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       #Post#: 4499--------------------------------------------------
       The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of Turk
       ducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: July 16, 2015, 5:41 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       His Excellency is reforming the volunteer armed forces to match
       current modernization standards that are rapidly changing the
       country. These include the modernization of armored forces,
       Volunteer Elites, air units, and the newly formed Volunteer
       Navy. Currently the Lt. Colonel Michael Bishop is the highest
       ranking military officer in the Volunteer Forces, but is
       receiving training in DEN. This following dispatch will be
       public information, as it occurs, for the consumption and
       viewing of other member States. Lt. Colonel Michael Bishop has
       received promotion to Active High General of the Turkducken
       Military.
       [center]The Future Structure of the Volunteer Armed
       Forces[/center]
       Active Volunteers: 100,000 Men and Women
       Elite Volunteers: 250
       Reserves: 30,000
       Notes: Every Man or Woman in the State of Turkducken is neither
       compelled nor forced to serve. Every Volunteer is a volunteer,
       but with a recent upsurge of Patriotism in the State volunteers
       are easily found and recruited.
       The Army will be comprised of 3 Main Divisional Units, each
       comprised of 30,000 Volunteers. These will be known as the First
       Regional Divisional Army, the Second Army of Peace, and the 5th
       Army of Conquest. The Regional Divisional Army will be
       responsible for MP duties in the State as well as in NCSA abroad
       and otherwise, having the largest Reserve force and some of the
       lightest hearts in the Armed Forces, hopefully these men and
       women will prove useful to other States as well as the
       President. The Second Army of Peace will be responsible for R&D,
       as well as the maintenance and security of State leaders,
       Foreign Leaders, and Secret Projects being developed by the
       Confederate State of Turkducken. Lastly 5th Army of Conquest
       will be used for aggressive purposes, should the need arise.
       These include Defense of the State, Invasion Forces, Protection
       of the NCSA Capitol (should it ever need it), and the
       Constitutional given right of overthrowing the President (Should
       the populace ever feel vehemently ignored and oppressed by the
       President and established Government.) The remaining 10,000
       Active Volunteers have been formed into the Medical Corps of
       Turkducken. Trained surgeons, combat medics, nurses, and general
       practitioners will be reasponsible for the lives of Turkducken
       Troops, Allied Troops, Citizens in the combat zone, and any
       captured POWs and their personal well being.
       [center]The Newly Armored Divisions of Turkducken[/center]
       The needed volunteers: 50,000
       The President's ideal number: 70,000
       Current Actual Volunteers: 15,000
       Notes: Armored Units or Vehicles are distrusted by the populace
       of Turkducken, as many villages, lives, businesses, and homes
       were destroyed by the Mad Kings Armies During the 100 Year
       Conflict.
       The Armored Divisions are to be used sparingly, not because of
       lack of appropriate resources but because of the environmental
       standards Turks religiously hold, however the need for Mobilized
       Armored Units is known and is being built to satisfy that need.
       The smallest unit of Armored Forces would be a company, 10
       armored units of any kind, these are to be formed into a
       Platoon, 50 armored units, to a Battalion, 500 armored units, to
       a Brigade, 5,000 armored units, to finally Divisions, 10,000
       armored units. These Divisions will be named for usage in
       operation, The Division of Attack, of Defense, of Support, of
       Rescue, and of Retreat. Specs of developed and developing
       weapons will be released later. The Division of Attack will be
       responsible for aggressive actions against any Enemy Forces,
       Defense will be responsible for defending the State of
       Turkducken and strategic military installations on and off the
       battlefield, Support will be responsible for supporting the
       Turkducken Armed Forces, Navy, and Air Force, along with any
       Friendly or Allied Forces, Rescue will be responsible for
       transporting Medics and the Injured to and from locations on or
       off the battlefield, Retreat will be responsible for managing
       and assisting Volunteers, Civilians, and Allied troops tactical,
       and otherwise, retreats from conflict. This also includes the
       responsibility of covering movements off the battlefield.
       [center]The New Air Forces of Turkducken[/center]
       Estimation of needed Volunteers: 50,000
       The President's ideal number: 80,000
       Actual Volunteers: 10,000
       Notes: Planes were rare in the State during and before the 100
       Year Conflict, making a profound impact on the public's
       consciousness.
       The few air capable vehicles located in Turkducken are mostly
       for private use, or the transportation of goods in and out of
       the country, and either dilapidated or old by modern standards.
       Most are powered by piston based engines that provide forward
       propulsion via propellers, these prove to be slow and rather
       clunky to even the most basic of jet powered aircraft. While the
       initial Volunteers are enthusiastic and eager to prove
       themselves in combat and otherwise, the lack of modern aircraft
       is holding these dreams back, for now. Aircraft will be formed
       into Squadrons, comprised of 10 units, which are then formed
       into Air Regiments, comprised of 4 Squadrons, which will be
       formed into Wings, comprised of 5 Air Regiments, which are then
       formed into Divisions, 5 Wings, which are finally formed into
       Commands, comprised of 10 divisions. Every Command will be
       responsible for separate and unique duties these include, Aerial
       Defense, Aerial Bombardment, Maintenance, Aerial Security, and
       Evacuation. Aerial Defense will be responsible for Intercepting
       Enemy Aircraft, Aerial Bombardment will be responsible for the
       Strategic Bombardment of Enemy Military Installations,
       Maintenance will be responsible for the upkeep and restoration
       of Turkducken Aircraft as well as the restoration and salvage of
       Enemy Aircraft, Aerial Security will be responsible for the Air
       Integrity of the State and the Capitol of the NCSA if it is ever
       needed, Evacuation will be responsible for the rescue of the
       Injured, Civilians, and combat forces (Friendly or Turkducken)
       from the battlefields or otherwise needed from hostile areas.
       [center]The First Navy of Turkducken[/center]
       Estimation of needed Volunteers: 75,000
       The President's Ideal number: 100,000
       Actual recruits: 5,000
       Notes: With the recent acquisition of the Chesapeake Bay Area
       The President of Turkducken wishes to make full use of this new
       untapped resource.
       The First Navy of Turkducken will be a historic first in the
       State, as ocean access has never been had in the history of the
       State. This new branch of the armed forces would be grand in
       scale to the President's liking, however not much is known about
       the purpose of this rapid Oceanic Development and it is assumed
       that it would be used for peaceful purposes. This will be
       updated as the Navy fully develops.
       Updated: The Navy will be brought into three large
       organizational units, the Naval Exploration Flotilla, the Armada
       of Defense, and the Fleet of Supply. The Naval Exploration
       Flotilla will the smallest comprising of support ships,
       frigates, and a destroyer. The Armada of Defense will be the
       largest militarily containing the carriers cruisers and
       destroyers. The Fleet of Supply will be the largest amount of
       ships in the Turkducken Navy, consisting of medical ships (only
       one as of now) scrappers, minesweepers, and coastal landers.
       [center][b]Military Officers of Turkducken[/center]
       Leading Commanding General of Turkducken Volunteer Forces:
       General Michael Bishop
       General of the First Regional Divisional Army: John T. Shepherd
       Captain: Upton Truman
       General of the 2nd Army of Peace: Ian M. Harding
       General of the 5th Army of Conquest: Richard "Cain" Kasich
       Other Commanding Officers have yet to be appointed.
       [center]Contracted Companies for the Production of Military
       Goods:[/center]
       Ammunition is produced by the Robert and Robert Production
       Company, R&R PC, one of the largest providers of industrial jobs
       to Turks, they are a notably progressive company with the
       establishment of a minimum wage, a progressive working week, and
       using modernized technology in the role of mass production.
       Proving to their competitors that quality can still be
       established in the Industrial sector while mass producing the
       required amount of product, they have taken over the majority of
       the Arms Manufacturing Industry. Maintaining, what is likely to
       be in the future, a monopoly.
       Most designs for weapons, vehicles, new technology, etc. are
       developed by the Research and Development Division of the Army.
       These designs are nationalized and any company, or Industry, can
       choose to produce them for the Volunteer Armed Forces.
       Ships are designed and manufactured at the Pharq Naval
       Production Facilities located in the Chesapeake Bay
       Area.(Located in where Norfolk is IRL) The Company is also
       responsible for the workers who have made a thriving community
       in the area, as the Company technically lies outside of the
       "Civilized" Area of Turkducken any government sanctioned
       services (Water, Electricity, Police, etc.) do not cover this
       area. The Company makes huge profits both from the Turkducken
       Government and Private Contracting with other States. Although a
       rapid grassroots movement is growing to ratify the Company into
       the Turkducken settled land.
       Turkducken National Air Service provides exclusive production
       for all commercial, civilian, and military vehicles. While
       roughly inexperienced in the construction of Jet-Powered
       Aircraft, they have been studying the designs and schematics of
       the Enduracan Air Jetliners recently arriving (although with
       less frequency now) to understand modern aircraft design. (In
       Secret, they are also the industrious company in charge of
       producing and researching airships.)
       While the Turkducken Motor Company was phased out early in his
       career by the President, the workers found themselves new work
       in the production of armored vehicles for the military. They
       have since taken to their new job with pride and purpose, while
       still operating under the same name, most designs for armored
       vehicles have been developed by the TMC.
       Firearm Production in Turkducken has widely and traditionally
       been done at a village level, most designs for the Rangers
       weapons, and any privately owned weapons have been produced by
       local gunsmiths. While most designs are shared (or at least
       those that prove to be a roaring success) between gunsmiths,
       quality and production cost varies widely from smith to smith.
       That was until the formation of the National Volunteer Army. A
       small group of gunsmiths, varying in age and skill, in a wave of
       patriotism formed a coalition, the coalition has since grown in
       popularity containing some of the best smiths in Turkducken. The
       Coalition is loosely organized into Groups or "Families" as
       they've become known, the Coalition organizes production between
       the "Families" and establishes basic pay, work ethics, and
       quality control. Other regulations vary between Families, most
       Military Contracts are handled by the Elkoss Family. Ranger
       Contracts, which are paid by their own personal salaries, are
       still traditionally handled by independent  gunsmiths that
       they've personally grown to trust and respect.
       #Post#: 4514--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: July 16, 2015, 8:37 pm
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       [center]The Elite Volunteers of Turkducken[/center]
       Members: 200 Men and 50 Women (Unknown how many still exist in
       the Wild)
       Qualities: Volunteers that fought most of their lives in the 100
       Year Conflict. Rough Survivalists, varying ages and gender,
       severity of training is dependent on trainers.
       Responsibilities: Security of the President, Tactical
       Operations, Sensitive Operations, Intelligence Gathering,
       Specialized Combat Units.
       Notes: Most of the Elite Volunteers served under the President's
       Army of Peace during the 100 Year Conflict.
       The Rangers historically were a group of men and women who
       travelled, not wanting to settle in large communities or even
       with other people. Folk Heroes, Idols, and beloved by the
       general population is what they have become, much to their
       almost collective distaste. Rangers treat other members with
       respect, camaraderie, and, in some cases, family. With the rise
       of the Monarchy some 100 years past, the Rangers became
       fractured on opinions of Government and its necessity. With the
       eventual rise of the Mad King from the Monarchy, many Rangers
       left Turkducken for the wilderness and headed West away from the
       Civil War that was brewing, the minority of the Rangers who
       thought that government was necessary further divided on whether
       the Mad King was the rightful ruler of Turkducken or not, those
       who believed in him joined his armies as Specialized Operatives,
       becoming saboteurs and assassins. When the yet to be President
       Faraday raised up organized rebellion to the Mad King he looked
       to whatever remaining Rangers existed and sought out their help,
       some joined other did not. When the President began winning
       militarily and humanitarianly against the Mad King some of the
       Operatives defected from the King becoming disillusioned with
       their former master and joining the President to redeem
       themselves. Some of the Rangers took a liking to the Veterans of
       the President's Army of Peace, and began some basic survivalist
       training. This conglomerate of Rangers and Veterans became what
       we know today as the Elite Volunteers, while not every Volunteer
       is a Ranger, and vice versa, the basic principles of
       individuality and survivalism have retained through the
       modernization of a fighting force. Modern Elite Volunteer's pick
       weapons that suite their individual preferences and needs, basic
       training is the standard infantry drills along with bare bones
       survival in the Appalachian mountains. Some of the older members
       have left the Volunteers to try to recapture what they see as
       the lost "old ways".
       While no official list exists for armament of these men and
       women, the most commonly used weapons are listed below.
       [center]Handguns[/center]
       .45 Caliber Hand Cannon
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       Weight: 2 lbs. 11 ounces
       Length: 14 inches
       Barrel length: 8 inches
       Caliber: .45
       Action: Percussion
       Feed: 6-round cylinder
       Considered by many to be the gun that won the Northern
       Mountains, this historic Hand Cannon was one of the very first
       weapons made exclusively by Turkducken weapon smiths. This has
       been the historical gun of the Elite Volunteers, as many
       folktales and popular culture in Turkducken will dispel any
       doubts. Many Elite Volunteers continue usage of this weapon, as
       it is famous for its reliability even in the roughest
       environments, and the rifle attachment it provides for extra
       stability.
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       Buck Master
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       Weight: 34.0 ounces
       Length: 9.5 inches
       Barrel Length: 5.50 inches
       Caliber: .22
       Action: Blowback
       Feed: 10 round box magazine
       As the Elite Volunteers spend most of their time in the wild
       away from civilization, protection against wild animals is a
       necessity. This handgun is both deadly and reliable, as it needs
       to be considering the heavy usage in the wildlands. This is
       another handgun with multiple uses as it also comes with a rifle
       stock, scope, and barrel attachments for increased accuracy and
       range.
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       Dirty Business Concealed Pistol
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       Weight: 2 lbs.
       Length: 12 inches with suppressor, 6 inches without
       Barrel Length: 4 inches
       Caliber: 9mm
       Action: blowback, double-action trigger
       Feed: 8 round box magazine
       While not especially common in the modern Elites, the historical
       usage of this weapon cannot be overlooked. Many Elite guards
       used this handgun during the 100 Year Conflict for high profile
       assassinations, and this gun is rather infamous in the public
       conscience. As it harkens back to a time of political, economic,
       and societal instability. This weapon is favored by the
       assassination experts in the Elite Volunteers.
       #Post#: 4551--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Highland Appalachia Date: July 17, 2015, 12:25 am
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       (OOC: I really like it, nicely done. I must admit, I am a little
       biased because I love old-school revolvers. This has also given
       me a few ideas for mine, so thanks!)
       #Post#: 4704--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: July 19, 2015, 4:29 pm
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       [center]Primary Weapons[/center]
       M40A1/A3 Rifle
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       Weight:M40A1: 6.57 kg (14.48 lb)
       M40A3: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
       Length:M40A1: 1,117 mm (43.97 in)
       M40A3: 1,124 mm (44.25 in)
       Barrel Length: 610 mm (24 in)
       Caliber: .308
       Action: Bolt Action
       Feed: 5-round integral box magazine
       The hostile woodlands of the wild proved problematic to the
       early settlers of Turkducken. High mortality rates by animal
       mauling's were extremely common in Old Turkducken, and this
       rifles invention has a direct correlation to the decrease of
       these events. Both the Civilian issue and the Military issue are
       used by the Elites with many having custom modifications to suit
       the individual's needs.
       Walter WA-2000
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       Weight:6.95 kg (15.3 lbs.)
       7.35 kg (16.2 lbs.)
       Length: 905 mm (35.6 in)
       Barrel length: 650 mm (25.6 in)
       Caliber:  .300 Winchester Magnum, 7.62×51mm NATO, and 7.5×55mm
       Swiss
       Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
       Feed: 6 round detachable box magazine
       This exotic, and rather expensive, weapon was built during the
       reign of the former God-King. The King had these designed and
       built during some of the last years of his throne, and were
       given to any Elite Guards, now mostly part of the Elite
       Volunteers, as gifts to ascertain their loyalty to the throne.
       Now the few that remain are prizes held individually to each
       Elite.
       Mossberg 590A1
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       Weight: 5.5 lbs.
       Length: Varies
       Barrel length: 14 to 30 inches
       Caliber: 12 gauge, 20 gauge, .310 Bore
       Action: pump-action
       Feed: varies, 5+1 to 8+1 rounds; internal tube magazine
       This versatile weapon is used by many Turkducken citizens, as
       well as some of the Newly Formed MP. The weapon has many shapes
       and forms in both the Turkducken Elites and the civilians, the
       weapon has been shortened, lengthened, modified etc. to the
       point where any classification for all the different forms it
       has taken would take months.
       #Post#: 4757--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: July 20, 2015, 2:26 pm
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       Research and Development on many new military technologies have
       begun, listed below are the proposed developments of armored
       vehicles to be used in the Turkducken Armed Forces. Some of the
       prototypes have made impression amongst their crew, and while
       personalization is not strictly forbidden in the Volunteers it
       is not ideal, but many of the Prototypes have been customized to
       reflect the attitudes of the crew.
       [center]Artillery[/center]
       WR-40 "Tortoise"
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       Weight: 37,479 lbs.
       Length: 28 ft. 2 in
       Width: 8 ft. 4 in
       Height: 9 ft.
       Crew: 4
       Caliber: 122.4 mm (4.8 in)
       Barrels: 40
       Maximum firing range: 42 km
       Armor: Steel
       Engine: Iveco Aifo Cursor 8 EURO 3 259 kW (347 hp)
       Suspension: 6x6 wheeled
       Operational Range: 650 km (400 mi)
       Speed: 85 km/h (53 mph)
       While under the correct environmental circumstances this mobile
       artillery unit is rather fast and efficient, many troops have
       mocked it being so perfectly designed for flat terrain as
       Turkducken is rather hilly and mountainous. This low mobility
       machine has been given the nickname of "Tortoise" by the troops.
       M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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       Weight: 55,000 lbs. (24,950 kg)
       Length: 22 ft. 6 in (6.85 m)
       Width: 9 ft. 9 in (2.97 m)
       Height: 8 ft. 6 in (2.59 m)
       Crew: 3
       Caliber: 227 mm
       Barrels: 12
       Maximum Firing Range: 165 or 300 km
       Armor: Reinforced Steel (Resistant to IEDs)
       Engine: Cummins Diesel 500 hp (368 kW)
       Suspension: Treads
       Operational Range: 640 km (400 miles)
       Speed: 63.2 km/h (40 mph)
       While initial tests have are promising the current "dud" rate of
       the rockets fired is 2%, after bombardment a considerable number
       of rockets would be undetonated on the ground leaving friendly
       troops or civilians in danger. The Engineers are working on
       reducing this percentage to almost zero. Adaptions are also
       being made to change the current targeting system to GPS.
       M777 Howitzer
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       Weight: 4,200 kg (9,300 lbs.)
       Length:Combat: 10.7 m (35 ft. 1 in)
       Travel: 9.5 m (31 ft. 2 in)
       Barrel length: 200 Inches
       Crew: 7+1
       Shell: M107, M795, ERFB, M982
       Carriage: split trail
       Elevation:0° to +71.7°
       Rate of fire: Normal: 2 rpm
       Maximum: 5 rpm
       Effective firing range:M107: 24 km (14.9 mi)
       ERFB: 30km (18.6 mi) base bleed
       Excalibur: 40km (25 mi)
       This 155mm artillery piece is supposed to be the largest caliber
       in standard artillery units that are being developed. Using a
       digital system that is relatively new to Turkducken, ensures
       that this artillery piece is going to be rapidly deployed and
       used in combat.
       8" M110 Self-Propelled Howitzer
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       Weight:28.3 metric tons (62,390 lbs.)
       Length: 10.8 m (35 ft. 5 in)
       Width: 3.1 m (10 ft. 2 in)
       Height: 3.1 m (10 ft. 2 in)
       Crew: 13 (Driver, 2 Gunners, 2 Loaders, (8 Support Crew–Other
       Vehicle))
       Armor:13 mm (.51 in)
       Main Armament: 8" (203 mm) M201A1 Howitzer 2 Rounds
       Engine:Detroit Diesel 8V71T, 8-cylinder, 2-stroke, turbocharged
       Diesel 405 hp (302 kW)
       Suspension: Torsion bar
       Operational Range: 523 km (325 mi)
       Speed:54.7 km/h (30 mph)
       This 203 mm monster of a self propelled artillery piece is that
       currently the biggest draw back is the gun itself. The gun has
       to be completely manually lowered by the operating crew to
       reload, while this process is not physically demanding, it
       requires the crew to realign the target every time it is
       reloaded.
       L118 Light Gun
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       Weight: 1,858 kg (4,096 lbs.)
       Length: 8.8 m (28 ft. 10 in)
       Barrel length: 3,885mm
       Width: 1.78 m (5 ft. 10 in)
       Height: 2.13 m (7 ft.)
       Crew: 6
       Shell: L31 HE
       L45 Smoke Based Ejection
       Target Markers
       L43 Illuminating
       L42 HE
       Carriage: box trail, firing with wheels on the ground or
       platform
       Elevation: -5.625° (-100 mils) to 70.3125° (1,250 mils)
       Rate of fire: 6-8 rounds per minute
       Effective Firing Range: 17,200 m (18,800 yd) (20.6 km (22,500
       yd) extended range using base bleed)
       While this 105mm Artillery unit is rather large for a light
       designation, this will be the smallest caliber available in the
       armed forces. This gun will also serve utility purposes, such as
       marking air strikes, covering retreating units with smoke,
       anti-armor, and deconstruction of buildings.
       #Post#: 5561--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: August 3, 2015, 1:29 am
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       [center]Weapons of the Armed Forces[/center]
       The Universal Army Rifle
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       Weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs.)
       Length: 790mm (31.1 inches)
       Barrel Length: 508mm (20.0 inches)
       Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO
       Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
       Rate of Fire: 680-750 rounds/minute
       Muzzle Velocity: 970 m/s (3,182 ft./s)
       Effective Firing Range: 500 meters (1,600 ft.)
       Maximum firing range: 2,700 meters (8,900 ft.)
       Feed system: 30 or 42-round detachable box magazine
       Sights: 1.5x telescopic sight, iron
       Notes: The standard rifle for the infantry of Turkducken,
       reliable, compact, and adaptable. This weapon is already proving
       to be popular among the Volunteers.
       SIG SG 510
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       Weight: 5.7 kg (12.57 lb) (Stgw 57)
       Length: 1,100 mm (43.3 in)
       Barrel length: 583 mm (23.0 in)
       Cartridge: 7.62×51mm NATO
       Action: Roller-delayed blowback
       Rate of fire: 450–600 rounds/min
       Muzzle velocity: 750 m/s (2,460 ft./s)
       Effective firing range: 640 m (700 yd.) iron sights 600 m (656
       yd.) 4×24 optical sight
       Feed system: 30-round detachable box magazine
       Sights: Front post, rear aperture
       Notes: Standard MP weapon, selective fire with bayonet
       attachment.
       Fighting Fire Sniper Rifle
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       Weight: 5.8 kg (12.75 lbs.)
       Length: 47.2 inches
       Barrel length: 650 mm
       Cartridge: 7.62×51mm NATO
       Action: Bolt-action
       Rate of fire: 5 rpm
       Muzzle velocity: 820 m/s (2,690.3 ft./s)
       Effective firing range: 800 m (874.9 yds.)
       Feed system: 10-round detachable box magazine
       Sights: Telescopic sight
       Notes: With Telescopic sight, thermal overlay, and laser
       rangefinder attachments, the standard issue Sniper Rifle is
       meant to last in the battlefield.
       Ultimate 001
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       Weight: 4.75 kg (10.47 lbs.)
       Length: 1,030 mm (40.6 in) with buttstock, 800 mm (31.5 in) w/o
       buttstock
       Barrel length: Standard: 508 mm (20.0 in)
       Cartridge: 5.56×45mm NATO
       Caliber: 5.56 mm
       Barrels: Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6
       grooves)
       Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
       Rate of fire: 400–600 rounds/min
       Muzzle velocity: 970 m/s (3,182 ft./s) (M193 cartridge)
       Effective firing range: 100–1,200 m sight adjustments
       Maximum firing range: 460 m (M193 cartridge)
       Feed system: 100-round drum
       Sights: Rear aperture sight and front post
       Notes: Built under the principle of "hitting targets in order to
       drive them away", this light weight LMG is supremely accurate
       due to its lack of substantial recoil.
       .30 Caliber HMG
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       Weight: 31 lbs. (14 kg.)
       Length: 53 in (1,346 mm)
       Barrel length: 24 in (610 mm)
       Cartridge: .30-06 Springfield
       Action: Recoil-operated/short-recoil operation
       Rate of fire: 400–600 round/min
       Muzzle velocity: 2,800 ft./s (850 m/s)
       Effective firing range: 1,500 yds. (1,400 m)
       Feed system: 250-round belt
       Note: Belt-fed deliverer of Death.
       Poltergeist M3
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       Weight: 2.9 kg (6.393 lbs.)
       Length: 350 mm (13.78 in), folded 580 mm (22.835 in), unfolded
       Barrel length: 130 mm (5.12 in)
       Cartridge: 9×19mm Parabellum
       Action: Blowback, closed bolt
       Rate of fire: 850 rounds/min
       Effective firing range: 150 m (492 ft.)
       Feed system: 30-round box or 50-round casket magazines
       Sights: Iron
       Note: Shown above without magazine. Usage with MPs, NCOs, COs or
       whomever needs an easy to carry primary weapon.
       #Post#: 5584--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: August 3, 2015, 3:44 pm
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       [center]Newly Formed Navy of Turkducken[/center]
       (This list will include ships in service and ships under R&D,
       they will be specified as to each. Also because of content of
       information a link will be left to give stats.)
       Everything on the list has been designed and produced by Pharq
       Naval Production Company.
       Standard Frigate
       [img]
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       Notes: Frigates are named after important musical artists in
       Turkducken, the three shown are the only three frigates in
       service currently. (The Presley, Amadeus, and the Lennon)
       Standard Destroyer
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois-class_destroyer
       Notes: Destroyers are named after important military leaders,
       two are currently in service the Robert E. Lee and the Augustus.
       Standard Cruiser
       [img]
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       />
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       Notes: Cruisers are named after important historical battles,
       only one is in service the Normandy.
       [center]Planed Naval Assets [/center]
       Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_aircraft_carrier_Charles_de_Gaulle_(R91)
       Notes: While no Aircraft Carriers are currently in service and
       the naming standards are undefined, the President had decided to
       call this the Enterprise.
       Nuclear-Submarines
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubis-class_submarine
  HTML https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Temeraire1048.jpg/300px-Temeraire1048.jpg
  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triomphant-class_submarine
       Notes: Both are "light" compared to other submarines of other
       Confederate Navies. The first is an attack craft, the second is
       a guided missile carrier.
       #Post#: 5669--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: August 4, 2015, 2:48 pm
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       [center]Air Force of Turkducken[/center]
       (This will include aircraft under R&D as well as craft currently
       in service. Once again because of the loaded information of
       aircraft a link will be provided.)
       Fighter Aircraft
       [img]
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       Notes: Although older by most State standards initial testing
       has proven it to be capable of modern air-to-air engagements.
       Designed by Military R&D produced by Turkducken National Air
       Service
       Maritime Patrol
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breguet_Atlantic
       Notes: Used primarily for Naval Security, the planes are
       outfitted with Anti-Submarine Defenses. Some patrol craft are
       being updated with hardware for ELINT purposes.
       Designed and Produced by Turkducken National Air Service
       Utility Helicopter
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AgustaWestland_AW109
       Notes: Used Primarily for medevac purposes, this lightweight
       helicopter has retractable landing gear and a light body frame,
       this has also found military usage.
       Designed by Military R&D produced by Turkducken National Air
       Service
       Transportation Helicopters:
       Heavy Transportation
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       Troop Transportation:
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A9rospatiale_SA_321_Super_Frelon
       Strategic Bomber:
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_Tu-95
       Notes: While this has not entered development as of yet, as it
       is a massive undertaking.
       Developed and eventually produced by Turkducken National Air
       Service
       #Post#: 6343--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: August 12, 2015, 7:53 pm
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       [center]Armored Units of the Turkducken Volunteer
       Forces[/center]
       (This list will include armored weapons in development and in
       service. Finally because of the information quality of link will
       be provided.)
       Main Battle Tank
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       Notes: Few of these will be constructed, but they were chosen
       from other designs for their relative cost efficiency.
       Designed and Produced by Turkducken Motor Company
       Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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  HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMX-10P
       Notes:
       Developed and Produced by Turkducken Motor Company
       #Post#: 6407--------------------------------------------------
       Re: The Newly Formed Volunteer Army of the Confederate State of 
       Turkducken
       By: Confederacy of Turkducken Date: August 14, 2015, 8:16 am
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       [center]Turkducken National Merchant Marine[/center]
       With the ever growing Turkducken foreign trade and ship building
       business, many fishermen, traders, deckhands, scalawags, and
       captains are rushing to procure licenses and ships to exploit
       Turkducken's coastline, rivers, and rapidly developing trade
       routes. Although not technically apart of the Turkducken Navy,
       it has been decided by the various captains that in this time of
       internal strife within the Confederacy that they would assist in
       any way possible. So declared shortly after its Nationalization
       into Turkducken, the Merchant Marine will act as an auxiliary
       for the Turkducken Armed Forces, mobilizing troops, transporting
       supplies, and the temporary pressing of ships into service will
       be provided when necessary.
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