US Soldiers thread

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

I'm going to use this thread as the future location for all of my Re-texture releases. Since they're basically config changes and minor texture alterations, I don't think they qualify to have their own threads..also, since I tend to make a lot of them I don't want to clutter up this forum.

First up is the 82nd Airborne Division:

Download link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/51845825/82nd_abndiv01.rar.html

Mirror provided by Armaholic:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=1945

Mirror provided by Stavanger and COMBAT Prison (Deutsch):

http://prison.tibet225.server4you.de/ww2pn...._id=114

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">The 82nd Airborne Division Version 1.0

by ClaviculaNox4817 on Bohemia International Studios forums.

Credits:

Frederf for letting me use his ACU molle gear.

CameronMacdonald for letting me use his pocket template.

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne.

Sgt Airborne of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Installation:

Copy the .pbo file to your Arma/Addons folder. The new units will be found under BLUFOR.

Background:

The 82nd Airborne Division was originally formed as the 82nd Infantry Division on March 5, 1917. Since members came from all 48 states, the Division was nicknamed "All-American," and it's

insignia, the Double A, represents that. Famous soldiers of the division include Sergeant Alvin York, and General James Gavin. Throughout World War 1, the Division participated in 3 major campaigns

and served with a level of distinction.

With the outbreak of the second World War, the division was re-organized into the United State's first Airborne Division on August 15, 1942. The following year, paratroopers deployed to North Africa

under General Ridgway with the goal of invading Italy. The 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment conducted the first regimental sized airborne operation for the fledgeling division. During the same campaign, the

504th PIR also saw action in Anzio while the rest of the division re-deployed to the United Kingdom to await the invasion of Europe.

As part of Operation Neptune, the 82nd became part of the Airborne element for the invasion of Normandy. The Airborne operation began with a complete disaster as a combination of poor cloud coverage,

enemy weapons fire, and pilot inexperience scattered Airborne units all across the countryside, missing their drop-zones in almost every case. After 33 days of combat with no relief, the division was pulled back

to England for rest and reconstitution after suffering 5,245 troopers either killed, wounded, or missing.

Following the Normandy invasion, the 82nd Airborne was organized under the newly formed 18th Airborne Corps, where it remains to this day. Next, the Division deployed for Operation Market-Garden and

took their objectives between Grave and Nijmegen. Following the Allied defeat at Market Garden, the division was again re-deployed to France where it was caught up in the defense against the German's

Ardennes Offensive, specifically on the northern front. After securing the Ruhr, the division accepted the surrender of over 150,000 German soldiers. After the Battle of the Bulge, the division performed occupation duty

in Berlin until the close of the war in Europe. Following this period, the division was slated to invade Japan until the Pacific War also ended.

After World War 2, the 82nd Airborne Division has maintained a strategic response readiness and the ability to deploy anywhere in the world within 18 hours. The Division participated in the Tet Offensive in 1968, a combat jump into Grenada in 1983, a jump into Honduras, and a jump into Panama to oust Manuel Noriega.

Seven months later the paratroopers were again called to war. Six days after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 2,1990, the 82nd became the vanguard of the largest deployment of American troops since Vietnam as part of Operation Desert Shield. The first unit to deploy to Saudi Arabia was a task force including the division's 2nd Brigade. Soon after, the rest of the division followed. There, intensive training began in anticipation of fighting in the desert with the heavily armored Iraqi Army.

On January 16th, 1993, Operation Desert Storm began when Allied war planes attacked Iraqi targets. The ground war began almost six weeks later. On February 23, the vehicle-mounted 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers protected the XVIII Airborne Corps flank as fast-moving armor and mechanized units moved deep inside Iraq. A 2nd Brigade task force was attached to the 6th French Light Armored Division becoming the far left flank of the Corps. In the short 100-hour ground war, the 82nd drove deep into Iraq and captured thousands of Iraqi soldiers and tons of equipment, weapons, and ammunition. After the liberation of Kuwait, the 82nd began its redeployment back to Fort Bragg with most of the Division returning by the end of April.

After Operation Desert Storm, elements of the division were on-route to Haiti with the threat of ousting Raoul Cedras when the dictator capitulated when he learned of the 82nd's deployment. Elements of the Division also deployed to Kosovo along the Albania/Kosovo border until being replaced by the 101st Airborne Division.

In recent history, the division conducted a small combat jump into Afghanistan with a company from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, as well as participation in the invasion of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as maintaining a constant deployment rotation between OEF and OIF. During this time, the Division has gone through a period of re-structuring to adhere to the new Brigade Combat Team doctrine, and is now split into 4 BCTs, an Aviation Brigade, and the 82nd Sustainment Brigade.

What this addon contains:

I tried to make a generic and functional list of soldiers, NCOs, and officers that one would be able to find in a company of paratroopers. A list, and short description of each, follows:

Class name:

82nd_rifleman: The rifleman is the basic infantry soldier, flexible and dependable, but the Airborne rifleman is a cut above the rest. Undergoing intensive training throughout his military career, even the junior enlistedare well-above their counterparts in other units. This soldier is an E-4, Specialist. The Specialist is the workhorse of the Army, and the highest ranking junior enlisted soldier. He is able, competent, and ready to makethe transition to the NCO Corps.

82nd_squadleader: The squad leader is responsible for the lives and training of 8 paratroopers. Able to effectively meet his objectives with the given resources, the squad leader has at his disposable the most potentweapon available to the US arsenal, the paratrooper. This soldier is an E-5, Sergeant. The Sergeant is a working supervisor, and a rank steeped in tradition. Holding true to the time honored tradition of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps, the Sergeant can get the mission done and ensure the saftey of his soldiers.

82nd_saw: The M249 SAW gunner represents the squads ability to lay down suppression fire to cover the advance of the other fireteam, or other squads. This soldier is a Specialist.

82nd_teamleader: The team leader is a junior NCO learning the skills necessary to become a squad leader and is armed with an M4 with an M203 attachment. This soldier is an E-4, Corporal. The Corporal is almost a Sergeant, having been to the promotion board and merely awaiting the promotion while being given an interim lateral promotion to Corporal.

82nd_sniper: The sniper is a battalion asset, but has been attached to the company for now and has been armed with an M24 rifle. Able to infiltrate and recconoiter an area, as well as perform precision strikes on enemy Command and Control assets, the sniper can be trusted to get the job done. This soldier is a Sergeant.

82nd_antitank: The Airborne Division is a light infantry concept, and thus, largely relies on infantry-carried anti-tank weapons such as the AT4 this soldier carries. This soldier is a Specialist.

82nd_platoonldr: The platoon leader is responsible for 4 squads (3 infantry, 1 weapons) of paratroopers and can be relied upon to carry out operations independently in conjunction with the rest of the company. This soldier is an 0-2, 1st Lieutenant.

82nd_rangerpltsgt: The platoon sergeant is the senior enlisted soldier in a platoon, and in the 82nd, is generally Ranger qualified. The platoon sergeant receives the mission planning and directs the troopers to where they need to go. This soldier is an E-7, Sergeant First Class. The platoon sergeant is the advisor to the platoon leader, and generally has more experience in the Army.

82nd_medic: The medic and Combat Life Saver represent the life saving aspects of the company. When contact is made, paratroopers may become wounded or killed and their welfare becomes the responsibility of the medic or CLS. This soldier is a Specialist.

82nd_grenadier: Armed with an M4/M203, the grenadier is able to project 40mm grenades into enemy positions or formations to cause massive amounts of casualties. This soldier is a Specialist.

82nd_riflepfc: A new paratrooper fresh from Jump School, armed with an M4. This soldier is an E-3, Private First Class.

82nd_cpt: The company commander directs his company in achieving the battalion's goals for the operation. An experienced officer, the CO is working to become a battalion executive officer, and eventually, a battalion commander. This soldier is an 0-3, Captain.

82nd_1sg: The senior enlisted soldier in a company, the first sergeant fulfills the role of advisor to the company commander and is responsible for the welfare and training of every soldier under him. This soldier is an E-8, First Sergeant.

82nd_sfpltsgt: This Sergeant First Class has recently transferred from a Special Forces Group and is looking to impart his knowledge and experience on the young paratroopers under his care.

82nd_sectionsgt: The section sergeant is a front-line supervisor and an interim liason between the squad leaders and the platoon sergeant. This soldier is an E-6, Staff Sergeant.

82nd_rangersqlead: This Sergeant has recently transferred from the 3rd Ranger Battalion.

82nd_marksman: The squad designated marksman is equipped with an M16A4 rifle with an ACOG scope attachment and can be relied upon to place accurate fire when needed. This soldier is a Specialist.

82nd_cpt101st: This captain has previously been deployed, or seen combat with, the 101st Airborne Divison (Air Assault).

82nd_pltldr2ndlt: This is a new officer fresh from OCS or ROTC and Jump School. With barely any experience whatsoever, a good platoon sergeant will help him along while he figures out what to do. This soldier is an 0-1, Second Lieutenant.

82nd_sqleader173rd: This Sergeant came from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and participated in their jump into Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

82nd_gunner: The operator of the M240B machine gun is a part of a platoon's weapons squad. This soldier is a Specialist.

82nd_bncdr: The commander of a battalion of paratroopers. This soldier is a Lieutenant Colonel.

82nd_Csm: A Command Sergeant Major is the highest rank an enlisted man can achieve, and is either seated at the head of any organization at the battalion level and above.

82nd_sgtbutler: In the campaign I've been working on, and originally made these units for, Sgt Butler is the Player's squad leader. A veteran of 2nd Ranger Battalion's jump into Afghanistan, Sgt Butler wanted a change in lifestyle and put in a request for a PCS to Ft. Bragg's 82nd Airborne. Upon arrival, he found himself in 1st Platoon/C Company/2nd Battalion/508th PIR/4th BCT/82nd and mere months later, when the trouble in Sahrani began, found himself on a C-130 hooked to a static line and preparing to jump. His experience is invaluable and he is utterly fearless, a quality that all of his young soldiers find admirable.

82nd_pfcjordan: In the campaign, PFC Jordan is the Player's persona. Convinced that he wanted something more in life, William Jordan finished his semester of college and began talking to an Army recruiter. The recruiter was a former 82nd Airborne paratrooper and convinced Jordan that the Airborne Infantry was the only way to go. After having been a member of the squad for less than a month prior to deployment, Jordan has found himself on the very bottom of the totem pole, but remains eager and motivated to succede. He looks up to Sgt Butler and the older members of his squad and will do his best to meet their expectations.

82nd_ltreed: In the campaign, 1st Lt Reed is a former National Guard officer who requested a change to active duty, as well as an Airborne Infantry slot. He has previously seen deployment to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom 3 and is now the leader of 1st Platoon.

82nd_sfcfield: SFC Field is the platoon sergeant of 1st Platoon and a graduate of Ranger School. The 82nd Airborne has been his only duty station in the Army and he has deployed countless times with the division.

82nd_cptstraes: Captain Straes was formerly of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and participated  in Operation Enduring Freedom with the 101st before receiving PCS orders to the 82nd. As a fairly new commander of C Company, Straes hopes to achieve the same level of achievement that he did while in the 101st.

82nd_1sggill: First Sergeant Gill is a hard man to work for, a 19-year Army veteran and Ranger graduate, he places high standards on the soldiers of C company. Not particuarly well-liked, but well-respected, this Senior NCO wouldn't have it any other way.

[pMASTER 0]

That looks promising, keep up the good work!

[malick 0]

Quite promising indeed...

I like the fact that important characters in your campaign have specific model. That's a good idea as it can help make them recognizable and more human.

Malick

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

Yeah, they just have their name on the name tape instead of it being blank. Unfortunately, my mission making skills are..sub-par and I can't do these justice.

[LoFFeN 0]

Nice looking units. GJ Clavicula.

Anyway from the info:

Quote[/b] ]On January 16th, 1993, Operation Desert Storm began when Allied war planes attacked Iraqi targets.

It did occure in 1991. You prolly know it yourself though because it's a typo I guess.

[plasman 0]

Cool stuff

Having these guys' background is a good addition (and a good idea) too

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

Nice looking units. GJ Clavicula.

Anyway from the info:

Quote[/b] ]On January 16th, 1993, Operation Desert Storm began when Allied war planes attacked Iraqi targets.

It did occure in 1991. You prolly know it yourself though because it's a typo I guess.

whoops. Blame wikipedia, I copy/pasted from them >_>

*edit*

Thanks, plasman.

[hazend 0]

Excellent Bio Clav,

It definitely does the Division justice!

[Mille 0]

Omg nice work long time wait the units. Thx

[bugkill 7]

good job, good to see the eight-deuce represented, by the way, did you give the squad leaders ranger tabs?

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

Not for all of them. I have 3 different squad leaders I think, and only one has a ranger tab. All E-7 and above have ranger tabs, except the LTs.I've never seen a non-Ranger tabbed first sergeant in the 4 years I've been here.

[canukausiuka 1]

You might want to consider adding Range-qualified 2LTs. I know that all of the Infantry Lieutenants that graduated BOLC II with me were told that they were more or less expected to attempt Ranger school prior to reporting to their units.

Of course, that may be a change that has happened with the transition to BOLC from OBC, so some of the current LTs may not be qualified.

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

Really? I'm not Infantry, and none of my friends from 82nd are around. Well, if I get around to making a 1.02, I'll consider that. Now, in my stick at jump school, there were 2 officers from 20th Engineers who had completed Ranger, but not Airborne. I dunno, it's kinda a weird situation.

[manzilla 1]

I thought I asked this already but I don't see it....

Clav,

Do you know of anyone that could crank out a replacement pack real quick? I'm itching to start using these guys in the missions/campaigns I'm currently playing.

Hint,Hint... Someone please make us one!

[bugkill 7]

Really? I'm not Infantry, and none of my friends from 82nd are around. Well, if I get around to making a 1.02, I'll consider that. Now, in my stick at jump school, there were 2 officers from 20th Engineers who had completed Ranger, but not Airborne. I dunno, it's kinda a weird situation.

yeah, it is a career killer for most infantry officers to not have that tab (which is truly unfortunate). i am infantry and i can assure you that about 90-95% of infantry officers have their tab and the ones that don't usually are in the guard or will be stuck in s-3 or some other staff position.

i just don't get the whole thing about ranger school because the course is counter productive in my opinion. i had many guys go to that course and it was mainly a smoker or pushed guys to their limits, but i never found that extremely rewarding. i want a leadership course to push me, but not at the ridiculous levels at ranger school and i would much rather do my training at RSLC ("Reconnaisance Surviellance Leaders Course" and i'm trying to get a slot later down the road).

i'd rather suffer the hardship of combat conditions where my life is on the line, not for a tab and a pat on the back, but some guys get a level of gratification for doing it. i see no benefit of doing it, but i would never tell a soldier not to do it because i would tell every soldier to do everything that they have a desire to do.

the thing is that i have already seen combat and i have no use for ranger school and i can always learn the tactics and apply it in the field, without all the mickey mouse bullshit.

no offense, Clavicula_nox4817

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

Really? I'm not Infantry, and none of my friends from 82nd are around. Well, if I get around to making a 1.02, I'll consider that. Now, in my stick at jump school, there were 2 officers from 20th Engineers who had completed Ranger, but not Airborne. I dunno, it's kinda a weird situation.

yeah, it is a career killer for most infantry officers to not have that tab (which is truly unfortunate). i am infantry and i can assure you that about 90-95% of infantry officers have their tab and the ones that don't usually are in the guard or will be stuck in s-3 or some other staff position.

i just don't get the whole thing about ranger school because the course is counter productive in my opinion. i had many guys go to that course and it was mainly a smoker or pushed guys to their limits, but i never found that extremely rewarding. i want a leadership course to push me, but not at the ridiculous levels at ranger school and i would much rather do my training at RSLC ("Reconnaisance Surviellance Leaders Course" and i'm trying to get a slot later down the road).

i'd rather suffer the hardship of combat conditions where my life is on the line, not for a tab and a pat on the back, but some guys get a level of gratification for doing it. i see no benefit of doing it, but i would never tell a soldier not to do it because i would tell every soldier to do everything that they have a desire to do.

the thing is that i have already seen combat and i have no use for ranger school and i can always learn the tactics and apply it in the field, without all the mickey mouse bullshit.

no offense, Clavicula_nox4817

Tehehehe, with that impassioned plea, I'll change them so they can have their tabs. It's normal for 2LTs to have them too?

No offense taken, I earned my tab before I saw combat, and while the school's training didn't save me, it made me a bit more confident which helped a lot. I also agree that having the tab shouldn't make or break your career.

[enven 0]

THANK YOU

[Elite SEAL 0]

With the fact your doing a number of US Army units is there any chance further down the road of you doing Army Special Forces? be it 5th SFG or any of the other Special Forces Groups.

I won't ask for C.A.G. as no doubt someone (more like a good number) of folk will be doing those at some stage, aswell as the 75th.

But it would be nice to see Army SF in at some stage.

In a variety of loadouts/clothing styles, full ACU/mixed DCU + civvy clothing/full civvy clothing etc.

Thanks in advance if you will consider this, if not thats cool too.

And thanks for all the stuff you've released so far, definitely liking those 82nd Airborne .

[CameronMcDonald 146]

Very nice, Clav!

When I get my new models up and running, expect to be bombarded with PMs from me asking for information. Love the Airborne.

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

With the fact your doing a number of US Army units is there any chance further down the road of you doing Army Special Forces? be it 5th SFG or any of the other Special Forces Groups.

I won't ask for C.A.G. as no doubt someone (more like a good number) of folk will be doing those at some stage, aswell as the 75th.

But it would be nice to see Army SF in at some stage.

In a variety of loadouts/clothing styles, full ACU/mixed DCU + civvy clothing/full civvy clothing etc.

Thanks in advance if you will consider this, if not thats cool too.

And thanks for all the stuff you've released so far, definitely liking those 82nd Airborne .

Well, sitting in my addons folder is something I made awhile ago that is supposed to represent an ODA in BDUs. Other units I have "in progress," are the 11th ACR, 172nd SBCT (I know they were re-flagged), the 35th Signal Brigade, and the 18th Aviation Brigade. The majority of these projects I started to fill some role in this campaign I keep working on...but am nowhere near finishing.

The SF I have right now is real basic stuff in BDUs, and I tried to have the majority of the positions filled (18A, 18B, 18E,18D,18C) with the Bravo receiving the most options.

Other units I need to do are some MPs, artillery (for what...?), a true armored unit, some national guardsmen that I worked with in the past, and maybe some civilian contractors from General Dynamics or CECOM or something.

Quote[/b] ]Very nice, Clav!

When I get my new models up and running, expect to be bombarded with PMs from me asking for information. Love the Airborne

Sure, I'll answer anything I can. Oh, I might be asking if I can rip some of your models, too.

[Elite SEAL 0]

Thanks for the answer Clavicula, glad to hear you have some SF units.

Though if you do end up going back to them at some stage is there any chance of doing them in multiple camouflage patterns?, namely the BDU you've already mentioned, but also DCU and perhaps even ACU.

Thanks man, and good luck with all the stuff you have planned.

I'm most definitely looking forward to it all.

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

Shoudln't be much of a problem, the hardest part will be coming up with some decent vests.

[bravo17 1]

Would you have any objection to my editing your files so that we can have AA and Engineer 82nd for use in our version of Evolution?

Very nice work by the way!

[Clavicula_nox4817 0]

Would you have any objection to my editing your files so that we can have AA and Engineer 82nd for use in our version of Evolution?

Very nice work by the way!

No, go right ahead, glad you like them.