Marines/MEKK

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The MEKK Branch is the first branch of the Maquis Marines designed to allow members of the Corps to actually "wargame" with miniatures from the Battletech line of miniatures. To recognize this fact, a proposal is on the table for a MEKK Combat Ribbon. It is hoped it will be approved for Marines who actively participate in this Branch of the Maquis Forces Marine Corps.

The MEKK Branch is a combat arm of the Maquis Forces Marine Corps and reports to the Deputy Commandant. The current MEKK Branch Commanding Officer is Col Cary Griffin. MEKKs are 10 to 12 meter tall walking battle platforms. MEKKs come in 4 weight classes: Light 20-35 tons, Medium 40-55 tons, Heavy 60-75 tons and Assault 80-100 tons.

MEKKs are generally armed with a myriad of Offensive and Defensive weapons. They are also equipped with the latest in sensor technology and armor protection.

The MEKK College will offer 3 courses for qualifications into the MEKK Branch of the MFMC. Currently we have a manual and are working on tests for the College. The device of the MEKK Branch is a pair of crossed Cavalry Sabres. Graduates who pass the Basic MEKK Pilot course are authorized to wear bronze crossed sabers. Passing the Intermediate Course entitles you to wear Gold Crossed Sabers. Lastly, those who pass the Advanced MEKK Course may wear the Silver Crossed Sabers.

MEKK BRANCH ORGANIZATION

Currently the Maquis Marines MEKK Organizational Structure is organized for operational harmony with other Branches of the MFMC and Maquis Navy. The current number of MEKK combat units gives the Maquis Forces flexibility in meeting both Strategic and Tactical Operational requirements. The capabilities of the MEKKs themselves allow them to conduct reconnaissance, operate behind enemy lines, electronic countermeasures, anti-infantry, anti-aerospace, tank destroyer, anti-mech and so on. On an Operational standpoint the MEKK Branch currently fields 3 Regiments of 108 MEKKs each. Each Marine Division has an attached MEKK Regiment at its disposal. A MEKK Regiment has 3 Battallions of 36 MEKKs; each Battallion has 3 Companies of 12 Mekks; each Company has 3 Lances of 4 MEKKs. A Lance is the Basic unit in the MEKK Branch, it has 4 MEKKs. MEKK Companies are assigned to Battalions on an as-needed bases, MEKKs rarely operate in units smaller than Company size, unless a specialized mission is assigned to a MEKK Lance; ie. Reconassaisance, Special Ops, rescue, etc.

ARMOR SUB-BRANCH

Recently it was decided to add an Traditional Armored Component to the MEKK Branch. Marine Captain Charles Shananaquet, Jr. will be responsible for its developement and will also act as DCO for the MEKK Branch. The DCO MEKK Branch will also confer with the Deputy Commandant MFMC while the sub-branch is under developement. Final approval for its developement will rest with the Commandant MFMC.

All other information, for security purposes, is classified TOP SECRET.