Hyeongsa Outreach Squad

Composition

Manpower

The total size of the Hyeongsa Outreach Squad would range from 7 to 8 individuals, depending on the number of combat trainers. This size allows for a balance between operational effectiveness and the ability to operate independently in remote areas.

Implicit Support

While the squad is designed to operate independently, it's understood that they are part of a larger Hyeongsa platoon. However, given their specialized mission, they would not have a dedicated supply chain and would rely on their training in resourcefulness and improvisation.
This small size is intentional, designed to facilitate the squad's specialized mission of training local militias in remote villages. It allows for quick movement, easy concealment, and effective engagement in a variety of tactical formations and situations.

Equipment

Equipment Distribution by Role

1. Squad Leader

   • Sword: A standard-issue blade for close combat.
   • Crossbow: For ranged attacks.
   • Map and Compass: Essential for navigation and strategic planning.

2. Tactical Advisor

   • Crossbow: Equipped with specialized bolts for different tactical scenarios.
   • Tactical Manual: A compact booklet containing essential formations and tactics.
   • Signal Flares: For communication and coordination.

3. Combat Trainers

   • Swords and Shields: Standard-issue for training and combat.
   • Training Dummies: Collapsible dummies for practice sessions.
   • Whistles: For drawing attention and issuing quick commands.

4. Monster Specialist

   • Crossbow: Equipped with bolts designed for penetrating tough hides.
   • Monster Identification Guide: A pocket-sized manual for quick reference.
   • Traps: A variety of traps for capturing or immobilizing monstrous threats.

5. Logistics Officer

   • Supply Kits: Containing first aid, rations, and basic repair tools.
   • Cooking Pans: For preparing meals during deployments.
   • Inventory Ledger: A record of all equipment and supplies.

6. Cultural Liaison

   • Translation Booklets: For various local languages.
   • Cultural Artifacts: Small, non-intrusive items for gifting or trade.
   • Notebook and Quill: For documenting cultural observations and interactions.

7. Specialized Equipment

   • Siege Engineers: While not a standard part of the squad, if the mission requires, specialized tools like battering rams or siege ladders can be included.
   • Medical Equipment: The first aid kit includes not just bandages and antiseptics, but also herbal remedies known to the monster specialist and logistics officer.
   • Survival Equipment: Basic camping gear, including tents and fire-starting kits, are part of the standard issue for all soldiers.
   • Mess Staff: The logistics officer doubles as the mess staff, equipped with portable cooking pans and utensils.

Weaponry

1. Standard Issue Weapons

   • Swords: The primary melee weapon, versatile and effective in close combat.
   • Crossbows: The main ranged weapon, chosen for its ease of use and effectiveness at a distance.

2. Occasional or Specialized Weapons

   • Daggers: Used for stealth operations or as a last resort in close combat.
   • Slingshots: Employed for hit-and-run tactics, capable of launching small projectiles like stones or metal pellets.
   • Shortbows: Used in terrains where the crossbow's range and power are less advantageous, such as dense forests.
   • Spears: Employed in specific formations like the Defensive Circle, providing an extended reach.

3. Last Resort Weapons

   • Improvised Clubs: Crafted from available materials like wood or bone, used when primary weapons are lost or damaged.
   • Throwing Stones: Used as a last resort for ranged attacks when no other options are available.

4. Special Circumstances

   • Flaming Arrows: Employed for specific missions requiring the setting of fires, such as diversion tactics.
   • Caltrops: Used to slow down enemy or monstrous advances, deployed in strategic locations.
   • Nets: Employed for trapping smaller monstrous entities, used in conjunction with other tactics like Monster Luring.

The Hyeongsa Outreach squad is trained to adapt their weaponry to the mission at hand, ensuring they can operate effectively in a variety of situations. Their training regimen includes instruction on the use of these various weapons, emphasizing adaptability and resourcefulness.

Table of Contents

Type

Support

Overall training Level

Elite

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran

Parent Formation

Hyeongsa

Used by

• Ring of Three Kingdoms