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The '''Atreus Aerospace Command''' '''(AASC)''' is the Black-water maritime service branch of the Confederacy of Atreus, and the [[Pan-Veiidic Commonwealth]]. It is one of the Kerbol System's most powerful navies, with X tons of displacement as of 2200.
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The '''Atreus Aerospace Command''' '''(AASC)''' is the Black-water maritime service branch of the Confederacy of Atreus, and the [[Pan-Veiidic Commonwealth]]. It is one of the Kerbol System's most powerful Black-water navies, with X tons of displacement as of 2200.
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{{Organisation
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| full_title = Atreus Aerospace Command
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| abbreviation = AASC
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| emblem =
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| est_date = 19th November, 2190
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| type = Black-water Navy
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| branch = Department of Aerospace
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| leader_title = Lord Admiral
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== History ==
  
== History ==
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== Organization ==
  
== Organization ==
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The AASC was originally under the command of the Department of the Air Force of Atreus. However, as the AASC grew, the Department of Aerospace was established in 2194 with the AASC ordering and producing their own Capital ships.
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The AASC was originally under the command of the Department of the Air Force of Atreus. However, as the AASC grew, the Department of Aerospace was established in 2194 with the AASC ordering and producing their own Capital ships. Organized similar to existing Navies in nomenclature and combat operations, the AASC has 3 official fleets with a 4th planned. This includes the [[1st Fleet]], [[2nd Fleet]], and [[3rd Fleet]]. The 1st and 3rd Fleets are both commanded by a Flag Officer ranking O-11 Fleet Admiral. The 2nd Fleet is the exception to this as it is commanded by a O-10 Admiral (this is due to the 2nd Fleet containing mainly support/logistical vessels).
   
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=== Fleet Operations ===
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=== Command Structure ===
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The AASC falls under its own Department of Aerospace with Civilian Leadership in the form of the office of the Secretary of Aerospace, while Military leadership comes in the form of the Lord Admiral, a position picked by the ruling monarch of Atreus, and confirmed by the Atreian [INSERT NAME FOR CONGRESS/PARLIMENT HERE]. The Lord Admiral holds the rank of the same name, with their own pay grade of O-12. However during joint operations with other Pan-Veiidic Commonwealth forces, they have the authority of a equivalent OF-10.
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The AASC is organized similarly to pre-existing navies, but much lower crew compliments on ships, and higher "shore-based" rates and crew. The majority of the combat vessels of the AASC are based on operating inside Battlegroups, Task Forces, or Task Units subordinate to a primary Fleet commanded by a large Capital ship with ample Command-and-Control facilities.
  
   
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Alongside the Secretary of Aerospace and the Lord Admiral, the AASC has its own advisory council in the form of the Admiralty. The AASC's Admiralty consists of 5 O-10 Admirals and a O-11 Fleet Admiral who serves as the Second-in-Command to the Lord Admiral.
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==== Battlegroups (note: change the description) ====
  
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Battlegroups make up the largest semi-permanent formation of the AASC, typically centered around a '''''[[Trinity Class Heavy Carrier|Trinity]]'''''-Class Heavy Carrier, '''''[[Hartfordia II Class Heavy Cruiser|Hartfordia II]]'''''-Class Heavy Cruiser, or a '''''[[Swordsman Class Battleship|Swordsman]]'''''-Class Battleship. Typically, AASC Battlegroups are designed to combat equivalent small fleets and Capital ship formations.
  
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=== Unit Organization ===
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The AASC is organized similarly to pre-existing navies, but much lower crew compliments on ships, and a higher amount of "shore-based" rates and crew. The majority of the combat vessels of the AASC are based on operating inside Battlegroups, Task Forces, or Task Units subordinate to a primary Fleet commanded by a large Capital ship with ample Command-and-Control facilities.
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==== Fleets ====
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Fleets are the largest permanent formations of the AASC, centered around a Capital-scale Carrier for the case of combat fleets. These include the '''''[[Retribution Class Fleet Carrier|Retribution]]'''''-Class Fleet Carrier and '''''[[Trinity Class Heavy Carrier|Trinity]]'''''-Class Heavy Carrier or other Capital ships with ample Command-and-Control facilities (abbreviated "C2").
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While capable of combat actions with the fleet combined in one formation, the AASC's Fleets are often used as a organization unit commanding subordinate Battlegroups, Task Forces, and Task Units.
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AASC Fleets are numbered sequentially, starting with 1st Fleet and counting up.
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Fleets are typically commanded by a O-10/O-11 (Admiral/Fleet Admiral).
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==== Battlegroups ====
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Battlegroups make up the largest task-organized/semi-permanent formation of the AASC, typically with 2-3 contained within a fleet. Battlegroups alongside Task Forces are the primary combat units subordinate to a Fleet.
   
 
Battlegroups are typically named instead of numbers, named by their commanding officers or superior officers as they are typically created and dissolved at the start and end of combat operations.
  
Battlegroups are typically named instead of numbers, named by their commanding officers or superior officers as they are typically created and dissolved at the start and end of combat operations.
   
 
Despite this, "Battlegroup" can also be a term granted to a formation of multiple ships between different formations such as fleets or Task Forces, but also multiple Task Forces if need be.
  
Despite this, "Battlegroup" can also be a term granted to a formation of multiple ships between different formations such as fleets or Task Forces, but also multiple Task Forces if need be.
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Battlegroups are typically commanded by a O-8/O-9 (Rear Admiral/Vice Admiral).
   
 
==== Task Forces ====
  
==== Task Forces ====
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Task Forces are the second largest permanent formations of the AASC. However, unlike Battlegroups, Task Forces are almost always at least semi-permanent formations within fleets, but more often than not permanent formations within a fleet made up of multiple Battlegroups or Task Units within them.
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Task Forces are the second largest permanent formations of the AASC behind fleets. However, unlike Battlegroups, Task Forces are almost always at least semi-permanent formations within fleets, but more often than not permanent formations within a fleet made up of multiple Battlegroups or Task Units within them.
   
 
Task Forces are numbered instead of named with a 2-digit code. The first digit of the code represents the fleet the Task Force belongs to, while the second is sequentially numbered based on the amount of Task Forces within a given fleet (EX: TF X1, TF X2, etc.)
  
Task Forces are numbered instead of named with a 2-digit code. The first digit of the code represents the fleet the Task Force belongs to, while the second is sequentially numbered based on the amount of Task Forces within a given fleet (EX: TF X1, TF X2, etc.)
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Task Forces are typically commanded by a O-7/O-8 (Commodore/Rear Admiral).
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==== Task Units ====
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Task Units are the smallest permanent formations of the AASC. Typically centered around a heavier sub-capital vessel such as a '''''Skyflash'''''-Class Heavy Destroyer, a '''''[[Siren Class Escort Carrier|Siren]]'''''-Cass Escort Carrier, or other light vessel. Task Units are the building blocks for Task Forces and Battlegroups, as their small size and small number of vessels gives some autonomy in their function and allow them to engage smaller hostile formations, or conduct independent operations away from a fleet with a established command structure.
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Task Units are usually commanded by a O-6/O-7 (Captain/Commodore).
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=== Operating Forces ===
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There are 5 active Commands within the AASC:
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* AASC Navy Force Operations Command (NAVFOROPCOM)
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* AASC Navy Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM/NAVSPECWAR)
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* AASC Navy Training, Evaluations, and Readiness Command (NAVTERCOM)
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* AASC Navy Logistics Command (NAVLOGCOM)
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* AASC Navy Network Command (NAVNETCOM)
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=== Shore Establishments ===
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The majority of AASC commands and establishments are located in the New Corvus colony in majority subterranean structures with limited surface presence in the form of NAS New Corvus, but even then mostly being underground.
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The New Corvus complex contains the majority of the AASCs non-operating commands/forces, including:
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* Systems Development Command
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* Naval Intelligence Command
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* Naval Training and Evaluations Squadron 1 (NTES-1)
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* Naval Warfighting Center
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The remaining commands and establishments are located on Kerbin, including:
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* AASC Space Observatory
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* Navy Personnel Command (Shared with the Atreian Navy)
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== Personnel ==
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The AASC is the smallest of the branches of the Atreian Department of Defense, maintaining 3000 active personnel. Of the active personnel, 23.1% are Commissioned Officers, with 3.5% being Warrant Officers, the remaining 73.4% of AASC Sailors are Enlisted personnel. Not counted are the Cadets known as "Midshipmen" at the AASC Naval Academy at the New Corvus colony on the Mun.
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=== Uniforms ===
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The AASC shares it's dress uniforms with the Atreian Navy, as they both share similar culture, names, and doctrine. However, the AASC typically wears Dress Whites more often than any other dress uniform.
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=== Ranks ===
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==== Commissioned Officers ====
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Commissioned Officers are sorted into three different classes of Officer. Flag Officers (O-7 to O-12), Command Grade Officers (O-4 to O-6), and Junior Grade Officers (O-1 to O-3). Flag Officers typically hold commands of Fleets, Task Forces, Task Units, or Battlegroups. Command Grade Officers most often command the AASCs Warships, as well as supporting vessels. O-5 Commanders typically command smaller escort ships such as Corvettes and Frigates, while O-6 Captains command larger capital and sub-capital ships including Battleships, Carriers, Cruisers, and Destroyers.
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{| class="wikitable"
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!PVC Code
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!OF-10
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! colspan="2" |OF-9
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!OF-8
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!OF-7
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! colspan="2" |OF-6
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!OF-5
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!OF-4
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!OF-3
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!OF-2
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!OF-1
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|-
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!AASC Pay Grade
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!O-12
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!O-11
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!O-10
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!O-9
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!O-8
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!O-7
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!O-6
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!O-5
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!O-4
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!O-3
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!O-2
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!O-1
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|-
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|Insignia
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|
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|-
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|Uniform Insignia
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|-
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|Title
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|Lord Admiral
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|Fleet Admiral
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|Admiral
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|Vice Admiral
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|Rear Admiral
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|Commodore
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|Captain
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|Commander
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|Lieutenant
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Commander
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|Lieutenant
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|Lieutenant
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(Junior Grade)
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|Ensign
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|-
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|Abbreviation
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|LADM
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|FADM
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|ADM
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|VADM
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|RADM
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|CDRE
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|CAPT
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|CDR
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|LCDR
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|LT
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|LTJG
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|ENS
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|}
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==== Warrant Officers ====
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Warrant Officers are subject-matter expects inside the AASC, and serve in specialized roles not typical for Officers to serve, or would be unwise to serve in. This includes Logistics Experts, Maintenance Experts, and Cyberspace Experts.
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{| class="wikitable"
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!PVC Code
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!WO-5
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!WO-4
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!WO-3
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!WO-2
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!WO-1
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|-
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!AASC Pay Grade
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!W-5
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!W-4
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!W-3
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!W-2
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!W-1
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|-
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|Insignia
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|-
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|Uniform Insignia
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|-
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|Title
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|Chief Warrant officer 5
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|Chief Warrant Officer 4
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|Chief Warrant Officer 3
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|Chief Warrant Officer 2
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|Warrant Officer 1
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|-
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|Abbreviation
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|CWO-5
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|CWO-4
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|CWO-3
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|CWO-2
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|WO-1
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|}
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==== Enlisted ====
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Enlisted personnel make up the bulk of the AASC's limited personnel, most often filling service and lower management roles. Enlisted personnel are divided into two categories: Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from E-4 to E-9 and Crewmen from E-1 to E-3. Crewmen are entry roles within the AASC and are considered "apprentices" as they go through Basic Training and Technical Schools while learning their rates within the AASC.
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Non-Commissioned Officers, or NCOs, are further divided into two divisions: Senior NCOs ranking E-7 through E-9 as well as Junior NCOs ranking E-4 through E-6. Junior NCOs begin to focus on leadership, managing small sections of Junior Enlisted personnel as well as continuing to work in their rates. Senior NCOs are almost completely focused within the AASC on Management and Leadership, managing larger sections and divisions of ships and acting as advisors to Officers. Senior NCOs contain various special assignments such as Command and Fleet NCOs. Command Petty Officers are the most senior advisors to the officers of ships and other small units such as Task Forces or Task Units. Fleet Petty Officers are much similar to the other Enlisted Advisors but are typically assigned to Fleets or Battlegroups.
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{| class="wikitable"
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!PVC Code
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! colspan="2" |Special Assignments
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!EN-9
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! colspan="2" |EN-8
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!EN-7
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!EN-6
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!EN-5
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!EN-4
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!EN-3
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!EN-2
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!EN-1
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|-
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!AASC Pay Grade
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! colspan="3" |E-9
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! colspan="2" |E-8
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!E-7
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!E-6
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!E-5
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!E-4
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!E-3
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!E-2
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!E-1
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|Insignia
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|No Insignia Worn
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|Title
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|Fleet Master Chief
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Petty Officer
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|Command Master
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Chief Petty Officer
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|Master Chief
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Petty Officer
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|Command Senior
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Chief Petty Officer
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|Senior Chief
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Petty officer
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|Chief Petty Officer
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|Senior Petty Officer
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|Petty Officer
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First Class
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|Petty Officer
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Second Class
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|Crewman First Class
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|Crewman Apprentice
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|Crewman Recruit
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|Abbreviation
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|FMCPO
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|CMCPO
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|MCPO
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|CSCPO
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|SCPO
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|CPO
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|SPO
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|PO1
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|PO2
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|C1C
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|CA
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|CR
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|}
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== Equipment ==
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Numerically, the AASC operates a large amount of craft with over 30 ships of various classes and tonnage as well as over 40 smaller, typically ship-based spaceframes.
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=== Ships ===
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The names of commissioned AASC ships are prefixed with the letters "AASC" designating "Atreus Aerospace Command" with the beginning of "Aero" and "Space" making up the second "A" and "S" within AASC. However, non-commissioned, civilian vessels are prefixed only with "AAS" denoting "Atreus Aerospace", dropping the "Command" of the AASC to indicate a non-combative vessel such as a survey or colony ship. Additionally to the prefix denoting affiliation, each commissioned ship of the AASC has a hull classification code (often referred to as just a "Hull Code") such as CVB for Fleet/Supercarriers and DDG for Destroyers. All ships of the AASC, commissioned or non-commissioned, are logged in the public Spacecraft Naval Vessel Register able to be accessed online for free. The register maintains data on current state, the date of its commissioning, decommissioning, and vessels that have been stricken from the register.
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==== Naming Conventions ====
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The AASC lacks a solid naming convention for ship classes, but maintains a naming convention for individual ships based on tradition. Before the commissioning of a new vessel the to-be Commanding Officer will propose his own name for the vessel (if it is not a lead ship of a class) and deliver it via letter to their Commanding Officer (if possible) before being delivered to the Admiralty for approval. Upon the commissioning of a ship, the approved name will be officially put into the Spacecraft Naval Vessel Register and will retain the name for the rest of the ships career.
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== Ship Inventory ==
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See Also: [[List of current ships of the Atreus Aerospace Command]]
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Class Name
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!Hull Code
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!Type
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!In Service
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!Notes
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|''[[Retribution Class Fleet Carrier|Retribution]]''
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|CVB
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|Supercarrier
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|1
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|
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|-
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|''[[Trinity Class Heavy Carrier|Trinity]]''
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|CV
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|Heavy Carrier
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|2
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|
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|-
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|''[[Siren Class Escort Carrier|Siren]]''
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|CVL
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|Escort Carrier
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|4
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|
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|-
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|''[[Swordsman Class Battleship|Swordsman]]''
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|BB
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|Battleship
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|2
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|
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|-
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|''[[Hartfordia II Class Heavy Cruiser|Hartfordia II]]''
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|CA
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|Heavy Cruiser
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|4
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|
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|-
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|''[[Skyflash]]''
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|DDG
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|Heavy Destroyer
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|8
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|
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|-
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|''[[Javelin]]''
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|DDG
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|Light Destroyer
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|6
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|
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|-
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|''[[Raven Class Heavy Frigate|Raven]]''
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|FFG
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|Heavy Frigate
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|10
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|
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|-
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|''[[Raven Class Heavy Frigate|Vertigo]]''
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|FFG
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|Heavy Frigate
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|2
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|Based on ''Raven''-Class Heavy Frigate
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|-
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|''[[Sentinel Class Heavy Corvette|Sentinel]]''
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|FS
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|Heavy Corvette
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|8
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|
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|-
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|''[[Mender]]''
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|ARD
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|Mobile Refit Station
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|2
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|
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|}
 
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The Atreus Aerospace Command (AASC) is the Black-water maritime service branch of the Confederacy of Atreus, and the Pan-Veiidic Commonwealth. It is one of the Kerbol System's most powerful Black-water navies, with X tons of displacement as of 2200.

AASC
Atreus Aerospace Command
Founded 19th November, 2190
Type Black-water Navy
Branch Department of Aerospace


History

Belkan/Atreian Civil War

The AASC traces it's roots to the ending years of the Belkan (also known as the "Atreian") Civil War. As victory was all but assured for the Northern Royal Houses, the alliance (mostly Atreus) began looking to the future in securing its endeavors in the final frontier.

Taking many of the remaining resources from the previous Belkan Space Command, the Atreus Aerospace Command was officially established on November 19th, 2190 with its main objective being securing the future for Atreian interplanetary colonies as well as protecting colony ships.

Late 2190's/Early 2200's

However, in the modern age, the AASC's role has evolved into a interplanetary expeditionary force retaining the role of defending colonies. However, the AASC also acts as a quick response force to potential threats, anti-piracy, and conducting "amphibious" operations.

Organization

The AASC was originally under the command of the Department of the Air Force of Atreus. However, as the AASC grew, the Department of Aerospace was established in 2194 with the AASC ordering and producing their own Capital ships. Organized similar to existing Navies in nomenclature and combat operations, the AASC has 3 official fleets with a 4th planned. This includes the 1st Fleet, 2nd Fleet, and 3rd Fleet. The 1st and 3rd Fleets are both commanded by a Flag Officer ranking O-11 Fleet Admiral. The 2nd Fleet is the exception to this as it is commanded by a O-10 Admiral (this is due to the 2nd Fleet containing mainly support/logistical vessels).

Command Structure

The AASC falls under its own Department of Aerospace with Civilian Leadership in the form of the office of the Secretary of Aerospace, while Military leadership comes in the form of the Lord Admiral, a position picked by the ruling monarch of Atreus, and confirmed by the Atreian [INSERT NAME FOR CONGRESS/PARLIMENT HERE]. The Lord Admiral holds the rank of the same name, with their own pay grade of O-12. However during joint operations with other Pan-Veiidic Commonwealth forces, they have the authority of a equivalent OF-10.

Alongside the Secretary of Aerospace and the Lord Admiral, the AASC has its own advisory council in the form of the Admiralty. The AASC's Admiralty consists of 5 O-10 Admirals and a O-11 Fleet Admiral who serves as the Second-in-Command to the Lord Admiral.

Unit Organization

The AASC is organized similarly to pre-existing navies, but much lower crew compliments on ships, and a higher amount of "shore-based" rates and crew. The majority of the combat vessels of the AASC are based on operating inside Battlegroups, Task Forces, or Task Units subordinate to a primary Fleet commanded by a large Capital ship with ample Command-and-Control facilities.

Fleets

Fleets are the largest permanent formations of the AASC, centered around a Capital-scale Carrier for the case of combat fleets. These include the Retribution-Class Fleet Carrier and Trinity-Class Heavy Carrier or other Capital ships with ample Command-and-Control facilities (abbreviated "C2").

While capable of combat actions with the fleet combined in one formation, the AASC's Fleets are often used as a organization unit commanding subordinate Battlegroups, Task Forces, and Task Units.

AASC Fleets are numbered sequentially, starting with 1st Fleet and counting up.

Fleets are typically commanded by a O-10/O-11 (Admiral/Fleet Admiral).

Battlegroups

Battlegroups make up the largest task-organized/semi-permanent formation of the AASC, typically with 2-3 contained within a fleet. Battlegroups alongside Task Forces are the primary combat units subordinate to a Fleet.

Battlegroups are typically named instead of numbers, named by their commanding officers or superior officers as they are typically created and dissolved at the start and end of combat operations.

Despite this, "Battlegroup" can also be a term granted to a formation of multiple ships between different formations such as fleets or Task Forces, but also multiple Task Forces if need be.

Battlegroups are typically commanded by a O-8/O-9 (Rear Admiral/Vice Admiral).

Task Forces

Task Forces are the second largest permanent formations of the AASC behind fleets. However, unlike Battlegroups, Task Forces are almost always at least semi-permanent formations within fleets, but more often than not permanent formations within a fleet made up of multiple Battlegroups or Task Units within them.

Task Forces are numbered instead of named with a 2-digit code. The first digit of the code represents the fleet the Task Force belongs to, while the second is sequentially numbered based on the amount of Task Forces within a given fleet (EX: TF X1, TF X2, etc.)

Task Forces are typically commanded by a O-7/O-8 (Commodore/Rear Admiral).

Task Units

Task Units are the smallest permanent formations of the AASC. Typically centered around a heavier sub-capital vessel such as a Skyflash-Class Heavy Destroyer, a Siren-Cass Escort Carrier, or other light vessel. Task Units are the building blocks for Task Forces and Battlegroups, as their small size and small number of vessels gives some autonomy in their function and allow them to engage smaller hostile formations, or conduct independent operations away from a fleet with a established command structure.

Task Units are usually commanded by a O-6/O-7 (Captain/Commodore).

Operating Forces

There are 5 active Commands within the AASC:

  • AASC Navy Force Operations Command (NAVFOROPCOM)
  • AASC Navy Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM/NAVSPECWAR)
  • AASC Navy Training, Evaluations, and Readiness Command (NAVTERCOM)
  • AASC Navy Logistics Command (NAVLOGCOM)
  • AASC Navy Network Command (NAVNETCOM)

Shore Establishments

The majority of AASC commands and establishments are located in the New Corvus colony in majority subterranean structures with limited surface presence in the form of NAS New Corvus, but even then mostly being underground.

The New Corvus complex contains the majority of the AASCs non-operating commands/forces, including:

  • Systems Development Command
  • Naval Intelligence Command
  • Naval Training and Evaluations Squadron 1 (NTES-1)
  • Naval Warfighting Center

The remaining commands and establishments are located on Kerbin, including:

  • AASC Space Observatory
  • Navy Personnel Command (Shared with the Atreian Navy)

Personnel

The AASC is the smallest of the branches of the Atreian Department of Defense, maintaining 3000 active personnel. Of the active personnel, 23.1% are Commissioned Officers, with 3.5% being Warrant Officers, the remaining 73.4% of AASC Sailors are Enlisted personnel. Not counted are the Cadets known as "Midshipmen" at the AASC Naval Academy at the New Corvus colony on the Mun.

Uniforms

The AASC shares it's dress uniforms with the Atreian Navy, as they both share similar culture, names, and doctrine. However, the AASC typically wears Dress Whites more often than any other dress uniform.

Ranks

Commissioned Officers

Commissioned Officers are sorted into three different classes of Officer. Flag Officers (O-7 to O-12), Command Grade Officers (O-4 to O-6), and Junior Grade Officers (O-1 to O-3). Flag Officers typically hold commands of Fleets, Task Forces, Task Units, or Battlegroups. Command Grade Officers most often command the AASCs Warships, as well as supporting vessels. O-5 Commanders typically command smaller escort ships such as Corvettes and Frigates, while O-6 Captains command larger capital and sub-capital ships including Battleships, Carriers, Cruisers, and Destroyers.

PVC Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1
AASC Pay Grade O-12 O-11 O-10 O-9 O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1
Insignia
Uniform Insignia
Title Lord Admiral Fleet Admiral Admiral Vice Admiral Rear Admiral Commodore Captain Commander Lieutenant

Commander

Lieutenant Lieutenant

(Junior Grade)

Ensign
Abbreviation LADM FADM ADM VADM RADM CDRE CAPT CDR LCDR LT LTJG ENS

Warrant Officers

Warrant Officers are subject-matter expects inside the AASC, and serve in specialized roles not typical for Officers to serve, or would be unwise to serve in. This includes Logistics Experts, Maintenance Experts, and Cyberspace Experts.

PVC Code WO-5 WO-4 WO-3 WO-2 WO-1
AASC Pay Grade W-5 W-4 W-3 W-2 W-1
Insignia
Uniform Insignia
Title Chief Warrant officer 5 Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chief Warrant Officer 3 Chief Warrant Officer 2 Warrant Officer 1
Abbreviation CWO-5 CWO-4 CWO-3 CWO-2 WO-1

Enlisted

Enlisted personnel make up the bulk of the AASC's limited personnel, most often filling service and lower management roles. Enlisted personnel are divided into two categories: Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from E-4 to E-9 and Crewmen from E-1 to E-3. Crewmen are entry roles within the AASC and are considered "apprentices" as they go through Basic Training and Technical Schools while learning their rates within the AASC.

Non-Commissioned Officers, or NCOs, are further divided into two divisions: Senior NCOs ranking E-7 through E-9 as well as Junior NCOs ranking E-4 through E-6. Junior NCOs begin to focus on leadership, managing small sections of Junior Enlisted personnel as well as continuing to work in their rates. Senior NCOs are almost completely focused within the AASC on Management and Leadership, managing larger sections and divisions of ships and acting as advisors to Officers. Senior NCOs contain various special assignments such as Command and Fleet NCOs. Command Petty Officers are the most senior advisors to the officers of ships and other small units such as Task Forces or Task Units. Fleet Petty Officers are much similar to the other Enlisted Advisors but are typically assigned to Fleets or Battlegroups.

PVC Code Special Assignments EN-9 EN-8 EN-7 EN-6 EN-5 EN-4 EN-3 EN-2 EN-1
AASC Pay Grade E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1
Insignia No Insignia Worn
Title Fleet Master Chief

Petty Officer

Command Master

Chief Petty Officer

Master Chief

Petty Officer

Command Senior

Chief Petty Officer

Senior Chief

Petty officer

Chief Petty Officer Senior Petty Officer Petty Officer

First Class

Petty Officer

Second Class

Crewman First Class Crewman Apprentice Crewman Recruit
Abbreviation FMCPO CMCPO MCPO CSCPO SCPO CPO SPO PO1 PO2 C1C CA CR

Equipment

Numerically, the AASC operates a large amount of craft with over 30 ships of various classes and tonnage as well as over 40 smaller, typically ship-based spaceframes.

Ships

The names of commissioned AASC ships are prefixed with the letters "AASC" designating "Atreus Aerospace Command" with the beginning of "Aero" and "Space" making up the second "A" and "S" within AASC. However, non-commissioned, civilian vessels are prefixed only with "AAS" denoting "Atreus Aerospace", dropping the "Command" of the AASC to indicate a non-combative vessel such as a survey or colony ship. Additionally to the prefix denoting affiliation, each commissioned ship of the AASC has a hull classification code (often referred to as just a "Hull Code") such as CVB for Fleet/Supercarriers and DDG for Destroyers. All ships of the AASC, commissioned or non-commissioned, are logged in the public Spacecraft Naval Vessel Register able to be accessed online for free. The register maintains data on current state, the date of its commissioning, decommissioning, and vessels that have been stricken from the register.

Naming Conventions

The AASC lacks a solid naming convention for ship classes, but maintains a naming convention for individual ships based on tradition. Before the commissioning of a new vessel the to-be Commanding Officer will propose his own name for the vessel (if it is not a lead ship of a class) and deliver it via letter to their Commanding Officer (if possible) before being delivered to the Admiralty for approval. Upon the commissioning of a ship, the approved name will be officially put into the Spacecraft Naval Vessel Register and will retain the name for the rest of the ships career.

Ship Inventory

See Also: List of current ships of the Atreus Aerospace Command

AASC Naval Inventory
Class Name Hull Code Type In Service Notes
Retribution CVB Supercarrier 1
Trinity CV Heavy Carrier 2
Siren CVL Escort Carrier 4
Swordsman BB Battleship 2
Hartfordia II CA Heavy Cruiser 4
Skyflash DDG Heavy Destroyer 8
Javelin DDG Light Destroyer 6
Raven FFG Heavy Frigate 10
Vertigo FFG Heavy Frigate 2 Based on Raven-Class Heavy Frigate
Sentinel FS Heavy Corvette 8
Mender ARD Mobile Refit Station 2
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