Post by tagg on Jan 2, 2007 17:45:09 GMT -5
The 45th I.D. has finally split off from the 101st AB and the 7th Army no longer exists. What I'm going to post below is the unit doctrine for the 45th, and if you find yourself nodding your head and agreeing with the points mentioned below, we may be for you. We currently have the bulk of our members in Illinois, but we have one member from Minnesota and I'm from Wisconsin. We are extremely dedicated to portraying this unit the right way, both in appearance and tactics, if at all possible. I myself have a personal connection to the 45th I.D. as my grandfather served with them in Korea. If you haven't lost interest by now, read the manifesto that the members of the 45th have voted on and passed into acceptance:
Effective for the men of the 45th
I. Dedication
II. Knowledge
III. Uniform Requirements
IV. Issuing of Rank
V. What we stand for
I. Dedication: The loyalty you display towards the 45th I.D.
-Preferably every event you attend shall be as a 45th Thunderbird. However, I know that this isn’t entirely possible for some; as such I am stating the bare minimum. For every three events you attend, one of those events you must attend with the Thunderbird on your left shoulder. As far as how consistently you attend events, I understand that we all have lives outside of airsoft, you are not required to attend every event, but the more you attend the better. You cannot expect to see an increase in rank or placement if you only go by the minimums.
II. Knowledge: The ability to read and give hand signals, as well as following and using squad tactics.
-This is the most important thing to consider if you are thinking of joining the 45th I.D. The fact that we have 4 volumes worth of stuff that we have written, and stuff that we have hunted down and recopied here, should tell you that squads tactics are the integral part of the 45th. Your rank depends on whether you’re a leader or a follower more so than anything else. You are expected to respond promptly to hand signals, you are also expected to know how to follow orders. Once you’ve figured out how to do the two above things, you may be considered for a promotion to a position that gives the occasional order. Remember, how well you follow orders shows how much you believe in the system.
III. Uniform Requirements: What you need to be in this unit, and what you are ultimately shooting for.
-The basic impression is an olive drab field jacket, an M1 Helmet, safety glasses, olive drab pants, boots, the 45th patch on your left shoulder, and a WWII period airsoft rifle. Gentlemen, this is THE BARE MINIMUM. My great grandfather could assemble this impression, and he’s dead. By no means are you to acquire these articles and stop adding to your impression. Your first order of business is to start getting things that are actually period authentic, then you may want to add other non essential items. Preferably you will eventually have something along these lines:
-M41 or M43 Field Jacket and trousers
-M1 Helmet
-Service boots with leggings or double buckle boots (I think I got the designation correct)
-pistol belt
-M1936 suspenders or late war OD suspenders
-Aluminum canteen with canteen cover (Can anyone recall the specific year for this one? I want to say that this too is an M1936)
-E-Tool, folding stock or T-handle
-First aid kit
-Mussette bag or haversack
-M37 Wool Trousers
-Safety Glasses
-Airsoft weapon
IV. Issuing of rank: What are we looking for?
-When you first join this unit, you will be a private. You will wear no chevrons on your sleeves and you will be subordinate to everyone. But you don’t have to stay there forever. One rank that you are sure to achieve if you’re dedicated to the 45th is private first class. To achieve the rank of private first class you have to be a member for one full year in addition to attending an event as a 45th Infantry Soldier in an acceptable impression.
If you’re shooting for something a tad bit higher than grunt, you’re headed towards the NCO cadre. Every squad has three leadership positions. Of these three positions, only the squad leader has to be an NCO, the assault team leader and the BoF team leader can be NCO’s, but do not have to be. You are usually issued rank when you move up the spectrum to the next highest leadership position, but that is not always the case. A squad can have anywhere between seven and twelve men. More often than not, the number will lean towards the lower edge as we try to create more spots for leadership positions. This is largely dependant on how many leaders we see rising through the ranks, if there do not seem to be any capable candidates, you will see squads that contain more men.
“So this is all fine and dandy, describing the way leadership is broken up, but how does this affect me?” is what you may be asking, and that is where you come in. We need capable leaders, and the way we look for that, is in how dedicated they are to the unit, and to following orders. Even if Robbie has been in the 45th since its creation, he isn’t going anywhere if he shows up at each event in a paintball jersey with a 6 pack of Miller Light. Men who disobey direct orders and “go above the call of duty,” to do some wild rash action to save the entire squad will not be treated like heroes when it comes down to the debriefing. That individual will be asked why he disobeyed a direct order, even if incompetence was an issue, that soldier did not have the right to disobey an order in the field. After the event when the dust settles, that is when he should bring up his concerns about the squad leader and what he had done wrong.
You are expected to follow orders and display understanding and knowledge of what your squad leader is expecting. Even if your squad leader has sent you to what you deem to be suicide, follow the order to the end. Bring up the issue after the event. Following orders shows us that you understand the importance of orders, and also the importance of the person who gives them, it looks like you may be ready for a leadership position.
Chances are, you’ll get your first chance to give an order as a team leader. You’ll still be following orders from the squad leader, but there will be times when you will be at liberty to interpret what he wants you to do. It is then that you should effectively command your team, still being within the parameters that your squad leader has said. You will be given a command such as: “Flank that wall over there,” and you will be in charge of leading your men to that wall. If you get to where you can follow your squad leader’s orders while issuing orders to the men under your command effectively, you may be next in line for squad leader.
Squad leader is the position in the unit that is undoubtedly the most important. They command groups of men ranging between seven to twelve people. They are still taking commands, but from men who are not on active duty. They are (with the exception of the platoon leader) the highest-ranking active duty soldiers on the line. They will be given a general mission, such as taking a farmhouse, and they will have to go from there. For most of you, this is the highest you are capable of going.
There are higher positions out there, but chances are, you will not want to go higher than squad leader, as the administrative tasks begin to outweigh the active duty tasks. If you signed up to fight for the 45th, platoon sergeant is as high as you will go. The next position is that of a Commissioned Officer, and he will rarely fire his weapon in anger. Instead, he will coordinate the attack from the rear.
V. What we stand for
-The 45th wishes to portray how soldiers from WWII lived, fought, and died. In the event of an overnight event, the 45th I.D. will be digging foxholes rather than checking into a nearby hotel. We seek to emulate the squad tactics used in WWII and apply it as best as possible to airsoft. Training sessions are a possibility in the future, as we place squad tactics above all else. Uniform requirements are intentionally lax so as to draw in as many soldiers as possible; it is up to that soldier to build his impression over time. While we will do everything that is possible to win the skirmish, fairness and respect to the chain of command come first. If you disobey direct orders or refuse to call your hits, expect discipline to be enforced. The 45th, above all, seeks to honor the fighting men of WWII. We have a very serious responsibility to the veterans out there, and those who treat this like a joke, or just another airsoft event, will not be tolerated.
If you've read this entire thing, You should seriously consider joining the 45th I.D. we want guys like you
Our forum is located here: z14.invisionfree.com/Screaming_Eagles/index.php?act=idx
And our website here:
www.freewebs.com/45thinfantryairsoft/
Thank-you for reading my recruitment post
-Pvt. Wittrock
45th I.D. Commanding
Effective for the men of the 45th
I. Dedication
II. Knowledge
III. Uniform Requirements
IV. Issuing of Rank
V. What we stand for
I. Dedication: The loyalty you display towards the 45th I.D.
-Preferably every event you attend shall be as a 45th Thunderbird. However, I know that this isn’t entirely possible for some; as such I am stating the bare minimum. For every three events you attend, one of those events you must attend with the Thunderbird on your left shoulder. As far as how consistently you attend events, I understand that we all have lives outside of airsoft, you are not required to attend every event, but the more you attend the better. You cannot expect to see an increase in rank or placement if you only go by the minimums.
II. Knowledge: The ability to read and give hand signals, as well as following and using squad tactics.
-This is the most important thing to consider if you are thinking of joining the 45th I.D. The fact that we have 4 volumes worth of stuff that we have written, and stuff that we have hunted down and recopied here, should tell you that squads tactics are the integral part of the 45th. Your rank depends on whether you’re a leader or a follower more so than anything else. You are expected to respond promptly to hand signals, you are also expected to know how to follow orders. Once you’ve figured out how to do the two above things, you may be considered for a promotion to a position that gives the occasional order. Remember, how well you follow orders shows how much you believe in the system.
III. Uniform Requirements: What you need to be in this unit, and what you are ultimately shooting for.
-The basic impression is an olive drab field jacket, an M1 Helmet, safety glasses, olive drab pants, boots, the 45th patch on your left shoulder, and a WWII period airsoft rifle. Gentlemen, this is THE BARE MINIMUM. My great grandfather could assemble this impression, and he’s dead. By no means are you to acquire these articles and stop adding to your impression. Your first order of business is to start getting things that are actually period authentic, then you may want to add other non essential items. Preferably you will eventually have something along these lines:
-M41 or M43 Field Jacket and trousers
-M1 Helmet
-Service boots with leggings or double buckle boots (I think I got the designation correct)
-pistol belt
-M1936 suspenders or late war OD suspenders
-Aluminum canteen with canteen cover (Can anyone recall the specific year for this one? I want to say that this too is an M1936)
-E-Tool, folding stock or T-handle
-First aid kit
-Mussette bag or haversack
-M37 Wool Trousers
-Safety Glasses
-Airsoft weapon
IV. Issuing of rank: What are we looking for?
-When you first join this unit, you will be a private. You will wear no chevrons on your sleeves and you will be subordinate to everyone. But you don’t have to stay there forever. One rank that you are sure to achieve if you’re dedicated to the 45th is private first class. To achieve the rank of private first class you have to be a member for one full year in addition to attending an event as a 45th Infantry Soldier in an acceptable impression.
If you’re shooting for something a tad bit higher than grunt, you’re headed towards the NCO cadre. Every squad has three leadership positions. Of these three positions, only the squad leader has to be an NCO, the assault team leader and the BoF team leader can be NCO’s, but do not have to be. You are usually issued rank when you move up the spectrum to the next highest leadership position, but that is not always the case. A squad can have anywhere between seven and twelve men. More often than not, the number will lean towards the lower edge as we try to create more spots for leadership positions. This is largely dependant on how many leaders we see rising through the ranks, if there do not seem to be any capable candidates, you will see squads that contain more men.
“So this is all fine and dandy, describing the way leadership is broken up, but how does this affect me?” is what you may be asking, and that is where you come in. We need capable leaders, and the way we look for that, is in how dedicated they are to the unit, and to following orders. Even if Robbie has been in the 45th since its creation, he isn’t going anywhere if he shows up at each event in a paintball jersey with a 6 pack of Miller Light. Men who disobey direct orders and “go above the call of duty,” to do some wild rash action to save the entire squad will not be treated like heroes when it comes down to the debriefing. That individual will be asked why he disobeyed a direct order, even if incompetence was an issue, that soldier did not have the right to disobey an order in the field. After the event when the dust settles, that is when he should bring up his concerns about the squad leader and what he had done wrong.
You are expected to follow orders and display understanding and knowledge of what your squad leader is expecting. Even if your squad leader has sent you to what you deem to be suicide, follow the order to the end. Bring up the issue after the event. Following orders shows us that you understand the importance of orders, and also the importance of the person who gives them, it looks like you may be ready for a leadership position.
Chances are, you’ll get your first chance to give an order as a team leader. You’ll still be following orders from the squad leader, but there will be times when you will be at liberty to interpret what he wants you to do. It is then that you should effectively command your team, still being within the parameters that your squad leader has said. You will be given a command such as: “Flank that wall over there,” and you will be in charge of leading your men to that wall. If you get to where you can follow your squad leader’s orders while issuing orders to the men under your command effectively, you may be next in line for squad leader.
Squad leader is the position in the unit that is undoubtedly the most important. They command groups of men ranging between seven to twelve people. They are still taking commands, but from men who are not on active duty. They are (with the exception of the platoon leader) the highest-ranking active duty soldiers on the line. They will be given a general mission, such as taking a farmhouse, and they will have to go from there. For most of you, this is the highest you are capable of going.
There are higher positions out there, but chances are, you will not want to go higher than squad leader, as the administrative tasks begin to outweigh the active duty tasks. If you signed up to fight for the 45th, platoon sergeant is as high as you will go. The next position is that of a Commissioned Officer, and he will rarely fire his weapon in anger. Instead, he will coordinate the attack from the rear.
V. What we stand for
-The 45th wishes to portray how soldiers from WWII lived, fought, and died. In the event of an overnight event, the 45th I.D. will be digging foxholes rather than checking into a nearby hotel. We seek to emulate the squad tactics used in WWII and apply it as best as possible to airsoft. Training sessions are a possibility in the future, as we place squad tactics above all else. Uniform requirements are intentionally lax so as to draw in as many soldiers as possible; it is up to that soldier to build his impression over time. While we will do everything that is possible to win the skirmish, fairness and respect to the chain of command come first. If you disobey direct orders or refuse to call your hits, expect discipline to be enforced. The 45th, above all, seeks to honor the fighting men of WWII. We have a very serious responsibility to the veterans out there, and those who treat this like a joke, or just another airsoft event, will not be tolerated.
If you've read this entire thing, You should seriously consider joining the 45th I.D. we want guys like you
Our forum is located here: z14.invisionfree.com/Screaming_Eagles/index.php?act=idx
And our website here:
www.freewebs.com/45thinfantryairsoft/
Thank-you for reading my recruitment post
-Pvt. Wittrock
45th I.D. Commanding