Editing Velatine Federal Republic (section)

===Ranks===

'''Enlisted'''

Soldier - ''Recruits are simply ranked to as Soldiers - they are officially referred to by their role (such as Tanker or Infantryman)- but the common slang term "Soldato" is most often used, and has come to mean any traniee or fresh recruit - members of the military often refer to themselves in general as Soldato's as a term of respect.''

Corporal - ''Confusing to other militaries, a Velatine Corporal is more equivalent to a Private in other armies - the rank indicates having spent a minimum amount of time in the armed forces without blemishes on the record.'' 

Corporal Major - ''A corporal who continues to serve without black marks on their records is promoted to a Corporal Major and is granted more responsibilities - this is more equivalent to a Private First Class in other militaries. ''

Chief Corporal Major - ''A Chief Corporal Major commands a section of of his fellow soldiers. For those who are only filling in their required conscription, this is normally as high as they advanced. However, to encourage hard work, and bolster forces, the Star Ranking system has been added for this rank - A Chief Corporal Major is a one-star Corporal major, and they can be ranked up to a four-star major. This determines seniority and experience. Someone who has finished their conscription can choose to sign up for the "Citizen's Corporal" program - by taking retraining courses every year and they can slowly add more stars to their rank, and will be higher ranked and paid if they re-enlist in an emergency situation. This program is to provide an incentive for continued training and preparedness on the behalf of the citizens.'' 

'''Non-Coms'''

Sergeant - ''A Sergeant commands of squad of his fellow soldiers.'' 

Sergeant Major - ''A Sergeant Major designates a more senior sergeant within a platoon. ''

Chief Sergeant Major - ''A chief Sergeant Major is the highest rank of sergeant and normally serves as an adjutant to a Lieutenant. For career soldiers who are not becoming officers this is normally as high as they progress and it is seen as a rank of some prestige. Like with First Corporal Major, Chief Sergeant Majors who remain in their position for an extended period can receive up to four star rankings to represent increases in seniority and pay-grade'' 

'''Warrant Officers'''

''Warrant Officers are usually technical experts or specialists'' 

Marshal

Chief Marshal 

First Chief Marshal

Marshal-Lieutenant 

'''Junior Officers'''

Second Lieutenant - ''If in Lance or Platoon is 2nd in Command. Often only recently made officer.'' 

Lieutenant - ''A Lieutenant is the normal Commander of a Lance or Platoon''

Captain - ''A Captain commands a Company of troops''

First Captain - ''Used to designate the senior Captain in a Battalion. Traditionally given command of 3rd Company as this will not have oversight from Major or Lieutenant Colonel.'' 

'''Senior Officers''' 

Major - ''2nd in Command of Battalion. Traditionally attached to 2nd Company'' 

Lieutenant Colonel - ''Commander of a Battalion. Traditionally attached to 1st Company'' 

Colonel - ''Commands a Regiment. Due to the smaller size of the VDF many Colonels also work as 2nd in Commands and aides for Generals.''  

General - ''Can Command multiple Regiments. Ranked from one to four stars to denote seniority and rank. Any military operation of note will have a General coordinating all aspects of it - the importance and size of the mission usually determining degree of General''

El Presidente - ''Commands all Generals. Legally the nation's only Five-Star General - the official Presidential uniform reflects this. The VP is also considered a Four-Star General, mostly relevant in the case of communication breakdowns or attacks on government. ''