11-01-2006, 03:45 AM
Ave Civitas,
I have questions about enlistment in the Roman Army.
+ people (meeting certain physical and civil status) [slaves could not except under dire conditions] could enlist.
+ some were conscripted forcibly. - that I take to mean "Shanghi ed"
+ there was a bounty for recruits - So there must have been bounty-hunters too.
+ a bronze diploma was issued upon completion of a set number of years (depending upon when) certifying discharge.
+ the diploma cited the priveleges earned upon retirement from the Legions.
+ discharge diplomas can be issued for medical reasons.
+ soldiers have been mustered out for retirement (settlement) enmasse when a legate/emperor deems it convenient
+ soldiers can be kept beyond their required year limit for retirement
+ There were some forged discharge diplomas too.
:?
In the Rank and File:
+ does a soldier enlist for a single hitch (3 years, 5 years)?
+ or a single campaign?
+ or until his legate releases him?
+ or Until he has completed the required years to qualify for retirement?
:?
+ Are the same enlistment restrictions applied. that is,
+ Does a Tribune bind himself for the same time span as a line soldier?
+ Are there service committments that must be made once a soldier reaches a certain rank.
(Once made a Centurion he is comitted to remain until retirement)
Thanks again for your help.
Me.
I have questions about enlistment in the Roman Army.
+ people (meeting certain physical and civil status) [slaves could not except under dire conditions] could enlist.
+ some were conscripted forcibly. - that I take to mean "Shanghi ed"
+ there was a bounty for recruits - So there must have been bounty-hunters too.
+ a bronze diploma was issued upon completion of a set number of years (depending upon when) certifying discharge.
+ the diploma cited the priveleges earned upon retirement from the Legions.
+ discharge diplomas can be issued for medical reasons.
+ soldiers have been mustered out for retirement (settlement) enmasse when a legate/emperor deems it convenient
+ soldiers can be kept beyond their required year limit for retirement
+ There were some forged discharge diplomas too.
:?
In the Rank and File:
+ does a soldier enlist for a single hitch (3 years, 5 years)?
+ or a single campaign?
+ or until his legate releases him?
+ or Until he has completed the required years to qualify for retirement?
:?
+ Are the same enlistment restrictions applied. that is,
+ Does a Tribune bind himself for the same time span as a line soldier?
+ Are there service committments that must be made once a soldier reaches a certain rank.
(Once made a Centurion he is comitted to remain until retirement)
Thanks again for your help.
Me.
AKA Tom Chelmowski
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)