CASPER SCHWARTZ'S GUIDE TO THE ATLESIAN MILITARY
The General
The General of the Atlesian Military is the highest ranked member, thus the overall Commander, of the Atlesian Military. Under the old Mantellian system, the General (or to use its 'full and proper' style, the 'Lord Protector of the Empty Throne') was considered the Head of State. Today, they are 'merely' the Head of the Military and Special Operations.
They are rarely career soldiers, rather most Generals are political appointments by the elected members of the Council. But on occasion, career soldiers rise to the position. It is not a rank most career soldiers would try to achieve however, as on the whole, it is a desk job.
They have an automatic seat on the Atlesian Ruling Council that remains theirs for the entirety of their tenure.
No Faunus has ever risen to the rank of General as of 68AW.
The Headmaster of Atlas Academy
Speaking for itself, the Headmaster of the Atlas Academy is in charge of the education of Huntsmen and Huntresses, as well as running the day-to-day operations of Huntsmen and Huntresses in Atlesian territory. In addition, should the sitting General become incapable of completing their duties by injury or illness, and during the times between tenures of different Generals, they are considered to be in charge of the Military.
Like the General, the Headmaster has an automatic seat of the Atlesian Ruling Council.
The Board of Captains
Otherwise known as 'The Captaincy', the Board is in effect the managing body of the Atlesian Military. Each branch of the Military is run by two Captains, save for the 'Greys', the Special Operations Branch, who answer directly to the General. The Captains all meet in person at least twice a year, often around the middle of the year and shortly before Years End.
Whilst inter-service rivalries are common, equally common is inter-service aid. At the end of the day, it is for the glory of Atlas that the Military serves, not the glories of its Captains.
As of 68AW, only one Faunus (Captain Avarna Nero, of the Medical Corps) has served on the Board.
Branches of the Atlesian Military
Each of the eleven branches of the Atlesian Military can be identified by the colour of their uniform's highlights. This was implemented in the Military reforms of 4AW.
Red - Engineering Corp
One of the four original branches of the Atlesian Military. The engineering Corp are the ones that produce and maintain the various vehicles, armaments and equipment used by the military as a whole.
Blue - Frontline Infantry
One of the four original branches of the Atlesian Military. This is the most basic of all the branches, and often where most members of the military begin. It is decidedly uncommon for soldiers to spend their entire careers as a 'Blue'.
Green - Air Fleet
One of the four original branches of the Atlesian Military. Once known as the Navy, the Air Fleet has its origins prior to the Uniformity Experiment. They have the highest budget within the military, taking up a full quarter of its overall annual budget.
Yellow - Civilian Security
One of the four original branches of the Atlesian Military. The Yellows effectively function as a civilian level presence for the military, often serving as security for public places or even as Police officers should the need arise. Yellows do not go out into the field on deployment.
Brown - Military Archive
The first branch to be created following the Military Reforms of 4AW. The AMA was founded to give an accurate and unbiased accounting of every decision taken by every branch of the military (with the exception of the 'Greys'). This ranges from anywhere between deployments to promotions.
Teal - Science Bureau
Originally part of the Engineering Corp. Whilst the EC focuses on production and maintenance of in-service equipment, the SB focuses on research and development of newer technologies and equipment.
It should be noted that they also handle all medical research, but with extraordinarily strict ethical restrictions.
Orange - Military Admin
The Oranges are the branch most intertwined with the others, as they confirm and relay orders and messages from deployments in the field and Atlas Military Headquarters. In addition to this, they are often charged with ensuring that deployments follow military law. If a member of MA decides that a field commander has overstepped, they have the authority to strip them of command and fulfill a leadership role for the duration of that deployment.
Military Admin use the unique rank of Adjutant for most of their members.
Black - Military Police
Perhaps the most dreaded branch within the military. The MP's ability to investigate is practically unlimited, and they have even investigated the General from time to time. Their sole duty is to enforce Military Law. Oddly, most of their members are Faunus.
White - Medical Corp
The Medical Corp is, oddly, one of the recent branches to be granted Operational Independence. In the field, it is often accepted as fact that when it comes to the health of the soldiery, a Medical Officer 'outranks' everyone. Within reason, of course.
Purple - Council Security
The smallest of the Military Branches, the 'Office of Council Security' is charged with the protection of the Council members and their families. They are often veterans, serving out their last few years of service in, what is usually, a merely ceremonial role.
Grey - Special Operations
The true nature of the 'Greys' operational remit is a mystery to the general public, and even to the Board of Captains. They answer to the General and the General alone. Their records are private, and not handled by the Military Archive.