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The Astra Militarum's fighting forces are organised into largely autonomous [[regiment]]s. These regiments are raised by the worlds of the Imperium that have been classified as fit for such a purpose. These regiments can be sent anywhere in the galaxy, potentially serving in designated combat-zones for years at a time{{Fn|1}}. It is not considered likely that any Guardsman will return to their world of origin; a fading memory of home is considered one of the average Guardsman's most constant companions.{{Fn|4}}

Whilst individual regiments are commanded by their own officers, when regiments are combined together to form a battlegroup, overall command is often placed with a general staff specifically created for the purpose by the [[Departmento Munitorum]].{{Fn|3}} Such [[officer]]s and [[Imperial Tactician|tacticians]] are highly trained in their esoteric art of commanding from the rear, and often stand in stark contrast to regimental commanders at the front, who more often than not lead by example.{{Fn|1}}