Army of Belmont

Armée de l'Terre 	Armée de l'Terre
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/armyflag.png	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/armyflag.png
Active 	814 - present
Country 	Belmont
Allegiance 	HM Queen Diana
Type 	Army
Size 	299,750 Active; 106,110 Reserve;
Part of 	Ministry of Defence
Patron 	Monarch
Commanders 	Commanders
Chief of Staff 	Gen. Philippe Auguste Villevois
The Army of Belmont (in French; Armée de l'Terre, known informally as the Belmontien Army) is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the Belmont. It came into being with the establishment of the Kingdom of Belmont in 814, when King Philippe I banded together the many militias in the duchy of Montaigne. The army is also the oldest branch of the armed forces and has been in continuous service of the monarch since its establishment.
As of October 1, 2010, the Belmontien Army employs 299,750 active personnel and maintains a reserve force of 106,110. The army has deployed to many war zones in the past as part of, both, Expeditionary Forces and in Council of Nations Peacekeeping Operations. The Belmontien army is currently deployed in active operations in Abruzicstan and maintains a base in Hajr.
The professional head of the army is the Chief of Army Staff, currently General Philippe A. Villevois.
===History===
The 814 edict by King Philippe I, which established the army, called for all able bodied men in the Realm were bound to join the standards at a given moment to repel an attack or make an invasion. This primitive state of affairs proved to be a nightmare in the war against the rebelling duchies and showed that the army needed to be reformed. In 821, King Philippe issued another decree which called for the creation of a permanent army.
Throughout the middle ages, the army has taken part in all the crusades, except one, and spent much of the first couple of centuries of the first millennium quelling regular revolts organized by various nobles in the southern realms.
====Marquen invasion 1799====
The first major offensive undertaken since the war against the rebelling duchies in 814, the Marquen invasion of 1799 came as a surprise to the army and for the first two years the army suffered catastrophic defeats and the invading Marquen forces got within 3km of Paris. By 1806, the tide of war had turned in their favor and within four years the war ended with the status quo maintained. Since the war, the armed forces have maintained a policy of constant readiness.
===Recent conflicts===
====Orion Insurgency====
===Current Deployments===
The army is currently involved in only one active operation, which is currently in its withdrawal stages.
====High intensity operations====
Country	Dates	Deployment	Details
None 	TBD 	TBD 	TBD
====Low intensity operations====
CountryDatesDeploymentDetailsAbruzicstan2010 - present20,000As per the request of the Government of Abruzicstan, Belmont has launched military operations against insurgents in the country's southern region of Orion.
====Permanent overseas postings====
Country	Dates 	Deployment	Details
Hajr 	2010 - present	7,850 	Due to obligations imposed by the 2010 amendments in the Belmont-Hajr Treaty of Friendship, Belmont maintains a base in Hajr. The base serves as the headquarters of the 16th Regiment, which may be called upon by Hajri military to assist in defense needs. The army also has a large team of instructors present which are training Hajri military personnel.
===Formation and Structure===
====Structure of units====
====Divisions====
====Commandos====
===Equipment===
====Combat Vehicles====
Name 	Origin 	Type 	Number 	Photo 	Notes 	
Combat Vehicles 	Combat Vehicles 	Combat Vehicles 	Combat Vehicles 	Combat Vehicles 	Combat Vehicles 	Combat Vehicles
Panthère 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Main Battle Tank 	565 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/M5DragonMBTcopy.jpg 	The Panthère (PT1) is the army's Main Battle Tank. The PT1 is comparable to many other modern international MBTs and is noted for its firepower and armor protection. 	
Cimeterre 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	IFV 	790 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/120px-Warrior_Infantry_Fighting_Vehicle.jpg 	Cimeterre has the speed and performance to keep up with PT1 Main Battle Tanks over the most difficult terrain, and the firepower and armour to support infantry in the assault. 	
LISV 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	APC 	1,790 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/120px-M113IraqiFreedom.jpg 	 	
VBD 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	APC/Recon 	1,297 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/120px-VIB_012_FR.jpg 	 	
Silencieux 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Light APC, Patrol 	184 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Pinzgauer_Vector.jpg/120px-Pinzgauer_Vector.jpg 	Provides good protection and, importantly, increased mobility and capacity which makes it very suitable for the rugged terrain and long patrol distances. 	
TR4 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Light APC, Patrol 	147 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Saxon_Police_HK.jpg/120px-Saxon_Police_HK.jpg 	TR4 is a wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) capable of travelling across rough terrain and fording water obstacles up to 90 cm depth. The vehicle has excellent battlefield mobility and is extremely versatile 	
T303 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Multipurpose vehicle 	15,500 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Humvee_in_difficult_terrain.jpg/120px-Humvee_in_difficult_terrain.jpg	There are atleast 15 variants of the T303 in service with the army. They can serve as cargo/troop carriers, automatic weapons platforms, ambulances (four litter patients or eight ambulatory patients),GT missile carriers, R77 howitzer prime movers, R55 Pedestal Mounted Stinger platforms, MRQ-12 direct air support vehicles, S250 shelter carriers, and other roles.	
CBT4 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	APC & Recon 	275 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Alvis_Stormer_in_2009.jpg/120px-Alvis_Stormer_in_2009.jpg 	An Armoured Personnel Carrier, it can carry four men in addition to the crew of three. It is used to carry small specialised groups such as reconnaissance teams, air defence sections and mortar fire controllers. 	
Total 5,048 vehicles (also 15,500 T303)	Total 5,048 vehicles (also 15,500 T303) 	Total 5,048 vehicles (also 15,500 T303)	Total 5,048 vehicles (also 15,500 T303)	Total 5,048 vehicles (also 15,500 T303) 	Total 5,048 vehicles (also 15,500 T303) 	Total 5,048 vehicles (also 15,500 T303)
====Artillery & Anti-Air Systems====
Name 	Origin 	Type 	Number 	Photo 	Notes 	
Artillery & Anti-Air Systems 	Artillery & Anti-Air Systems 	Artillery & Anti-Air Systems 	Artillery & Anti-Air Systems 	Artillery & Anti-Air Systems 	Artillery & Anti-Air Systems 	Artillery & Anti-Air Systems
MATO 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Self propelled artillery 	189 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/120px-Panzerhaubitze_2000.jpg 	One of the most powerful conventional artillery systems currently deployed. It is particularly notable for a very high rate of fire; in burst mode it can fire three rounds in 9 seconds, ten rounds in 56 seconds, and can fire between 10 and 13 rounds per minute continuously, depending on barrel heating. 	
R36 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Self propelled artillery 	201 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/120px-CAESAR-openphotonet_PICT6026.jpg 	A 155mm artillery howitzer mounted on a P55 truck, the R36 is a low-cost self propelled artillery vehcile. It can hold 18 rounds and is operated by a crew of 5 people, which can be reduced to 3 if necessary. It is highly mobile and is designed to be deployed quickly. 	
R77 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Howitzer 	136 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/120px-M777_howitzer_rear.jpg 	Much lighter than other towed artillery pieces, the R77 weighs only 9,000 lbs and can be transported using a truck with relative ease. 	
R36 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Howitzer 	89 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bd/Marineartilleryatkhafji.jpg/120px-Marineartilleryatkhafji.jpg 	Medium-sized, towed artillery piece, can be dropped by parachute or transported by a H-12 or H-64. 	
BTA 9 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Air defense 	231 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c9/Avenger_missile.jpg/120px-Avenger_missile.jpg 	A missile system which provides mobile, short-range air defense protection for ground units against cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, low-flying fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters. 	
STAB 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Surface to air missile 	88 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/Patriot_missile_launch_b.jpg/120px-Patriot_missile_launch_b.jpg	Serves as High to Medium Air Defense (HIMAD) system and Anti-Ballistic Missile system. It is separate of the Strategic Forces' national defense grid. 	
R12 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Mortar 	2,344 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/81mmMORT_L16.png/125px-81mmMORT_L16.png 	The mortar is a Battlegroup level indirect fire weapon which is capable of providing accurate High Explosive, smoke and illuminating rounds out to a maximum range of 5,650m. It can be fired in both the direct and indirect fire role at a rate of 1–12 rounds a minute and can be operated in the hand held mode.	
Total 615 artillery, 319 SAMs/Air Defense systems	Total 615 artillery, 319 SAMs/Air Defense systems 	Total 615 artillery, 319 SAMs/Air Defense systems	Total 615 artillery, 319 SAMs/Air Defense systems	Total 615 artillery, 319 SAMs/Air Defense systems 	Total 615 artillery, 319 SAMs/Air Defense systems 	Total 615 artillery, 319 SAMs/Air Defense systems
====Engineering equipment====
Name 	Origin 	Type 	Number 	Photo 	Notes 	
Engineering equipment 	Engineering equipment 	Engineering equipment 	Engineering equipment 	Engineering equipment 	Engineering equipment 	Engineering equipment
PARRV 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle 	90 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Challenger_Armoured_Repair_and_Recovery_Vehicle_(CRARRV).JPG/120px-Challenger_Armoured_Repair_and_Recovery_Vehicle_(CRARRV).JPG	The Panthére Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (PARRV) is a highly evolved armoured vehicle designed to recover and repair damaged tanks on the battlefield. 	
Billard AVLB 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge 	45 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/TITAN_Armoured_Vehicle_Launcher_Bridge.jpg/120px-TITAN_Armoured_Vehicle_Launcher_Bridge.jpg 	Billard is a new armoured engineer vehicle designed to enable troops and vehicles to cross gaps of up to 60 metres by laying a selection of close support bridges. Along with G66 it gives a common heavy armour fleet based on the Panthére chassis.	
G66 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Minefield Breaching vehicle 	39 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Trojan_AVRE_-_Tankfest_2009.jpg/120px-Trojan_AVRE_-_Tankfest_2009.jpg 	G66 is an armoured engineer vehicle designed to open routes through complex battlefield obstacles and clear a path through minefields. 	
PT74 minelaying system 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Anti-tank Mine layer 	32 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/VLSMS_02.jpg/120px-VLSMS_02.jpg 	The PT74 Anti-Tank System gives commanders the facility to create anti-tank barriers quickly and effectively. 	
TP85 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Minefield Breaching System 	37 	 	TP85 is a highly effective minefield breaching system which has been successfully tested with the Belmontien Army. 	
A9 Amphibious Bridge 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Self propelled Amphibious Bridging vehicle	56 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/M3G_ferry_2.jpg/120px-M3G_ferry_2.jpg 	The A9 Amphibious Rig can be driven into a river and used as a ferry or, when a number are joined together from bank to bank, as a bridge, capable of taking vehicles as heavy as the Panthére. 	
Total Engineer equipment 299	Total Engineer equipment 299 	Total Engineer equipment 299 	Total Engineer equipment 299	Total Engineer equipment 299 	Total Engineer equipment 299 	Total Engineer equipment 299
====Aircraft====
Name 	Origin 	Type 	Number 	Photo 	Notes 	
Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft
H-10 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Attack Helicopter 	86 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Westland_apache_wah-64d_longbow_zj206_arp.jpg/120px-Westland_apache_wah-64d_longbow_zj206_arp.jpg 	Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the (name) attack helicopter has significantly increased the operational capability of the Army. 	
H-13 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Utility/Attack Helicopter	103 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Royal_Navy_Lynx_318.jpg/120px-Royal_Navy_Lynx_318.jpg 	Serves as the Army's primary battlefield utility helicopter and has seen extensive service in the Army's CN Peacekeeping missions. 	
N-19 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Reconnaissance 	32 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/Britten_norman_defender_g-gmpb_at_manchester_arp.jpg/120px-Britten_norman_defender_g-gmpb_at_manchester_arp.jpg	A multi-role utility transport aircraft, manufactured to serve the army's utility transport, casualty evacuation, counter-insurgency and light attack, forward air control, patrol and reconnaissance roles. 	
Name 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Special Forces 	4 	 	 	
H-64 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	Transport Helicopter 	13 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/CH-47_2.jpg/120px-CH-47_2.jpg 	A twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. Its primary roles include troop movement, artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply. It has a wide loading ramp at the rear of the fuselage and three external-cargo hooks.	
Mirage UAV 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	ISTAR UAV 	55 	http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/WATCHKEEPER.JPG/120px-WATCHKEEPER.JPG 	A medium size multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical long endurance missions. It has an endurance of over 20 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay. 	
Total Aircraft 293	Total Aircraft 293 	Total Aircraft 293 	Total Aircraft 293	Total Aircraft 293 	Total Aircraft 293 	Total Aircraft 293
====Transport====
Name 	Origin 	Type 	Number 	Photo 	Notes 	
Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft 	Aircraft
 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	 	 	 	 	
 	http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k480/imadaqu93/Belmont%202/Wikia/FlagI1.png Belmont	 	 	 	 	
Total Aircraft	Total Aircraft 	Total Aircraft	Total Aircraft	Total Aircraft	Total Aircraft	Total Aircraft
===See Also===
Belmont 
Armed Forces of Belmont 
Category:Belmont