

They are also capable of fielding a defense through cannon fire against a Titan determined to breach the Wall, though in the instance this is attempted, the district is ill-prepared for such an event. Though in special cases, the Vanguard may be extremely rarely deployed beyond the Wall, usually alongside the Survey Corps to assist in operations of special need, such as when Eren had been captured, and the Garrison rode alongside the Survey Corps and the Military Police to save Eren, though suffering heavy casualties. As such, their tactics are intertwined with civilian evacuation and anti-Titan defenses. The only case of members of the Garrison coming into contact with Titans will come from a direct confrontation due to a breach in the Wall. The Garrison stands ready with its cannons It has been noted by Erwin Smith that due to their contact with Titans, the southern division of the Garrison is notably more reliable and better prepared than their counterparts stationed in the interior. Members of the Garrison usually work by themselves but will assist the Survey Corps when needed, as seen during the Battle of Trost District and during Rod Reiss's attack on Orvud District in Wall Sheena. This branch is currently viewed as the most reliable military branch after the Survey Corps. They led the successful mission to recapture Trost, which became known as their first major victory against the Titans. Garrison members have become innovative, tactical/strategic, and more disciplined than ever before. Like them, most joined just to avoid working in the farms and fields and enjoyed drinking alcohol on duty.Įver since Wall Maria was abandoned, members of the Garrison have undergone radical behavior and character changes. A great deal of diversity also gives great talent to the Garrison: imaginative and magnetic men like Dot Pixis are present and successfully motivate their subordinates to do their duty.īefore the fall of Wall Maria, the quality of the troops was divided, lazy, undisciplined, and unreliable only slightly better than the Military Police Brigade. There are those who joined and are simply afraid of dying or unwilling to give their lives for what they believe to be foolish causes, although many are fiercely devoted to the protection of mankind, having joined the Garrison simply to protect loved ones from the threat of Titans. Qualitiesīeing the main fighting force of the vertical maneuvering equipment soldiers, the men and women of the Garrison come from all backgrounds and views. And finally, the largest units are Divisions, which consist of 2 Brigades. A Brigade consists of anywhere between 2,000 and 3,000 soldiers, or 2-3 regiments. A regiment is the smallest unit, consisting of 1,000 soldiers. Their structure consists of Regiments, Brigades, and Divisions. Their total number of combat-ready personnel is a mere 3rd of this total, at 10,000 soldiers. Members of the Training Corps are considered in this total until their graduation and enlistment in a chosen branch. The Garrison is the largest of the three branches, with a total of 30,000 soldiers. They must also deal with civilian evacuations and have emergency plans for dealing with scenarios for when the Walls are breached to make sure the citizens are evacuated safely.

The Garrison mans the cannons mounted on the Walls that are often used for long-range Titan defense. As such, they spend most of their time preparing for attacks against the Wall. The Garrison takes care of all defenses for the Walls whether it be patrols, repairs, or improvements.
