Alan then wanted to improve the standing army of the Westerlands, as he knew that war and conflict were inevitable in the game of thrones. He wanted to have a strong and loyal force that could defend his lands and support his ambitions. He used his knowledge of warfare and strategy from his past life to reform and train his soldiers.
He used a better forging method to make better weapons and armor for his men. He used some of the techniques and materials that he had learned from his past life and from his own experiments. He made the swords sharper and lighter, the spears longer and sturdier, his axes heavier and more balanced. He also made his armor more flexible and durable, using leather and chainmail instead of iron and steel.
He also used a shifting mechanism for the army, as it would allow the levies to experience how it was in the army. He divided his army into three parts: the regulars, the reserves, and the recruits. The regulars were the professional soldiers who served full-time and received regular pay and training. The reserves were the part-time soldiers who served only during wars or emergencies and received occasional pay and training. The recruits were the new soldiers who served for a limited period of time and received basic pay and training.
He rotated these three parts every year, so that every soldier would have a chance to serve in each part. This way, he ensured that every soldier would have some experience and skill in warfare, as well as some rest and relief from duty. He also ensured that every soldier would have some loyalty and gratitude to him, as he provided them with fair wages and benefits.
He changed the Lannister uniform to make it more distinctive and practical. He replaced the red cloaks with red tunics, which were easier to wear and maintain. He also added a golden lion badge to the chest of each tunic, which symbolized their allegiance and pride. He gave each soldier a dagger and a shield, which were useful for close combat and defense. He also gave each soldier a helmet with a visor, which protected their head and face.
He taught his soldiers discipline and formation, which he had some idea from his past life. He drilled them regularly on how to march, salute, obey orders, and fight as a unit. He taught them how to form different formations depending on the terrain and the enemy, such as lines, columns, wedges, squares, circles, etc. He also taught them how to use different tactics depending on the situation, such as flanking, charging, retreating, ambushing, etc.
He made his army a formidable force that could rival any other in Westeros. He earned the respect and admiration of his men, who saw him as a leader and a hero. He also earned the fear and envy of his enemies, who saw him as a threat and a rival. He was proud of his army and confident in his power. He felt that he was ready for any challenge or opportunity that might come his way.
He also introduced new siege weapons that could break through the walls and gates of enemy castles and cities. He used his knowledge of engineering and physics to design and build these weapons. He created trebuchets that could launch heavier projectiles with greater force and precision, crushing and piercing anything in their way. He created ballistae that could shoot large bolts or spears with high speed and penetration, skewering and impaling anything in their ways.
By the time Tywin returned back to Casterly rock , his son had already decided and started implementing these plans and Tywin was once again prouf of his son again