Blade89 10 Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Website: www.15thMEU.netContact Email: admin@15thMEU.netINTRODUCTION Greetings to all who read this. I am GySgt Buckhana from the 15th MEU Realism Unit. If you're tired of groups or MEU units that don't make the cut after a couple months, then you should check us out. If you want a rank structure that doesn't promote because you were on the Captain's good side, then check us out. If you don't want a group with 7 Generals, 8 Lieutenants and 3 Privates, check us out. We take pride in our realistic atmosphere and trainings while not sacrificing the fun of the game and being in a group. Our unit was born on June 21, 2007 in Armed Assault: Combat Operations and has around 30 members active at the moment. With personnel in reserve status, it is about 40. We usually do CoOp missions. We are currently about to go onto deployment in an Operation named: Operation Radiant Arrow. What happens in a previous mission affects the next mission. Just like a real MEU, we earned our Special Operations Capable (SOC) designation before going onto deployment instead of just throwing it on like many units like to do. WRDRCfJBsv8What You Will Find In the 15th MEU (SOC) * Access to two Armed Assault servers running on Art of War Dedicated Servers. One public server provides a great place to relax and play and recruit new members. One locked server running 15th MEU specific training maps provides the stomping grounds for realistic training and serious play. * A Teamspeak 3 voice server. * Active members and Staff who work to keep all members and new joins interested and engaged. Weekly unit training events get all elements of the unit together to train. Light Training events throughout the week focus on the individual elements. * A focused and in depth basic training course to acquaint new recruits with the structure of the 15th, SOPs, Chain of Command and basic infantry skills. Once passing basic and earning the rank of Private, Hospitalman Recruit, or Student Naval Pilot, members will be assigned to a team or flight school for further specialized training. * Opportunities for continued training and advancement. Infantry leadership courses for Fireteam Leaders, Squad Leaders. Officer Training Courses for Enlisted members to train into command roles. Active promotion schedules. * A sharp and professional website with active posting and a handy calendar to keep track of events. A Squad XML roster that is updated diligently, found at http://www.15thmeu.net/squad/squad.xml * Friendly help with training in game, and also with out of game issues. We're here for ya. * And most of all, a fun group to kick back and enjoy a great game with. No crazy requirements or ridiculous mandates for belonging, just some simple courtesies and respect all around. Availabe MOS The 15th MEU (SOC) Realism Unit has a vareity of jobs (also known as MOS and billet) available. There are various steps to acquiring jobs, which are divided into four tiers:First Tier - Entry Level MOSSecond Tier - Transfer Level MOSThird Tier - Qualifying Level MOSFourth Tier - Secondary Duty MOS Below is a list of all available MOS in the unit, and clicking on them will take you to a page describing that MOS. If you have further questions, just seek out a senior NCO or officer on our Teamspeak or game server, and if they can't answer your question they'll direct you to someone who can.First Tier - Entry Level 0311 Rifleman (Regular Infantry) HM-8404 Hospital Corpsman 7599 Student PilotSecond Tier - Transfer Level 0311 Rifleman (LAR Scout) 0313 LAV Crewman 0331 Machine Gunner 0341 Mortarman 0351 Assaultman 1812 M1A1 Tank Crewman 1833 AAV CrewmanThird Tier - Qualifying Level 0302 Infantry Officer 0317 Scout Sniper 0369 Infantry Unit Leader 1802 Tank Officer 7509 AV-8 Qualified Pilot 7513 AH-1Z/UH-1Y Qualified Pilot 7563 UH-1 Qualified Pilot 7565 AH-1 Qualified Pilot 8999 Sergeant Major/First SergeantFourth Tier - Secondary Duty 0121 Personnel Clerk 0170 Personnel Officer 0193 Personnel Chief 0911 Drill Instructor 0930 Range Master 0931 Range Instructor 0933 Range Coach 8411 RecruiterInterested? Requirements - 17+ years of age and the ability to make trainings based around U.S. Central Standard Time - Teamspeak 3 and working Microphone - Copy of ARMA II - Copy of ARMA II: Operation Arrowhead Website www.15thMEU.net *Sign up on the forums and post in the recruiting section* If you wish to contact me with questions, do so on the forums via Private Message or just a post in a thread, any of our members will answer them. Teamspeak 3 info *Even if you're not joining, you are welcome to hang out in vent with us* - IP: ts3.15thmeu.net - Port: 9177 - Password​: 15nd Server Names - 15thMEU(SOC) Recruiting Server *Public* - 15thMEU(SOC) Operations Server *Private* We hope that you consider us. Also, because anyone can make a post with a bunch of words in it, we have a youtube page to gauge for yourself if this is something you wish to be apart of and a podcast that goes BEYOND the videos to give an inside look to our Unit. Enjoy. Here's our SOCEX Video Suite: SOC Qualifications 15th MEU (SOC) Realism Unit Youtube Page "Inside the 15th" Podcast Respectfully, GySgt B. Buckhana Recruiting Detachment Sgt Edited December 23, 2011 by Blade89 Information Update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted June 29, 2009 Update: Our forums weren't allowing people to register. The problem has been fixed. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone who was interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted July 11, 2009 Update: We now have a second server up. 15th MEU Recruiting 2(IP: 69.162.80.82 Port: 2303) Looking for some crewman for ground vehicles and some infantry. Join today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted August 27, 2009 Our unit has finally finished moving over to ARMA II and are starting up operations. We're doing another CAX (combined arms exercise) before moving on to SOC qualification's. Thanks to all of you guys who played on our servers helping us test out which provider would run best for us: We have 3 servers now, the Recruiting Server for public play, the Drill Server for in-house things and Proving Grounds for testing. Expect to see videos soon (much better quality this time around ;) ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted September 11, 2009 Any complaints you have, please send them to our main website at www.15thMEU.net or pm me with on this forum. This thread is for updates only. Just saying guys doesn't tell us who it is either by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Update: Our last 2 CAX's. We are about to begin the SOCEX and then start an Operation. It has a story and you can follow it by visiting our front page on our website. There will be much more information later and lot's more videos to come for your enjoyment but for now, enjoy these. This first one has a moderate amount of comms in it. xx9yUJsjHK0 Not nearly as many comms. ;) thSDAgzElWU Edited October 14, 2009 by Blade89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted October 19, 2009 Our very own 2ndLt Woodhouse has created a promotional video for us. We hope you enjoy. Ae393Sis0sA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) Update: Well, we're halfway through the SOCEX and on to getting our SOC designation. There is a playlist dedicated to the SOCEX for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy. SOCEX Qualifications Playlist SOCEX IIB has to be redone which is why it's not in the list. Also, another promotion video, but this one is for the Aviation Combat Element. xO3j578jzNw Also, server information has been updated: - 15th MEU Recruiting (IP: 69.12.63.43 :2307) - 15th MEU Drill (IP: 69.12.63.43 :2302) Happy holidays to all. :) Edited November 26, 2009 by Blade89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted December 24, 2009 Howdy all. It is done. We have finished our final SOCEX mission and have earned our SOC Designation. The next step is to go onto deployment which we will be doing after our break this December. The operation is called Radiant Arrow so join up. Also, our name is changed to reflect our new status: 15th MEU (SOC) Realism Unit . You can see the final missions, SOCEX III and SOCEX IV, in the video suite that we made: SOCEX 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) Update 23FEB10: Real life issues for the Campaign Designer have prevented us from starting the Radiant Arrow Campaign however, we're still doing missions. We've revamped our applicant process to help new guys be "Ready Out of the Gate" so to speak. More so than the previous system where you only got Basic Infantry. Now you do Basic Infantry, and then a few other things before being placed somewhere. Your time as a Recruit though is still the same. We are also looking for Combat Engineers. There are a lot of open slots in there. Also, the air side has been closed for a couple of weeks to allow for ground side strength to build back up but the time is near for it to open yet again. Our main servers are also down for maintenance but a few members are allowing us to continue doing missions by providing their own servers for our use. A few of them are public. Just join our vent and you can get the information. :) Also, wanted to thank the ACE 2 team and ZEUS A.I. team for their work. It made this Sunday's mission an awesome one: d3swhTY-0s4 On a personal note, thanks to the CSM 2 Team and TRSM team for their sound mods. :) Edited February 24, 2010 by Blade89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snyder 10 Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) Just a quick update: Redo of CAX 02-10 is going to occur soon. And 03-10 will follow after shortly. Expect videos.. ;) We currently have app. 60 active duty (not including reserves) members and are always looking for more. See first few posts for more information on how to join. Edited March 25, 2010 by Snyder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) Howdy all. Just a small update to the quick update. Server News: In an effort to try something different than our normal routine, we're going to start using missions built in-house for our public servers. So Domination is going to be taking a break. With these missions, we hope to introduce public players to how our unit operates and uses it's sections and hopefully give a fun and realistic experience with lot's of teamwork. Our first "theme" is Light Armored Reconnaissance and Tanks. We have a couple missions ready to go and if you wish to play them, stop on by our ventrilo today, April 3rd, 2010 @1900 U.S. CST (7:00 pm U.S. CST) and we will help you find our server. Although, you can just search "15th" in the browsers and you'll find our servers. If you miss this chance, do not worry as we'll have many more and we will be rotating these missions in and out all week. Operations US SOCOM has approached us with the possibility of doing a joint combined arms exercise with them this month of April. We are in the midst of setting it up now. Expect videos and pictures. Recruiting Currently, we are looking to recruit mostly (but not only) Rifle Platoon Infantry, LAR Scouts and Crewmen, and AAV Crewmen. If none of these billets interest you, check our website for other roles that you may take up. Logistics Finally, we are proud to announce the opening of the Supporting Arms Liaison Team. With this opening brings a new MOS joining our list of billets: 0861 Fire Support Man Mission: They are the forward observers and forward air controllers coordinating air assets with the ground force commander. Edited April 3, 2010 by Blade89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhomen 10 Posted May 22, 2010 Server Information: 15thMEU(SOC) Realism Unit's servers are back up and running smoothly. Come join us as we play through Chernarus and Isla Duala Domination, and feel free to hop into vent to make your playing experience with us much more enjoyable. Recruitment: As always the 15th MEU (SOC) Realism Unit is recruiting, you can check the first post for all the positions that we have to offer, or if you want a more detailed list of whats available make sure to check out our current open billets We should have new videos of a Combined Arms Exercise(CAX) coming up early in the week, make sure to look out for it, and of course you can watch our ArmA2 videos at our units Youtube Page linked in my signature. Any questions and concerns, or if you just want to say hello, can be directed to our forums at www.15thMEU.net. Feel free to register and we would be more than willing to answer them for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) It has been a while since we last updated. We are still alive and strong however. :) Server News: We are currently running servers both in ArmA 2 and ARMA2: Combined Operations. Operations: We have recently completed CAX(Combined Arms Exercise) 05-10 and 06-10(5th and 6th CAXs of year 2010). Videos of 06-10 are still being compiled. Here is the video from 05-10: mO721nAHF1Q Logistics: We are preparing for a unit wide movement from ArmA 2 to ArmA 2: Combined Operations. This move is scheduled for September 1st, 2010. Recruiting: We have recently frozen many billets(heavy armor and pilots) in the unit to bring our infantry component back up to full strength. Currently open billets are rifle platoon infantry, weapons platoon infantry, LAR Scouts and crewman, AAV crewmen, and combat engineers. See the specific list of openings here. If you are interested in joining the 15th MEU, our website can be found at www.15thmeu.net Edited July 28, 2010 by Blade89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Blade89 10 Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) It's been a while since we updated. A lot of stuff has happened. The 15th and Arrowhead First off, we are officially moved into Combined Operations as a unit. We even made a promotion video which is posted on the first page. We would like to take the opportunity to thank the following creators of this content: Addons Used: ANZIS Weapons Desert Marines A-Stan Marines Desert Vehicles ARMA 2 Operation Arrowhead ZEUS A.I. They all helped with the creation of the video with the creation of their content. Operation Rapid Justice We started an operation back in mid August and it will be finishing up this month of September. It's an operation in Chernarus but Takistan is next and planned for the month of October or November. Misc Our very own 2ndLt Phillips and Capt Charlin have worked on an addon to help with deploying on the water. They have spent a few months on it and it's finally ready to go. More details to come along with videos of the deployment. Edited September 7, 2010 by Blade89 Error fixing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted October 20, 2010 Operations Operation Rapid Justice finished and can be found in this playlist: http://www.youtube.com/user/15thMEURealismUnit#grid/user/347291FC2BF56EF1 We also are doing a throwback to ARMA I and doing a couple CAX's on Saharani before doing a deployment in Arrowhead. First one is already posted on the youtube page. Logistics Cpl Phillips (switched to ground side) and Capt Charlin have finished their addon and present it here. Just another step closer to realism and unique scenarios. KwrLE0iN5as Recruiting In need of more 0311's. Positions in the Rifle platoon and Light Armored Reconnaissance are available. One spot available in Corpsman and MV-22. Two spots in Tank Crewman. Three spots in AAV Crewman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
django333 10 Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Videos for our latest CAX from the perspective of both BluFor and OpFor are up on our YouTube Channel. Recruiting Infantry Platoon: In need of 0311's Weapons Platoon: 1 billet open in the MG squad 1 billet open in the assault squad Tank Platoon: 3 billets open for tank crewman AAV Platoon: 4 billets open for AAV crewman LAR Platoon: 1 billet open for LAR scout HMLA-369: 1 billet open for AH-1 pilot Medical Section: 2 billets open for corpsman You can fill out an application on our website: www.15thMEU.net Edited March 2, 2011 by django333 Forgot to include my signature Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
django333 10 Posted March 27, 2011 Video for the first mission of Operation Emerald Beacon is up on our youtube page. We are currently recruiting 0311 Riflemen. Visit our website to fill out an application. www.15thMEU.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
django333 10 Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) We've got several new videos up on our youtube channel. The 15th is quickly gaining ground in northern Takistan. We have set up a base of operations at Rasman airfield and secured the towns of Rasman and Bastam. If you would like to be a part of Operation Emerald Beacon visit our website an fill out an application. www.15thMEU.net Edited May 11, 2011 by django333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
django333 10 Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Happy birthday 15thMEU(SOC) Realism Unit! It was four years ago that Col Savage and Col Schultz (then 1stLt's) opened our doors. On 20JUN07, we acquired website hosting. On 21JUN07, at 1247 hours, we brought our website online and opened our forum for new registrations. Since then more than 500 members have passed through our halls. Congrats to all who made it possible. News from Operation Emerald Beacon: The 15th now controls Faruz Abad and the MSR north all the way to Rasman. We have recently established FOB Dragon east of Faruz Abad to conduct operations into rebel held southern Takistan. A rebel armor column assaulted into the eastern provinces last night catching the Takistani loyalists off-guard. USAF A-10s were dispatched and made quick work of the rebel formations but not before heavy casualties were inflicted on the loyalists. This, once again, proves that air power alone will not be enough to deny the enemy freedom of movement. The strategic threat such incursions pose is limited, as last night's results show, but public opinion is a completely different battlefield. If the rebels are allowed to perform these types of assaults in the future we will lose this war as a political inevitability. Efforts are underway to identify the greatest concentrations of rebel activity for a possible ground offensive. If you would like to get in on Operation Emerald Beacon visit our website and fill out an application: www.15thMEU.net Current Open Billets: Infantry Platoon Infantry is always accepting new members but the actual open billets vary. Contact - GySgt Buckhana Weapons Platoon Currently there are one opening(s) for members of the Machine Gun Squad. Currently there are no opening(s) for members of the Assault Squad (anti-tank). Currently there are one opening(s) for members of the Mortar Squad. Contact - SSgt Clark Tank Platoon Currently there are three open billet(s) for Tank Crewmen. Contact - GySgt Rebstock Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon Currently there are four opening(s) for AAV Crewmen. Contact - SSgt Boone Light Armored Reconnaissance Platoon Currently there are no opening(s) for LAV Crewmen. Contact - Cpl Charlin VMM-268 Currently there are two opening(s) for MV-22 pilot. Contact - LtCol Starck HMLA-369 Currently there are three opening(s) for AH-1 pilots. Contact - 2nd "Baywatch" Mills Currently there are no opening(s) for UH-1 pilot. Contact - 2ndLt Cook VMA-513 Currently there are one opening(s) for AV-8 pilots. Contact - Maj "Deadeye" Choi Combat Engineer Section Currently there are two opening(s) for Combat Engineers. Contact - LTJG Samuelson Medical Section Currently there are five opening(s) for Corpsman. Contact - HMC Lanyon Edited July 1, 2011 by django333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blade89 10 Posted August 29, 2011 Important News Just a quick update. We have shutdown our ventrillo server and moved to a Teamspeak 3 server. The information can be found in the first post. Also, we have adopted the Advanced Combat Radio Environment (ACRE) mod for use in our public and private missions. To help with the transition, we have added a resource button at the top of our website forums to speed up the process in playing games with us. Operation Emerald Beacon is still ongoing and we are still posting videos of it from both BluFor and OpFor perspectives as usual. There is a playlist for the operation now on our youtube page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
django333 10 Posted September 21, 2011 Operation: Emerald Beacon has been successfully completed and the 15th has completed operations in Takistan for the time being. Upcoming unit wide events will be a series of CAX's in Chernarus and possibly Lingor. Our youtube page will soon be updated to include a play list of every mission (12 total) in Operation: Emerald Beacon. We have also added new Insurgency missions to our recruiting server that will be running 24 hours a day. They have been edited in house to include USMC units and assets. The missions are: Fallujah Insurgency Zargabad Insurgency Takistan Insurgency Isla Duala Insurgency (coming soon) Lingor Insurgency (coming soon) As always, we are actively recruiting. Check the first page for TS3 and server info and visit our website to fill out an application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
django333 10 Posted October 21, 2011 We have opened up recruiting to pilots and corpsmen. So you can now join straight to any available pilot or corpsman billet without having to serve the mandatory thirty days in the rifle platoon first. We are also in need of LAV crewmen (0313), machine gunners (0331) and assault men (0351). There are several other billets open so check our website for availability. As always we are recruiting riflemen (0311). With Operation: Emerald Beacon complete we have returned to Chernarus for a series of CAX's (Combined Arms Exercise). It's nice getting back in the woods! We will more than likely have to return to Takistan as the situation there has continued to deteriorate since the bulk of American forces pulled out. 15th Lingor Insurgency is complete and running on our recruiting server. Just filter "15th" to find it and join us for some coop. The only required mods are Lingor (obviously), ACE and ACRE. Our TS info can be found on the first page of this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
django333 10 Posted December 9, 2011 The 15th finished our last CAX of the year last Sunday and we will be going on Holiday stand down on December 15th. When we come back from break in January we will start another series of CAX's to prepare for a deployment to an as of yet unannounced warzone. We will be holding one more "fun" event for the year next Sunday (12/18/11) in the form of a race/scavenger hunt across Chernarus. We have also made some major changes to our unit structure recently. We have closed down 3rd Plt, Alpha Co (Force Recon) and most of it's previous members have moved to 2nd Plt, Charlie Co (LAR). We have also closed our Engineering detachment. Also, for the first time in our units history we have opened a two man scout/sniper team to be headed up by former Force Recon, Sgt Koch. And last but not least we have reopened the mortar team. There have recently been some major changes to our officer corps as well. Capt Penny has taken over as MEU CO, LtCol Starck is the new MEU XO, and SgtMaj Rittenhouse is the new MEU SgtMaj. Capt Leber has taken over the infantry detachment as commanding officer of Echo Co, 2ndLt Steel is the new commander of 1st Plt, Echo Co (Rifles), GySgt Drumheller is 1st Plt, Echo Co's new 1stSgt, 1stLt Sledge is the new commander of 4th Plt, Echo Co (Weapons), and 2ndLt Gambino is the new commander of 2nd Plt, Delta Co (Tanks). As always, we are actively recruiting. Visit our website to view available billets and fill out an application. www.15thMEU.net Come hang out with us on TeamSpeak and our recruiting server for some Insurgency on Takistan, Zargabad and Lingor. Teamspeak 3 info *Even if you're not joining, you are welcome to hang out in vent with us* - IP: ts3.15thmeu.net - Port: 9177 - Password​: 15nd Server Names - 15thMEU(SOC) Recruiting Server *Public* - 15thMEU(SOC) Operations Server *Private* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites