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I have a question:

Once (and if) my application is accepted, will I be placed in a unit immediately or will I have to wait until there are instructors/staff/system in place for basic training?

Thanks,
Marsden
 
To answer your question, if you are a new join to the 506th and not part of the mass transfer from our former unit you will be required to attend a recruit training session and then AIT which will likely be 3-4 2 hours game play sessions.

Recruit training is starting this weekend. Our Recruiting Chief is coming online this weekend as well. There will not be a significant delay in processing new joins. AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is still under development but is expect to be completed by the end of next week.
 
I hate to bring up a question that has already been stated but since it isn't posted anywhere public yet I have to ask. Could I have the Teamspeak IP? I would love to have a place to hang out while waiting to be processed and see people I know from the 15th.
 
We are asking for patience with applications, there is a lot that goes into the unit, lots of documents to be written, etc. There are dozens of people behind the scenes consistently working.
 
SSG Nagel said:
We are asking for patience with applications, there is a lot that goes into the unit, lots of documents to be written, etc. There are dozens of people behind the scenes consistently working.
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Trust me, I'm not complaining about the wait. I completely understand that you guys are having to sort through a lot.

So, Nagel, what do you do in the 506th?
 
Sorry guys, I was just teasing. I totally understand that you guys are building a new unit from the ground up. I know it takes a ton of effort, people, and time. I appreciate the amount of work everyone is putting in.
 
I'm curious as to what the mudpack will look like. If the picture on the main page says anything, it looks like we'll be using RHS, as well as likely some form of AGM or CSE.

There's only one problem, though: RHS's US infantry are all wearing 1 CAV patches.

Are there going to be mod changes or anything of that sort to change it to the 101st's patch?
 
Another question is are we going to use ACRE 2 or TFAR? Also, for new people like myself, will we be able to join this Sunday, or do we have to wait until our training is complete?
 
Hey there, I was just wondering if I could get the Teamspeak IP?, I was interested in joining, but I'd like to look around and talk to some people first if that was possible?
  Cheers
 
Was wondering if there were any sections open? I work as a security guard for a college so when I'm not at home on the computer, I'm mostly sitting at the main gate or in the security office on the computer. Could help time go by fast if I had some work I could help you guys out with like applications or something. Just wondering.
 
Hey there i don't mean to be an ass,but  I was just wondering if I could get the Teamspeak address so i could talk with my friends would be much appreciated
 
How does the processing system work when it comes to new applicants? Are there any criteria that you guys look for?

Just curious over how the system works, and I'm just passing time until someone looks at my application. Really loving this growing community so far, though.
 
We review the application. If it is a former 15th Member we check their service record. We review for discharges or discipline issues. We accept and then find out where they want to be. We try to get people into billets they want and try to respect the rank they had before, while not inflating our own billet assigned ranks.

It takes awhile.
 
CPT Hayes said:
We review the application. If it is a former 15th Member we check their service record. We review for discharges or discipline issues. We accept and then find out where they want to be. We try to get people into billets they want and try to respect the rank they had before, while not inflating our own billet assigned ranks.

It takes awhile.
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It's cool how methodical you guys are being. Best quality guys doing best quality things, right?
 
I am a Pvt with very clean boots in the 15th. I feel confident that I am going to switch over to the 506th at some point in time. However, at the moment I like my Fire team leader, I feel I can learn a lot from him. At the same time I have a longer list of reason to switch than to stay. I am hoping that someone could tell me whether I would be of more use if I stay in the 15th and learn from them, or switch now before I am taught methods that may not apply to the 506th.
 
Michael said:
I am a Pvt with very clean boots in the 15th. I feel confident that I am going to switch over to the 506th at some point in time. However, at the moment I like my Fire team leader, I feel I can learn a lot from him. At the same time I have a longer list of reason to switch than to stay. I am hoping that someone could tell me whether I would be of more use if I stay in the 15th and learn from them, or switch now before I am taught methods that may not apply to the 506th.
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I think you are better off staying in the 15th and learning the basics from your fire team leader. I say this because is unit is VERY new and they are working out ranks and positions, etc, so it will take a lot of time before we have basic structures. The 15th is many years old so you will learn a lot, and is more developed so far than this unit. The methods in this unit will be similar to the 15th (I've been told) so you are better off staying.
 
So does this unit/the US Army not use RTOs or are they placed differently to how the USMC use them?

Whoops, I modified your post instead of quoting
 
PV2 Molloy said:
So does this unit/the US Army not use RTOs or are they placed differently to how the USMC use them?
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They do, but for our purpose they always seemed "tacted on". For now, they have been removed. But they will be back soontm
 
SSG Nagel said:
PV2 Molloy said:
So does this unit/the US Army not use RTOs or are they placed differently to how the USMC use them?
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They do, but for our purpose they always seemed "tacted on". For now, they have been removed. But they will be back soontm
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And does the unit use JTACs or are they on hold?

Edit: Goddamn I am terrible at this hitting the quote button
 
PV2 Molloy said:
SSG Nagel said:
PV2 Molloy said:
So does this unit/the US Army not use RTOs or are they placed differently to how the USMC use them?
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They do, but for our purpose they always seemed "tacted on". For now, they have been removed. But they will be back soontm
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And does the unit use JTACs or are they on hold?
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The Army doesn't have JTAC's they come from the Air Force. I think command staff (I think, since im not on command staff) is going to try and find a work around, when they are needed. Lots of other stuff to figure out before that bomb needs to be dropped.
 
NathanW said:
SSG Nagel said:
The Army doesn't have JTAC's they come from the Air Force. I think command staff (I think, since im not on command staff) is going to try and find a work around, when they are needed. Lots of other stuff to figure out before that bomb needs to be dropped.
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They may be re-designated to F.O. (13F), as they handle Artillery, mortars, and close air support. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/13f.htm
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Completely IMO
Air Force a/c. Air Force TACP.
http://www.romad.com/wordpress/tacp-411/tacp-job-description/
Same ideal as having a navy corpsman embedded with marine units
For the few that may be unfamiliar:
"A USAF TACP, is usually a team of two or more United States Air Force TACP journeymen or craftsmen (AFSC 1C4X1) aligned with a conventional or special operational United States Army combat maneuver unit to advise ground commanders on the best use of air power, establish and maintain command and control communications, and provide precision terminal attack guidance of U.S. and coalition fixed- and rotary-wing close air support aircraft, artillery, and naval gunfire. A TACP always includes at least one Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) qualified to control attack aircraft. It can also include an Air Liaison Officer, who is often JTAC qualified and serves in a senior advisor capacity. JTAC teams are primarily stationed with and support army combat units."
 
N.Jackson said:
When is the unit going to officialy start?
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The first server stress test was last night and I believe that squad/team/platoon trainings are starting soon.
 
any word on what you are going to do with the folks who applied but are "not" coming from the 15th?  i understand there is not a "boot camp" yet but i couldn't help to notice that you shut down the applications.  there are a number of us who got applications in but were not accepted.  will we be accepted when the boot camp is set up?  and do you have a time-line for that?  thank you. 

jason spinner
 
sorta found my answer, that didn't happen though? right?


CPT Hayes said:
To answer your question, if you are a new join to the 506th and not part of the mass transfer from our former unit you will be required to attend a recruit training session and then AIT which will likely be 3-4 2 hours game play sessions.

Recruit training is starting this weekend. Our Recruiting Chief is coming online this weekend as well. There will not be a significant delay in processing new joins. AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is still under development but is expect to be completed by the end of next week.
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PV2 Yordy said:
Completely IMO
Air Force a/c. Air Force TACP.
http://www.romad.com/wordpress/tacp-411/tacp-job-description/
Same ideal as having a navy corpsman embedded with marine units
For the few that may be unfamiliar:
"A USAF TACP, is usually a team of two or more United States Air Force TACP journeymen or craftsmen (AFSC 1C4X1) aligned with a conventional or special operational United States Army combat maneuver unit to advise ground commanders on the best use of air power, establish and maintain command and control communications, and provide precision terminal attack guidance of U.S. and coalition fixed- and rotary-wing close air support aircraft, artillery, and naval gunfire. A TACP always includes at least one Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) qualified to control attack aircraft. It can also include an Air Liaison Officer, who is often JTAC qualified and serves in a senior advisor capacity. JTAC teams are primarily stationed with and support army combat units."
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TACP's wearing airborne insignia of the army unit they are attached to
 
crash_harder said:
sorta found my answer, that didn't happen though? right?


CPT Hayes said:
To answer your question, if you are a new join to the 506th and not part of the mass transfer from our former unit you will be required to attend a recruit training session and then AIT which will likely be 3-4 2 hours game play sessions.

Recruit training is starting this weekend. Our Recruiting Chief is coming online this weekend as well. There will not be a significant delay in processing new joins. AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is still under development but is expect to be completed by the end of next week.
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I just hope we aren't forgotten when the time comes to start recruit training :p
 
I'm more interested in when they open back up recruitment. I'm going to be free and clear after next Friday.

I'm curious, are there any mods that add the AH-60U DAP? What exactly are the weapons on the DAP anyways (I've actually never heard of it before)?
 
D ODette said:
I'm more interested in when they open back up recruitment. I'm going to be free and clear after next Friday.

I'm curious, are there any mods that add the AH-60U DAP? What exactly are the weapons on the DAP anyways (I've actually never heard of it before)?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_UH-60_Black_Hawk#Special_purpose
H-60L DAP: The Direct Action Penetrator (DAP) is a special operations modification of the baseline MH-60L, operated by the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.[97] The DAP is configured as a gunship, with no troop-carrying capacity. The DAP is equipped with ESSS or ETS stub wings, each capable of carrying configurations of the M230 Chain Gun 30 mm automatic cannon, 19-shot Hydra 70 rocket pod, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles, GAU-19 gun pods, and M134 minigun pods.[98] M134D miniguns are used as door guns.[90]
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Oscar_Geare said:
D ODette said:
I'm more interested in when they open back up recruitment. I'm going to be free and clear after next Friday.

I'm curious, are there any mods that add the AH-60U DAP? What exactly are the weapons on the DAP anyways (I've actually never heard of it before)?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_UH-60_Black_Hawk#Special_purpose
H-60L DAP: The Direct Action Penetrator (DAP) is a special operations modification of the baseline MH-60L, operated by the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.[97] The DAP is configured as a gunship, with no troop-carrying capacity. The DAP is equipped with ESSS or ETS stub wings, each capable of carrying configurations of the M230 Chain Gun 30 mm automatic cannon, 19-shot Hydra 70 rocket pod, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles, GAU-19 gun pods, and M134 minigun pods.[98] M134D miniguns are used as door guns.[90]
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Do want.
 
Question:

I seen people doing the Cpl and Sgt courses, much like the 15th. Im pretty sure the US Army doesnt call them these. Is there any way to make it more like the army by calling it Warrior Leadership Corses (WLC's)?

Reference: http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/being-a-soldier/ongoing-training/leadership-training/warrior-leader-course.html

For example

CPL201 = WLC201
CPL202 = WLC202 ETC.
 
Maines said:
Question:

I seen people doing the Cpl and Sgt courses, much like the 15th. Im pretty sure the US Army doesnt call them these. Is there any way to make it more like the army by calling it Warrior Leadership Corses (WLC's)?

Reference: http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/being-a-soldier/ongoing-training/leadership-training/warrior-leader-course.html

For example

CPL201 = WLC201
CPL202 = WLC202 ETC.
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To add to this, I believe they call their SGT (although technically for SSG) courses ALC or Advanced Leader Course
 
SPC-SGT = WLC
SGT-SSG = BNCO
SSG-SFC = ANCO
1SG = 1SG Academy
SGM-CSM = SGM Academy


*Edit* I guess they changed the BNCO/ANCO to ALC and SLC since I got out 2 years ago.
 
I'm curious: If it was feasible, would you make a Ft. Bennings map for BCT/AIT (I don't know if any AIT is at Bennings) and an NTC map for FTXs prior to deployment?

I was thinking about that this morning, and I thought it'd be cool if you guys could have one of those to run through rather than have to make a base out of a terrain like Chernarus or Altis or whatnot.
 
D ODette said:
I'm curious: If it was feasible, would you make a Ft. Bennings map for BCT/AIT (I don't know if any AIT is at Bennings) and an NTC map for FTXs prior to deployment?

I was thinking about that this morning, and I thought it'd be cool if you guys could have one of those to run through rather than have to make a base out of a terrain like Chernarus or Altis or whatnot.
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http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=15038 haven't test with AIA tp yet
 
D ODette said:
I'm curious: If it was feasible, would you make a Ft. Bennings map for BCT/AIT (I don't know if any AIT is at Bennings) and an NTC map for FTXs prior to deployment?

I was thinking about that this morning, and I thought it'd be cool if you guys could have one of those to run through rather than have to make a base out of a terrain like Chernarus or Altis or whatnot.
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For my thoughts on doing something like NTC...
The purpose of NTC or JRTC for the Army is to get that quality assurance stamp before a unit deploys to a designated area of responsibility. This rooted from when President jFK wanted options to deploy a unit during the Cold War and found that no one was really ready. So by having these training centers the Army can certify that a unit is prepared to deploy for the U.S.
So with that wee background I agree that Fort Irwin is an awesome training ground for maneuvers. But I think the idea of an Arma unit doing a "rotation" to NTC plus all the weekly trainings they do would be over kill before "deploying" or conducting an FTX.
But then again, I'm a recruit lol
 
I personally don't see a reason why we can't keep doing what we are doing. One of the major reasons I came over here was to keep things simple and not add all this extra junk.
 
Maybe I'm just a realism freak. It'd not be that hard; you'd only need Ft. Bennings for BCT/AIT, and you'd only need the NTC for FTXs.
 
Logistically, there is no value. While it might not be much, its just an extra needless hassle with different maps that people need to download, and different missions on different maps to keep updated.

Also, if you have been to Ft Benning or Ft Irwin in real life you would never want to go there again, even in a video game =P.
 
SSgt Nagel said:
Logistically, there is no value. While it might not be much, its just an extra needless hassle with different maps that people need to download, and different missions on different maps to keep updated.

THIS

Also, if you have been to Ft Benning or Ft Irwin in real life you would never want to go there again, even in a video game =P.
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10/10 would never want to visit sand hill again.

By the way O'Dette NTC isn't the main facility anymore they use JRTC. I've been to Ft. Polk and fuck all of that.
 
CW2 Westfield said:
10/10 would never want to visit sand hill again.

By the way O'Dette NTC isn't the main facility anymore they use JRTC. I've been to Ft. Polk and fuck all of that.
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Its unfortunate that most Army bases are literally built in some of the worst places ever.
 
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