milites
exercitus (army) legio (legion) 10 cohorts 6 centuries eg. archers Auxiliaries eg. archers slingers *cavalry* 10 cohorts 6 centuries
miles Roman citizen Enlisted for 25 years Pass a medical exam by the inquisitio
Boot Camp- Physical Training March at regulation pace for 24 Roman miles Physical training- running, jumping, swimming, carrying heavy packs
Boot Camp- Weapons Training
Boot Camp- field training
Weapons gladius- short sword pugio- dagger
pilum- javelin scutum- shield
cingulum- belt lorica segmentata- armor
caligae- sandals
Pay 225 denarii per year Domitian raised it to 300 The same amount during war or peace Deductions were taken before this for food, clothing, shelter After 20-25 years, were discharged and given 3,000 denarii.