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  74th Anniversary of D-Day
Posted by: R. Steel - 06-06-2018, 10:15 AM - Replies (1)

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On this day 74 years ago, the invasion of Normandy took place which ultimately resulted in the liberation of the European continent from Nazi Germany. 

In a time where the world seems to be falling apart at the seams due to media reports about everything negative, it is important to remember that our world is currently at the best it has ever been in terms of a global population being free from war and captivity. This has only been made possible by the sacrifice of those who fought on our behalf, both men and women, of all ages.

It is important that we remember this and work together to ensure their memory is not forgotten. 




For our tomorrow, they gave their today. 
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  Defensive Engagement: We are the Anvil
Posted by: R. Steel - 06-02-2018, 09:18 AM - No Replies

This event will replace the commemorative operation which was due to take place. This event will be rescheduled to a time more suitable for all involved.

Deployment orders for this defensive engagement are now available and can be found here:

http://reddevilsarma.org/showthread.php?...440#pid440

If you have already submitted an attendance form you do not need to do another one. 

My apologies in the delay in getting this posted. There were some time clashes with the other communities which we couldn't overcome but will work to resolving in the near future.

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  Actions on Proposed Community Alterations - 30/05/18
Posted by: R. Steel - 05-30-2018, 11:13 PM - No Replies

To: All Company Personnel
From: Lieutenant Steel

A meeting was held on 30/05/18 to discuss proposed community alterations. These were the results and the following will be or has been actioned:

01 - Use of Attendance Forms

Division personnel will now be required to fill out an attendance form regarding their attendance for the weekend training session and engagement. Attendance will no longer be gathered from forum posts. An attendance form will be included in warning order and patrol order posts. Your section commanders will be in contact with you in the next few days to clarify any question you may have.

02 - Operations and Campaigns

The use of the word "Campaign" will now refer to World War 2 and/or specific campaigns such as the Western European Theatre. Operations will now be a string of "days" and anything not related to an operation, such as a commando raid, will be filed under "other engagements". 

03 - Rank Slide Alterations

Recruits in the division can now be identified with the new rank slide which is plain brown cloth with a purple fabric strip.

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04 - Training Alterations

Training will be done on a four-week rota and will be expanded.

Basic training and airborne training will now take place over a three week period with platoon training sessions being held on the forth week. 

Week 1: Basic Training for New Recruits | Section Level Training
Week 2: Airborne Training for New Recruits | Section Level Training
Week 3: Recruit Final Exercise with Rest of Platoon Involved
Week 4: Platoon Training Exercise

05 - Hierarchy to All Ranks

An illustration will be completed in the near future showing the hierarchy of the community based on "Anthony's Triangle". 

06 - Streamlined Information Sources

This post is the start of that. Stay tuned for more. 

07 - War Office Selection Board (WOSB)

May be introduced in the future for the selection of people for Warrant Officer roles. Basically a review and interview board.

08 - Promotions and Award Ceremonies

Promotions will now be "handed out" in-game to mark the beginning of the new appointment or promotion as opposed to just being posted on the forums.

09 - Introduction of the Bomber Role

Bombers are men responsible for rearming men in the field although not in a logistics role. This historically accurate role will now be referred to and used in sections. More information to follow.

10 - Bren Magazines in Loadouts

Loadouts will no longer spawn with spare Bren gun magazines in them. They will need to be retrieved from ammunition stores on the instruction of the section commander. 

11 - References to PTS (Permission to Speak)

All references to PTS have been removed as we don't use it and expect people to be respectful when in group discussion.
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  D-Day Commemorative Event
Posted by: R. Steel - 05-13-2018, 01:11 PM - Replies (7)

To: All company personnel and valued guests
From: Lieutenant Steel


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As many of you may (and should) know, it is just under one month until the 74th anniversary of D-Day and the overall invasion of Normandy on the 6th of June.

Preparations are well under way for a commemorative event (or events, plural, pending a meeting to be held soon) to be held close to this date (likely to be after the 6th due to exams) and we are looking to you to provide the finishing touches.

What I ask of you is to provide me with any suggestions for anything whether they are strategic level ideas all the way to small details inside rooms of buildings for us to consider for this event(s).

Please either contact me directly or leave a reply here with any ideas you may have. 

You can expect a full warning order in the coming weeks.

Although the 1st Airborne Division wasn't officially involved in the invasion of Normandy due to their Operation Market Garden commitments, all efforts will be taken to ensure that the involvement we portray makes sense historically although some slight adaptations may need to be made.

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  Personnel Update: Promotions
Posted by: R. Steel - 05-06-2018, 10:48 PM - No Replies

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After a number of successful applications, four new NCO appointments have been granted. 

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Sergeant Horner appointed Platoon Sergeant, No.4 Platoon, Baker Company.

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Acting Corporal Carrick appointed Section Commander, 2 Section, No.4 Platoon, Baker Company.

Corporal Barden appointed Section Commander, 1 Section, No.4 Platoon, Baker Company.

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Acting Lance Corporal Leakey appointed Section Second in Command, 1 Section, No.4 Platoon, Baker Company.

Notes:

Due to previous experience, Barden will be promoted Corporal.

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  Community Update
Posted by: R. Steel - 04-30-2018, 02:31 PM - No Replies

Due to the growth experienced in our community, it has been made possible to open up NCO positions to a few new members. 

A 2IC position has become available in 1 Section under Corporal Horner.

You can read the job description and application instructions for this JNCO position here:

http://reddevilsarma.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=67

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