Estinian Military Branches

The Estinian military is made up of four core branches. The most popular is the Army, followed by the Military Police. The Navy is about half the size of the military police, while the Air Force is half the size of the navy.

The Army
The Army is the largest branch in the Estinian Military. Members include Lilah Wilkes, Major Colonel Raine, Robert Crispin, King Andrew Pendragon, and Lucas Black. This branch has the least amount of active combat roles besides the military police, at only about forty-percent of roles being active in duty. This security, as well as a higher chance of being an officer and an easier time moving through the ranks, makes it appealing.

Additionally, unlike the air force and military police, the army allows Dorans, has no special requirements, and don't require referrals from the Sergeant in order to join. Between this and the navy's wide spread undesirability, the army is most people's first choice.

Members of the Army wear dark blue, buttoned up coat with a black belt. A few inches underneath the black belt's center is the tip of a V-shaped cut, that goes all the way down to the end of the coat. The coats have shoulder pads on top, which is the only place that marks the difference between an officer's and enlisted's uniform. The officer's uniform has a stripe on the end while the enlisted does not. On the soldier's left breast is patches, each patch representing a military rank. These patches allow you to know the exact rank of any soldier. On the soldier's right is a breast pocket. Above this are patches are ribbons, all of which represent different things, such as outstanding or excellent service or participating in certain wars or battles. This coat is paired with grayish blue pants as well as black boots. There is a black and dark blue hat, but this is only worn on special occasions or formal events.

The Military Police
The Military Police, sometimes referred to as the MPs, is the second largest branch of the Estinian military. Members include Captain Lornes and Chief Lewis.

The Military Police is the Estinian equivalent of our police. They only handle domestic matters, reporting to crimes and breaking up protests. The Military Police is unique for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the Military Police doesn't allow Dorans. An Estinian who marries a Doran and must leave the Military Police and cannot use their years of service to remove their own or their spouse's armband. Secondly, everyone in the Military Police is referred to as an officer, but holds no power in the overall military. The Chief isn't on the chain of command in any other branch and must comply with any three-star officer. Finally, unlike the other three branches, the Military Police members can never become generals, no matter how long they have worked. The highest rank possible after joining the Military Police is Chief, or sometimes referred to as Commander, and only has any power in the Military Police. The higher ranks of the Military Police are the only branch who don't learn of The Truth.

Additionally, the Military Police requires a Sergeant's referral to join, although this isn't hard to get. Captain Lornes was in the bottom ten but was able to join when he asked his class's sergeant for a referral. Robert Crispin implied while speaking to Melanie Crispin that the Military Police actually only allowed bottom twenties to join in order to prevent more talented soldiers from joining the Army, Air Force, or Navy. Chief Lewis later backs this up when he explains the many problems of the MPs, telling Lilah that there isn't a single smart cop these days.

The Military Police wear dark blue, almost black uniforms with black belts. This coat reaches their ankles and have the same V cut. They wear a white trench coat, typically buttoned up but sometimes not, over this coat. They wear black pants and boots, as well as a black cap. Unlike the other branches, their rank is written on the badge they're required to wear on their right breast. If the coat is covering their right breast then they wear the badge over the coat.

The Navy
The Navy is the second smallest branch. Members include Hank Crispin.

The Navy deals mostly with ships. Members get stationed at various ports throughout the country where they live for nine months out of the year before going to combat zones for three months. Both enlistees and officers are required to do this, although officers no longer need to once reaching the rank of Colonel. Due to these situations, people don't often join the Navy willingly.

Due to the low number of people who join, each Sergeant is required to ensure that at least five percent of his graduating class makes it into the Navy. This is done by offering better paying contracts with the Navy or refusing to give them an Army contract.

The navy has far more outfits compared to any branch, making one singular uniform hard to pin down. In his enlisted photo, Hank wore a white, button up shirt with a navy neckerchief and a sailor's cap. However, we see members of the navy wearing different colors, coats, and hats due to the wide variety of weather they need to deal with.

The Air Force
The Air Force is the smallest branch of the military. Members include Carl Hartson and Jonathan Stone.

The Air Force is so small as it's only existed for about fifteen years and requires a special recommendation. Their jobs include piloting and maintenance.

Unlike other branches, everyone in the Air Force is considered enlisted. All commanders of the Air Force are just Army officers.