United States Military

## Overview

The **United States Military** (or **USM**) is the military wing of the United States and acts in the interests of both the government and the people. Both pre and post Flash, the USM was and is considered one of the most well equipped militaries in the world. After the Flash, the USM was reorganized into the **United States Civilization Preservation Force** or **USCPF**. During the late 2080s, the USCPF was converted back into the USM.

## History

### Third World War and the Flash

The United States and her military allies would fight a new threat that plagued the world. In the 2020s, tension would rise to a boiling point. The People's Republic of China saw a coup 'd'état waged against it by then President Xi, converting it into the New Chinese Empire. Turkey would leave NATO due to disputes and more cooperation with the Russian Federation. NATO, however, would rebound and create stronger ties with some African nations and much more of Europe.

Things would go from dire to outright chaotic. Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, and other nations formally came together to create the **Asian Continental Military Force** or ACMF. Chinese forces invaded much of Indochina and Mongolia, Turkish and Iranian forces would attack the Middle East as the Russians began their full invasion of Europe. NATO would trigger Article V, leading to the **Third World War**. American forces would launch several major offensives in Europe and Asia, assisting their allies on those fronts. The American juggernaut would also rule the skies and seas as the United States Navy led several key naval attacks on Chinese, Russian, and Turkish vessels.

Throughout the late 2020s and into the very early 2030s, American support for the war would wane and grow as many Americans weren't as interested in the war as it became more of a slugfest and stalemate. In Asia, however, Chinese forces would invade Japan, leading to the United States and her allies there recreating the Southeast Asian Treaty Organization or SEATO. Another slugfest would occur at the city of Osaka, and just as the tides were turning truly in the favor of NATO and her allies, the unthinkable occurred.

For many months, Venezuela was assisted the ACMF, allowing docking rights for ACMF vessels and personnel. Unbeknownst to the Americans, ACMF forces prepared to launch one of the largest invasions of the US mainland known to date. On November 1st and 2nd, the railgun installations in Puerto Rico were disabled by an ACMF naval and aerial attack, crippling US forces there. Within mere hours, MP-27 transport planes flew over Florida as naval vessels landed on the shores of Rockport, Miami, and southeastern Georgia. American forces were redirected to the frontlines as any spare NATO reservists were sent South. By the early hours of November 2nd, thousands of civilians would flee the invaded cities, however sirens would deafen out any screams.

No one knows who did it, but nuclear payloads were unleashed across the entire world. Within the span of 2 hours, no major government was active, over half of the world was wiped off the face of the Earth as cities, military bases, and armies were vaporized. For several weeks afterwards, fighting continued as dedicated NATO, SEATO, and ACMF personnel fought to end the war in their own way.

### Era of the USCPF

President McCormick and his cabinet were safe in an unknown bunker somewhere in America, any communication lines that were still operational were used to transmit messages between the President and any military or government department. Sometime in very early 2033, McCormick and the Joint Chiefs as well as remaining government officials would pass the **American Preservation Act**; completely restructuring the government, military, and additionally the powers of the President. For the military, a new entity had taken the place of the United States Military, the aptly named **United States Civilian Preservation Force**, or USCPF.

By mid-2033, the APA had reached as many military units as possible, two choices were given to every unit, join the USCPF or forever be an enemy of the United States. Many chose the former leading to the first batch of USCPF units. Many military installations, airports, ports, powerplants, key infrastructure areas, and other strategically important pieces of land were taken by the USCPF. Although the APA created the USCPF, other government entities would be made. The second most recognizable government entity would be the **Government Civil Supply/Support Agency**, or GCSA. While the USCPF reclaimed territory with an iron fist, the GCSA worked to assist the population and ensure their survival. Early on and throughout the Nuclear Winter and Dustbowl Eras, the USCPF was seen as an authoritarian military forces wishing to impose its will upon the wastes.

### Stratocracy and Authoritarianism

It's no shocker that the USCPF wasn't truly democratic. There wasn't a governing body where the people could actively vote for legislators or officials, the APA had nullified any semblance of checks and balances. Sometime during the 2030s, radical USCPF officials and high ranking officers would force President McCormick's hand in a policy regarding putting the needs of the military over the population, however resistance from the President would ultimately lead to his death. What emerged from it was a corrupt and easy to anger **Military Cabal**. A series of "Presidents" would be elected by the Cabal, their names and any information regarding them was kept strictly away from the public. To any soldier or survivor, the "President" was just someone that called the shots.

Although the USCPF was greatly authoritarian, the GCSA on the other hand still provided for the populations in their **Federal Settlements**. Aid, food, water, and anything that could be used to assist the people were given. The needs of the people was still recognized by the GCSA. However, the GCSA was still under the thumb of the Cabal, the Director of the GCSA wasn't some good natured person, they were another high ranking official that served to expand the power of the USCPF.

### The Nuclear Winter and Dustbowl Eras

From the minute the APA was signed into law and all the way to the first expeditions into the West, the USCPF had claimed swaths of land, whether it could protect or not. The USCPF conscripted thousands of people into its army, using them as infantry all the way to engineers. For the average person, it was a way to at least advance themselves and their families; pay was somewhat good and the benefits at times outweighed the negatives. Depending on what frontline you served on, there was chance you could come home to some social mobility.

The USCPF primarily targeted the East Coast and Midwestern States in their initial reclamation policy. Surviving cities like Savannah, Allentown, Richmond, and Rochester on the East Coast were used as bastions for USCPF expansion. In the Midwest, cities like Des Moines, Evansville, and Ann Arbor acted in similar ways. Railways and highways were key to transportation for the USCPF, and dedicated units were created for the sole protection of these things.

### Western Expansion and the SLF

Sometime during the Dustbowl, the Cabal in Richmond, which now acted as the interim capital, approved the 3rd and 6th Army's "invasion" of the West. Initially, things were good as American forces were able to establish outposts, forts, and other types of military installations in the West. Cities like Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, and even San Diego had American troops in it. GCSA forces came right after the troops to create settlements and provide aid to the extremely underequipped populations.

American forces in the West were at a severe disadvantage; their lack of knowledge when it came to factions and the geopolitical environment hindered them greatly. One such entity that existed was the **Southwest Libertarian Front**, a group that sought to rid the West of any government interference. The 1st and 2nd SLF Wars led to the total destruction of the USCPF in the West, their efforts to reclaim it were halted as Las Vegas, and more specifically Nelis Airforce Base, was nuked. The Lake Meade Campaign was also terrifyingly brutal for the 17th Sustainment Brigade as a total defeat rendered their unit inactive.

Cities like Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle were abandoned by USCPF forces as San Diego remained the only major settlement in the West. The reason for it was the massive naval installations that dotted the coastline. Although the USCPF left the West in massive numbers, the Hawaiian Expedition was rendered a failure but those that returned came back to guard smaller settlements and railroads that led towards San Diego and any other strategic area.

### Reconstruction Era

As the Western Expeditions tarnished the reputation of the USCPF in the West, the East saw a gradual shift to democracy and civil law. GCSA efforts to push for more autonomy and governing allowed municipal districts to be created. City councils and District Governing Bodies allowed the GCSA to employ USCPF Auxiliary Units to act more like US Marshals. Older and much more radical figures within the Cabal and USCPF as a whole began to die out, retire, or be killed off. The stratocracy that dominated the USCPF was slowly withering away as the GCSA took on more of the governance.

As mentioned above, USCPF Auxiliary Units were used to enforce GCSA/civil laws, Federal Settlements often became fledgling cities and towns, with suburbs and urban areas being created as well. The Auxiliaries were the first to become non-USCPF units; instead they became just US Marshals. USCPF forces slowly left settlements in exchange for Marshals, sheriffs, and regular police to enforce laws and keep the settlements/cities protected. Industry began to boom as the strict national policy of government control over factories, powerplants, and other things loosened and eventually fell to the wayside. The USCPF now began just working on clearing out factions that remained against them in the East and controlling fringe territories with other entities like the **Civilian Defense Front** or CDF.

By 2088, the **American Transitional Act** and **Constitution Act** had been passed. The transformation of the US military and government was beginning to occur.

### Reformation

The American Transitional Act had reestablished the government and brought back the Checks and Balances the American Preservation Act had nullified. The Constitution Act had restored the Constitution after a committee reworked it into something that no one could truly question. The ATA had a second Act with it, the **Reformation Initiative**. The Initiative was led by progressive USCPF higher ups who worked greatly to dissolve the USCPF and restructure it back into the United States Military. The Cabal for the most part had been officially dissolved. A "counter coup" was staged by the very small and isolated radicals, however a vast majority of the USCPF by this point was in favor of democratization and the coup was outed before any action could be taken.

In the Initiative, the USCPF was allowed to exist **only** in the West as a government presence was not at all established. From Richmond all the way to the "Great Border City" of Denver, the USCPF was once again reorganized back into the USM. The Corps were dissolved and the new goal of the military was to establish security amongst the states and work with the CDF to reunite the nation. This meeting was called for by Pro-US CDF officials in the great city of Atlanta. However, no agreement was reached, Pro-US CDF officials and even US Officials were killed off by unknown gunmen, this act known as the Atlanta Crisis kickstarted the **2nd American Civil War**.

### 2nd American Civil War to the Present

The **2ACW** had devastated the nation. Cities like Denver, Rockport, Houston, and Nashville were all placed under a siege from a new government that was created by the CDF. The **People's Republic of Tidewater** was a proxy state funded by the **Maior Exército Brasileiro** to curb any attempts at a new American hegemony. For nearly 20 years, the United States of America and USM has been locked in war with the PRT and MEB. For nearly 20 years the US has struggled to truly get the upper hand on the PRT.

By 2115, the USM is still considered an extremely well off military, however in backwater frontlines equipment can be rather old and outdated as some have opted to use any surplus equipment, some equipment being dated as far back as the 1970s. Most of the US population still wishes to reunite the nation against the tyrants in the South, and American forces by this point have made considerable headway in frontlines like Kansas City and towards Memphis, Tennessee. However, the Halfmoon Front still sees the USM fight valiantly for a nation that wants at least one year of peace.

## Branches

The current United States Military has 3 main branches and several sub-branches that act more independently. These include the **United States Army**, the **United States Navy**, and the **United States Air Force**. Within the USN, two separate branches exist, the **United States Marine Corps** and **United States Coast Guard**. All 3 branches and sub-branches are well funded and fit to combat the PRT, MEB, and any other organization that dares threaten the United States.

#### **United States Army**

The United States Army is the largest and most well equipped branch out of the Armed Forces. It's considered the most well equipped due to the vast amount of weaponry, equipment, and vehicles at its disposal. It fights on every single frontline and leads most of the advancements and attacks in the PRT.

#### **United States Navy**

The United States Navy is the second largest branch, although it was greatly broken down by the Flash, it was able to rebound during the Reconstruction Era. Despite Brazil's naval prowess, the Navy can still threaten and take on any Brazilian warship that comes near it.

#### **United States Air Force**

The United States Air Force is one that can be challenged but never beaten. Despite the combined efforts of the PRT Air Force and Brazilian Air Force, the Air Force is still powerful in almost every regard. From planes like the F-35 and F-22 to new age planes like F-37, the Air Force is still the king of the skies.

#### United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps is the second largest land-based unit in the US. Acting as a branch within the United States Navy, the USMC is still extremely powerful. Marines often lead raids on PRT ports and coastal areas, opting to really hit the PRT where it hurts. Despite losing their tanks in 2020, the Marines still fight like Devil Dogs.

### Personnel

Each respective branch of the US Armed Forces' servicemen has their own training regimen, alongside various types of equipment. Personnel in the US Armed Forces generally tend to outclass their equals in the PRT:M in terms of military equipment, as what they do not make up for in numbers, they make up for in available gear and greater technology. Conscription in the Armed Forces is based upon the Selective Service System (also known as the draft), where all males over the age of 18 are required to register to be drafted into the military, if the need arises. This system was reinstated due to growing tensions between the People's Republic of Tidewater and the United States, as service was previously voluntary. As of the year 2115, total numbers of active duty personnel serving within the US Armed Forces adds up to around 850,000 troops, alongside around 250,000 in reserve; noting that numbers of active personnel have been greatly boosted due to wartime.

## Equipment of the Armed Forces

### Small Arms

Pistols
 Mendel-11
 Mendel-14
 Sea Falcon

Submachine guns
 Levi-1

Shotguns
 SBS-4

Machine guns
 Reiner
 M502 Lansing

Sniper Rifles
 XSR-6
 ASR-338

### Heavy Weapons

Portable Anti-Materiel Weapons
 FIM-107 Yellowjacket
 BGM-71 TOW

Specialized Equipment
 Personal Digital Assistant |  | Electronic Utility Device
 Adaptive Reality Heads-Up Display

### Artillery

Artillery and Air Defense
 M167 VADS

### Vehicles

Armored Cars
 M-ATV
 AG-33L

Naval Vessels
 USS *Winfall* |      | Heavy Monitor
4x 37mm Autocannons
6x M502 Heavy Machine guns
 Spruance-II class
48x BGM-109 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
2x Phalanx CIWS
4x M502 Heavy Machine guns
 Quincy-class
3x Phalanx CIWS
4x 37mm Autocannons
8x RGM-84 Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles
1x RUR-6 LRMPM Launcher (8x missiles)
12-14x M502 Heavy Machine guns