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Do we need to simplify the rank structures of UK Armed Forces?
By Nicholas Drummond This is an updated version of an article originally written for the Wavell Room blog in June 2018 (see wavellroom.com). It makes a case for a flatter hierarchy by cutting the n…
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Just a taste... but it harkens close to CT's 6 rank system...The case for change
Today, the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force have 16, 18 and 23 different ranks respectively. Compared to other organisations, including commercial and government entities, this is a substantial hierarchy, especially when you factor-in five levels of General rank. Those who defend the existing rank structure argue that the manpower-intensive way in which the Armed Forces operate demands a hierarchy that allows effective command and control at all levels across each service. You need to know who is responsible and to whom responsibility devolves in case a commander is injured, killed or captured.
Stumbled across it today doing some reference art for my next T2K game. It's got some interesting discussion elements.
Oh, and for reference,
- it doesn't mention the UK "white stripes" - acting Corporal and Acting Sergeant.
- Poland in the T2K (1997-2000) era has 27 ranks, not counting the multiple Podchorążi (officer candidate) grades.
- US has (in that era) 9 to 11 commissioned officer, 0 or 4 warrant, and 10 to 15 enlisted ranks (by service) - Army having 2 each at E4 E8 and E9a, plus singular E9b, Navy 3 at E9 (incl E9b), AF 2 at E9 (Incl. E9B), for 20 to 30...
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