---
entity_slug: military_discipline
entity_type: Institution
vsm_system: S3*
type_rationale: Military discipline represents a socially constructed rule system
  that governs civic obligations and defense responsibilities within medieval urban
  communities, establishing norms for citizen participation in community defense.
vsm_rationale: Military discipline functions as an audit and compliance mechanism
  that ensures citizens fulfill their defensive obligations and maintain the integrity
  of the town's security arrangements through organized training and duty assignments.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T11:15:47.995577'
---

# Classification: Military Discipline

## Entity Type

Institution

## VSM System

S3*

## Type Rationale

Military discipline represents a socially constructed rule system that governs civic obligations and defense responsibilities within medieval urban communities, establishing norms for citizen participation in community defense.

## VSM Rationale

Military discipline functions as an audit and compliance mechanism that ensures citizens fulfill their defensive obligations and maintain the integrity of the town's security arrangements through organized training and duty assignments.
