Stormwind Army Field Manual: General Orders

The General Orders chapter of the Stormwind Army Field Manual covers the general orders of soldiers of the Stormwind Army.

Aiding your Countrymen
In the Stormwind Army, the king expects that all personnel work as a team to execute the objectives he has set out.

Aid your brothers and sisters in arms in their labors, strife, and in their times of need - be it assisting in medical procedures, completing missions, or keeping them company in dark times.

No soldier or citizen of the army should be left to fend for themselves.

Table of Contents:
•Uniform Maintenance  •Weapons Maintenance  •Hygiene  •Physical Fitness  •Mental Health  •Competence as a Soldier  •Keeping the Peace  •Ground Control  •Gathering Supplies  •Fortification  •Reconnaissance  •Handling Prisoners 

Acknowledgements:
Lord Maxen Montclair, Duke of Westridge. Marshal of the Stormwind Army.

Sir Ismond Laldere, Knight of Westridge.

Uniform Maintenance
It is expected that all soldiers keep their standard-issued uniforms crisp and proper, with the metal components polished to a reflective sheen.

No part of a standard-issued uniform may be altered in any way, shape, or form - unless specifically directed by a superior ranking officer. If you witness any unauthorized changes in uniform, please correct your fellow soldier, and ensure that he or she wears the correct uniform.

Weapons Maintenance
To be fully prepared for combat, all soldiers must upkeep their issued weaponry. Blades must be sharp, bowstrings must be taught, and magical staves must be properly attuned to their environments.

They too must be clean and presentable. To have blood or dirt mar your weaponry is unacceptable during inspections, off the battlefield and in peacetime.

Hygiene
Not only must you keep your uniform polished and pressed, but as a proper soldier of the king's army, you must keep yourself presentable and clean.

Bathing in rivers or other sources of water when available is the simplest way to keep oneself clean. Hygiene kits are provided, and additional Soap and supplies are available from the quartermaster's supply.

Men must keep their hair cut short, and neat

Women may tie their hair back, but are also encouraged to cut their hair.

Hygiene Kit includes:

-Straight Shaving Razor  -Shaving Brush  -Comb  -Soap  -Hand Mirror <BR>

Physical Fitness
All soldiers must be fit to run and exert their bodies in a wide range of actions, be it combat or labor. To be physically fit is to be able to meet the challenges of the king's army head-on.

In your own time, push your body's limits through distance running, exertion through weight lifting or labor, and flexibility exercises.

However, should you fall ill or injured and require medical treatment or leave, do not endanger your life or risk further injury if such things are not necessary. In such cases, contact a medic or army doctor as soon as possible.

Mental Health
A soldier who cannot focus on his duty cannot hope to be sucessful in the field of battle.

Relieve stress through training with your peers, reading, or exercise.

Hold faith that the Holy Light shall watch over you as you defend the honor of your king, kingdom, and countrymen.

Should you require counsel, you may bring your concerns to an immediate superior, morale officer or knighted officer of the king's army.

Should you require further psychiatric aid, an army or civilian psychologist will be assigned to you free of charge.

Competence as a Soldier
It is each soldier's personal responsibility to master the various drill and combat commands that the army is run by.

Outside of formal training by superiors, each soldier is encouraged to practice their learned commands with their peers.

The faster each soldier of the army is able to execute commands, the faster the army as a whole may complete its assigned objectives.

Soldiers that are unable, or unwilling, to learn and practice the necessary drills and commands will be subject to evaluation and possible discharge from service.

Keeping the Peace
Within the bounds of Stormwind-held territory, subjects of the king must uphold his laws. Soldiers of the crown are sworn to maintain peace in his realm, and to aid those who have been wronged by criminal action. All violations of the law must be reported to knighted officers immediately after they are apprehended.

((Before engaging in law enforcement emote fighting, you MUST whisper who you are going to attack to ask them OOC how they would like the encounter to play out. Accomodate them as you can to make it fun for both parties.))

Ground Control
When in the field, it is imperative that the land held by soldiers of the crown is regularly patrolled to ensure continued control of the area.

Be constantly wary of your surroundings and report any unusual activity, or signs thereof, to your superiors.

When outside of the kingdom, the enemy takes on many forms and faces. They can strike anywhere, at any time. Do not let them take you by surprise.

Familiarize yourself with the local population and environment. Noticing small discrepancies while on patrol can greatly reduce the possibility of falling under attack.

Foraging Supplies
There are times when the stockpile of food, medicinal supplies, arms and armor run low when a supply line runs through contested territory.

To ensure the survival of the military unit, soldier and civilian alike are responsible with maintaining its supply cache.

When the stockpile is full, soldiers may simply stake out claims to rich sources of raw material for his majesty, the king, for use in colonization efforts.

Fortification
When deployed to an Alliance-held base or frontline position, it is tactically prudent that the site is fortified to withstand an enemy attack.

While there are natural fortifications like caves, fallen trees and rivers, others may be constructed.

The simplest fortifications are those of dug-in trenches and caltrops. If wood is readily available, Cavalry Pikes can be constructed to deter mounted enemies. Palisades may also be constructed to provide temporary wooden walls around a camp, fortification, or settlement.

Should a ready source of large timbers not exist, bulap sacks may be filled with sand or dirt and stacked to form short walls to provide a strong defense against projectiles. Small holes, measuring roughly two feet wide by four feet deep, can be dug in a scattered fashion and covered by small foliage to act as leg traps against cavalry.

Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance is a term denoting military scouting conducted to determine the enemy's location, composition and capabilities.

Scouts also record the lay of the land and weather conditions through direct observation.

Through cartography, maps can be drafted to provide intelligence for tactical planning.

Without proper Reconaissance and patrols, an army is essentially blind to the events beyond their camp or garrison.

Handling Prisoners
Taking prisoners of war, be they enemy soldiers, or deserting troops, can happen at any time.

Search the prisoner for anything dangerous or of intelligence value with an armed colleague watching.

Limit communication between prisoners. Record anything the prisoners say and send it up the chain of command.

Do not engage in any form of communication or discussion with prisoners, aside from the issuing of orders, unless given the express command to do so from a senior rank.

Never discuss military details of sensitive or confidential nature within sight or earshot of a prisoner. To do so is considered an open display of Treason.

Should you take a prisoner, contact your commanding officer as soon as possible. Transport any prisoners of war to allied territory under strong guard.