a company of 100 paratroopers. The airborne companies have a total of four Captains, 16 Lieutenants, 16 Platoon Sergeants and 364 other enlisted.