The Platinum Band is focused on combined arms combat and heavy integration between the units of its various branches (orders), and as such, to better facilitate this cooperation, much of the same organization, ranks, and structure is shared between them.
Organization
The orders raise units of various size, form, and purpose. While there is broad overlap between the size and structure of units across different orders, there is also much room for specialization based on the needs and requirements of each order's unique battlespace. The below table of units is that of the Order of the Army, from which all other unit structures are ultimately derived. Note will be made where and to what degree the different orders diverge.
| Units
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| Name
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Personnel
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Notes
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| Fireteam
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~2
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| Squad
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~12
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| Platoon
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~24-50
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| Battalion
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~100-250
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| Regiment
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~500-2000
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| Legion
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~2000-6000
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Smallest regular units named independently of the unit to which they are subordinate
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| Division
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~10,000-50,000
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Largest units raised in times of peace and/or low level conflict
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| Corps
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~50,000-100,000
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Largest units raised, and only in times of large scale conflict
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Larger units such as field armies and army groups are not raised by the orders of the Platinum Band, and are instead formed at the discretion of the combined military commanders (CMCo) to which the subordinate units have been assigned.
Unit Naming and Numbering
Units smaller than a legion are named and numbered based on their superior organizational unit in accordance to a regular set of standards to allow for easy identification. The names of legions and divisions are based on their overarching function and purpose and are generally numbered in order in which they are established, excepting certain reserved numbers (see below). Corps have no names, and only receive numbers based on the order in which they were established.
Special Purpose Unit Number
A special purpose unit number (SPUN) is a number given to a legion or division should its overarching purpose be inline with one of many designated types which typically fall outside the common unit framework. The below table shows the various numbers reserved for use as SPUN, what they designate, and example units, if any such exist.
| Special Purpose Unit Numbers
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| Number
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Meaning
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Example
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| 11, 110-119, 1100-1199
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Experimental
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1101st PSYOPS Legion
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| 28, 280-289, 2800-2899
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Reserved
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N/A
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| 32, 320-329, 3200-3299
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Reserved
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N/A
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| 47, 470-479, 4700-4799
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Commissar training and reserve
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4701st Reserve Interception Wing
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| 53, 530-539, 5300-5399
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Reserved
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N/A
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| 64, 640-649, 6400-6499
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Reserved
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N/A
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| 75, 750-759, 7500-7599
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Permanent attachment to a civilian and/or joint civilian-military organization
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7501st Special Air Reconnaissance Wing
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| 86, 860-869, 8600-8699
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Ceremonial
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8601st Honor Guard
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| 99, 990-999, 9900-9999
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Reserved
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N/A
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Ranks and Titles
The Platinum Band shares a single system of ranks across all orders in order to promote cohesion and common understanding during combined arms operations while also reducing confusion. This, unfortunately, has the side effect of all but eliminating some historically significant ranks, particularly those associated with the naval tradition. Where possible, these discarded ranks have been retained as titles. Below are tables of the various Fortressian ranks, along with their United States Army and United States Navy equivalents for comparison.
| Officer Ranks
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| Pay grade
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Platinum Band
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U.S. Army
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U.S. Navy
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| OF-10
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Marshal
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General of the Army
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Fleet admiral
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| OF-9
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General
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General
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Admiral
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| OF-8
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Brigadier
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Lieutenant general
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Vice admiral
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| OF-7
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Colonel
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Major general
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Rear admiral
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| OF-6
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Major
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Brigadier general
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| OF-5
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Captain
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Colonel
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Captain
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| OF-4
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Commander
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Lieutenant colonel
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Commander
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| OF-3
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Lieutenant
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Major
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Lieutenant commander
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| OF-2
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Sublieutenant
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Captain
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Lieutenant
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| OF-1
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Ensign
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First/Second lieutenant
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Lieutenant junior grade/Ensign
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| OF(D)
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Cadet
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Cadet/Officer candidate
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Midshipman/Officer candidate
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| Enlisted Ranks
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| Pay grade
|
Platinum Band
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U.S. Army
|
U.S. Navy
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| E-9
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Sergeant major
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Sergeant major
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Master chief petty officer
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| E-8
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Sergeant
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First sergeant
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Senior chief petty officer
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| E-7
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Petty officer first class
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Sergeant first class
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Chief petty officer
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| E-6
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Petty officer second class
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Staff sergeant
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Petty officer first class
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| E-5
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Petty officer third class
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Sergeant
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Petty officer second class
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| E-4
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Corporal
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Corporal
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Petty officer third class
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| E-3
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Private first class
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Private first class
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Seaman
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| E-2
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Private
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Private
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Seaman apprentice
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| E-1
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Recruit
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Private
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Seaman recruit
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| Warrant Officer Ranks
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| Pay grade
|
Platinum Band
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U.S. Army
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U.S. Navy
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| W-5
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N/A
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Chief warrant officer 5
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Chief warrant officer 5
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| W-4
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N/A
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Chief warrant officer 4
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Chief warrant officer 4
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| W-3
|
Chief warrant officer
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Chief warrant officer 3
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Chief warrant officer 3
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| W-2
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Junior warrant officer
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Chief warrant officer 2
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Chief warrant officer 2
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| W-1
|
Warrant officer
|
Warrant officer 1
|
Warrant officer 1
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| Titles Associated With the Orders of the Navy/Spacy
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| Title
|
Description
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| Admiralissimo
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Commanding officer of multiple formations of self-sufficient vehicles
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| Admiral
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Commanding officer of a formation of self-sufficient vehicles
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| Commodore
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Commanding officer of multiples self-sufficient vehicles within a larger formation
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| Captain
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Commanding officer of a self-sufficient vehicle
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| Titles Associated With All Orders
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| Title
|
Description
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| Commandant
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Commanding officer of a permanent installation, such as base
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| Legate
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Most senior officer among the general staff of an Order
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