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| − | + | The '''Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command (COACC)''' is the branch of the [[Imperial Army]] responsible for planetary aerospace operations. COACC personnel are colloquially known as ''"Flyers"''. | |
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| − | + | The '''[[Imperial Army]]''' is composed of the following Branches and associated Auxiliary Forces: | |
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| − | + | * [[Imperial Army]] (IA) | |
| − | + | :* [[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command]] (COACC) | |
| − | + | ::* '''''Air Crew''''' | |
| − | + | ::* '''''Ground Crew''''' | |
| − | + | ::* '''''Weapon Crew''''' ''('''[[Ground Force Command#Artillery|Imperial Artillery]] <small>(GFC)</small>''')'' | |
| − | + | :* [[Ground Force Command]] (GFC) | |
| − | + | :* [[Nautical Force Command]] (NFC), or ''"[[Wet Navy]]"'' | |
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| − | + | :* ''[[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command#Support|Support Service Branch]]'' | |
| − | + | :* ''[[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command#Special Operations forces|Special Operations forces]]'' | |
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| + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
| + | {{Imperial Army COACC ranks}} | ||
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| + | === Mission{{Page cite|name=COACC|page=10}} (Goals) === | ||
| + | The [[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command|COACC]] has the basic mission of atmosphere combat. This mission is further defined as: - | ||
| + | * The achievement of air combat superiority over rival air commands | ||
| + | * The attack of enemy forces and resources by air | ||
| + | * Provision of air combat support to friendly [[Ground Force Command|ground]] and [[Nautical Force Command|nautical commands]] | ||
| + | * The operation of air transportation support to friendly [[Ground Force Command|ground]] and [[Nautical Force Command|nautical commands]] | ||
| − | == | + | === Doctrine & Strategy (Operations) === |
No information yet available. | No information yet available. | ||
| − | == | + | === Symbology === |
| − | + | The [[Imperial Sunburst]] is the primary symbol in all of its variations. | |
| + | * Since the proclamation of [[Empress]] [[Porfiria]] in [[247]], the Imperial Army has used a Black Imperial Sunburst as its principal symbol. The Imperial Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command, as one of the three principal force commands of the Imperial Army, also uses the Black Imperial Sunburst as its primary iconography. | ||
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| + | === Rank & Grade (Hierarchy) === | ||
| + | Some of the organizational ranks and grades used by this force are included in the table to the right. The officer ranks displayed are for pilots and commanding officers in the COACC. Staff and liaison officers use the Imperial Army rank system. Colonial and/or Local Planetary COACC Forces might use ranks drawn from a number of different cultural or historical traditions, but most use a system comparable to the Imperial structure at right and are required to maintain standardized equivalencies to the Imperial system for intercompatability and interoperability purpose. | ||
| − | == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
No information yet available. | No information yet available. | ||
| − | ==TO&E (Organization) == | + | === TO&E (Organization) === |
There are different types of force hierarchies. They are used as a prefix to the unit level to indicate which hierarchy it belongs in. | There are different types of force hierarchies. They are used as a prefix to the unit level to indicate which hierarchy it belongs in. | ||
:'''Imperial (IMP)''' forces (IMPAIRRON) are formally part of the Imperial Army. Its force hierarchy prefix is only used if other hierarchies are present onworld. Sometimes mercenary or colonial pilots fly with Imperial units if there is a shortage of pilots and they have enough flight time on Imperial standard aircraft. | :'''Imperial (IMP)''' forces (IMPAIRRON) are formally part of the Imperial Army. Its force hierarchy prefix is only used if other hierarchies are present onworld. Sometimes mercenary or colonial pilots fly with Imperial units if there is a shortage of pilots and they have enough flight time on Imperial standard aircraft. | ||
:'''Colonial (COL)''' forces (COLAIRRON) are raised and funded by the world's population but trained and vetted by the COACC. They are subordinate to Imperial authority, but can command and control any assigned subordinate Imperial assets. Their unit title may differ depending on which hierarchy is commanding it (i.e., the 22nd Colonial Interceptor Squadron Terra might also be called the 3rd Australian (Canberra Station) Fighter Squadron). They usually are equipped with either surplus second-rate Imperial COACC aircraft or whatever the local tech level can produce and support. | :'''Colonial (COL)''' forces (COLAIRRON) are raised and funded by the world's population but trained and vetted by the COACC. They are subordinate to Imperial authority, but can command and control any assigned subordinate Imperial assets. Their unit title may differ depending on which hierarchy is commanding it (i.e., the 22nd Colonial Interceptor Squadron Terra might also be called the 3rd Australian (Canberra Station) Fighter Squadron). They usually are equipped with either surplus second-rate Imperial COACC aircraft or whatever the local tech level can produce and support. | ||
| − | :'''Auxiliary (AUX)''' forces (AUXAIRRON) are mercenaries that are hired to replace or augment local forces or provide air support for mercenary ground or sea forces. Their commanders and staff are usually Imperial or Colonial officers unless the mercenary unit has former Imperial Army COACC officers with good service records and enough staff experience. Their unit title may vary widely by employer, but the unit's nickname (e.g., "Wooley's Black Sheep Squadron") will be retained | + | :'''Auxiliary (AUX)''' forces (AUXAIRRON) are mercenaries that are hired to replace or augment local forces or provide air support for mercenary ground or sea forces. Their commanders and staff are usually Imperial or Colonial officers unless the mercenary unit has former Imperial Army COACC officers with good service records and enough staff experience. Their unit title may vary widely by employer, but the unit's nickname (e.g., "Wooley's Black Sheep Squadron") will be retained for name brand purposes. They are usually equipped with obsolete Imperial or paramilitary-market aircraft that is usually a few tech levels better than the local industry can produce. |
| − | ====Air Crew==== | + | ==== '''Branch''' ==== |
| + | =====Air Crew===== | ||
The subordinate crew of an aircraft. It can range from 1 to 2 crewmembers for a single-engined fighter or fighter-bomber to 8 to 12 crewmembers for larger craft like a multi-engined heavy bomber. In the case of large crews, they are broken up into specialized 2 to 5 crewmember teams to maintain a chain of command. It is commanded by the aircraft's pilot; other officers like the co-pilot, navigator, sensors operator, bombardier, etc. are subordinate to the pilot no matter what their rank is. | The subordinate crew of an aircraft. It can range from 1 to 2 crewmembers for a single-engined fighter or fighter-bomber to 8 to 12 crewmembers for larger craft like a multi-engined heavy bomber. In the case of large crews, they are broken up into specialized 2 to 5 crewmember teams to maintain a chain of command. It is commanded by the aircraft's pilot; other officers like the co-pilot, navigator, sensors operator, bombardier, etc. are subordinate to the pilot no matter what their rank is. | ||
| − | ====Ground Crew==== | + | =====Ground Crew===== |
A unit composed of the staff detailed to servicing and repairing an aircraft. Larger crews are often specialized to deal with subsystems (engine, weapons and ordnance, communications, sensors, etc.). It is commanded by an NCO. | A unit composed of the staff detailed to servicing and repairing an aircraft. Larger crews are often specialized to deal with subsystems (engine, weapons and ordnance, communications, sensors, etc.). It is commanded by an NCO. | ||
| − | ====Weapon Crew==== | + | =====Weapon Crew===== |
A unit composed of the staff required to run a single Air Defense weapon system. It can vary from a machinegun crewed by a fire-team of 3 to 5 crewmen to a dozen crewmembers manning a missile silo or mobile rocket launcher. They are usually grouped in Batteries, company-sized units commanded by a Captain or Major. They are organic units under the command of the COACC but are manned by Ground Forces Artillery personnel. | A unit composed of the staff required to run a single Air Defense weapon system. It can vary from a machinegun crewed by a fire-team of 3 to 5 crewmen to a dozen crewmembers manning a missile silo or mobile rocket launcher. They are usually grouped in Batteries, company-sized units commanded by a Captain or Major. They are organic units under the command of the COACC but are manned by Ground Forces Artillery personnel. | ||
| − | ====Flight==== | + | =====Support===== |
| − | A unit usually made up of | + | :Administration |
| + | :Medical | ||
| + | :Technical Services | ||
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| + | ==== '''Organizational Structure''' ==== | ||
| + | =====Flight===== | ||
| + | A unit usually made up of 2 to 5 aircraft and their service and support ground units. It is equivalent to a Ground Force ''Company'' or ''Cavalry Troop'' and its commander (the ''Flight Leader'' - O3 or O4) is equivalent to either an Army <small>(GFC)</small> Captain <small>(O3)</small>, or to a Major <small>(O4)</small> assisted by a ''"Flight Lieutenant"'' <small>(O3)</small>. | ||
| − | ====Air Squadron (AIRRON)==== | + | =====Air Squadron (AIRRON)===== |
| − | The Squadron is the basic building block of COACC units. It is a unit made up of 3 to 4 Flights of the same aircraft type, plus specialist support and transport aircraft and service and support ground units. It is equivalent | + | The Air Squadron is the basic building block of COACC units. It is a unit made up of 3 to 4 Flights of the same aircraft type, plus specialist support and transport aircraft and service and support ground units. It is the equivalent of a Ground Force ''Cavalry Squadron/Battalion''. |
| + | * The appointment rank of ''Squadron Leader'' for a ''Flying Squadron'' is usually a ''Wing Leader'' (O5) (or ''"Wing Commander"'') or occasionally a ''Squadron Leader'' (O4) and is equivalent to an Army <small>(GFC)</small> Lieutenant-Colonel or Major. | ||
| + | * The appointment rank of ''Squadron Leader'' for a ''Ground Squadron'' is usually a ''Squadron Leader'' (O4) and is equivalent to an Army <small>(GFC)</small> Major. | ||
| − | ====Air | + | =====Air Wing <ref>See [[Talk:Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command#Notes (2016)|Discussion Tab Notes]]</ref>===== |
| − | A unit made up of 2 or more Squadrons. It is equivalent to a Regiment | + | A unit made up of 2 or more Air Squadrons. It is equivalent to a Ground Force ''Cavalry Regiment''. |
| + | * The appointment rank of ''Wing Leader'' for a ''Flying Wing'' is usually a ''Group Leader'' (O6) (or ''"Group Captain"'') or ''Wing Leader'' (O5) (or ''"Wing Commander"'') and is equivalent to an Army <small>(GFC)</small> Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel. | ||
| + | * The appointment rank of ''Wing Leader'' for a ''Ground Wing'' is usually a ''Staff Major'' (O5) and is equivalent to an Army <small>(GFC)</small> Lieutenant-Colonel. | ||
| − | ====Air | + | =====Air Group <ref>See [[Talk:Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command#Notes (2016)|Discussion Tab Notes]]</ref>===== |
| − | + | An Air Group is a unit made up of either 2 or more Air Wings brigaded together, or several Air Squadrons brigaded together ad hoc as specific deployments require. The largest combat command, it is equivalent to a Ground Force ''Cavalry Brigade''. | |
| + | * In the case of Air Groups formed of multiple independent brigaded ''Air Squadrons'': | ||
| + | :» The ''Group Leader'' of a ''Flying Group'' is a ''senior Group Leader'' (O6) (or ''"Group Captain"'') and is equivalent to a senior Army <small>(GFC)</small> Colonel or Brigadier. | ||
| + | * In the case of Air Groups formed of several brigaded ''Air Wings'': | ||
| + | :» The ''Group Leader'' of a ''Flying Group'' is an ''Air Commodore'' (O7) or ''senior Group Leader'' (O6) (or ''"Group Captain"'') and is equivalent to an Army <small>(GFC)</small> Brigadier or Brigadier General. | ||
| + | * The ''Group Leader'' of a ''Ground Groupment'' or ''Air Base'' is an ''Air Commodore'' (O7) assisted by a ''Staff Colonel'' (O6). | ||
| − | ====Air Division==== | + | =====Air Division===== |
| − | A force made up of 2 or more | + | A force made up of 2 or more Air Groups. The smallest staff command, it is equivalent to a Ground Force Division and its commander (an Air Vice-Marshal (O8)) is equivalent to an Army Major-General. |
| − | ====Numbered Air Force==== | + | =====Numbered Air Force===== |
| − | A force made up of 2 or more Air Divisions. It is equivalent to a Corps, subordinate to a Named Air Force, and its commander is equivalent to | + | A force made up of 2 or more Air Divisions. It is equivalent to a Corps, subordinate to a Named Air Force, and its commander (an Air Marshal (O9)) is equivalent to an Army Lieutenant-General. It is designated using Roman numerals to keep it from being confused with an Air Division, which uses Arabic numerals. |
| − | ====Named Air Force==== | + | =====Named Air Force===== |
| − | A force made up of all COACC forces in a planetary system. It is named after the system it is assigned to and all subordinate formations use the system name as a suffix (e.g., 2nd Colonial Squadron Terra). The largest staff command, it is equivalent to an Army or Army Group and its commander is equivalent to | + | A force made up of all COACC forces in a planetary system. It is named after the system it is assigned to and all subordinate formations use the system name as a suffix (e.g., 2nd Colonial Squadron Terra). The largest staff command, it is equivalent to an Army or Army Group and its commander (an Air Chief Marshal (O10)) is equivalent to an Army General or Field Marshal. |
| − | For commands that are below the formation of an Army or Army Group in size, the commander's rank is always one step higher than the command rank of the highest COACC formation. It also must be at least one step below that of the highest-ranking Ground Forces commander on the planet. | + | :» ''For overall force commands that are below the formation of an Army or Army Group in size, the senior commander's rank is always one step higher than the command rank of the highest COACC formation. It also must be at least one step below that of the highest-ranking Ground Forces commander on the planet''. |
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | ==== '''Force Composition''' ==== |
| + | No information yet available. | ||
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| + | === Selected Manufacturers === | ||
| + | Some of the principal manufacturers with which the Imperium contracts include: | ||
| + | # tbd | ||
| + | # Etc., etc. | ||
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| + | == Imperial Military Technology == | ||
| + | The Imperial Army and its associated Colonial and Planetary Defense Forces employ materiel procured from a number of different manufacturers throughout the Imperium. | ||
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| + | === Materiel & Equipment === | ||
| + | ==== Selected Firearms & Gear ==== | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
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| + | ==== Selected Robots & Drones ==== | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
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| + | ==== Selected Smallcraft Gunship & Aerospace Fighters ==== | ||
| + | # [[Banshee class Fighter]] | ||
| + | # [[Rampart class Fighter]] | ||
| + | # Etc., etc | ||
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| + | ==== Selected Vehicle Classes ==== | ||
| + | ''With the increasing prevalence of gravitic technologies as technological level increases, the vehicular forces of the Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command become progressively less distinguishable from those of the other Branch Commands of the Army''. | ||
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| + | :Some [[vehicle]] classes widely used within the [[system]]s and [[world]]s of the Imperium and the Close Orbit and Airspace Control Commands of it and it's allied Colonial and Planetary Defence Forces include: | ||
| + | # [[Ferret class Attack Speeder]] | ||
| + | # [[Halcyon class Air/raft]] | ||
| + | # [[Halcyon-2 class Imperial Cavalry Vehicle]] | ||
| + | # [[Mongoose class Attack Speeder]] | ||
| + | # [[Resolve class G-Carrier]] | ||
| + | # [[Rusto class Engineering Sled]] | ||
| + | ## [[Thorian-kur class Mobile Repair Shop]] | ||
| + | # [[Sirvaan class Air/raft]] | ||
| + | # [[Sirvaan-2 class Air/Raft]] | ||
| + | # [[Sirvaan-3 class Command Sled]] | ||
| + | # [[Sunburst class Missile Sled]] | ||
| + | # [[Terrapin class Meson Sled]] | ||
| + | # [[Thresher class Attack Speeder]] | ||
| + | # [[Tomutov class MRL Artillery Vehicle]] | ||
| + | # [[Type-431 class Heavy Recovery Sled]] | ||
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| + | =====''Additional Information''===== | ||
| + | :Some [[vehicle]] classes widely used within the [[system]]s and [[world]]s of the [[Imperial Army]] ''[[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command]]'' include: | ||
| + | : '''''The [[Imperial class Grav APC family]] of {{Imperial}} vehicles''''' developed with basic hull and drive component compatibility between the [[Imperial Army]] and [[Imperial Marines]]. | ||
| + | :''The family includes:'' | ||
| + | :* [[Imperial class Command Computer Staff APC]] | ||
| + | :* [[Imperial class Grav APC - Point Defense]] | ||
| + | :* [[Imperial class Grav APC - Fire Direction Centre]] | ||
| + | :* [[Tomutov class MRL Artillery Vehicle|Imperial class MRL Artillery Vehicle (Tomutov class)]] | ||
| + | :* [[Imperial class Artillery Vehicle (Remote Drone)]] | ||
| + | :* [[Imperial class Nuclear Damper Carrier]] | ||
| + | :* [[Imperial class Grav APC - Nuclear Damper Control]] | ||
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| + | == Worlds & Sectors ([[Astrography]]) == | ||
| + | This force primarily operates in the following areas: | ||
| + | '''Charted Space''': | ||
| + | * [[Third Imperium]] [[Interdiction|non-Interdicted]] [[World|worlds]] with [[Population|population]] of 1,000,000 or greater. | ||
| + | ** n.b. Those with {{TL|4}} of less will, if they have a [[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command|COACC]] at all, be using only imported equipment. | ||
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| + | === Facilities Data === | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
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| + | === World Listing === | ||
| + | This force is known to regularly operate within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s: | ||
| + | {{ClusterWorlds2}} | ||
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| + | === Additional Information === | ||
| + | Please see the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] articles for related information: | ||
| + | {{Referral-Tree-Imperial-Forces}} | ||
| + | '''<big>[[Militaries of Charted Space]]''' ([[War in Charted Space]])</big> | ||
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| + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
| + | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | | [[Classic Traveller]] [[Citizens_of_the_Imperium|Supplement 4: Citizens of the Imperium]] |
| − | | | + | | [[GURPS Traveller: Ground Forces]] |
| − | | | + | | [[GURPS Traveller: Star Mercs]] |
| − | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=COACC}} |
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}} | }} | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:34, 25 February 2026
The Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command (COACC) is the branch of the Imperial Army responsible for planetary aerospace operations. COACC personnel are colloquially known as "Flyers".
The Imperial Army is composed of the following Branches and associated Auxiliary Forces:
- Imperial Army (IA)
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- Air Crew
- Ground Crew
- Weapon Crew (Imperial Artillery (GFC))
- Ground Force Command (GFC)
- Nautical Force Command (NFC), or "Wet Navy"
Description (Specifications)[edit]
No information yet available.
| Imperial Army Close Orbit & Airspace Control Command Rank Grades |
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| Commissioned Officers |
| O8 » Air Marshal (various grades) |
| O7 » Air Commodore |
| O6 » Group Leader (Staff Colonel) |
| O5 » Wing Leader (Staff Major) |
| O4 » Squadron Leader (Staff Captain) |
| O3 » Flight Leader (Staff Lieutenant) |
| O2 » Flying Officer |
| O1 » Pilot Officer |
| O0 » Officer Cadet (Flight Cadet) |
| Enlisted Ranks |
| E9 » Chief Master Flight Sgt (Flight Sgt Major) |
| E8 » Master Flight Sergeant |
| E7 » Senior Flight Sergeant |
| E6 » Leading Flight Sergeant |
| E5 » Flight Sergeant |
| E4 » Crew Chief |
| E3 » Senior Airhand |
| E2 » Leading Airhand |
| E1 » Airhand |
| E0 » Airhand Recruit |
Mission[1] (Goals)[edit]
The COACC has the basic mission of atmosphere combat. This mission is further defined as: -
- The achievement of air combat superiority over rival air commands
- The attack of enemy forces and resources by air
- Provision of air combat support to friendly ground and nautical commands
- The operation of air transportation support to friendly ground and nautical commands
Doctrine & Strategy (Operations)[edit]
No information yet available.
Symbology[edit]
The Imperial Sunburst is the primary symbol in all of its variations.
- Since the proclamation of Empress Porfiria in 247, the Imperial Army has used a Black Imperial Sunburst as its principal symbol. The Imperial Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command, as one of the three principal force commands of the Imperial Army, also uses the Black Imperial Sunburst as its primary iconography.
Rank & Grade (Hierarchy)[edit]
Some of the organizational ranks and grades used by this force are included in the table to the right. The officer ranks displayed are for pilots and commanding officers in the COACC. Staff and liaison officers use the Imperial Army rank system. Colonial and/or Local Planetary COACC Forces might use ranks drawn from a number of different cultural or historical traditions, but most use a system comparable to the Imperial structure at right and are required to maintain standardized equivalencies to the Imperial system for intercompatability and interoperability purpose.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
No information yet available.
TO&E (Organization)[edit]
There are different types of force hierarchies. They are used as a prefix to the unit level to indicate which hierarchy it belongs in.
- Imperial (IMP) forces (IMPAIRRON) are formally part of the Imperial Army. Its force hierarchy prefix is only used if other hierarchies are present onworld. Sometimes mercenary or colonial pilots fly with Imperial units if there is a shortage of pilots and they have enough flight time on Imperial standard aircraft.
- Colonial (COL) forces (COLAIRRON) are raised and funded by the world's population but trained and vetted by the COACC. They are subordinate to Imperial authority, but can command and control any assigned subordinate Imperial assets. Their unit title may differ depending on which hierarchy is commanding it (i.e., the 22nd Colonial Interceptor Squadron Terra might also be called the 3rd Australian (Canberra Station) Fighter Squadron). They usually are equipped with either surplus second-rate Imperial COACC aircraft or whatever the local tech level can produce and support.
- Auxiliary (AUX) forces (AUXAIRRON) are mercenaries that are hired to replace or augment local forces or provide air support for mercenary ground or sea forces. Their commanders and staff are usually Imperial or Colonial officers unless the mercenary unit has former Imperial Army COACC officers with good service records and enough staff experience. Their unit title may vary widely by employer, but the unit's nickname (e.g., "Wooley's Black Sheep Squadron") will be retained for name brand purposes. They are usually equipped with obsolete Imperial or paramilitary-market aircraft that is usually a few tech levels better than the local industry can produce.
Branch[edit]
Air Crew[edit]
The subordinate crew of an aircraft. It can range from 1 to 2 crewmembers for a single-engined fighter or fighter-bomber to 8 to 12 crewmembers for larger craft like a multi-engined heavy bomber. In the case of large crews, they are broken up into specialized 2 to 5 crewmember teams to maintain a chain of command. It is commanded by the aircraft's pilot; other officers like the co-pilot, navigator, sensors operator, bombardier, etc. are subordinate to the pilot no matter what their rank is.
Ground Crew[edit]
A unit composed of the staff detailed to servicing and repairing an aircraft. Larger crews are often specialized to deal with subsystems (engine, weapons and ordnance, communications, sensors, etc.). It is commanded by an NCO.
Weapon Crew[edit]
A unit composed of the staff required to run a single Air Defense weapon system. It can vary from a machinegun crewed by a fire-team of 3 to 5 crewmen to a dozen crewmembers manning a missile silo or mobile rocket launcher. They are usually grouped in Batteries, company-sized units commanded by a Captain or Major. They are organic units under the command of the COACC but are manned by Ground Forces Artillery personnel.
Support[edit]
- Administration
- Medical
- Technical Services
Organizational Structure[edit]
Flight[edit]
A unit usually made up of 2 to 5 aircraft and their service and support ground units. It is equivalent to a Ground Force Company or Cavalry Troop and its commander (the Flight Leader - O3 or O4) is equivalent to either an Army (GFC) Captain (O3), or to a Major (O4) assisted by a "Flight Lieutenant" (O3).
Air Squadron (AIRRON)[edit]
The Air Squadron is the basic building block of COACC units. It is a unit made up of 3 to 4 Flights of the same aircraft type, plus specialist support and transport aircraft and service and support ground units. It is the equivalent of a Ground Force Cavalry Squadron/Battalion.
- The appointment rank of Squadron Leader for a Flying Squadron is usually a Wing Leader (O5) (or "Wing Commander") or occasionally a Squadron Leader (O4) and is equivalent to an Army (GFC) Lieutenant-Colonel or Major.
- The appointment rank of Squadron Leader for a Ground Squadron is usually a Squadron Leader (O4) and is equivalent to an Army (GFC) Major.
Air Wing [2][edit]
A unit made up of 2 or more Air Squadrons. It is equivalent to a Ground Force Cavalry Regiment.
- The appointment rank of Wing Leader for a Flying Wing is usually a Group Leader (O6) (or "Group Captain") or Wing Leader (O5) (or "Wing Commander") and is equivalent to an Army (GFC) Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel.
- The appointment rank of Wing Leader for a Ground Wing is usually a Staff Major (O5) and is equivalent to an Army (GFC) Lieutenant-Colonel.
Air Group [3][edit]
An Air Group is a unit made up of either 2 or more Air Wings brigaded together, or several Air Squadrons brigaded together ad hoc as specific deployments require. The largest combat command, it is equivalent to a Ground Force Cavalry Brigade.
- In the case of Air Groups formed of multiple independent brigaded Air Squadrons:
- » The Group Leader of a Flying Group is a senior Group Leader (O6) (or "Group Captain") and is equivalent to a senior Army (GFC) Colonel or Brigadier.
- In the case of Air Groups formed of several brigaded Air Wings:
- » The Group Leader of a Flying Group is an Air Commodore (O7) or senior Group Leader (O6) (or "Group Captain") and is equivalent to an Army (GFC) Brigadier or Brigadier General.
- The Group Leader of a Ground Groupment or Air Base is an Air Commodore (O7) assisted by a Staff Colonel (O6).
Air Division[edit]
A force made up of 2 or more Air Groups. The smallest staff command, it is equivalent to a Ground Force Division and its commander (an Air Vice-Marshal (O8)) is equivalent to an Army Major-General.
Numbered Air Force[edit]
A force made up of 2 or more Air Divisions. It is equivalent to a Corps, subordinate to a Named Air Force, and its commander (an Air Marshal (O9)) is equivalent to an Army Lieutenant-General. It is designated using Roman numerals to keep it from being confused with an Air Division, which uses Arabic numerals.
Named Air Force[edit]
A force made up of all COACC forces in a planetary system. It is named after the system it is assigned to and all subordinate formations use the system name as a suffix (e.g., 2nd Colonial Squadron Terra). The largest staff command, it is equivalent to an Army or Army Group and its commander (an Air Chief Marshal (O10)) is equivalent to an Army General or Field Marshal.
- » For overall force commands that are below the formation of an Army or Army Group in size, the senior commander's rank is always one step higher than the command rank of the highest COACC formation. It also must be at least one step below that of the highest-ranking Ground Forces commander on the planet.
Force Composition[edit]
No information yet available.
Selected Manufacturers[edit]
Some of the principal manufacturers with which the Imperium contracts include:
- tbd
- Etc., etc.
Imperial Military Technology[edit]
The Imperial Army and its associated Colonial and Planetary Defense Forces employ materiel procured from a number of different manufacturers throughout the Imperium.
Materiel & Equipment[edit]
Selected Firearms & Gear[edit]
No information yet available.
Selected Robots & Drones[edit]
No information yet available.
Selected Smallcraft Gunship & Aerospace Fighters[edit]
- Banshee class Fighter
- Rampart class Fighter
- Etc., etc
Selected Vehicle Classes[edit]
With the increasing prevalence of gravitic technologies as technological level increases, the vehicular forces of the Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command become progressively less distinguishable from those of the other Branch Commands of the Army.
- Some vehicle classes widely used within the systems and worlds of the Imperium and the Close Orbit and Airspace Control Commands of it and it's allied Colonial and Planetary Defence Forces include:
- Ferret class Attack Speeder
- Halcyon class Air/raft
- Halcyon-2 class Imperial Cavalry Vehicle
- Mongoose class Attack Speeder
- Resolve class G-Carrier
- Rusto class Engineering Sled
- Sirvaan class Air/raft
- Sirvaan-2 class Air/Raft
- Sirvaan-3 class Command Sled
- Sunburst class Missile Sled
- Terrapin class Meson Sled
- Thresher class Attack Speeder
- Tomutov class MRL Artillery Vehicle
- Type-431 class Heavy Recovery Sled
Additional Information[edit]
- Some vehicle classes widely used within the systems and worlds of the Imperial Army Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command include:
- The Imperial class Grav APC family of Imperial vehicles developed with basic hull and drive component compatibility between the Imperial Army and Imperial Marines.
- The family includes:
- Imperial class Command Computer Staff APC
- Imperial class Grav APC - Point Defense
- Imperial class Grav APC - Fire Direction Centre
- Imperial class MRL Artillery Vehicle (Tomutov class)
- Imperial class Artillery Vehicle (Remote Drone)
- Imperial class Nuclear Damper Carrier
- Imperial class Grav APC - Nuclear Damper Control
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This force primarily operates in the following areas: Charted Space:
- Third Imperium non-Interdicted worlds with population of 1,000,000 or greater.
Facilities Data[edit]
No information yet available.
World Listing[edit]
This force is known to regularly operate within the following systems and worlds:
No world articles for Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command
Additional Information[edit]
Please see the following AAB Library Data articles for related information:
Imperial Forces
§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §
Imperial Forces:
Unified Forces of the Imperium
- Space Forces:
- Imperial Navy (IN)
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- Colonial Navies (Auxiliary Forces)
- Ground Forces:
- Imperial Army (IA)
- Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command (COACC)
- Ground Force Command (GFC)
- Nautical Force Command, a Wet Navy (NFC)
- Special Forces: Sylean Rangers
- Imperial Army Intelligence (IAI) [4]
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- Special Forces: IISS Rangers (defunct) (?)
- Special Forces: Rhylanor Taoiseach (defunct) (?)
- Special Forces: Special Security Service (SSS / "S-3")
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- Paramilitary & Auxiliary Forces
- Mashkim (System or Planetary Police)
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- Irregular "For Hire" Mercenaries
- Regular Contractual Mercenaries
Militaries of Charted Space (War in Charted Space)
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Classic Traveller Supplement 4: Citizens of the Imperium
- GURPS Traveller: Ground Forces
- GURPS Traveller: Star Mercs
- Terrance McInnes. COACC (Game Designers Workshop, 1989), .
- ↑ Terrance McInnes. COACC (Game Designers Workshop, 1989), 10.
- ↑ See Discussion Tab Notes
- ↑ See Discussion Tab Notes
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Marc Miller. Signal GK (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), 6.