Treatise on Armament Technology, Volume 21

Number of Personnel Required

Military Command Tabletsoriginal: 軍令牌 (jūn lìng pái). These were physical tokens of authority, often made of wood or metal, carried by messengers to prove that an order was authentic and came directly from the high command. (four): 4 people required.

Grand Gate Flagsoriginal: 大門旗 (dà mén qí). These large banners marked the "Great Gate" or the main entrance to the commander’s central encampment. (ten): 2 people per flag.

Five-Directional Flagsoriginal: 五方旗 (wǔ fāng qí). A set of flags colored according to the Five Elements to represent the cardinal directions: East (Green/Wood), South (Red/Fire), West (White/Metal), North (Black/Water), and Center (Yellow/Earth). (fifteen); Divine Flagsoriginal: 神旗 (shén qí). Banners featuring celestial imagery used to invoke spiritual protection for the army. (five); Single-Displayed Flying Tiger Flagsoriginal: 飛虎旗 (fēi hǔ qí). Iconic banners depicting winged tigers, representing the speed and ferocity of the elite units. (five).

Five-Directional Five Elementsoriginal: 五行 (wǔ xíng). Here refers to a specific tactical arrangement where flags representing the elements are displayed to organize the ranks. Display (five flags): 15 people for the single-line formation display.

Corner Flagsoriginal: 角旗 (jiǎo qí). Smaller flags used to define the boundaries or "horns" of a military formation. (ten): 1 person per flag.

Five-Directional High Signal Bannersoriginal: 高招 (gāo zhāo). Tall, highly visible banners used for signaling over long distances or through the smoke of battle. (Primary and Secondary—ten total): 20 people required.

Grand Command Standardoriginal: 坐纛 (zuò dào). The stationary supreme banner of the commander-in-chief. (one): 5 people required; Personal Guards for the Standard: 25 people.

Escort Command Flagsoriginal: 押旗令旗 (yā qí lìng qí). Flags used to "escort" or mark specific sensitive areas and orders within the camp. (twenty-four): 24 people required. Upon setting up camp... The text cuts off here, likely continuing with the specific duties of these flag-bearers once the army has halted.