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| Field Uniform - Free Rasalhague Republic: The KungsArmé issues its MechWarriors two different field uniforms. The pilot uniform, for use when actually piloting a 'Mech or when on alert, consists of olive drab shorts and a tank top, a cooling vest, and a neurohelmet. side-arms are mandatory, though the MechWarrior may choose from a variety of types. The standard uniform is worn on occasions when neither the dress uniform not the piloting uniform is appropriate. It is made up of a white high-necked shirt, worn under a camouflage armored jacket with a kevlar shoulder pads. Olive drab pants and black boots and belt complete the ensemble. Side-arms are optional, though recommended. Troops may choose from either a dark green beret or an olive drab armored helmet. Rank insignia is patched on the left shoulder, and the symbol of the Republic appears on the left breast. | Dress Uniform - Free Rasalhague Republic: The KungsArmé dress uniform consists of a dark gray jacket with a lighter gray lining and red cuffs on the sleeves, worn over a white collared shirt. Over the jacket is a full-length black cap with red lining and a stiff, high-backed neck. Male soldiers wear dark gray pants with a light gray striping and black boots, accented at the hip with a light gray sash. Female troops may replace the pants with a dark gray full-length skirt if they wish. The symbol of the Republic is worn on the right shoulder. Noncommissioned troops wear their rank insignia as a patch on the left shoulder; officers wear theirs as pins on each lapel of the shirt. Medals and decorations are worn on the left shoulder as well, except for the Miraborg Cross, which is pinned to the neck of the shirt. |
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General - (General): A KungsArmé General heads a large and important section of the military and is not generally a field officer. Generals leads the ComStar/Mercenary Relations, Intelligence, Quartermaster, and Strategy and Tactics Departments, and the Överbefälhavare's chief of staff is always a General. Commanders of the lost Provinces were also of this rank. Generals wear a silver Roman numeral two to denote their rank. |
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Major General - (Generalmajor): Generalmajors, like Generals, head sections KungsArmé, though their jobs generally involve smaller or less vital areas. Generalmajors head Administration, Justice, Medical Corps, Military Education, Reservist Readiness, Transportation, and Warrior's Ombudsmen Departments. The highest-ranking field officer of the KungsArmé, the Commander of Orestes Province, is also a Generalmajor. The insignia worn by a Generalmajor is a gold Roman numeral two. |
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Colonel - (Överste): The rank of Överste usually denotes command of a regiment of any type. Överstes of "Mech regiments, however, are considered to be slightly higher rank than Överstes of support units attached to them, to maintain the chain of command. an Överste will also occasionally act as a Generalmajor's aide. The rank insignia of an Överste is a silver Roman numeral one. |
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Lieutenant Colonel - (Överste-Löjtnant): A KungsArmé Överste-Löjtnant generally commands a battalion of BattleMechs, though they may also lead battalions of armor or infantry, and the rank indicates command of a wing in aerospace forces. The executive officer of a 'Mech regiments is also usually an Överste-Löjtnant. The rank is denoted by an upright silver bar crossed at the top by a smaller silver bar. |
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Major - (Major): Majors in the ground forces often command a battalion of armor of infantry, though they may also lead a company of BattleMechs or act as the executive officer of a 'Mech battalion. Among aerospace units, a Major denotes command of a company. Majors wear an upright silver crossed in the center by a smaller silver bar. |
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Captain - (Kapten): Kaptens are most often found leading a company of ground forces. Aerospace Kaptens command flights. Kaptens wear an upright silver bar crossed at the bottom with a smaller silver bar. |
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Lieutenant - (Löjtnant): The lowest officer rank in the KungsArmé, Löjtnants command BattleMech, armor or aerospace lances. The rank of a Löjtnant is an upright golden bar crossed at the bottom by a smaller golden bar. |
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Sergeant Major - (Fanjunkare): Fanjunkare is the highest noncommissioned ranking the KungsArmé. They are responsible for the conduct and discipline of enlisted men and noncommissioned officers, and there is one in every regiment. Fanjunkares wear and orange tau cross with a smaller upright orange bar on either side of the base. |
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Sergeant - (Sergeant): Sergeants in the KungsArmé lead infantry platoons. The insignia of a Sergeant is an orange tau cross tipped on its right side, with two small orange squares on either side of the base. |
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Corporal - (Korpral/Kavellrist): KungsArmé Korprals command infantry squads and may also command a vehicle crew.. Korprals may also pilot BattleMechs, though in such cases they are known by the rank of Kavellrist, Swedish for cavalry soldier. Korprals may also pilot aerospace fighters. Korprals wear an orange cross, with a small orange square in each corner of the cross. |
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Private - (Menig): The rank of Menig denotes a qualified soldier who has graduated from training. Menigs wear an orange cross, with a small orange square in the lower two corners of the cross. |
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Astech 3 - KungsArmé support units employ many types of technicians to perform the various tasks in the daily routines of maintenance. An Astech 3 is the senior most of the skilled workers. Astechs 3 wear an orange cross. |
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Astech 2 - KungsArmé support units employ many types of technicians to perform the various tasks in the daily routines of maintenance. An Astech 2 is the mid-level grade of the skilled workers. Astechs 2 wear an orange tau cross tipped on it right side. |
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Astech 1 - KungsArmé support units employ many types of technicians to perform the various tasks in the daily routines of maintenance. An Astech 1 is the entry level grade of the skilled workers. Astechs 1 wear an upright orange bar. |
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