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THE ROMAN ARMY Why was it so important? MarshLatin.wordpress.com How was the Roman Army organised? • Main part of the army was the LEGION • This was made up of 5000 men under the command of the LEGATUS How the Roman Army was organized • The legion was divided into ten cohorts • Each cohort was made up of six centuries • The centuries were commanded by a centurion • Centuries originally had 100 men How the Roman Army was organised • The centurions were very important men • They were responsible for training the soldiers under their command and making sure everyone obeyed orders. • Some were very cruel Standard Bearers • Each century had its own emblem or standard. • This was carried by the standard bearer, a very experienced and trusted soldier • To lose your standard was a great disgrace How to become a Legionaire! • You had to be a Roman citizen • You had to be physically fit and 1.6m tall • You were expected to stay in the army for 25 years What was he paid? • They earn 225 denarii/year (up to 300 under Domitian) • Food, clothing and equipment were subtracted from the salary • Some money was placed in a bank for his retirement • Probably received 20-25% of his pay Retirement and Promotion • Soldiers could be promoted to optio or centurion • Promotion meant more pay and duty exemptions • Upon retirement a soldier could expect a lump-sum payment of 3000 denarii or land! Training • Most soldiers joined between 18-20 years old • There were three 22 mile marches each month • On each march the legionaire would carry 90 lbs of equipment Training • Legionaries would also learn drill, or marching • This was important for learning manoeuvres in battle • New recruits were given shields and swords twice as heavy as the real thing! Weapons • Gladius (short sword) • Pilus (spear) • Pugio (dagger) • Scutum (shield) Equipment • Lorica segmentata (armor made from metal strips) • Cingulum (military belt) • Caligae (military sandals) • Helmet • Short leggings (Late Empire) Who else was in the Army? • Auxiliaries- These were soldiers from lands conquered by the Romans who volunteered to fight for the Romans • Many of these had special skills- like cavalry soldiers and archers Auxiliaries • Archers • Most fought with a sword and short spear • Thought of by Romans as second class soldiers , paid less and not trained as rigorously • After 25 years- they became Citizens (and their children too!)