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The People's Armed Forces - a Numerical Assessment

Military Branches and Roles: The People's Army, The People's Navy, The People's Airforce, and The People's Intelligence Agency
Regular Ground Forces:The People's Army, along with contingents from The People's Navy
Small Arms Used: AR-19 (modified derivative of the M16), Lyran Hellhammer, G18, other Alexiandran systems
Body Armor Used: Standard Alexiandran kevlar jackets and ballistic helmets
Infantry Support Weapons Used: AR-170 light machine gun, M249 SAW, M-8 80mm mortar
Anti-Tank/Anti-Vehicle Weapons Used: SMAW, Javelin, RPG variants
APCs/IFVs Used: Modified M2 Bradley, Puma
Tanks Used: VMK Panthera Tigris, VMK Panthera Leo, M1A3 Abrams
Artillery Used:Archer 155mm, Lyran Hellion cruise missiles, L118 Light Gun, others
Brief Summary of Training and Recruitment: Upon applying for the People's Army, recruits are medically examined before partaking in a basic fitness test. Those who pass the test are then combat-trained for up to nine months before being deployed to the field. Only applicants with more than five basic Alexiandran Educational Awards (AEAs) are accepted into the Army.
Brief Summary of Standard Military Doctrine: Alexiandran doctrine revolves around the principle of fluid defence using superior technology and firepower. Ground forces enjoy a great deal of fire support from networks of artillery emplacements and even naval bombardments when on the defensive. Instead of concentrating forces in one area, however, Alexiandran commanders tend to delay hostile advances using elite, camouflaged anti-tank teams and air support.
Brief Summary of Military Culture: Members of the armed forces in Alexiandra are generally very well-respected within the civilian world. Troops are regularly praised and rewarded for acts of heroism, with some members of the armed forces even being awarded honourary titles such as "Hero of the Republic".
Assessment of Officer Corps (Tactical Capabilities): Officers undergo more training than their regular infantry counterparts, and so they are expected to operate at a very high standard. Officers are trained to remain cool under fire, and to maintain an awareness of both friendly and enemy positions on the battlefield.
Assessment of Officer Corps (Strategic Capabilities): Commissioned officers are responsible for drawing up casualty predictions and planning both offensive and defensive operations. They are well-trained in the principles of warfare, and are expected to minimise casualties. When necessary, officers are usually prepared to sacrifice men if the situation requires it - in this sense, they are somewhat detached from their men.
Assessment of Logistical Capabilities: The Army and Marines enjoy a relatively secure supply network, thanks to the power of the Republic's navy. Troops are supplied via all available avenues during combat, including by air and sea.
Personnel: 20,000,000
Combat Personnel: 5,000,000

Air Forces

Fighter Aircraft Used: F-22 Raptor, Illusion Multirole Fighter, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, some Alexiandran designs
Strategic Bombers Used: B-2 Spirit, B-1B Lancer, B-52 Stratofortress, other Alexiandran designs
Ground Attack Aircraft Used (Incl. Gunships and Attack Helicopters): Alexiandran AH-7 Wasp, AH-64 Apache, A-10 Thunderbolt, AC-130 variants, SH-10 Firefly scout helicopter, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Air Transport Used: C-130 Hercules, C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster
Number of Aircraft: Total (including helicopters) of 30,000 aircraft
Personnel: 2,000,000

Naval Forces

Number of Frigates: 40
Number of Destroyers: 224
Number of Cruisers: 80
Number of Aircraft Carriers: 36
Number of Amphibious Assault Ships: 33
Number of Submarines: 261
Personnel: 1,563,840 (roughly)

(I was reduced to multiplying US naval figures for these numbers - forgive me :P)

Paramilitary Groups(Note: This would cover Militias as well as special warrior groups)

Stated Purpose of Paramilitary Group(s): To cause dissent in occupied areas and foment rebellion in hostile nations
Small Arms Used: AKM, G18
Body Armor Used: None
Infantry Support Weapons Used: M249 SAW, M240B
Anti-Tank/Anti-Vehicle Weapons Used: RPG variants
Vehicles Used: Light jeeps, submersible infiltration vehicles, Blackhawk helicopters
Brief Summary of Training and Recruitment: Paramilitary operatives are recruited from the Paratrooper and Special Forces regiments of the Republic's Army. They are trained for over two years in a multitude of field techniques.
Brief Summary of Standard Doctrine: Paramilitary soldiers function as a special action group, carrying out deniable operations behind enemy lines. They use guerilla tactics, targeted assassinations, etc.
Brief Summary of Paramilitary Culture: The secretive nature of life in the Paramilitary is reflected in the way the organisation is perceived by the public. Many conspiracy theories surround the Paramilitary, and they are often (erroneously) suspected by the public of assassinating prominent celebrities.
Are the organizations primarily Offensive or Defensive?: Offensive
Are the organizations under a clear Military command, under clear command of the State, or mostly independent?: The Paramilitary is answerable to the civic justice system. It is monitored by a collection of individuals from both the military and the civilian government.
Is there significant civilian support for the Paramilitary groups?: The highly classified nature of the Paramilitary's work means that the public tends to distrust it.
Personnel: 30,000
Combat Personnel: 5,000

Overall Assessment:

Are the branches of the Military united with a clear command structure for use between branches?: Yes. Branches answer to overall commanders that are appointed to lead operations in different threatres - these commanders are, in turn answerable to the commander-in-chief.
Are Strategic Decisions decided by Military or Civilian leadership?: Military, but plans are approved by the President before being executed.
Are the branches more or less united, with open co-operation between the branches?: Yes. The centralised command structure means that the branches are forced to co-operate if they are to succeed.
Are there any enmities between branches?: The Navy and the Airforce occasionally argue over responsibilities in the Gulf of Hamza, but these disagreements are generally minor.
Is the overall Strategic Doctrine Defensive or Offensive?: Defensive
Nuclear Option?: Yes
How many?: Over 21,000 nuclear devices
Via Submarine?: 2,000
Via Strategic Bomber?: 5,000
Via land-based ICBM?: 11,000
Via land-based TBM?: 3,000

The Republic of Alexiandra

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