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The main disadvantage of being in the Roman army was, for some, the loss of the rights of Roman citizenship. A wayward soldier could be flogged and even crucified in extreme cases. The personal freedom, such as civilians enjoyed, was denied him as he had to obey orders. There were also long enlistment hitches and after discharge, a period of five years when he had to be on reserve. Despite all the discipline, marching, being away from home, many men remained in the army, reenlisting as they loved the life.
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∙ 10y agoThe obvious disadvantage of being a soldier is death or injury. Apart from that, being a Roman soldier after the Marian Reforms of 107 BC was greatly advantageous. Recruitment was made voluntary and the a standing professional army was created. The career was 16 years and Augustus extended it to 20 years. On discharge the retiring soldiers were given either a plot of land (agrarian missio) or a sizable lump sum (numanria missio). This is why the poor flocked to the army. They got a career, a pay and a pension. During the period of imperial expansion there also war the incentive of a share in the loot of war.
A long career and being stationed around the empire also gave the soldiers a distinct career and made them loyal to their military commander. It could also give them political power. In the 3rd and 4th century AD many emperors were military commanders who were proclaimed emperors by their troops. Keeping the army happy was an important priority for emperors.
Things started becoming more disadvantageous after the period of expansion as the attacks from peoples outside the empire increased, the army became overstretched and stressed an casualty rates increased.
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∙ 14y agoWhat is the advantage of being a Roman soldgeir
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∙ 12y agoSome disadvantages of joining the Roman army were long enlistment times, low basic pay, and being subject to strict discipline.
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How did the Romans make money?
•Man power •They provided Rome with food and goods •Trading with provinces made citizens of Rome wealthy •People in the provinces paid taxes, which supported the government and army. •Without provinces Rome would be very vulnerable. •Provinces acted like walls and protected Rome from barbarian invasions.
How many men would share a tent in the roman?
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Why were women not allowed to fight in the roman army?
No, but there were women with the Roman Army. Officers, centurions, and some soldiers were allowed to marry, and there were also women who stayed in the army camps and followed them on the march.... for various reasons.
What were the advantages and disadvantages of joining the Roman Army?
Joining the Roman army gave you a 20-year career, a pay and on discharge, the grant of either a sizable lump sum of money or a plot of land to farm.
How long was the auxiliary soldier in the army for before he could be a Roman Citizen?
Auxiliary soldiers had to serve in auxiliary troops for 25 years before being eligible for Roman citizenship on discharge.
What were the disadvantages of being a roman soilder?
the running
What was the youngest age for being a recruit in the roman army?
16
Who made the army a professional body of soldiers?
Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.
Who once conquered by the Roman army you could become a citizen .?
by being a loyal ally for a period of time and joining the army
What was the effect of the roman army not being able to defend the empire?
When the Roman armies were defeated, the barbarians overran and sacked Rome.
How did the Romans make money?
•Man power •They provided Rome with food and goods •Trading with provinces made citizens of Rome wealthy •People in the provinces paid taxes, which supported the government and army. •Without provinces Rome would be very vulnerable. •Provinces acted like walls and protected Rome from barbarian invasions.
Who are the protectors of the roman empire?
The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.The army would have been the protectors of the Roman empire.
Who was in te Roman army?
Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.
What is 1 fact about Archimedes?
212 or 211 BC in Syracuse when it was being sacked by a Roman army. He was killed by a Roman soldier who did not know who he was.
What did Saint Sebastian do when he grew up?
Sebastian became an officer in the Roman army until the Roman Emperor had him executed for being a Christian.
What did the Roman soldiers call their army?
The Imperial Roman Army.
Did roman people look after the army?
It was not the Roman people who looked after the army. It was the Roman state.
