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  Community Update No.10
Posted by: B. Horner - 01-14-2020, 01:04 AM - Replies (1)

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Community Update No.10

14JAN20 0105 hrs UTC+0


On the 25th January 2020 we'll be embarking on the first mission in our operation string for the Ardennes Offensive. This will be a four-mission long string that will likely end with a fifth event as a PvP, however, this is still being organised. On top of this, we are also scheduling another PvP with the 23rd Panzer Division, likely to occur late February time - the scenario for this is to be chosen during a meeting this weekend. After our operation string finishes, we'll be covering some basic training points, ensuring we're on top of our game as we move forward; we'll also be covering some PvP themed training sessions.

A few roles are opening within Company HQ: runner and wireless operator. Job descriptions for both of the roles can be found in the usual place in the Enlisted Careers category on the forums. The Company Runner job is a special one where at certain times they will be mounted on a Welbike. In addition to these new roles, I'd like to take the time to advertise the medic roles available and if anyone would like to become a medic (recruits included) they should get their application in.

If anyone has any ideas for the group then please make sure you let us know, either through a poll in the Questionnaires and Polls category on the forums or in the #member-ideas channel on Discord. We're always looking to improve and to have new ideas come our way - though be warned that people may not agree with you!

I'd like to give my gratitude to everyone who has been posting media in our #arma-unit-media channel on Discord. Media like this showcases the group and the environment that we play in (even showing some of the bugs that we encounter on the way) and can really help our goal of recruitment of new members. Speaking of new members, we have a lot of new recruits who have recently joined us and many are on track to complete their module III assessment on Saturday - I wish good luck to you all. Current members should prepare to have fresh faces coming into their sections soon and you should try and help these new members integrate as successfully as possible. They are being thrown straight into the deep end in the Ardennes and some may require your assistance. 

Amendment 1: We have recently updated our fire rates and information on fire control orders. These changes can be found in Module I on pages 20 and 21. The changes to fire rates can be found below:

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Amendment 2: Coming on Sunday.
After the ceremony on Sunday, there will be an amendment to the end of this update.

Ready for Anything.

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  2019 Ending Comments
Posted by: B. Horner - 01-02-2020, 11:43 PM - No Replies

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2019 Ending Comments

02JAN20 2345 hrs UTC+0


We have had an amazing year in 2019 - we've had many come and unfortunately some go. In 2020 I want us to push our limits further, expanding in size and capacity.

We've shown that as a group we are extremely strong and can punch well above our manpower. We have custom assets within game, historically accurate missions down to some fine details, and a great sense of camaraderie. I believe we are offering the best British WW2 experience in the Arma 3 scene and even when compared against other games such as Post Scriptum. This is something that I want to continue and improve going through 2020.

Our missions team is growing and this will allow us to create more detailed scenarios and will help spread the load of the work. We have a plan on the operation strings in 2020 and are already being worked on. Our NCO team is based on solid foundations and we continue to expand on this as time goes on. Every member is trained to a high standard and everyone continues to perform at this level.

Some issues that were present within the questionnaire that people filled out will be rectified and action taken to ensure we fix some of these minor points. The review was overwhelming positive - both of the systems we have in place and also the personnel within the group.

Moving into 2020, Company HQ will aim to ensure backend work is completed such as administration standard operation procedures, service records, and new training material gets completed. I request that Platoon HQs aim to ensure personnel continue their training before our deployment to the Ardennes. Platoons should concentrate on Platoon level tactics, in both offensive and defensive manners, before our deployment. Section NCOs should begin to try and take more control over their sections and should aim to be more responsible for their members - help out your Platoon Commanders as much as possible. Individuals should ensure they are signing up to events and turning up to events on time. Whenever possible help your NCOs out by taking your own initiative in setting up, reporting on ammunition status, watching and organising arcs of fire, etc. 

Ready for Anything.

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  Awards and Promotions No.22
Posted by: B. Horner - 12-07-2019, 07:55 PM - No Replies

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Awards and Promotions No.22

07DEC19 1950 hrs UTC+0

The following personnel have been removed from the group...

C. Miller [Removed]

H. Palmer [Removed]

C. Johnson [Removed]

C. Wodarski [Removed]

P. Bell-Smith [Removed]

L. Clark [Removed]

A. Minaus [Discharged]

N. Masterston [Retired]

D. Bardon [Retired]

The following personnel have been moved to reserves/ELOA...

M. Ward [Reserves]

The following promotions have been made...

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Recruit L Filbert has been promoted to Private.

Pte. L. Filbert has been assigned to Weapons Platoon, Platoon HQ, Runner.

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Recruit L. Hanns has been promoted to Private.

Pte. L. Hanns has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.2 Section, Bren Group.

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Recruit J. Janssen has been promoted to Private.


Pte. J. Janssen has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.2 Section, Bren Group.

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Acting Corporal T. Barker has been promoted to Corporal.

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Second Lieutenant N. Barden has been promoted to Lieutenant.

The following personnel have changed roles...

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The following personnel have taken on additional roles...

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The following qualifications have been awarded...

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The following commendations have been awarded...

A. Aamar has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

B. Powell has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

J. Bear has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

M. Cera has received a second Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

S. Cottitto has received a second Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

The following medals have been awarded...

N/A

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  2019 Community Review
Posted by: B. Horner - 11-11-2019, 12:28 AM - Replies (7)

EDIT: The form and the latest date to reply to this form goes up until 20DEC19. There is no rush to respond to this and multiple notifications will go out.

We've nearly wrapped up 2019 and it has been quite the year. 

We've seen many people come and go. We've seen extensive reworking of the Company. We've seen a lot of change.

The annual community review serves to give everyone a chance to share their opinion. 

This form is extensive and will take some time to complete, and a bit longer if you are opinionated.

Please make ALL and ANY suggestions and comments that you have. I'd rather leave no stone unturned and question everything we do, as it will make us better for the future.

You can only fill out the form once, so don't submit it until you're completely happy with your answers.

Find the form here: https://forms.gle/p2RzTXYk7zryfXHRA

Additionally, there will be an end of year meeting on 21DEC19 at 1900 hrs UTC+0. All Officers and NCOs are expected to attend and Other Ranks have the option to (highly advised).

There is a lot on the agenda to talk about. If you have anything you want to bring up, please reply down below so I can schedule it into the meeting at an appropriate point (or you can bring it up at the time, but this may ruin the flow of the session).

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  Awards and Promotions No.21
Posted by: B. Horner - 11-09-2019, 07:54 PM - Replies (2)

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Awards and Promotions No.21

09NOV19 1930 hrs UTC+0

The following personnel have been removed from the group...

N/A


The following personnel have been moved to reserves/ELOA...

M. Runstedler [ELOA]


The following promotions have been made...

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D. Crain has come out of retirement. Pte. D. Crain has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, No.1 Section.

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Gunner M. Standish has been promoted to Acting Lance Corporal.

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Acting Lance Corporal A. Aamar has been promoted to Lance Corporal.

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Acting Lance Corporal L. Phillips has been promoted to Lance Corporal.

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Acting Lance Corporal B. Powell has been promoted to Lance Corporal.

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Private T. Barker has been promoted to Acting Corporal.

A/Cpl. T. Barker has been assigned to No.4 Platoon, Platoon Headquarters, Platoon Sergeant.

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Acting Corporal R. McArthur has been promoted to Corporal.


The following personnel have changed roles...

Sgt. M. Cera has stepped down from his Company Quarter Master Sergeant position to Weapons Platoon, Wireless Operator.


The following personnel have taken on additional roles...

M. Standish has become part of the Film Crew.

M. Shardonia has become part of the Film Crew.


The following qualifications have been awarded...

This is a new addition to the Awards and Promotions posts and should become more frequent.

T. Barker has completed the Signals Qualification.

B. Kaiser has completed the Mortar Qualification.

E. Schmidt has completed the Mortar Qualification.

L. Allen has completed the Medium Machine Gun Qualification.

A. Baz has completed the Medium Machine Gun Qualification.

M. Shardonia has completed the Medium Machine Gun Qualification.


The following commendations have been awarded...

B. Kaiser has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

M. Shardonia has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

M. Patterson has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

A. Baz has received an Overseas Service Chevron for six months of service with Red Devils.

M. Bogey has received a second Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

S. Wiemann has received a second Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils.

D. Thire has received a second Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils. He has also received a Good Conduct Stripe for this time.

L. Phillips has received a second Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils. He has also received a Good Conduct Stripe for this time.

F. Stangenberger has received a second Overseas Service Chevron for twelve months of service with Red Devils. He has also received a Good Conduct Stripe for this time.

C. Carrick has received a third Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.

N. Barden has received a third Overseas Service Chevron for eighteen months of service with Red Devils.


The following medals have been awarded...

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The following personnel have been awarded the WAR MEDAL:

Lance Corporal A. Aamar

Acting Corporal T. Barker

Gunner D. Davies

Private M. Giorgio

Private A. Oscar

Lance Corporal B. Powell

Gunner M. Standish

Gunner M. Thompson


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The following personnel have been awarded the 1939 - 1945 STAR:

Captain B. Horner

Lieutenant C. Carrick

Second Lieutenant N. Barden

Pilot Officer M. Bogey

Acting Sergeant A. Baz

Corporal L. Allen

Corporal R. McArthur

Corporal M. Patterson

Corporal S. Wiemann

Acting Corporal T. Barker

Lance Corporal A. Aamar

Lance Corporal S. Cottitto

Lance Corporal L. Phillips

Lance Corporal B. Powell

Lance Corporal F. Stangenberger

Acting Lance Corporal B. Kaiser

Private J. Bear

Private M. Cera

Gunner D. Davies

Private J. Delaney

Private M. Firefox

Private M. Giorgio

Private D. John

Private I. McGuffin

Private A. Olympus

Private A. Oscar

Gunner M. Standish

Private D. Thire

Gunner M. Thompson

Private M. Ward



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The following personnel have been awarded a MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES:

Gunner M. Thompson

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  Daylight Saving Time Ends 2019
Posted by: B. Horner - 10-13-2019, 12:47 PM - No Replies

This is a forewarning that on Sunday 27th October 2019 at 0200 hrs UK clocks will go BACKWARDS one hour to 0100. This will be represented in our event posts by changing UTC+1 to UTC.

A lot of countries do not have their daylight saving switch at the same time as the UK (some have already ended theirs) so please ensure that you are aware of this time change.

The event on Sunday 27th October 2019 will be the first event to notice this change.

If you can confirm if this has any effect in your timezone please reply below. I don't believe many EU countries will notice a difference, but US and AU will.

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