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416th Peacekeeping Battalion of the Progenitor Arm
A fairly new addition to the ranks of the Progenitor Arm, created soon after the establishment of the Civil Protection Program.
Vanity is their motto.
Despite their organization being a forefather to the freshly introduced anonymous oppression, they are destined to be replaced by it.
= Rank Structure =
= Commissioned Officers =
Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol.)
The highest ranking field officer of a battalion, in charge of the city's conscript forces.
Able to promote up to the rank of Captain.
Captain (Cpt.)
Lieutenant Colonel's right-hand man (or woman).
Able to promote up to the rank of Senior Sergeant.
Lieutenant (Lt.)
Commissioned Officers put in charge of day-to-day management of those below them.
Able to promote up to the rank of Junior Sergeant.
= Non-Commissioned Officers =
Senior Sergeant (SrSgt.)
The most trusted and senior of the NCOs.
They are candidates for promotion to CO and are able to promote up to the rank of Corporal.
Sergeant (Sgt.)
Non-Commissioned Officers allowed to lead large teams (4 men).
Able to promote up to the rank of Master Private.
Junior Sergeant (JrSgt.)
Lesser NCOs permitted to lead small teams (3 men).
= Enlisted =
Corporal (Cpl.)
Infantry soldiers with prospects for becoming an NCO.
Master Private (MPvt.)
Infantry soldiers with more seniority than a Private.
Private (Pvt.)
Infantry soldiers with no special privileges.
= Equipment =
6Б7
Ballistic helmet borrowed from Russian surplus warehouses, most commonly worn by NCOs and below.
BDU
Standardized Battle Dress Uniform distributed to all members of the Progenitor Arm, due to the inconsistency of supply lines some units are devoid of a TTsKO camouflage pattern.
Tonfa Baton
Nightsticks issued to all peacekeepers, inherited by the Progenitor Arm from local police forces, and used to enforce compliance or as a last fighting chance against alien fauna.
PM Pistol
9x18mm Makarov pistol issued to Junior Sergeants.
Škorpion Submachine Gun
9x18mm Makarov SMG issued to Senior Sergeants.
= Protocol =
Subject to Change
- Peacekeepers must be in prime physical and mental form while on duty.
- All service-related equipment must be returned to storage prior to going off duty.
- Firearms may only be used
by team leaders while deployed andnever against citizens. - Any usage of a firearm must be immediately reported.
- Peacekeepers are required to show respect towards his/her superiors and representatives of Overwatch.
- Peacekeepers are required to inform Civil Protection about disorderly conduct beyond their containment abilities.
= Scope of Practice =
The Progenitor Arm's role is that of a peacekeeping force.
It is not meant to prosecute or investigate any crimes committed, its main job is preventing transgressions and quelling disturbances before they evolve into something outside its control.
If a peacekeeper believes that it is too late to prevent an ongoing crime, they should inform Civil Protection immediately.
Members of the Progenitor Arm are still considered to be citizens in the eyes of the Combine Penal Code, and any violations can result in prosecution by Civil Protection.
= Commendations =
Medals can be awarded by Commissioned Officers for individual achievements.
A Non-Commissioned Officer can formally request a medal to be awarded to another NCO or Enlisted.
Commissioned Officers cannot issue medals to other Commissioned Officers.
Only the Lieutenant Colonel may award a CO.
Medal "For Courage"
Awarded for personal courage and bravery displayed in the line of duty.
Medal "For Battle Merit"
Awarded for impeccable leadership displayed in the line of duty.
Medal "For Merit in Research of Extraterrestrial Phenomena"
Awarded for achievements in the research of Xenian flora and fauna.
Medal "For Distinction in the Protection of Public Order"
Awarded for great contributions to maintaining order within an urban center.
Medal "Veteran of the Progenitor Arm"
Awarded at retirement.
Order of Breen
Awarded posthumously.
The Progenitor Arm's role is that of a peacekeeping force.
It is not meant to prosecute or investigate any crimes committed, its main job is preventing transgressions and quelling disturbances before they evolve into something outside its control.
If a peacekeeper believes that it is too late to prevent an ongoing crime, they should inform Civil Protection immediately.
Members of the Progenitor Arm are still considered to be citizens in the eyes of the Combine Penal Code, and any violations can result in prosecution by Civil Protection.
= Commendations =
Medals can be awarded by Commissioned Officers for individual achievements.
A Non-Commissioned Officer can formally request a medal to be awarded to another NCO or Enlisted.
Commissioned Officers cannot issue medals to other Commissioned Officers.
Only the Lieutenant Colonel may award a CO.
Medal "For Courage"
Awarded for personal courage and bravery displayed in the line of duty.
Medal "For Battle Merit"
Awarded for impeccable leadership displayed in the line of duty.
Medal "For Merit in Research of Extraterrestrial Phenomena"
Awarded for achievements in the research of Xenian flora and fauna.
Medal "For Distinction in the Protection of Public Order"
Awarded for great contributions to maintaining order within an urban center.
Medal "Veteran of the Progenitor Arm"
Awarded at retirement.
Order of Breen
Awarded posthumously.
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