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--- pathfinder:social_guidelines:military_ranks [2021/12/17 13:57] – [Unit Commanders] johnb
+++ pathfinder:social_guidelines:military_ranks [2022/12/26 07:01] (current) – [Unit Officers] johnb
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 In the following descriptions, the numbers of troops commanded by each rank are much lower than might be expected in a modern  military organisation.  In some respects this represents the smaller sizes of early armies, although the numbers given represent regular troops - and are can be swelled by irregular and militia troops.  Ensigns also serve as Unit 'Sergeants' in  training establishments.
+**NOTE:**  These are normally NPC positions.  PCs are much too busy adventuring and running their own affairs to hold adown a military rank.
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-**Overview:** Many Squad Officers have come up through the ranks and have the same basic stats and classes as the men they command. Sergeant is the most common rank name, although some aboard ship a Squad Officer may be known  a Petty Officer.
+**Overview:** Many Squad Officers have come up through the ranks and have the same basic stats and classes as the men they command. Sergeant is the most common rank name, although some aboard ship a Squad Officer may be known  a Petty Officer. Like most military units, a squad is only broadly defined.  However, it normally consists of 5-15 people - although some could be ancillary troops.  The larger the unit, the higher ranking the commander.  This is equal to 1 defence point in the Campaign System.
-**Sergeant:** A sergeant controls a single unit of troops, of up to ten troops, in day-to-day activities.  They ensure discipline and that orders are carried out, but they are not expected to take any serious leadership decisions. A Sergeant might take control of a unit of watchmen, a military patrol or the crew of a ship's boat.   Each squad of troops listed on **Xxxxx** comes with  four men and a Squad Officer, whose salary is included in with the cost of the troops unit.  A  Sergeant's rank is indicated by a broken bar.
+**Sergeant:** A sergeant controls a single unit of troops, of up to ten troops, in day-to-day activities.  They ensure discipline and that orders are carried out, but they are not expected to take any serious leadership decisions. A Sergeant might take control of a unit of watchmen, a military patrol or the crew of a ship's boat, serving under a senior officer.   A  Sergeant's rank is indicated by a broken bar.
 **Senior Sergeant:** A Senior Sergeant's rank is indicated by a solid bar, and is generally appointed to a semi-independent command (such as a watch tower) or an overseer's role in a large unit.
-**Ensign:** Some people (often from wealthy or noble families) are singled out for early promotion.  These trainee officers often have a level of Aristocrat or a PC class in their makeup, although they are generally at the same level, and of similar ability, to their troops. They are often posted to larger units, where they serve as an Ensign and are  given responsibility for the unit's flag and "staff" personnel.  In training establishments Ensigns often get their first taste of command as 'Sergeant' to a unit of trainees.
+**Ensign:** Some people (often from wealthy or noble families) are singled out for early promotion.  These trainee officers often have a level of Aristocrat or a PC class in their makeup, although they are generally at the same level, and of similar ability, as their troops. They are often posted to larger units, where they serve as an Ensign and are given responsibility for the unit's flag and "staff" personnel.  In training establishments, Ensigns often get their first taste of command as 'Sergeant' to a unit of trainees.
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-Generally known as a //Lieutenant//, their rank is indicated by two bars.  If there is more than one Lieutenant in a unit they are known 1st Lt, 2nd Lt, 3rd Lt etc in order of seniority.
+Generally known as a //Lieutenant//, their rank is indicated by two bars.  If there is more than one Lieutenant in a unit they are known 1st Lt, 2nd Lt, 3rd Lt etc in order of seniority.   Like Senior Sergeants, Lieutenants might serve as officers in large units, or be assigned a semi-independent role, perhaps in command of a fort, or acting as the military commander for a small holding, under the command of a senior officer or PC.
-A Lieutenant can command three sergeants and their troops (about 30 people all together). A Ship's Officer might take control of a landing party, command a captured vessel on the trip back to port, or take a watch on a larger ship.  On land a lieutenant might be in charge of the castle's Barbican, an Outpost, a town district or even just one watch.   They can meet limited objectives (such as patrol rosters, and unit management) without direct supervision.
+A Lieutenant can command three sergeants and their troops (perhaps up to 50 people all together). A Ship's Officer might take control of a landing party, command a captured vessel on the trip back to port, or take a watch on a larger ship.  On land a lieutenant might be in charge of the castle's Barbican, an Outpost, a town district or even just one watch.   They can meet limited objectives (such as patrol rosters, and unit management) without direct supervision.
 Unless you are a Landed Noble, or leader of a large mercenary company, this is probably the highest ranking officer you will probably need to employ - as you will be able to fulfil the Commander's role.
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-//Lieutenant Commander:// A Lt Cdr is a Senior Lieutenant who can command up to three Lieutenants.  She has a small command group led by an Ensign  (up to about 50 troops). They are designated by 2 solid bars topped by a broken bar, and expect to earn about 6x what their men earn.  A Lt Commander's Staff Section could include an Ensign, Batman (personal servant), Messenger, Chaplain and secretary.  A Lt Commander might be responsible for a Rural Fort, a small vessel acting independently or oversee a sub-command for a captain.
+//Lieutenant Commander:// A Lt Cdr is a Senior Lieutenant who can command up to three Lieutenants, andhas a small command group led by an Ensign. They are designated by 2 solid bars topped by a broken bar, and expect to earn about 6x what their men earn.  A Lt Commander's Staff Section could include an Ensign, Batman (personal servant), Messenger, Chaplain and secretary.  A Lt Commander might be responsible for a Rural Fort, a small vessel acting independently or oversee a sub-command for a captain.
 //Commander:// A commander is generally in charge of something significant, takes a lot of responsibility and command up to 3 Lieutenants, as well as their own troops (12dp altogether)  a HQ Unit (under a sergeant) and a command group (under an Ensign)  - max 100+ troops. They are designated by three solid bars and  expect to earn up to 8-10x what their men earn.  A Commander's Staff Section could include an Ensign, Batman (personal servant), Messengers, personal guards and a secretary or two.  A commander might be responsible for all of the troops in a fairly large town or large castle, or command one type troops in a large city's army.