Scout Company
Scouts in Cobal are a lightly armored infantry soldier trained to move fast, in cover, and attack with lightning speed using missiles and blades. These units can cover vast distances at speed, and are trained to maintain a level of endurance that is truly amazing. Their horn bows and crossbows can penetrate most enemy armor at 100 yards and can pass through the barrel of a horse entirely at 50 yards. Most Scout Companies are raised at the Shire-level, and will be combined with other units to form larger regiments. They are made up of (roughly) 50% Humans and 50% Halflings.
Composition
Manpower
Each Scout Company is (roughly) 130 soldiers and officers.
• Commanded by Captain of Scouts
o Supported by a Master Sergeant
• Company is 4-5 Scout Patrols of 20-25 Scouts
o Led by a Scout Corporal and two Sergeants
Equipment
Scouts are equipped with a standard set of armor and weapons: leather scale armor; small round shield; grey hooded long cloak; horn bow or crossbow; short sword; hunting knife; five day’s rations.
Structure
Each Company is led by a Captain of Scouts, supported by Scout Corporals and Sergeants.
Type
Infantry
Overall training Level
Professional
Assumed Veterancy
Veteran
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