Background



The origins of the army are not detailed, but by 2241 it was the largest standing army in New California, composed of several divisions, including special (mechanized) cavalry and other mechanized units. The New California Republic Rangers, originally an independent paramilitary force, were incorporated into the military in subsequent decades, becoming an indispensable element of its operations. Until the containment operations against the Enclave at Navarro, following the destruction of their capital and headquarters, the Army's primary foes were raiders, such as the Fiends, Vipers, and Great Khans. Decades of fighting an asymmetric war against them turned the Army into a powerful instrument of foreign policy. The Army has continued to grow and serve NCR's interests, securing its expansion and protecting territories under its control. Following the death of President Tandi, it has also became an instrument of expansion, further developing its numbers. In 2253, the retaliatory Pacification of the Mojave was carried out by an overwhelming force of three battalions, in a protracted war that lasted seventeen years. Soldiers of the army distinguished themselves, including future President Aaron Kimball.





NCR Armed Forces Ground Infantry



The NCR trooper is the backbone of the NCR's military might. Organized into the New California Republic Army, soldiers come from a variety of backgrounds and serve for a variety of reasons, and are majorly conscripted, with a minority volunteering for service. There is an equal gender ratio among troopers, with roughly 50% female soldiers and 50% male soldiers. Their level of training, quality of equipment, and loyalty are just as varied, ranging from elite battalions equipped with high quality weapons, such as the one stationed at Hoover Dam, to rag-tag conscripts brought in every year to maintain the occupation of the Mojave Wasteland. Even among officers, the level of competence and dedication can vary wildly.



Most soldiers are located somewhere between these two extremes. They are well-trained professional soldiers who are capable of facing the worst the wasteland has to offer, ranging from petty warlords and their raider war bands to regimented, well-trained foes such as the Brotherhood of Steel and Caesar's Legion. In both cases, the NCR Army has proven to be more than a match for them, defeating the former in the NCR-Brotherhood War (through actions such as Operation: Sunburst) and the latter in the First Battle of Hoover Dam.