Review of the Armed Forces - All Branches
Commissioned by the Armed Services Bureau for Cabinet Review
The following information has been drawn from an overall review of the Armed Forces of the European Union, by commission of the Armed Services Bureau for review by the President of the European Union Horst Kohler, Chancellor of the Senate Jose Zapatero, Chief of Staff Henri Bentegeat, Chief Marshal of the Army Jean-Pierre Kelche, Chief Admiral of the Navy Karl Holluba, and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force Erich Wolf.
~ Naval Forces Sub-Section ~
The Navy is arguably one of the best in the world, both in terms of technology and sheer size. The European Union is complimented with a total of 160 sea worthy ships, giving us a power projection capability that is almost unmatched. At the same time, we are in possession of four Aircraft Carriers and a single Super Carrier. Three separate lists have been compiled to distinguish between Surface, Sub-Surface and Transport Fleets.
The North Seas Fleet, under the command of Grand Admiral Feist has operational jurisdiction over the North and Baltic Seas and is available to serve under a reserve capacity for operations in the North Atlantic. The Fleet consists of 30 ships, all destroyers or frigates. Some of them may be outdated, but it is expected that they are capable of handling any sub-surface and minor to moderate surface threats.
Grand Admiral Feist himself is serving on board the FS Tourville. Naval facilities at Ghent are proving adequate to meet their needs and requirements. It is expected that the docks would continue to be adequate in major war time conditions, lacking major air bombardment.
The FS Charles de Gaulle, docked in Toulon.
Stationed in Toulon and having operational jurisdiction in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, the Charles de Gaulle Chapter is under the command of Grand Admiral Battet. The fleet consists of 30 ships, including the FS Charles de Gaulle and the SPS Principe de Asturias Aircraft Carriers. The remainder of the Fleet consists of destroyers and frigates from across the EU.
Grand Admiral Battet is serving aboard the FS Charles de Gaulle. Toulon is proving a superb naval base and has been deemed more secure from air threats than Ghent and Brest. In the event of major and prolonged war, Toulon should become the primary naval base for most surface and transport vessels. Sub-Surface facilities can only accommodate a small number of ships. Recommendation is to station the four Nuclear Powered Submarines in the Navy at Toulon, if any sub-surface vessels are to be present.
The Europa, the Super Aircraft Carrier of the European Union Naval Forces.
Finally, we have the Europa Chapter, stationed in Brest and commanded by Grand Admiral de Contenson. Not only does the Europa chapter consist of the Super Carrier Europa, but it also includes two standard Aircraft Carriers, a Missile Cruiser, and some of the most advanced Destroyers and Frigates in the Navy. In total, the fleet consists of 30 ships and has operational jurisdiction over the whole of the Atlantic along the shores of Europe, Africa and the Americas.
As per the decision of the Chancellor, and in agreement with the President and Chief Admiral of the Navy, both of the standard Aircraft Carriers and the Guided Missile Cruiser have not yet been christened following their completion. Instead, all three ships shall be open for name submissions by the public and thereafter, a list of the most popular names shall be compiled and the Bureau will decide on the winner, pending approval of the Chancellor, the President, and the Chief Admiral of the Navy.
Grand Admiral de Contenson is naturally stationed aboard the Europa. Though he has reported the facilities of Brest both substantial and adequate, he has recommended a relocation to Toulon in the event of a major war for the safety of the Fleet.
Continuing, we have the Sub-Surface Fleets of the European Union, numbering 3 in total with another understrength Fleet of Nuclear-Powered Submarines. Unfortunately much of these forces, particularly Sub-Surface Fleet A and B are made up largely of outdated vessels. In the event of combat with any major and moderate power, should an engagement occur, casualties should be expected. In the event of combat with a minor power, it is an above average operational risk.
Sub-Surface Fleet C however is the newest full strength Fleet we have in our arsenal. They are the preferred choice for combat operations, if the opposing force is of a limited scope.
The FS Triomphant on maneuvers.
Sub-Surface Fleet N1 is easily the most serviceable and capable of our Sub-Surface fleets, however, given their limited number, and the environmental, nuclear, and radiological risks associated with combat they should be deployed in a limited manner and mostly for reconnaissance in all but the most dire of situations.
Listed above is the various Transport fleets we have assembled for intervention and power projection on a global scale. It is recommended to spread these fleets to our various sectors of influence and interest for rapid deployment capabilities.
~ Land Forces Sub-Section ~
The Land Forces of the European Union are among the most advanced and numerous in the world. Unfortunately, Europe is also one of the most vulnerable states in the world, forcing our commitment of the majority of our ground force to the defence of coastal areas, and overground borders. We have, through the course of the re-organization, managed to create a number of divisions and brigades capable of deployment overseas and of rapid reaction to areas of interest or threats to the nation.
In terms of overland borders, the above units have been allocated to the defence of European National Territory. Missing from the above list, is 2 divisions guarding the Northern border with the Nordic Union.
In the Alsace-Lorraine region, the entire Paratrooper Corps of the European Union Land Forces is stationed, along with our Transport Aircraft Inventory, and a wing of Short Range Fighters to provide escort into or out of European Air Space.
In Iberia, we have three Battlegroups that are combat ready and mobile for deployment. Unfortunately however, they are under equipped by today's standards and are making use of large quantities of old equipment. Efforts to remedy this are being overseen by Minister of Production and the Economy, Peter Struck though current estimates vary as to when they will be fully modernized. Recommendations are to base any foreign deployments, for the time being at least, on the Central Mobile Units, with support from 3rd and 5th Corps of Iberian Command.
Efforts to fully modernize and re-equip all the forces of the European Union were proceeding slowly, but steadily. As of now, it is rare to see new weapons, such as the DSR-1 Sniper Rifle in the Reserve Corps, or in the Mobile Units.
As such, any necessary deployment should draw the bulk of its strength from the Central Mobile Units, drawing specifically on the Franco-German Brigade, 14th Corps, 18th Corps and the soon to be re-named 2nd Royal Dutch Army Corps. Lieutenant General Jaeger has, it seems, gone against regulation and is opening the informal designation of the unit to be decided on by the troops within the unit. The Air Mobile Units, with sufficient air support, it is concluded should be a major backbone of any intervention force or involvement in foreign conflict. Paratrooper forces from Eastern Mobile Units could also be drawn upon, given the situation.
The Air Mobile Units are among the best equipped in the European Union Army, outfitted with the F2000 Rifle, the DSR-1 Sniper Rifle, and the upgraded Panzerfaust 3B among other gear.
~ Air Forces Sub-Section ~
The Air Forces of the European Union are among the most capable in the world. Unlike the Land Forces which struggle with modernization and the territory they must oversee, the Air Forces are already modern and, per Cabinet Order 32(A), will not be continuously modernized, but rather put into storage as reserve air wings while replacement aircraft are produced. Unfortunately, due to integration, there is a fair variety in the aircraft operated by the Air Force, consisting of a mixture of Spanish, German, French and other aircraft that offer a variety or strengths and weaknesses to the units. It is the recommendation of the Bureau to proceed with the standardization of one or a limited number of aircraft, and phase the rest out of the force to be sold, scrapped or utilized in weapons training and live fire exercises.
Eastern Air Wings are stationed in Holland or Germany.
Most of our Air Wings in Eastern Europe are, thankfully of a high quality. Though the Bureau would like to see the construction of another air base in southern Germany, and the occupation of said air base by two Air Wings of Long Range Fighters, such concerns are not immediate however, as tensions with our eastern neighbours and Russia have fallen lately.
It is also notable that much of our Strike aircraft are located here and may need relocation to benefit Land and Naval forces in deployments and intervention.
These Air Forces are tied together with the Paratrooper forces in the Alsace-Lorraine region. They should be looked at as part of a whole, rather than a separate entity.
Above, we have the Interior Air Wing force. It is the recommendation that these Air Forces be solely tasked with the security of the French District and specifically Paris from domestic and foreign threats.
Finally, the Southern Air Wing Forces are stationed throughout Iberia. Much of these forces have been drawn from French, Dutch and Belgian Air Wings to solidify power projection into the Atlantic and Mediterranean, though they are capable of striking into North Africa if necessary.
The Southern Air Wings also include our Naval Bomber force, largely consisting of P-3C Orion's(1) we have been retrofitting since before the Summer War. It is advisable to produce a European Naval Bomber at the earliest possible date, rather than continuing the production of reverse engineered P-3C's under our own designation.
It is also the recommendation of this Bureau for an increase in production of the Eurofighter Typhoon to counter increased fighter production in Russia, the United States, China, and India.
That concludes this Operational review by commission of the Armed Services Bureau for review by the President of the European Union Horst Kohler, Chancellor of the Senate Jose Zapatero, Chief of Staff Henri Bentegeat, Chief Marshal of the Army Jean-Pierre Kelche, Chief Admiral of the Navy Karl Holluba, and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force Erich Wolf.
_________________~ Further Reading ~ ___________________
1 - The P-3C Orion under European command had existed as a part of the French and Belgian Air Forces before the Summer War. After the Summer War, it was re-designated the M-1 Pelican.
* - 18 Pictures are in this update of the 20 allowed per post.
Commissioned by the Armed Services Bureau for Cabinet Review
~ Top Secret ~
The following information has been drawn from an overall review of the Armed Forces of the European Union, by commission of the Armed Services Bureau for review by the President of the European Union Horst Kohler, Chancellor of the Senate Jose Zapatero, Chief of Staff Henri Bentegeat, Chief Marshal of the Army Jean-Pierre Kelche, Chief Admiral of the Navy Karl Holluba, and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force Erich Wolf.
~ Naval Forces Sub-Section ~
The Navy is arguably one of the best in the world, both in terms of technology and sheer size. The European Union is complimented with a total of 160 sea worthy ships, giving us a power projection capability that is almost unmatched. At the same time, we are in possession of four Aircraft Carriers and a single Super Carrier. Three separate lists have been compiled to distinguish between Surface, Sub-Surface and Transport Fleets.
The North Seas Fleet, under the command of Grand Admiral Feist has operational jurisdiction over the North and Baltic Seas and is available to serve under a reserve capacity for operations in the North Atlantic. The Fleet consists of 30 ships, all destroyers or frigates. Some of them may be outdated, but it is expected that they are capable of handling any sub-surface and minor to moderate surface threats.
Grand Admiral Feist himself is serving on board the FS Tourville. Naval facilities at Ghent are proving adequate to meet their needs and requirements. It is expected that the docks would continue to be adequate in major war time conditions, lacking major air bombardment.
The FS Charles de Gaulle, docked in Toulon.
Stationed in Toulon and having operational jurisdiction in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, the Charles de Gaulle Chapter is under the command of Grand Admiral Battet. The fleet consists of 30 ships, including the FS Charles de Gaulle and the SPS Principe de Asturias Aircraft Carriers. The remainder of the Fleet consists of destroyers and frigates from across the EU.
Grand Admiral Battet is serving aboard the FS Charles de Gaulle. Toulon is proving a superb naval base and has been deemed more secure from air threats than Ghent and Brest. In the event of major and prolonged war, Toulon should become the primary naval base for most surface and transport vessels. Sub-Surface facilities can only accommodate a small number of ships. Recommendation is to station the four Nuclear Powered Submarines in the Navy at Toulon, if any sub-surface vessels are to be present.
The Europa, the Super Aircraft Carrier of the European Union Naval Forces.
Finally, we have the Europa Chapter, stationed in Brest and commanded by Grand Admiral de Contenson. Not only does the Europa chapter consist of the Super Carrier Europa, but it also includes two standard Aircraft Carriers, a Missile Cruiser, and some of the most advanced Destroyers and Frigates in the Navy. In total, the fleet consists of 30 ships and has operational jurisdiction over the whole of the Atlantic along the shores of Europe, Africa and the Americas.
As per the decision of the Chancellor, and in agreement with the President and Chief Admiral of the Navy, both of the standard Aircraft Carriers and the Guided Missile Cruiser have not yet been christened following their completion. Instead, all three ships shall be open for name submissions by the public and thereafter, a list of the most popular names shall be compiled and the Bureau will decide on the winner, pending approval of the Chancellor, the President, and the Chief Admiral of the Navy.
Grand Admiral de Contenson is naturally stationed aboard the Europa. Though he has reported the facilities of Brest both substantial and adequate, he has recommended a relocation to Toulon in the event of a major war for the safety of the Fleet.
Continuing, we have the Sub-Surface Fleets of the European Union, numbering 3 in total with another understrength Fleet of Nuclear-Powered Submarines. Unfortunately much of these forces, particularly Sub-Surface Fleet A and B are made up largely of outdated vessels. In the event of combat with any major and moderate power, should an engagement occur, casualties should be expected. In the event of combat with a minor power, it is an above average operational risk.
Sub-Surface Fleet C however is the newest full strength Fleet we have in our arsenal. They are the preferred choice for combat operations, if the opposing force is of a limited scope.
The FS Triomphant on maneuvers.
Sub-Surface Fleet N1 is easily the most serviceable and capable of our Sub-Surface fleets, however, given their limited number, and the environmental, nuclear, and radiological risks associated with combat they should be deployed in a limited manner and mostly for reconnaissance in all but the most dire of situations.
Listed above is the various Transport fleets we have assembled for intervention and power projection on a global scale. It is recommended to spread these fleets to our various sectors of influence and interest for rapid deployment capabilities.
~ Land Forces Sub-Section ~
The Land Forces of the European Union are among the most advanced and numerous in the world. Unfortunately, Europe is also one of the most vulnerable states in the world, forcing our commitment of the majority of our ground force to the defence of coastal areas, and overground borders. We have, through the course of the re-organization, managed to create a number of divisions and brigades capable of deployment overseas and of rapid reaction to areas of interest or threats to the nation.
In terms of overland borders, the above units have been allocated to the defence of European National Territory. Missing from the above list, is 2 divisions guarding the Northern border with the Nordic Union.
In the Alsace-Lorraine region, the entire Paratrooper Corps of the European Union Land Forces is stationed, along with our Transport Aircraft Inventory, and a wing of Short Range Fighters to provide escort into or out of European Air Space.
In Iberia, we have three Battlegroups that are combat ready and mobile for deployment. Unfortunately however, they are under equipped by today's standards and are making use of large quantities of old equipment. Efforts to remedy this are being overseen by Minister of Production and the Economy, Peter Struck though current estimates vary as to when they will be fully modernized. Recommendations are to base any foreign deployments, for the time being at least, on the Central Mobile Units, with support from 3rd and 5th Corps of Iberian Command.
Efforts to fully modernize and re-equip all the forces of the European Union were proceeding slowly, but steadily. As of now, it is rare to see new weapons, such as the DSR-1 Sniper Rifle in the Reserve Corps, or in the Mobile Units.
As such, any necessary deployment should draw the bulk of its strength from the Central Mobile Units, drawing specifically on the Franco-German Brigade, 14th Corps, 18th Corps and the soon to be re-named 2nd Royal Dutch Army Corps. Lieutenant General Jaeger has, it seems, gone against regulation and is opening the informal designation of the unit to be decided on by the troops within the unit. The Air Mobile Units, with sufficient air support, it is concluded should be a major backbone of any intervention force or involvement in foreign conflict. Paratrooper forces from Eastern Mobile Units could also be drawn upon, given the situation.
The Air Mobile Units are among the best equipped in the European Union Army, outfitted with the F2000 Rifle, the DSR-1 Sniper Rifle, and the upgraded Panzerfaust 3B among other gear.
~ Air Forces Sub-Section ~
The Air Forces of the European Union are among the most capable in the world. Unlike the Land Forces which struggle with modernization and the territory they must oversee, the Air Forces are already modern and, per Cabinet Order 32(A), will not be continuously modernized, but rather put into storage as reserve air wings while replacement aircraft are produced. Unfortunately, due to integration, there is a fair variety in the aircraft operated by the Air Force, consisting of a mixture of Spanish, German, French and other aircraft that offer a variety or strengths and weaknesses to the units. It is the recommendation of the Bureau to proceed with the standardization of one or a limited number of aircraft, and phase the rest out of the force to be sold, scrapped or utilized in weapons training and live fire exercises.
Eastern Air Wings are stationed in Holland or Germany.
Most of our Air Wings in Eastern Europe are, thankfully of a high quality. Though the Bureau would like to see the construction of another air base in southern Germany, and the occupation of said air base by two Air Wings of Long Range Fighters, such concerns are not immediate however, as tensions with our eastern neighbours and Russia have fallen lately.
It is also notable that much of our Strike aircraft are located here and may need relocation to benefit Land and Naval forces in deployments and intervention.
These Air Forces are tied together with the Paratrooper forces in the Alsace-Lorraine region. They should be looked at as part of a whole, rather than a separate entity.
Above, we have the Interior Air Wing force. It is the recommendation that these Air Forces be solely tasked with the security of the French District and specifically Paris from domestic and foreign threats.
Finally, the Southern Air Wing Forces are stationed throughout Iberia. Much of these forces have been drawn from French, Dutch and Belgian Air Wings to solidify power projection into the Atlantic and Mediterranean, though they are capable of striking into North Africa if necessary.
The Southern Air Wings also include our Naval Bomber force, largely consisting of P-3C Orion's(1) we have been retrofitting since before the Summer War. It is advisable to produce a European Naval Bomber at the earliest possible date, rather than continuing the production of reverse engineered P-3C's under our own designation.
It is also the recommendation of this Bureau for an increase in production of the Eurofighter Typhoon to counter increased fighter production in Russia, the United States, China, and India.
That concludes this Operational review by commission of the Armed Services Bureau for review by the President of the European Union Horst Kohler, Chancellor of the Senate Jose Zapatero, Chief of Staff Henri Bentegeat, Chief Marshal of the Army Jean-Pierre Kelche, Chief Admiral of the Navy Karl Holluba, and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force Erich Wolf.
_________________~ Further Reading ~ ___________________
1 - The P-3C Orion under European command had existed as a part of the French and Belgian Air Forces before the Summer War. After the Summer War, it was re-designated the M-1 Pelican.
* - 18 Pictures are in this update of the 20 allowed per post.
Yes, if you have been reading, I am opening the naming of two aircraft carriers, a guided missile cruiser, and the Air Cavalry Corps under Lieutenant General Jaeger's command to fan suggestions.
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