New California Republic | Military Occupation Specialties

Eric · May 25, 2023 at 09:34 PM

Infantry

The bulk of the infantry is composed of troopers, a mixture of trained volunteers and conscripts that are employed in offensive and defensive missions. The majority of troopers seen in the Mojave are infantry, and every trooper receives basic infantry training regardless of their specialty in the army. The infantry is the first and last line of defense and offense for the army, and its members are expected to go into action regularly against any and all enemies of the NCR, ranging from Fiends to Caesar's Legion. The numerous mutated beasts of the wasteland are no less hostile, so army infantry must be equally ready to fight them as well.

Sub-unit:

Medical Brigade

The Medical Corps' goal is to save the lives of troopers and civilians by providing the best medical care the New California Republic Army can offer, on both the front lines and behind the front lines. They also coordinate research efforts and contractors from other factions.

Shock

The Shock Corps are much better trained and equipped than the standard troopers. They are equipped with NCR salvaged power armor, suits of scavenged T-45d power armor with the servos and pistons removed, which the NCR gained from their war with the Brotherhood of Steel, giving them superior protection compared to standard soldiers. They carry heavy weaponry, such as the high-capacity light machine guns. Shock will also enforce military law on all NCR Army posts, and are responsible for watching their fellow troopers as much as the base perimeter.

Sub-unit:

SIU = Special Investigations Unit

Members of SIU are given the ability to wear NCR formal attire and are previous members within Shock that adhere to the orders from headquarters, they're also tasked with organizing counter-intelligence and handling overall internal affairs within the NCR.

First Reconnaissance Battalion

The battalion is one of the finest combat units in the army of the New California Republic, drawing its members from soldiers of exceptional marksmanship talents. Usually this happens on firing ranges. Though transfer is voluntary, members of 1st Recon also earn a better pay than regular troops, as an extra incentive. The battalion has a distinguished combat history, with their most notable deployment being the Mojave Campaign. During the First Battle of Hoover Dam in 2277, the battalion played a vital part, as its sharpshooters together with the NCR Rangers were instrumental in destroying the cohesion of Legion forces on the rim of the Dam, allowing them to be drawn into Boulder City and routed.

NCR Rangers

The Rangers perform a variety of specialized tasks, handling things that are too difficult or outside of the regular army's role. They are trained to be ready for anything and everything, and are the army's special forces. Even Caesar's Legion holds respect for the Rangers, with common legionaries calling them "the best the Profligates have to offer." One special role of the Rangers is the NCR Ranger hit squad, a small force of Rangers tasked with eliminating individuals who have become especially dangerous enemies of the NCR.