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	The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol\| Civil Air Patrol], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support\| Civil Air Support], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary\| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary].		The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol\| Civil Air Patrol], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support\| Civil Air Support], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary\| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary].

			==Compensation==
			===Pay Table Placeholder===
			===Mustering Out & Benefits===
			When a servicemember leaves active duty during any means other than dishonorable discharge, they qualify for certain benefits managed by the Veteran's Affairs office (TVA). Additionally, they are automatically enrolled in their service branch's corresponding reserves, if one exists. Some benefits are active even while still in the armed forces.
			*'''Business & Education Grants''' - If an enlisted servicemember serves for at least six years, they receive a 30,000 Credit grant towards starting a business or attending a university. This bonus is increased to 60,000 Credits upon the completion of nine years, and increases again by 30,000 credits every three years after. Officers must serve at least nine years, but receive the same grant upon departure. This is a grant, not a loan, and repayment is not required.
			*'''Business Loans''' - A servicemember who has received a Business Grant can also apply for a business loan. This functions as an exceptional-quality financial service for a loan, except only 5% up front payment is required - this payment cannot come from the grant money.
			*'''Healthcare''' - Following the end of their active duty service, servicemembers retain access to TAAF medical facilities and services.
			*'''Home Loans''' - As long as they have completed a single tour of duty (4 years), all service members qualify for VA home loans. These function as an exceptional-quality financial services for a loan, except only 3% up front payment is required.
			*'''Training''' - Servicemembers retain access to GRAB-compliant training programs normally restricted to TAAF members, provided they maintain active security clearance.

	== Uniforms==		== Uniforms==

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	Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used, as the officers that command the Guard are from the Reserves or the full-time Armed Forces.		Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used, as the officers that command the Guard are from the Reserves or the full-time Armed Forces.

	The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol\|Civil Air Patrol], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support\|Civil Air Support], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary\|United States Coast Guard Auxiliary].		The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol\| Civil Air Patrol], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support\| Civil Air Support], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary\| United States Coast Guard Auxiliary].

	== Uniforms==		== Uniforms==

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	Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used, as the officers that command the Guard are from the Reserves or the full-time Armed Forces.		Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used, as the officers that command the Guard are from the Reserves or the full-time Armed Forces.

	The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol\|Civil Air Patrol]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support\|Civil Air Support]], and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary\|United States Coast Guard Auxiliary]].		The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol\|Civil Air Patrol], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support\|Civil Air Support], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary\|United States Coast Guard Auxiliary].

	== Uniforms==		== Uniforms==

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	Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used, as the officers that command the Guard are from the Reserves or the full-time Armed Forces.		Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used, as the officers that command the Guard are from the Reserves or the full-time Armed Forces.

	The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [[~~Civil Air Patrol\|~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol]], [[~~Civil Air Support\|~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support]], and [[~~United States Coast Guard Auxiliary\|~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary]]		The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol\|Civil Air Patrol]], [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support\|Civil Air Support]], and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary\|United States Coast Guard Auxiliary]].

	== Uniforms==		== Uniforms==

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	Reservist ranks operate as normal for their service branch, and they receive one-quarter the usual pay for their pay grade.		Reservist ranks operate as normal for their service branch, and they receive one-quarter the usual pay for their pay grade.

	Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used.		Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used, as the officers that command the Guard are from the Reserves or the full-time Armed Forces.

	The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits.		The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits. The Air Guard is comparable to the modern-day [[Civil Air Patrol\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol]], [[Civil Air Support\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Air_Support]], and [[United States Coast Guard Auxiliary\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary]]

	== Uniforms==		== Uniforms==

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	*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Service Uniform''' – Corresponding to civilian informal or business attire, this is the everday uniform worn by TAAF personnel not expecting to see combat. Unlike the Dess and Mess Dress uniforms, the Service uniform includes protective elements, providing an element of defense while on-duty. While it does include pockets for storing small items, it contains nowhere near as many as the Tactical Uniform provides, and therefore provides no benefit. This uniform is available in two variants, one with pants, and another with a skirt that ranges in length from knee-length to ankle-length (chosen by the wearer upon being issued the uniform). Unlike the dress uniforms, this uniform includes combat boots.		*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Service Uniform''' – Corresponding to civilian informal or business attire, this is the everday uniform worn by TAAF personnel not expecting to see combat. Unlike the Dess and Mess Dress uniforms, the Service uniform includes protective elements, providing an element of defense while on-duty. While it does include pockets for storing small items, it contains nowhere near as many as the Tactical Uniform provides, and therefore provides no benefit. This uniform is available in two variants, one with pants, and another with a skirt that ranges in length from knee-length to ankle-length (chosen by the wearer upon being issued the uniform). Unlike the dress uniforms, this uniform includes combat boots.
	*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Tactical Uniform''' – The battle dress uniform of the Terran Alliance Armed Forces is available in a wide range of camouflage patterns, distributed to personnel as the combat situation changes. It has built-in protective elements, providing an element of protection against incoming fire, close-combat attacks, and environmental hazards. Additionally, it contains numerous pockets for storing small items, up to the size of a tool kit. Up to 14 items of up to 1 kg each can be stored in the uniform, items stored in this fashion are treated as if they were 1/4th their weight for the purposes of carrying capacity and can be retrieved with a single move action as if they were stored in a bandolier or utility belt. Unlike the Dress, Mess Dress, and Service uniforms, the Tactical Uniform is only available with pants. As a combat uniform, this uniform is worn with combat boots.		*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Tactical Uniform''' – The battle dress uniform of the Terran Alliance Armed Forces is available in a wide range of camouflage patterns, distributed to personnel as the combat situation changes. It has built-in protective elements, providing an element of protection against incoming fire, close-combat attacks, and environmental hazards. Additionally, it contains numerous pockets for storing small items, up to the size of a tool kit. Up to 14 items of up to 1 kg each can be stored in the uniform, items stored in this fashion are treated as if they were 1/4th their weight for the purposes of carrying capacity and can be retrieved with a single move action as if they were stored in a bandolier or utility belt. Unlike the Dress, Mess Dress, and Service uniforms, the Tactical Uniform is only available with pants. As a combat uniform, this uniform is worn with combat boots.
	'''Terran Alliance Marine Corps Armored Undersuit~~**~~ – This single-piece, form-fitting bodysuit is the day-to-day operational uniform for any Marine that could potentially see direct combat. Officers who might see direct combat have a habit of wearing it underneath their uniforms. The garment is functionally the base layer of a Marine’s armor, doubling both as a protective layer and as a uniform. While the majority of the environmental and physical protection systems are in a Marine’s actual armor, the undersuit contains defensive weaves and insulation, providing a measure of protection to a soldier while out of their armor. The undersuit contains all the standard rank, service branch, and specialization insignias of the standard tactical uniform, and it contains the biomonitor function of the Marine’s armor.		*'''Terran Alliance Marine Corps Armored Undersuit''' – This single-piece, form-fitting bodysuit is the day-to-day operational uniform for any Marine that could potentially see direct combat. Officers who might see direct combat have a habit of wearing it underneath their uniforms. The garment is functionally the base layer of a Marine’s armor, doubling both as a protective layer and as a uniform. While the majority of the environmental and physical protection systems are in a Marine’s actual armor, the undersuit contains defensive weaves and insulation, providing a measure of protection to a soldier while out of their armor. The undersuit contains all the standard rank, service branch, and specialization insignias of the standard tactical uniform, and it contains the biomonitor function of the Marine’s armor.

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	The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits.		The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits.

			== Uniforms==
			Terran Alliance Armed Forces Uniforms – TAAF Uniform Regulations originally called for a single armed forces-wide uniform, but this was rejected when different branches of the armed forces protested about the design of the uniform itself. Instead, each branch originally had distinct uniforms, though some of them shared the basic uniform design. This proved to be a logistical nightmare, and complicated matters in joint force operations, so the idea was scrapped after several years in favor of several standardized uniform types. Trim color on the uniform is used to distinguish service branches from each other. The Army is indicated by orange, CEC by dark green, Marine Corps by red, Navy by gray, and TAPS by light blue. Specializations are denoted by additional trim colors: black indicates commanding and executive officers, blue indicates operations personnel, green indicates security, gold indicates engineering, white indicates science and medical, and light gray indicates weapons crew. Each service branch has their own unique take on the uniform, but after the standardization of uniforms this is limited to accoutrements that are added to the uniform – Marines have ceremonial swords as part of their dress uniforms, the Army likes adding lanyards and decorative cords, the CEC wears their Quantum Computing Units and Shield Bracers as part of all uniforms, Administration is known for adhering strictly to the uniform regulations as originally written, and TAPS tends to be rather lax about their adherence to the uniform regulations as written.

			*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Dress Uniform''' – The most formal uniform available to TAAF personnel, the dress uniform is typically worn at military ceremonies, official receptions, diplomatic events, and other special occasions. It corresponds to a civilian white tie or formal dress code, and is worn with the full form of all awards granted to and qualifications earned by the soldier. TAAF uniform code allows this to include non-TAAF awards as well, leading to some dress uniforms for older and more heavily-decorated personnel becoming cumbersome and looking like something more resembling the garb worn by stereotypical 20th century militaristic world leaders. As this is a uniform intended for non-combat situations, it provides no protection at all. The prestige associated with the uniform provides a +4 equipment bonus to Persuasion checks made against civilian citizens of the Terran Alliance (situation and target-dependent). This uniform is available in two variants, one with pants, and another with a skirt that ranges in length from knee-length to ankle-length (chosen by the wearer upon being issued the uniform). Formal shoes are worn with this uniform.
			*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Mess Dress Uniform''' – Designed to be a step down from the dress uniform in terms of formality, the Mess Dress is a uniform that corresponds more to a civilian black tie or semi-formal dress code. TAAF awards are worn in miniature form, while non-TAAF awards are worn in miniature form (if available) or in full form (if not available in miniature form). Qualifications are worn as normal. It is commonly seen worn by TAAF personnel at high-profile social affairs, and like the dress uniform it offers no protection at all. It is not as elaborate as the full dress uniform, but it still provides a +2 equipment bonus to Persuasion checks made against civilian citizens of the Terran Alliance (situation and target-dependent). This uniform is available in two variants, one with pants, and another with a skirt that ranges in length from knee-length to ankle-length (chosen by the wearer upon being issued the uniform). Formal shoes are worn with this uniform.
			*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Service Uniform''' – Corresponding to civilian informal or business attire, this is the everday uniform worn by TAAF personnel not expecting to see combat. Unlike the Dess and Mess Dress uniforms, the Service uniform includes protective elements, providing an element of defense while on-duty. While it does include pockets for storing small items, it contains nowhere near as many as the Tactical Uniform provides, and therefore provides no benefit. This uniform is available in two variants, one with pants, and another with a skirt that ranges in length from knee-length to ankle-length (chosen by the wearer upon being issued the uniform). Unlike the dress uniforms, this uniform includes combat boots.
			*'''Terran Alliance Armed Forces Tactical Uniform''' – The battle dress uniform of the Terran Alliance Armed Forces is available in a wide range of camouflage patterns, distributed to personnel as the combat situation changes. It has built-in protective elements, providing an element of protection against incoming fire, close-combat attacks, and environmental hazards. Additionally, it contains numerous pockets for storing small items, up to the size of a tool kit. Up to 14 items of up to 1 kg each can be stored in the uniform, items stored in this fashion are treated as if they were 1/4th their weight for the purposes of carrying capacity and can be retrieved with a single move action as if they were stored in a bandolier or utility belt. Unlike the Dress, Mess Dress, and Service uniforms, the Tactical Uniform is only available with pants. As a combat uniform, this uniform is worn with combat boots.
			'''Terran Alliance Marine Corps Armored Undersuit** – This single-piece, form-fitting bodysuit is the day-to-day operational uniform for any Marine that could potentially see direct combat. Officers who might see direct combat have a habit of wearing it underneath their uniforms. The garment is functionally the base layer of a Marine’s armor, doubling both as a protective layer and as a uniform. While the majority of the environmental and physical protection systems are in a Marine’s actual armor, the undersuit contains defensive weaves and insulation, providing a measure of protection to a soldier while out of their armor. The undersuit contains all the standard rank, service branch, and specialization insignias of the standard tactical uniform, and it contains the biomonitor function of the Marine’s armor.

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	=== [[Terran Alliance Armed Forces Administration]] ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Armed Forces Administration]] ===

	=== [[Terran Alliance Army and ~~Logistical~~ Corps]] ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Army and Logisitical Corps]] ===

	=== [[Terran Alliance Combat Engineer Corps]] ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Combat Engineer Corps]] ===

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	=== [[Terran Alliance Army and Logistical Corps]] ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Army and Logistical Corps]] ===

	=== Terran Alliance Combat Engineer Corps ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Combat Engineer Corps]] ===
	=== Terran Alliance Marine Corps ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Marine Corps]] ===
	=== [[Terran Alliance Navy]] ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Navy]] ===

	=== Terran Alliance Postal Service ===		=== [[Terran Alliance Postal Service]] ===

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	=== Reservists, Guard Members, and Auxilairies ===		=== Reservists, Guard Members, and Auxilairies ===
	~~Reservists~~ ranks operate as normal for their service branch, and they receive one-quarter the usual pay for their pay grade.		Reservist ranks operate as normal for their service branch, and they receive one-quarter the usual pay for their pay grade.

	Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used.		Guard members receive full pay for any time they are active, including training time. The Alliance Guard maintains the same rank structure as their full-time counterparts, however only the Enlisted ranks are used.

	The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits.		The Air Guard (the naval auxiliary force) uses the same rank structure as the Navy, however only the Officer ranks are used. Air Guard rank confers no pay as it is a volunteer force, however members of the Air Guard do gain access to some TAAF-only training programs and are usually considered military personnel for other benefits.