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[SSG (Ret) Oelschlager]

I think my question was overlooked. Is there any information on when operations will be taking place?

this may help

You understand the fact that this unit is a EST (GMT -5) time zone based unit, and the attendance requirements of operations on Sundays at 2000 EST (0100 GMT)?:

[Mills]

Ahh thank you. Haven't had a look at the application form yet.

[Timmy Park]

Will there be any staggered earlier Ops times for those of us outside the US?

[SPC (Ret) Filley]

I'm still a part of the 15th, but I am considering coming over here. At this point I am still 17, however, so I am assuming I will have to wait until I turn 18 to join as well. Correct?

[MAJ (Ret) Hayes]

Currently there are no plans for alternative timed full scale operations. The 506th will run regular operations on Sunday Evenings at 2000 HRS EST. If two platoons fill up, as is expected. They will operate on a bi-weekly schedule allowing each platoon to support one another with fill-ins on their off week.

[Blackburn]

What's the TS3 IP?

[CPT Drumheller]

17 year old members from the 15th will be grandfathered in. The 18 age limit is for new members.

[SFC (Ret) W. Clark]

If needed I would gladly keep my position as ITB instructor from the 15th.

[Doucette]

For those of us in the 15th trying to decide what direction we are going to pursue, what are some the areas we should expect during operations with the 506 to be different from the 15th?  Other than army units/equipment over that of the marines.

[SGM (Ret) Shepard]

Doucette,

You can find out some basic information about our unit here. As the 15th has a policy against recruiting members from within their ranks, I do not wish to actively violate that policy. Having spoken to Col Penny about the situation, I will paraphrase what both parties deemed appropriate.

If you are interested in an Army-based light infantry experience with a small amount of supporting assets, the 506th will meet those interests.

If you are interested in large-scale USMC-based combined operations, the 15th is the place for you to be.

[Doucette]

Thank you 1SG Shepard, that is exactly the type of general "comparison" I was looking for.

[Fritzen]

Will the 506th have a recruiting server?  Help get the feel for the new unit.  =)

[Joker]

Do you have plans to keep up with the financial costs of all the servers and forums? As well as planning ahead to how much it might cost when the unit grows further?

[SGM (Ret) Shepard]

Will the 506th have a recruiting server?  Help get the feel for the new unit.  =)

Not at the moment.

Do you have plans to keep up with the financial costs of all the servers and forums? As well as planning ahead to how much it might cost when the unit grows further?

Our costs have been calculated and accounted for up to two full Task Forces (including supporting assets), without counting any additional resources that may be provided by members. Further growth will be considered if/when we are sure that the funding can be covered for it indefinitely.

[SPC (Ret) T. Lee]

Very Interesting



T. Lee