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==History==
==History==
The battalion was formed in 27 ABY as part of the [[Dark Council]]'s military reformation following the Battle of Antei.  With countless worlds felled by the [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Yuuzhan_Vong Yuuzhan Vong] onslaught, the shaken galaxy offered no shortage of fighting beings whose militaries had collapsed and desperately sought survival through employment of their skills.
The battalion was formed in 27 ABY as part of the [[Dark Council]]'s military reformation following the Battle of Antei.  With countless worlds felled by the [[starwars:Yuuzhan Vong|Yuuzhan Vong]] onslaught, the shaken galaxy offered no shortage of fighting beings whose militaries had collapsed and desperately sought survival through employment of their skills.


==Organization==
==Organization==
442 Support was organized into four companies including a Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), overseeing battalion administration, Base Support Company (BSC), Forward Support Medical Company (FSMC), and a Forward Support Company (FSC).  Depending on its mission, 252 could have up to three Forward Support Companies attached.  Each company was composed of three to five platoons or sections composed of several squads or teams responsible for their various support tasks.
442 Support was organized into four companies including a Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), overseeing battalion administration, Base Support Company (BSC), Forward Support Medical Company (FSMC), and a Forward Support Company (FSC).  Depending on its mission, 252 could have up to three Forward Support Companies attached.  Each company was composed of three to five platoons or sections composed of several squads or teams responsible for their various support tasks.


Each company was commanded by an officer at the rank of [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Captain Captain] (CO) and assisted by an Executive Officer (XO) and First Sergeant (1SG).  Platoons were usually commanded by Platoon Leaders typically at the rank of Lieutenant often assisted by a Platoon Sergeant at the rank of Sergeant First-Class.
Each company was commanded by an officer at the rank of [[starwars:Captain|Captain]] (CO) and assisted by an Executive Officer (XO) and First Sergeant (1SG).  Platoons were usually commanded by Platoon Leaders typically at the rank of Lieutenant often assisted by a Platoon Sergeant at the rank of Sergeant First-Class.


The battalion itself was overseen by an Officer typically at the rank of [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Lieutenant_Colonel Lieutenant Colonel] assisted by an Executive Officer and Command Sergeant Major (CSM).
The battalion itself was overseen by an Officer typically at the rank of [[starwars:Lieutenant Colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] assisted by an Executive Officer and Command Sergeant Major (CSM).


===Headquarters & Headquarters Company===
===Headquarters & Headquarters Company===
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'''Weapons'''
'''Weapons'''
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/A280_blaster_rifle BlasTech A280  Blaster Rifle]
*[[starwars:A280 blaster rifle|BlasTech A280  Blaster Rifle]]
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/DL-18_blaster_pistol BlasTech DL-18 Blaster Pistol]
*[[starwars:DL-18 blaster pistol|BlasTech DL-18 Blaster Pistol]]
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/DC-15x_sniper_rifle DC-15x sniper rifle]
*[[starwars:DC-15x sniper rifle|DC-15x sniper rifle]]
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mark_II_medium_repeating_blaster_cannon Mark I medium repeating blaster cannon]
*[[starwars:Mark II medium repeating blaster cannon|Mark I medium repeating blaster cannon]]


'''Armor'''
'''Armor'''
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==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Armored_Personnel_Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier] (APC)
*[[starwars:Armored Personnel Carrier|Armored Personnel Carrier]] (APC)
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/All_Terrain_Personal_Transport All Terrain Personal Transport] (AT-PT)
*[[starwars:All Terrain Personal Transport|All Terrain Personal Transport]] (AT-PT)
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Light_Assault_Vehicle/repulsorlift_QH-7_Chariot QH-7 Chariot Light Assault Vehicle] (Chariot LAV)
*[[starwars:Light Assault Vehicle/repulsorlift QH-7 Chariot|QH-7 Chariot Light Assault Vehicle]] (Chariot LAV)





Revision as of 06:16, 18 October 2009

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442nd Support Battalion, or 442 was a support battalion in the service of the Army of the Iron Throne. It was one of five (5) support battalions in the 13th Starborne Division and served under IV Legion, supported by Task Force 64 as part of Joint Task Force Rancor.

History

The battalion was formed in 27 ABY as part of the Dark Council's military reformation following the Battle of Antei. With countless worlds felled by the Yuuzhan Vong onslaught, the shaken galaxy offered no shortage of fighting beings whose militaries had collapsed and desperately sought survival through employment of their skills.

Organization

442 Support was organized into four companies including a Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), overseeing battalion administration, Base Support Company (BSC), Forward Support Medical Company (FSMC), and a Forward Support Company (FSC). Depending on its mission, 252 could have up to three Forward Support Companies attached. Each company was composed of three to five platoons or sections composed of several squads or teams responsible for their various support tasks.

Each company was commanded by an officer at the rank of Captain (CO) and assisted by an Executive Officer (XO) and First Sergeant (1SG). Platoons were usually commanded by Platoon Leaders typically at the rank of Lieutenant often assisted by a Platoon Sergeant at the rank of Sergeant First-Class.

The battalion itself was overseen by an Officer typically at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel assisted by an Executive Officer and Command Sergeant Major (CSM).

Headquarters & Headquarters Company

Chain of Command

CO:

XO:

CSM:


HHC
Headquarters
Personnel
Intelligence
Operations
Logistics
Communications


Base Support Company

Chain of Command

Commanding Officer:

Executive Officer:

First Sergeant:


Base Support Company
Support & Transportation Platoon Maintenance Platoon Headquarters
Transportation Maintenance Control Personnel
Fuel Mechanized Maintenance Operations
Ammo Service & Recovery Logistics
Rations Electronic Maintenance
  Special Repair Teams


Forward Support Medical Company

Chain of Command

Commanding Officer:

Executive Officer:

First Sergeant:


Forward Support Medical Company
Treatment Platoon Ambulance Platoon Headquarters
Area Support Squad Mobile Ambulance Squad Preventive Medicine
Area Support Treatment Ambulance Squad Mental Health
Patient Holding Squad Ambulance Squad
Treatment Squad Ambulance Squad


Forward Support Company

Chain of Command

Commanding Officer:

Executive Officer:

First Sergeant:


Forward Support Company
Supply & Transportation Platoon Maintenance Platoon Medical Platoon Headquarters
Food Service Recovery Treatment Team Personnel
Distribution Maintenance Service Ambulance Team Logistics
Supply Maintenance Control   Support Operations
  Combat Repair Team

Legends

As was sometimes the case with support units, those in them were responsible for incredible acts of bravery, skill, and valor. 442 Support maintained a roll of legendary soldiers whose service embodied the ideal warrior.

Legend: NPC TBD

Legend: NPC TBD


Action

Classified


Equipment

442 Support made use of several light armored vehicles for protection and mobility when supporting forward combat units.

The following weapons and equipment were typical of the battalion as well as the other conventional forces under the 13th Starborne Division with some exceptions.

Weapons

Armor

  • Kraytskin™ armor system

Kit

  • Harness or other RACK system
  • Miscellaneous items


Vehicles


External Links

Dark Brotherhood Armed Forces Modified Table of Organization & Equipment