clearhot 11 Posted August 25, 2015 It has been a busy time for the group since we last updated our old thread. We have completed an intense period of pre-deployment training and have now deployed to the middle east on an operational tour, Operation Eagle Fury. We have also recently re-vamped our recruitment and training program to better immerse new members in the UK Special Forces selection and training experience. The course itself is modular in design and designed to teach our SOPs in a challenging, yet fun, manner. Although we call our training course 'Selection', in keeping with the realistic approach to our group, we do not reject/kick out those who struggle during Selection. We merely offer optional extra training. Our group replicates, as much as game and mod limitations allow, the TTPs and operational tempo of 6 Troop, M Squadron of the Special Boat Service, which in real life is a part of the UK Special Forces Group. For the Americans in the community think of the SBS as a British DEVGRU and you're close. We carry out operations in a variety of environments, from maritime to land-based operations utilising a variety of insertion methods, from HALO/HAHO to aquatic and other methods, and we have a number of former and serving UK Armed Forces members in the group, as well as veterans from other countries. Although we have rank structure our approach is laid back and relaxed. Within reason. We do not address each other by rank and everyone is encouraged to share their opinion, however when the patrol commander/IC makes their decision then the discussion is over. Recruitment is open. We are seeking motivated and active people to join the group and we have numerous patrol skills to suit most tastes. We are also still seeking pilots. Pilot applicants will have the option to become either a normal patrol member in the group, only flying when we need air taskings, or, become a full time pilot within the group. Those who choose to fly full time with us must understand that, although we will ensure there is as much for them to do as possible, they may face long periods with little or no rotary wing taskings from the ground callsigns, therefore they must be fully conversant with UAVs and other ISTAR assets so they may support the teams deployed on-task. Our only rule for the flight section at this time is that pilot applicants have good experience at flying in ArmA 3. Overall group pre-requisites: 18 years old or over Can read, write and speak English Own a legal copy of ArmA 3 Own a working mic/headset Have Teamspeak installed Have ArmA3Sync installed Current patrol skills available: Signaller Marksman/Sniper Demolitions Forward Air Controller Medic Pilot slots open (various air frames): Heli pilot Heli co-pilot Currently our gaming nights are Sunday's and Wednesday's at approx 2000hrs GMT Interested? If this sounds like it could be for you and you have the motivation, commitment (real life permitting) and sense of humour (you'll need it) then visit our website: CLICK HERE for more info. For further enquiries PM Budgie on our own forum, or myself on this forum. Thanks for reading, Budgie I/C Recruitment and Selection 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearhot 11 Posted October 3, 2015 It has been a busy time for the group since our last update. We have finished our deployment on Op Eagle Fury and are now re-acquainting ourselves with maritime special operations at our custom facility on Altis. In this time we have refreshed and continue to develop our knowledge of operating underwater, both with SDVs and without, Heli-casting, small boat operations and shore/beach infiltration and extraction. Our future plans are to continue to build upon these skils and others such as Maritime CT, use of raiding craft and much more... We have also carried out another Selection course and have welcomed some new members to the group. We have also streamlined and refined our Selection process, based on feedback received. The course now is shorter and more concise, with a lot of training being carried out "on the job" to allow new members to integrate with the rest of the group more quickly. We are also quite open to joint operations with other groups in the ArmA community. If you are interested in arranging a joint Op with us then please either PM myself or go to our website and get in touch there. Screen shots from our game nights: Foot patrol "somewhere in the middle east" Extracting HVT during a deliberate op Moving to LUP before first light Maritime training Extracting SDV using RAF Merlin Deploying from SDVs on seabed Selection: It's a lonely and often wet experience on the hills phase of Selection. Candidates need to be confident in their own personal navigation skills A member od the Directing Staff (DS) awaits a candidate and a navigation RV on the night-nav exercise during Selection A candidate being given his next RV by a member of the DS on the hills phase Squadron mobility training Recruitment Recruitment is still open and we continue to seek motivated and active people to join the group. We have numerous patrol skills to suit most tastes. Pilot recruitment is still open as well. Pilots will not be required to undertake Selection, however they will be trained in minor patrol skills, contact drills and escape and evasion for if they are ever shot down on an operation. Overall group pre-requisites: 18 years old or over Can read, write and speak English to a high standard Own a legal copy of ArmA 3 Own a working mic/headset Have Teamspeak installed Have ArmA3Sync installed and be willing to download our mod pack Current patrol skills available (and what they do): Whilst our patrol skill list may look small each specialty has many different skills and responsibilities attached to it to ensure mission success. Group members are encouraged to cross-train in other patrol skills. All patrol members are trained to high standards in navigation, patrolling and contact drills. All patrol members have basic training in trauma care and communications. Signaller - Responsible for maintaining communications with other call signs while deployed. Acts as assistant and back-up to the patrol JTAC. Marksman/Sniper - along with his spotter, the sniper will act as over-watch for assault teams during advance to and during an assault. Will carry out reconnaissance and surveillance tasks and engage HVTs at distance. All patrol members are trained as spotters. Demolitions - Carries out explosive taskings and IED disposal/EOD duties. Will also be responsible for setting explosive defenses at patrol LUPs and for the explosive breaching of buildings/rooms on assaults. Has in-depth knowledge of heavy weapons and explosives. Forward Air Controller - Co-ordinates and controls the employment of Close Air Support and CCA in the patrol's battlespace. Has in-depth knowledge of air delivered munitions effects and joint fires integration. Medic - Treats casualties sustained by patrol. Trained to a high standard, the medic will have final say on a casualties care and extraction. The following are awarded on merit only after an operator has proven themselves as a valued asset to the group. Patrol Commander - Leads the patrol and makes the final decisions on the ground. Plans and briefs patrol's taskings. Patrol 2i/c - Deputises for patrol commander and is responsible for team administration (equipment, ammo and other supplies, etc.). Assists in operational planning and briefing. Pilot slots open (various air frames): Heli pilot Heli co-pilot Interested? If this sounds like it could be for you and you have the motivation, commitment and sense of humour (you'll need it) then visit our website: CLICK HERE for more info. For further enquiries PM myself on this forum. Thanks for reading, Budgie I/C Recruitment and Selection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearhot 11 Posted February 29, 2016 Update time! Since our last update (yes it's been a while) we have welcomed new members to the group and thrown ourselves into Squadron training, learning new skills and refreshing old ones, and we have now deployed on our latest campaign, Operation Templar on the Hindu Kush map. Opertational Overview - Op Templar Due to the extensive bombing campaign by Russia and the NATO coalition in Syria and Iraq, key ISIS leaders have fled the Persian Gulf and have gone into hiding in the mountains of Tora bora in the Hindu Kush Valley. The Afghan Government have warned ISIS to stay out of Afghanistan or be attacked, but, due the Taliban's current attempt to take key areas of Afghanistan, they are in no way capable of stopping ISIS moving in. The Taliban too have warned ISIS to stay out of Afghanistan.Because the SBS, along with US special forces, were so successful in the hunt for Al Qaeda during the early days of the Afghan war we have been given the task, along with our US counterparts, to seek out and destroy the ISIS leadership in the Hindu Kush area... We have already deployed to the area in vehicles and are now laying up in a covert hide awaiting our first tasking. We will be conducting operations such as covert recce, dismounted close combat, hit and run raids using vehicles and many more. This will be a highly intense and persistent campaign and so far, it has gotten off to a great start. Recruitment and Selection Recruitment for the next selection course is open and dates will be posted in due course. We are still seeking motivated and active people to join the group. As stated in previous posts there are skills and positions to suit most tastes and we welcome applicants of all skill levels over the age of 18. pre-requisites: 18 years old or over Can read, write and speak English Own a legal copy of ArmA 3 Own a working mic/headset Have Teamspeak and ArmA3Sync installed or, if not, are willing to download them New-look website We are also in the process of re-building our website, giving it a fresh look and adding new content. Our forums, however, are fully functional, if a little empty on content due to the site re-build. ​For more information about recruitment, Selection, or joint operations with us, visit our website by CLICKING HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearhot 11 Posted April 25, 2016 Since our last update, we have successfully completed Op TEMPLAR and returned to Squadron training, where we ran another Selection course for new recruits, refreshed our Squadron SOPs and began training for our next deployment – Op BRIMSTONE – to take on ISIS forces in Al Rayak. OP BRFIMSTONE BRIEF Our main task is to capture, or kill, two British national HVTs, callsign's Messiah and Bandit. Their exact locations are unknown, therefore we must engage with the locals covertly to build up the J2 picture and find the HVTs. The discontent of the civilian population, due to the previous NATO occupation, has seen local fighters join the ranks of ISIS. This increases each day. Squadron patrols must exercise extreme caution when meeting local civpop. Our secondary task is to support the local government forces maintain positions and control of Al Rayak. NATO command has decided that we are to assist and prevent terrorist forces spreading around the region and taking control. The enemy are well equipped and highly organised and they have proven their effectiveness in combat. They control most of the urban areas and harass the military continuously. The enemy have become a strong influence in Al Rayak and recently have increased their movements and attacks in the North of the region This campaign will be a long term and persistent campaign with an ever evolving story line where the next mission depends on the outcome achieved on the previous Op's. We are still recruiting and continue to welcome motivated and active people to join our group, with Selection and Continuation training held regularly, and patrol skills and employments to suit most tastes. Interested? For more information CLICK HERE to visit our website. Or, for an informal chat, hop onto our Teamspeak channel during our game nights, Wednesday's and Sunday's. Address in the poster below. Password: letmein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
