Great Heathen Army: Information and Ranks

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Information

The Great Heathen Army is the independent military force of Asgard, dedicated to pursuing Asgard's regional interests through military operations and expanding Asgard's power on the world stage. The independent alignment of Asgard and the Great Heathen Army doesn't mean "raider lite"; we will engage in both invasions and defenses as training operations to maintain military activity, and we are willing to engage in more serious non-training invasions and defenses according to the interests of our region. We strongly believe that being a major power in today's NationStates world requires more flexibility than in the past, and that a regional military capable of staying true to its allies and taking the fight to its enemies must be well practiced in both invasions and defenses.

The Great Heathen Army will continue and build upon the legacy of the Asgard Imperial Armed Forces (AIAF), the first iteration of Asgard's military, founded in 2012. The AIAF is best known for the nearly one month long invasion and annexation of the region Christmas, prompting the WA Security Council to pass SC#95: Liberate Christmas, which remains on the books to this day. While we are proud to have been home to the Vikings who stole Christmas, the AIAF was much more than that, participating in numerous anti-fascist operations during its brief existence. The Great Heathen Army will continue to take the fight to fascists in NationStates, as well as to other regions that adhere to and promote similarly extreme and offensive ideologies.

As an independent military force, the Great Heathen Army encourages enlistment by anyone from any gameplay background, provided they are able to respect our independent alignment. No one will be turned away from enlistment in the Great Heathen Army due to a preference for raiding or defending, and no one will be expected to participate in any operation with which they are uncomfortable. Our independent alignment places our region and our citizens first ahead of ideological or moralistic considerations, and as a result, we would prefer to have as many of our citizens participating in the Great Heathen Army as are interested. We will, of course, take great care to ensure operational security when engaging in any operation, our own or others'.

Any citizen who is interested in participating in the Great Heathen Army is encouraged to enlist here.

Ranks

Soldiers of the Great Heathen Army advance through its ranks according to the criteria set forth below. Soldiers who demonstrate their dedication to the Great Heathen Army ahead of dedication to any other military force will advance more quickly through its ranks, especially its officer ranks, ensuring that the Great Heathen Army will always be led by experienced soldiers who have put Asgard's military activity first. In addition to advancing through these ranks, soldiers may receive ribbons and other honors for active participation in military operations.

Enlisted Ranks

Konstabel: A new enlistee with no prior military experience will be enlisted at the rank of Konstabel.

Overkonstabel: A new enlistee may be enlisted at the rank of Overkonstabel if they have limited prior military experience. A Konstabel will be promoted to Overkonstabel after successfully completing one update operation with the Great Heathen Army.

Korporal: A new enlistee may be enlisted at the rank of Korporal if they have considerable prior military experience. An Overkonstabel will be promoted to Korporal after demonstrating consistent cooperation and dedication to the Great Heathen Army.

Sergent: A new enlistee may be enlisted at the rank of Sergent if they have significant military command experience. A Korporal will be promoted to Sergent after demonstrating great confidence and skill in the Great Heathen Army's military operations.

Officer Ranks

Løjtnant: A Sergent will be promoted to Løjtnant after demonstrating consistent leadership potential in the Great Heathen Army and proving helpful in the training of new enlistees.

Kaptajn: A Løjtnant will be promoted to Kaptajn after taking leadership of multiple military operations in the Great Heathen Army and inspiring confidence in their leadership ability among their fellow soldiers.

Major: A Kaptajn will be promoted to Major, the highest non-command rank, after demonstrating exceptional operational leadership skills over the course of a significant period of time.

Command Ranks

Oberst: An Oberst will be a member of Great Heathen Army command, will be responsible for assisting the Marskal in operational command and communication with allied and friendly military forces, and will advise and assist in overall command of the Great Heathen Army.

Marskal: The Marskal will be the operational commander of the Great Heathen Army, responsible for its day-to-day operations. The Marskal will be responsible for coordination of update operations and the primary point of contact for allied and friendly military forces. The Marskal may promote soldiers through the enlisted ranks of the Great Heathen Army and may recommend promotion through the officer and command ranks to the Konge, whose prerogative it will be as Commander-in-Chief of the Great Heathen Army to commission all officers and commanders.

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