Commander-in-Chief (Fatrea)
| Commander-in-Chief | |
|---|---|
| Style | His Majesty |
| Type | Military Authority |
| Abbreviation | CINC |
| Member of | Defence Council |
| Appointer | Hereditary |
| Term length | Life Tenure |
| Inaugural holder | Luke I |
| Formation | 15 February 2024 |
The Commander-in-Chief (abbreviated to CINC) is the military position of the Monarch of Fatrea over the armed forces. The position is vested in the monarchy by the constitution. It is the post of the supreme military authority. Power is often exercised on the monarch's behalf by the Defence Council, in which the monarch sits as a member.
The current commander-in-chief is King Luke I.
History
While the armed forces may not have been established until 16 February 2024, the role of commander-in-chief was established before this. The post was created in the constitution on 15 February 2024. It was established in Chapter II and was granted as one of the roles of the Fatrean monarch.
Duties
In their capacity as commander-in-chief, the monarch exercises a number of powers including:
- Direct, Control and Govern the Armed Forces
- Declare War and Make Peace
- Deploy and Use the Armed Forces Overseas
- Deploy the Armed Forces Internally to Maintain Order
- Order Warships
- Commission All Military Officers
- Engage in Angray
A lot of these powers are often exercised on behalf of the monarch by the prime minister and the secretary of state for defence. The prime minister (acting with the cabinet) makes key policy decisions in relation to and on the use of the armed forces.
As commander-in-chief the monarch closely follows development within the armed forces. It's commonplace for the monarch to receive the agenda ahead of cabinet meetings, particularly ones where matters of national security are raised. They also aim to meet regularly with the secretary of state for defence to discuss defence policy. It is also expected that the monarch should receive regular reports from the Chief of the Defence Staff and branch chiefs of staff in regards to important military matters.
In their role as commander-in-chief, the monarch also can grant honorary commissions and also holds rank as an army Field Marshal, naval Admiral of the Fleet, and air force Air Grand Marshal.
Military Appointments
As commander-in-chief, the monarch is responsible for making a number of appointments to senior posts in the armed forces. Currently it is expected that the monarch makes all two-star appointments and up. However, any appointments made at levels lower than two star are made at the discretion of the reigning monarch.
Oath of Allegiance
Before joining the military, all recruits are required to take an oath of allegiance to the monarch as commander-in-chief.
The wording of the oath is as follows:
"I, [name], swear by Almighty God (do solemnly, and truly declare and affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Luke I, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will, as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of the General Officers (Air Officers if entering the RFAF, or Admirals if entering the Royal Fatrean Navy) and officers set over me."