HISTORY OF THE ARMED FORCES
BATTLE GEAR AND EQUIPMENT
MEDIEVAL ERA
As the kingdom began to form, wars broke out for both expansion and leadership. During this era, the most common type of battle gear worn by the early Reitzmic Army and Navy. Archers and other ranged weapon soldiers wore colorful tunics as uniform. Weapons commonly used by infantry are swords and battle axes, cavalry used lances and spears or in rare cases, bows. Artillery units used catapults, trebuchets, and ballista as primary long-range weaponry. Apart from personal body armour, infantry were also required to carry shields in battle as suggested in excavated documents. Naval warfare commonly involved ships armed with archers to serve as long-range weaponry and infantry to serve as close-combatants.
ORIENTALIZATION ERA
With the discovery of asia and the beginning of trade relations between Reitzmag and the east, oriental armour were also brought to the country. Special and elite units of the Army adapted the use of Korean Armour, long-range warfare units and sailors adapted the use of the jeonbok even in battle while the close-combat infantry wore the jeonbok only at special occasions and ceremonial service. Ordinary soldiers and sailors retained the use of plate armour. This era also saw the introduction of the hwacha (early korean rocket artillery) and cannons in artillery, and gunner units which carry early rifles.
PRE-MODERN ERA
The improving technology and invention of firearms changed the way wars were fought. Reitzmag was the most advanced military at the time as it imports technology used in Asia to make improvements in Europe. During this era, the first "redcoat guards" are seen. Early redcoat guards wore tricorne hats and stovepipe shakos paired with red tunics and coats. This new standard uniform also allowed for the distinction between officers and enlisted men. The jeonbok remained in use, but became limited to ceremonial roles and special occasions. Naval warfare became more intense with bigger ships armed with cannons. Sailors also adapted a variation of the redcoat uniform for use.
EARY MODERN ERA
Technology further progressed, the early modern era saw the establishment of the renowned Royal Air Force and use of warplanes in combat. Different guns were used by the Armed Forces, including machine guns and bolt-action accurate rifles. Tanks started replacing traditional cavalry horses, artillery technology also evolved to better howitzers and rocket artillery. It was at this time that the most dramatic changes in equipment of the armed forces happened. From red tunics to brown battledresses with matching vests for supplies such as bullets and rations, this became the new standard combat uniform of the Royal Armed Forces.
In addition, the era also saw the introduction of submarines and aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy. Reitzmag developed the strongest defence system in this era, which is also the basis of succeeding defence systems to this day. Soon enough, the Royal Air Force and Navy adapted their own uniforms for different functions. These new uniforms became the standard for the modern uniforms of the Armed Forces. Old uniforms such as the iconic Redcoat and Oriental remain in use for ceremonial purposes such as parades and guards in important state structures.
MODERN ERA
With the advancement of modern military technology, the armed forces adopted a standard tactical battle gear for each branch as official uniform in combat. Aside from this, there's also non-combat uniforms such as ceremonial uniforms (which varies from different regiments and/or battalions) and mess dress.
Oriental Honour Guard Uniform Type 1
This Honour Guard Uniform is based on the medieval uniform of the Chinese. There are very limited formations that use this ceremonial uniform and is rarely seen at occassions.
Oriental Honour Guard Type 2
This Honour Guard Uniform is based on the ceremonial uniform adopted by pre-modern era Reitzmic military, which is ultimately based on the "jeonbok". This uniform style comes in different variations, but the more common is the Type 2A distinguished by the use of the Beonggeoji headgear. The Type 2B instead wears a uniform based on the ones used by the Naegeumwi (asian guards of the sovereign).
King's Guards Uniform
This Honour Guard Uniform is the most commonly seen, the vibrant red tunic is based on the redcoat uniform of pre-modern era Reitzmic military. However, only bearskin hats are worn with the red tunic as headdress. Some units are seen with other headdresses such as "Tricorn" hats and "Beefeaters". The cavalry units also wear a variant of this uniform with a helmet, although their black uniform is more commonly seen at royal residences.
King's Reserves & Cadets Uniform
This uniform is used by cadets of the Royal Military Academy and reserve units participating during parades. The bright blue, yellow, and red colours are similar to the colours of the Oriental Honour Guard Type 2A Uniform but with a European style of decorative elements such as epaulettes and a short feathered shako.
Service Dress
The Service Dress varies from each branch of the Armed Forces. The Army uses 3 styles, No. 1 "Blue Dress" being used for more ceremonial occassions or at temperate climates, No. 2 "Field Dress" being used for parades and is he main service dress used and seen, and No. 3 "White Dress" being used for hot climates. A variant of No. 3 called No. 4 is used only by officers. At formal gatherings and evening messes, army pesonnel wear a Mess Dress. Mess dresses fall under No. 10 (Temperate Mess), with red mess jacket and waistcoat, and No. 11 (Warm Mess), with white mess jacket but without waistcoat. At their barracks and garrisons, army personnel are commonly seen wearing a "Barrack Dress", this dress falls under No. 13 (temperate), and No. 7 (warm weather).
The Air Force on the other hand generally wears the No. 1 Service dress more commonly. A variant of this dress, called No. 1A, is used only by officers and is primarily seen for important events and parades. At warm climates, the No. 6 uniform is used primarily. At work, RAF personnel are seen wearing the Service Working Dress under the No. 2 series.
The Royal Navy uses two styles of their main service dress under the No. 1 series. No. 1a is used for ceremonial parades and official occasions, No. 1b is used as the main service dress at regular days, and No. 1c is only a slight variation of No. 1b and is usually seen aboard ships and in coastal installations. Like the Army, the Navy also has a "Mess Dress" for evening events and formal gatherings. This belongs under No. 2 with two variations, No. 2a is for the most formal occasions and is distinguished by the blue mess jacket, while No.2b is for less formal occasions and is distinguished by a black tailcoat or a black cummerbund.
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