CMC Infantry

The Central Military Command Regular Infantry Army, Greens, Fodder, GI's or more commonly the CMC Infantry, are the largest and most widely used group within the CMC and serve as the front line force in the war.

Unlike the CMC Marines, the Infantry serve a wide variety of roles and are usually a blunt force with minimal specializations to allow for greater adaptability.

## Role

Like any mainline army, the CMC Regular Infantry has served a multi-purpose role in the war.

Although they have existed for close to two thousand years, it was the war that saw the expanse of the Infantry to what it is today. With trillions of enlisted soldiers scattered across the front lines of the war.

Due to the nature of the war, the Infantry is often deployed as a meat shield for larger, more important units. Often with thousands if not millions of Infantry personnel dying to achieve what is ordered.

In essence they are a disposable, blunt force used primarily to out number or "out-survive" an opponent.

They are given cheap, mass produced armour and weapons and usually given only enough supplies for a single day, as their life expectancy is often far less than any other military unit. Their supplies, armour and weapons are usually supplied by the lowest bidder and rely on a vast number of suppliers rather than one single manufacturer.

The CMC Infantry can be found across the battlefields of the war, from lush forests to scorching deserts, fighting valiantly in muddy trenches or braving freezing temperatures all in the name of Humanity.

## Recruitment

Even considering the almost certain chance of death, recruitment continues to remain strong each Earth Year. Thanks to the propaganda to support the war, it is considered an honour to fight and die for humanity.

Certain divisions recruit only from certain worlds and are trained in specific tactics for certain theaters of war, such as arctic conditions or jungle warfare. However the vast majority of divisions are deployed wherever needed, regardless of conditions. However there has never been a larger, more skilled or varied army in the history of humanity.

Death is part and parcel of life in the Infantry, dying for humanity is considered an honor and one earned only by those who are brave enough to stand against the Gods.

## Controversy

### Pod-Born Recruitment

Voices have long spoken out about the drastic use of pod-borns in the war, the idea being that the CMC implements such wide spread pod-birthing primarily for replenishing the CMC Infantry and Marines. However likely this may be, the general populace at large seems ignorant to it or simply doesn't mind. Humanity needs soldiers.

### Penal Divisions

Shortly after the war began, prisoners on death row were offered the choice to join in Penal Divisions with the promise of freedom and forgiveness for their crimes if they survive to retirement age or the war ends.

### Lethal Punishment

It has long been a tradition in the CMC Infantry that higher ranking officers are completely within their right, and even encouraged to execute lower ranking soldiers who either attempt to flee, disobey orders, or break under stress. This practice is implemented so as to strengthen those left standing in knowing that only through victory can they escape death. Surrender is never an option.

This is a practice that is supported and encouraged by the Morality Doctrine. This has been met with resistance from a loud minority in the CMC and the general public. However it seems that although disliked, most would regard this as a necessary part of war.

## Structure

The CMC Infantry is divided into Divisions, which are then divided further by smaller groups. However Divisions are often grouped into an Army when needed.

### Army

Usually consisting of between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 soldiers or between 2 to 5 Divisions. An Army is usually led by a General.

### Divisions

The largest single grouping of soldiers. Usually consisting of between 100,000 to 250,000 soldiers. Divisions are usually led by a Colonel.

### Brigade

Usually consisting of between 5,000 to 25,000 soldiers. Brigades are usually led by a Lieutenant Colonel.

### Battalion

Usually consisting of between 1,000 to 5,000 soldiers. Brigades are usually led by a Major.

### Company

Usually consisting of between 250 to 1,000 soldiers. Companies are usually led by a Captain.

### Platoon

Usually consisting of between 50 to 250 soldiers. Platoons are usually led by a First Lieutenant.

### Squad

Usually consisting of between 10 to 50 soldiers. Squads are usually led by a Sergeant.

## Division Roles

There are a number of different specified roles a Division can be classified under.

### Infantry Divisions

Consisting of anywhere from 10,00 to 100,000 enlisted officers. Usually led by a General. Specializing in "Drowning The Enemy In Blood" tactics.

### Armoured Divisions

Consisting of either a specific type of armoured vehicle or a number of different armoured vehicles. Usually divided into "Columns" of between 3 and 100 vehicles.

Each Armoured Division can consist of between 1000 and 10,000 vehicles and are usually deployed to aid regular Infantry Divisions. Led usually by a General

### Artillery Divisions

Specializing in Siege tactics and consisting of mobile and stationary artillery pieces or vehicles.

Usually consisting of between 1000 and 10000 pieces. Led usually by a General.

### Orchestral Divisions

A rare and ceremonial branch of the CMC Infantry, often only used for funerals.

## Notable Groups

* 77th Beowulf Division - Fought in the Siege of Carth.
* 343rd Infantry Division - Led by Colonel Riker, attached to the Darwinia

* 77th Armoured Division - Deployed throughout the war, mainly attached to the Darwinia.

## All Known Divisions

The CMC Infantry is divided into Divisions which are then further broken down into Brigades, Companies and Squads.

* 1st Infantry Division
* 2nd Infantry Division
* 3rd Armoured Division
* 7th Armoured Division
* 8th Orchestral Division
* 28th "Striker" Armoured Division
* 34th Infantry Division
* 49th Lucifer's Roar Artillery Division - Stationed on the Darwinia
* 51st Armoured Division
* 77th Beowulf Infantry Division
* 77th Armoured Division - Often deployed with the Darwinia
* 83rd Krieg Infantry Division - Stationed on the Darwinia
* 91st Caradon Infantry Division
* 201st Infantry Division
* 237th Infantry Division
* 320th Infantry Division
* 343rd Infantry Division - Led by Colonel Riker
* 501st Infantry Division
* 560th Artillery Division
* 888th Arcadia Symphony Orchestra Division
* 1640th Infantry Division
* 2478th Armoured Division
* 3034th Symphony of Grid Artillery Division
* 4965th Armoured Division
* 5077th Blood Boys Infantry Division
* 5234th Armoured Division
* 5500th Royal Symphony Orchestra Division
* 5799th Infantry Division
* 6370th Infantry Division
* 6616th Armoured Division
* 8008th Hell Hounds Infantry Division
* 8760th Rolling Fire Armoured Division
* 8964th Pounder Artillery Division
* 9090th Infantry Division
* 10477th Infantry Division
* 13400th Armoured Division

It is likely there are several thousand more Divisions within the CMC Infantry.

## Trivia

* Close to a quarter of all Infantry deaths are a result of friendly fire. This is because if a bomber can annihilate a significant target with a carpet bomb but you and your entire squad are within the blast, the reward outweighs your life.
* Infantry often think fighting alongside a Mech is a good thing, however they are far more likely to be crushed under the foot of a running Mech or caught in the blast of an explosive because you just happen to be too close to a God.
* Although nearly a third of all Marines are female, less than 20% of the Infantry consists of women.
* It is common for soldiers in the Infantry to throw themselves at lesser foes who take aim at a Mech in some pointless effort to protect the Mech.