Today in Congress, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski started with a nomination list for the military sectors of the Union, which quickly descended into a broader discussion about who is fit for officer ranks, especially regarding whether senators can hold a military rank simultaneously.

A heated debate ensued, as Kazimierz Rzewuski from East Poland-Ukraine cautioned against concentrating too much power in individuals who hold both civilian and military authority. He suggested a purer nomination list with no predetermined ranks.

The Congress managed to agree on one aspect – fairness and the need to consider the actual service records of individuals. Examples like artillery general Szczęsny Potocki highlighted that military contribution rather than societal status should be recognized and rewarded.

There was a significant push to focus on merit, and a strong stance against those who previously sold their ranks. Michał Bernowicz from Lithuania-Belarus delivered a passionate speech stressing the importance of meritorious service over financial power when awarding promotions.

The discussion also recognized the valuable experience that Polish-Ukrainian and Lithuanian-Belarussian volunteers gained while serving in international forces, as illustrated by renowned figures like Tadeusz Kościuszko, who had fought in America.

After lengthy negotiations, it was suggested that the list of nominated individuals be alphabetized to avoid bias and to facilitate fairer assessments of qualifications.

There was also a rather progressive proposal from Adam Czartoryski that suggested inviting a foreign military tactician to the army, to improve innovation and efficiency, which received general consensus.

In the end, harmony prevailed, and congress members put aside their differences to conclude the session on a united note, hoping to continue fostering a merit-based military system in subsequent meetings.

Stay tuned for more updates on how the Union crafts its military leadership and adopts new practices in governance and defense.

Topics: session opening; listing attendees; military matters; military promotions; recommendations and promotions of officers; discussion on promotions; rights and duties of senators; issues related to military personnel;

Succession of Brigadiers, Vice-brigadiers, and Majors

In today's buzz-cut and suit-and-tie world of military decorum, The Union's Congress has adopted a new act that's more buttoned-up than usual. The Military Commission is now tasked by Mister President, with the explicit nod from both Houses of Congress, to fill half of the new brigadier, vice-brigadier, and major roles with officers based on seniority and merit. These officers must be actively serving. The other half will come from captains of the national cavalry and natives returning from foreign service, a practice known as "promotion by selection".

But wait, the plot thickens for national cavalry captains eager for a promotion. Some unclear language left over may mean delays or even a dead end. Furthermore, our esteemed Mister President is nudging the born marshals of both nations' confederations to recommend Antoni Madaliński and Stanisław Kublicki, who had been previously honored, for promotion to major in the national cavalry.

Fear not, though; this act doesn't disrupt the right to promotion as established at this session of Congress. So sharpen those pencils and polish those boots, because The Union's military hierarchy is about to get a fresh coat of paint!

Topics: officer succession; brigadiers; vice-brigadiers; majors; Military Commission; officer promotion; seniority officers; military service; national cavalry; royal patents;