@article{ART003219726},
author={HONG MinHo},
title={Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty},
journal={military history},
issn={1598-317X},
year={2025},
number={135},
pages={1-38}
TY - JOUR
AU - HONG MinHo
TI - Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty
JO - military history
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 135
PB - Military History Institute, MND
SP - 1
EP - 38
SN - 1598-317X
AB - After unifying the Later Three Kingdoms, Goryeo began to assert direct control over local societies and implemented measures to incorporate them into the centralized national order.
As part of this process, the Juhyeongun(州縣軍) was restructured, with command authority becoming exclusive to designated officer positions. The guiding principle behind this reorganization was to prevent any particular social class from monopolizing military authority. Accordingly, restrictions were introduced to ensure that individuals holding other titles could not interfere with the command of the Juhyeongun.
The Juhyeongun could not maintain its full listed troop quota mobilized within the region at all times. Troops were organized into rotating shifts and periodically dispatched to perform guard duties in the capital or other designated areas. As a result, the number of active soldiers in a given locality did not correspond to the figures recorded in the Juhyeongun section. Considering those on duty and those resting between rotations, the actual number of troops present in the region was significantly reduced.
This limited deployment reduced the need for a large number of commanders, resulting in a relatively simplified command structure for the Juhyeongun. Nevertheless, given its multiple functions, including those in peacetime, personnel were still required to direct and oversee troop movements. Since the officer corps remained stationed in their respective regions, subordinate leaders known as Gidu(旗頭) assumed these operational responsibilities. This illustrates one aspect of the Juhyeongun’s operational structure.
KW - Juhyeongun(州縣軍);Command Structure;rotating shifts;military order;Commander
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HONG MinHo. (2025). Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty. military history, 135, 1-38.
HONG MinHo. 2025, "Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty", military history, no.135, pp.1-38.
HONG MinHo "Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty" military history 135 pp.1-38 (2025) : 1.
HONG MinHo. Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty. 2025; 135 : 1-38.
HONG MinHo. "Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty" military history no.135(2025) : 1-38.
HONG MinHo. Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty. military history, 135, 1-38.
HONG MinHo. Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty. military history. 2025; 135 1-38.
HONG MinHo. Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty. 2025; 135 : 1-38.
HONG MinHo. "Command Structure and Operational Structure of the Juhyeongun in the Early Period of the Goryeo Dynasty" military history no.135(2025) : 1-38.
