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Rabat, Algiers, Washington: The Dangerous Geometry of an Old War On a dusty highway south of Smara, what at first appeared to be another skirmish in a forgotten conflict may quickly escalate into a crisis with international ramifications. A convoy carrying Morocco’s Minister of the Interior was ambushed by armed separatists from the Polisario Front. The Minister survived with minor injuries. But among the dead were three American State Department officials traveling alongside him — an outcome that has turned a long-frozen dispute into an urgent matter of U.S. foreign policy. The site of the ambush on the Minister of the Interior. The Western Sahara has been at the center of Moroccan-Algerian rivalry for nearly half a century. After Spain’s withdrawal in 1975, Morocco annexed the territory, sparking a protracted guerrilla war with the Polisario Front, which had proclaimed the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Algeria, emerging as a revolutionary republic and regional counterweight to Morocco’s monarchy, became the Polisario’s primary backer, offering arms, training, and sanctuary. Though the 1991 UN-brokered ceasefire halted open hostilities, the promise of a referendum on self-determination never materialized. The conflict settled into a “frozen” state, punctuated by sporadic clashes and diplomatic jousting. Rabat consolidated its control over most of the territory, building a vast sand berm fortified by mines and surveillance, while the Polisario maintained its base in Tindouf, Algeria. For decades, the United States kept a cautious distance, balancing support for Morocco’s monarchy with the principle of self-determination. That equilibrium broke after the recent attack, claiming the lives of three US dignitaries. That is when President Moore formally recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. The move cements Morocco’s position but leaves Algeria and the Polisario more isolated than ever. Within hours of the ambush, Washington declared its “unwavering solidarity” with Rabat and signaled expanded cooperation on counterinsurgency. Joint intelligence-sharing, aerial surveillance, and even the deployment of U.S. military advisors are under discussion. This represents more than retaliation. Morocco has long presented itself to Washington as a linchpin in the struggle against jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel — a region where state authority crumbles under the advance of groups linked to al-Qaida, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State. By framing the Polisario’s actions as part of this broader instability, Rabat has successfully aligned its territorial ambitions with U.S. strategic concerns. Three US dignitaries were killed during the ambush. In Morocco, officials were quick to implicate Algeria. “This attack could not have been carried out without Algerian support,” declared a government spokesman, hinting at intelligence coordination behind the ambush. While direct evidence remains elusive, Washington’s conspicuous silence has been interpreted as tacit acceptance of Rabat’s narrative. For Algiers, the accusation is dangerous. Algeria remains Europe’s third-largest supplier of natural gas and has cultivated ties with Moscow, Beijing, and increasingly Ankara. Yet its rivalry with Morocco, sharpened by closed borders and military build-up on both sides, remains central to its foreign policy. Open confrontation, however, risks entangling Algeria in a conflict it may not wish to escalate — particularly given its fragile domestic politics and economic dependence on energy exports. For Morocco’s monarchy, the ambush offers a grim but potent political dividend. It reinforces nationalist calls for a “final settlement” of the Western Sahara issue, while international sympathy strengthens Rabat’s claim that the Polisario are no longer freedom fighters but terrorists destabilizing the Maghreb. Yet the implications extend beyond Moroccan domestic politics. A deeper U.S. footprint in North Africa risks transforming a regional rivalry into a broader geopolitical contest. Russia, already Algeria’s arms supplier, may seize the opportunity to tighten its influence. The European Union, dependent on Algerian gas but also invested in stability along the Mediterranean as part of it's immigration policies, faces renewed pressure to balance between two adversaries. A checkpoint allegedly manned by Polisario Front separatists. Amid this diplomatic maneuvering, the Sahrawi people themselves remain trapped in limbo. Tens of thousands still live in refugee camps around Tindouf, their lives suspended between exile and unfulfilled promises of self-determination. For them, the ambush may be seen as an act of resistance, a desperate attempt to reinsert their cause into a world that has largely relegated it to the margins. Yet as the violence escalates, their political agency risks being subsumed by great power rivalry. The ambush near Smara was not only a violent strike against a ministerial convoy. It was a moment that redefined alliances and hardened fault lines in the Maghreb. By drawing Washington directly into the conflict, it has transformed a decades-long stalemate into a potential flashpoint of international confrontation. A sahrawi refugee camp run by IDAP Whether this alignment brings stability through Moroccan strength or deepens instability by provoking Algerian retaliation remains uncertain. What is clear is that the Western Sahara — long treated as a forgotten corner of postcolonial politics — may become a stage where local grievances and global rivalries collide. Editorial: Toward a New Proxy War? The ambush in Western Sahara that killed three American officials and nearly claimed the life of Morocco’s Minister of the Interior is more than an escalation of a long-frozen conflict. It is a warning: the Maghreb risks becoming the next proxy battlefield of global politics. The outlines of this new confrontation are already visible. Washington, having recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, now doubles down with promises of counterinsurgency support. Rabat, emboldened, portrays separatists not as a political movement but as “terrorists” threatening regional stability. Algiers, meanwhile, entrenched in its historic support for the Polisario Front, leans ever more heavily on Moscow and Beijing for diplomatic and military backing. What is at stake is not simply the future of the Sahrawi people — exiled in camps, divided by a fortified berm, and abandoned by the promises of international law. It is the transformation of their struggle into a pawn on the chessboard of global rivalry. Just as Afghanistan once stood at the intersection of Cold War strategies, Western Sahara now risks being cast in the role of proxy battlefield, where local grievances serve as the fuel for distant ambitions. Europe, caught between dependence on Algerian gas and security cooperation with Morocco, will be forced into contradictions it cannot easily reconcile. The Sahel, already destabilized by armed groups, may see its crises compounded by this new polarization. And the Sahrawi, who once hoped for self-determination under the auspices of the United Nations, are now consigned to invisibility, their future traded between power blocs. The United States may believe it is securing stability by binding itself to Rabat. Algeria may believe it is defending a principle by sustaining the Polisario. Both are mistaken. What they risk creating is yet another arena where the grievances of a marginalized people are subsumed into a geopolitical contest whose costs will be borne not in Washington or Algiers, but in the refugee camps of Tindouf and the contested streets of Laayoune. If the international community allows Western Sahara to become the next proxy war, it will not only betray the Sahrawi people — it will add yet another chapter to the long history of conflicts where global powers fight by proxy, and local populations pay the price. Revue Diplomatique Rachid Benyamina – North Africa and Sahel specialist

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Age: 25 First Name: Patrick Last Name: Mohan Discord Username: p_money518 Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198907976895/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561198907976895 Desired Duty Assignment: 0372 CSO/DMR How Long have you been playing ArmA III: 2-3 years total, Played religiously for 1+, didn't play the last 1+. Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: No. Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) I own both. Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Both. How did you find out about our unit? Drewski Discord If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? N/A Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? I rolled with a MILSIM group a while back, I was one of the only Active Duty guys there, swiftly jumped ranks, was one of the only sound tacticians. I was one of the few that understood and implemented warfighting tactics. Despite the good times playing, it wasn't what I really wanted to get out of MILSIM. After a long time of being inactive, I saw the recruitment post and decided that if I were to get back into ARMA MILSIM, I would want to do it with those who do it right, plus playing as the Army is whack, Rah. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes. Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes.

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Age: 18 First Name: Mathe Last Name: Kristof Discord Username: _christoph. Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198869557381/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561198869557381 Desired Duty Assignment: CSO How Long have you been playing ArmA III: Since 2017 (on and off) Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: Yes Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) Will own during next sale Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Sunday after 2PM CET, Saturday after 11PM CET How did you find out about our unit? Word of mouth. If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? Sgt Wood Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? To be honest, I'm looking for new units that value the experience I bring to the table. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes

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Age: 20 First Name: Darren Last Name: Haskell Discord Username: diesel032 Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/id/darren063/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561199102993196 Desired Duty Assignment: CSO How Long have you been playing ArmA III: I've been playing arma ever since I got my PC back 2022 and have been in and out of units after joining my first one way back when. I was in that one for about a year before it ending up closing. Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: Yes but it is slowly closing. Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) Yes Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Both How did you find out about our unit? Drewski's Discord If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? I don't remember who posted the link ngl. I'm sorry Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? While I was scrolling looking through the join a clan channel in Drewski's discord I was looking for a unit that had a decent amount of people in it that would maintain a good player base within it. When I came across the Recruitment Post of this server I read through the ad and I noticed that the unit had a website link attached to it. I clicked on it and scrolled through the Home, Teams, Roles, and Media pages. After I looked through some of the pictures and videos I thought that I would be a good fit in the unit. There are some things in Arma 3 that I've not done and I want to learn new things that will bring some insight into some of the jobs that Service Members do maybe not on a day to day but when they're in a training exercise or while deployed. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes absolutely Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes

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Age:25 First Name:Alen Last Name:Pope Discord Username:slinter0521 Steam Profile Link:https://steamcommunity.com/id/AdamPope/ ArmA III Player ID:76561198158847196 Desired Duty Assignment:Grenadier How Long have you been playing ArmA III:Since Launch (Used to play OA) Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?:No Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) Yes I own Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Both How did you find out about our unit? Youtube If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? N/A Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? I Have been looking for an Arma 3 Milson Unit for a while and found you guys. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes

Name: C.Sharpe Discord: goonplatoon56 Steam Profile:https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199150572300/ PID: 76561199150572300 Desired Duty: 003A student warrent officer to 153A Rotary wing aviator Arma 3 playtime: 143 hrs on and off the past year Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit: I am Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs: I will Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Sunday How did you find out about our unit: Contacted via discord If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it: Sgt Wood Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion: I want to join the battalion because I want to grow my skills in arma and be able to be a jack of trades whenever its needed Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style: yes Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST: I do

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Age:25 First Name:Alen Last Name:Pope Discord Username:slinter0521 Steam Profile Link:https://steamcommunity.com/id/AdamPope/ ArmA III Player ID:76561198143892673 Desired Duty Assignment:Grenadier How Long have you been playing ArmA III:Since Launch (Used to play OA) Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?:No Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) Yes I own Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Both How did you find out about our unit? Youtube If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? N/A Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? I Have been looking for an Arma 3 Milson Unit for a while and found you guys. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes

When Protocol Collides with Power: A Diplomatic Misstep in Washington Washington’s quiet summer night was interrupted not by an international crisis in the usual sense, but by a seemingly banal traffic incident. Yet, in the space of a few hours, it evolved into a textbook example of how fragile the choreography of diplomacy can be. The principal actor: Crown Prince Moulay Idris El Mansour of Morocco, heir to a monarchy that remains one of the United States’ most reliable partners in North Africa. The episode unfolded in the streets of Georgetown, where the Prince’s convoy allegedly brushed against another vehicle. While no injuries were reported, the interaction between the Prince’s security detail and the Metropolitan Police quickly descended into confusion. Officers, unbriefed on the presence of a foreign royal with full diplomatic immunity, attempted to question — and, according to witnesses, briefly restrain — a member of the entourage. Passerby footage of the diplomatic faux-pas was posted online. Here, the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 should have acted as the invisible script, ensuring the encounter concluded without incident. Instead, a lack of familiarity with its provisions exposed the limits of protocol training in local law enforcement. In Rabat, the Royal Cabinet responded within hours. Its communiqué spoke of “regrettable treatment” and “the erosion of mutual respect.” The language was restrained but unmistakable — a signal that even an incident without physical harm could register as a breach of the delicate balance that underpins bilateral ties. The United States, conscious of Morocco’s role as a linchpin in regional security — from counterterrorism cooperation in the Sahel to mediation in the Western Sahara dispute — moved swiftly. A senior delegation from the State Department will travel to Rabat in the coming days to offer what officials term “clarification and reaffirmation.” This rush to mend fences is not mere courtesy. Morocco occupies a strategic crossroads: an interlocutor between Arab, African, and Western spheres; a monarchy that has navigated upheavals in the region without succumbing to them. For Washington, any fissure in this relationship could reverberate through trade agreements, military cooperation, and shared intelligence frameworks. The Crown Prince himself has remained silent, leaving his image to be shaped by photographs of a smiling departure from Dulles International Airport. Whether this smile signals magnanimity or calculated restraint is a matter for speculation. “Seeing you smile, I know immediately that you are dwelling in awareness. Keep this smile always blooming, the half-smile of a Buddha.” In the end, the episode is a reminder that diplomacy is not only conducted in summits and communiqués. It can just as easily hinge on a street corner, in the span of minutes, when the symbolic weight of a crown meets the procedural blind spots of a capital city. Revue Diplomatique Rachid Benyamina – North Africa and Sahel specialist

Joint US-Venezuelan operation captures notorious warcriminal. With official US involvement in stabilization efforts following the Venezuelan civil war confirmed ADANews has been given exclusive insight into some of the more sensitive parts of this operation. While images of US Marines guarding humanitarian supply posts and patroling major Venezuelan cities have been flooding social media in recent days, in the background more clandestine missions are carried out. American special forces have been conducting a large scale manhunt for a number of high profile members of the fallen Maduro regime. Some of these people have surrendered themselves to SUG forces but many more have fled into the more remote parts of the country along with the remnants of the former Venezuelan army. As a journalist for ADANews I was granted a rare permission to accompany US forces on one of these missions. I was taken blindfolded in a car to a remote staging area where I was intorduced to several masked and armed men. The men were identified simply as "Team Black" and "Team Green". It was explained to me that "Team Green" was the first unit in a program by the new Venezuelan government to build a western style special forces unit and "Team Black" was responsible for training and advising this unit. I was not informed what US Unit "Team Black" was part of. I was allowed to sit in on the teams briefing but was not allowed any camera or recording equipment. The plan layed out was a bold one and bordered on foolish. A daring raid against a townhouse in a remote village in broad daylight. One of the Venezuelan soldiers questioned why it would be done during daytime and the reson given was that the target was most likely not planning an overnight stay. The team had to go now, or be forced to wait until the next opportunity. The soldier seemed content with that reply. The target of the raid was one "Brigadier General Ernesto Molina". A man responsible for multiple terror campaigns again dissenting elements within Venezuela both before and during the civil war. The trip to the remote village took place in unmarked Toyota Landcruisers, as one of the soldiers put it: "If we roll in with big, lumbering military vehicles the rebels just run and hide in the jungle". The trip took no more than 20 minutes and when we arrived at the village the soldiers quickly lept out of the vehicles and surrounded what they had called "the target building". Three armed men came out on the building porch and were immedietly gunned down. The soldiers then stormed the building using a sledgehammer to break open the front door. I was left alone with the vehicles for about 5 minutes during which no gunfire was heard. After 5 minutes had passed the soldiers came back out with a handcuffed man and I was permitted to take one picture of the group before quickly being bundled back into the vehicles and driven back to the base we came from. Ernesto Molina was escorted away from the vehicles and into a different house. All my camera and recording equipment were seized by "Team Black" and only returned to me 2 days later having been "sanitized" Team Black and Team Green with the captured Brigadier General Molina Simon Tam War Correspondent ADANews

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Age: 38 First Name: Michael Last Name: Rivera Discord Username: Kobra Fleetworks (kobra17) Steam Profile Link:https://steamcommunity.com/id/KOBRA42/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561197986747104 Desired Duty Assignment: HM-L11A Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Corpsman How Long have you been playing ArmA III: since Operation Flashpoint the original. Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: No Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) Have them all. Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Both unless wife aggro How did you find out about our unit? Searching for a good unit for about three weeks. Finally ready to decide on one. If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? n/a Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? im a veteran that lives in the middle of the mountains in west Virginia with starlink, hard to find friends cause so many people are smoking meth where i live and I just want to have a group of friends online to be able to game with on the weekend instead of going out to the bar and getting in trouble. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes and thats why im here Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. yes i am also EST

Application Accepted Mr. Gonzalez, Application accepted. Within the next hour, you will receive new forum permissions which will grant you access to the Welcome Aboard section where there are instructions to get you set up with our modpack. Your next step is to report for In-Processing. This verifies that you can connect to our server and prepares you for attending your first operation with a team. If your mods are installed correctly, it should only take about 20 minutes. You will then begin Assessment & Selection by attending the next available Operation for the team you wish to join. You will be attached to the headquarters element and will be guided through the operation by them. After completing the operation you will report for A&S Phase 2 where any tactical deficiencies will be corrected. If you have prior Military or MilSim experience and are found to be tactically proficient in the required areas, you will skip the second phase of A&S. If the Team HQ feels you are a good fit, you will then be selected and will complete your training with your new team. In Summary: Step 1. Review Welcome Aboard message and follow the Instructions. Step 2. Report for In-Processing. Thank you and once again, welcome, Private. Respectfully Submitted, Sgt Xanzi S-1 Personnel Detachment

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8312 Viking SITUATION: MSOT 8312 has worked really hard lately. You deserve a beach episode. A day off has been permitted with moderate alcohol consumption courtesy of Manuel Diego Esperanza, owner of a local Tiki theme bar. LTC Brueske has volunteered to man the BBQ pit. ENEMY: Poor weather MPs FRIENDLY: Local Jetski rental place Manuel Diego Esperanza: Tiki bar owner MISSION: MSOT 8312 will Have a good time 160th SOAR will Provide BBQ support to MSOT 8312 COMMANDERS INTENT: Party! RECONNAISSANCE: WEATHER: Sunny 14NOV24 IU 17:00 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Beachwear, Jetskis, rental cars SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Each element will designate a driver. Early load-in will be permitted around 19:20-19:30 EST ROE: Do not engage the tiki bar with excessive force. Code Words LAST CALL: Wrap up the night, time to go home. END WARNING ORDER

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8313 Hades SITUATION: With the collapse of the Venezuelan loyalist forces and the consolidation of the SUG forces across the North of the country, most direct engagements have ended with conventional forces. However, there are still pockets of loyalist resistance, and they appear to be attempting to establish an insurgency. SUG forces have been recognized as the legitimate government, but since they are overstretched attempting to solidify their new position, they have requested aid. Washington has agreed to help and is deploying us as advisors and support personnel to bolster the new Venezuelan forces. Use of identifiable markers for US personnel are now required and given our new role, we are not authorized to engage unless fired upon, unless explicitly instructed otherwise. ENEMY: The main OPFOR in this AO are the remnants of Loyalist units that were defeated conventionally and are now attempting to fight an insurgency. Force size, equipment, and exact tactics are unknown at this time. Expect normal insurgent actions. FRIENDLY: 1x Platoon SUG Government Infantry Forces + 1x BTR-80A for fire support. Friendly Infantry plans to approach from the west to enter the town after the enemy is decisively engaged. BTR-80 and 1x additional weapons squad can be routed to support fire from the South across the river if desired. MISSION: MSOT 8313 will Clear the military base/command and control node at OBJ Granite Be ready for possible further tasking 160th SOAR will Support MSOT 8313 Be ready for possible further tasking COMMANDERS INTENT: Clear the upper area of the town of "Caucasia" and provide support for friendly government forces assaulting the lower portions of the town. RECONNAISSANCE: Rook Provided ISR Imagery and Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oem36Bv9RZQ - Recorded ISR Footage 8313 AO WEATHER: Sunny/Partly Cloudy 14NOV24 IU 16:00 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT None SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ROE: Unrestricted on any armed forces occupying OBJ Granite. Unknown Civilian Presence inside town, standard ROE regarding non-military buildings outside of the immediate objective area (Designated by the red border). Code Words SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms. END WARNING ORDER

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Tuulessa, Application accepted. Within the next hour, you will receive new forum permissions which will grant you access to the Welcome Aboard section where there are instructions to get you set up with our modpack. Your next step is to report for In-Processing. This verifies that you can connect to our server and prepares you for attending your first operation with a team. If your mods are installed correctly, it should only take about 20 minutes. You will then begin Assessment & Selection by attending the next available Operation with the 160th SOAR. You will be attached to aviation headquarters and will be guided through the operation by them. After completing the operation you will report for A&S Phase 2 where any tactical deficiencies will be corrected. If you have prior Military or MilSim experience and are found to be tactically proficient in the required areas, you will skip the second phase of A&S. If Aviation HQ feels you are a good fit, you will then be selected and will complete your training with your new team. In Summary: Step 1. Review Welcome Aboard message and follow the Instructions. Step 2. Report for In-Processing. Thank you and once again, welcome, Warrant Officer Candidate. Respectfully Submitted, HM1 (FMF) Roe S-1 Chief

Age: 18 First Name:Lemuel Last Name: Gonzalez Discord Username: DarkGhost050 Steam Profile Link:https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199126905252/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561199126905252 Desired Duty Assignment: 0311 infantry How Long have you been playing ArmA III: 2 years/ 1k hours Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: no Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement) (answer here) yes i own arma 3 Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both):both How did you find out about our unit? (answer here) a recruter contacted me on discord If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? (answer here) ThatGuyCoop Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? (answer here) honeslty i stoped playing arma 3 a long time ago, but i want to get back into it, my friend just got the game and i want to get him into it, i aslo heard the this unit is perry good and its has strature to it thats good for a unit to have with out it you have chaos Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? (answer here) yes i do Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. (answer here) yes i do

Age: 18 First Name: Lotta Last Name: Tuulessa Discord Username: Tuulessa Steam Profile Link: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199437720689/ ArmA III Player ID: 76561199437720689 Desired Duty Assignment: Rotary Wing Aviator How Long have you been playing ArmA III: 200ish Hours, most on my older siblings account. Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: No Do you own or, during the next time they are on sale, will you own the Arma 3 Apex and Contact DLCs? (Requirement): Yes Availability (Sunday/Saturday/Both): Sundays How did you find out about our unit? Arma Discord If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it? Sgt Wood Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion? The operations fit my schedule and the unit on face value appears to be well organized. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB and willing to abide by this game style? Yes Do you understand this unit is EST(GMT -5) time zoned based. Operations take place on Saturday at 1800 EST and Sunday at 2000 EST. Yes