Open for Discussion

[Coffman]

Im still in the 15th not really sure if I want to pull the trigger yet as both units have a lot to offer. I would assume 15th members are free to transfer in the future once the dust settles a little?

[MAJ (Ret) Hayes]

The 506th will continue accepting applications and new joins until we reach the point that all our planned billets are full with active personnel. When that happens we will evaluate our needs and may create a poolee platoon for people to join us and train to become Air Assault Troopers while they wait for a billet to open up. In the end, we will want to provide an excellent ARMA home for people who want to play with us, WHILE insuring our operations are top notch and functional.

[Molloy]

How will 506th operations differ from the 15ths operations?

[1LT (Ret) Aston]

How will 506th operations differ from the 15ths operations?

This:

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.

[Chang]

Hey guys, just wanted to say good luck with the new unit! Y'all will be missed. Hope to play with you guys sometime as a guest on the recruiting server or something.

[Delonge]

Hey guys, just wanted to say good luck with the new unit! Y'all will be missed. Hope to play with you guys sometime as a guest on the recruiting server or something.

From all of us, thank you Chang, it is greatly appreciated.

[Niva]

Does the 506th ever plan on using Stykers? A pack was just released so just wondering, http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27009

[Lindsey]

This is the structure command staff has planned:

Once we are at full strength a full weekly Task Force will look similar to the following:


Co Hq (Task Force Command)
1 Air Assault Platoon
2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles with 1 Fire Team of Infantry Each
4 Blackhawk UH-60 Transport Helicopters (that will have the capability of switching Blackhawk AH-60 DAPs as the Mission Unfolds)
1 A-10

*Please note this is the planned final Task Force combination, we may not be able to field all these assets right away until such time as we 1.) train personnel on appropriate equipment 2.) insure the assets listed do not over-power the enemy to the point of us being bored and 3.) ensure that we have the server tech capable of performing well with these assets.

So to give an insight into the exact unit structure:


2 Air Assault Platoons (1 per Weekend)
4 Bradleys (2 per Weekend) *A BFV is a 3 person crew and 1 4 man fire team, 7 personnel in total, all 11B MOS
8 Helicopter Aviation Pilots (4 per Weekend) * Our Helicopter Pilots will qualify on multiple helicopter air-frames to provide us with diverse and unique support
2 A-10 Pilots (1 per Weekend)

So according to this, we will be using Bradleys, not Strykers.

[MAJ (Ret) Hayes]

Correct, to the best of out knowledge Strykers are being used for Armored Reconnaissance, our Bradley section will be a Light Armored Combat Team, they will be in direct contact with the enemy engaging them with extreme prejudice. 

[Niva]

Correct, to the best of out knowledge Strykers are being used for Armored Reconnaissance, our Bradley section will be a Light Armored Combat Team, they will be in direct contact with the enemy engaging them with extreme prejudice.

alright, I dident know they where used for Armored Reconnaissance, thanks for the answer.

[Frosty2200]

When will the first operation be?

[MAJ (Ret) Hayes]

We have a mod pack test operation this Sunday. We should be on every Sunday after that except for Holiday Leave.

[SSG Shundo]

Do most people retain the same rank if they were from the 15th? See some people have the same ranks for the most part.

[Delonge]

No, dependent on billet.

[A. O'Brien]

I'm trying to start the application process, but the post is locked and I can't access the application. How would I go about doing that?

Thanks,
Adam