Zietara

Glorious Forge-crafting, with a machine-spirit focused on accuracy and reliability. Chambered in .75 caliber (that's 19mm to you non-Imperials), it cracks the toughest armor and renders all forms of flesh a bloody pulp after it is through. Made to withstand the toughest conditions and the most rigorous abuse, it is the final word in dependability. Yours now for only 99 prayers to the Emperor!

If it's my all time favorite, gotta agree on Fallout Best Vegas. But honorable mentions do go to Arma, the Witcher Series, and (good) 40k games.

Mod List updated with relevant links.

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 8th @ 1900ET Location: In the Persian Gulf. (Part of Libyan Modpack from Capt Jennings's mission.) Mods Needed: 3rdMRB Modlist, FIR AV-8B ( https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1260802825 ), F/A-18 ( https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=743099837 ), FIR F-14 ( https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=537154025 ), HAFM-Navy ( https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1118982882 ), HAFM ( https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=862564410 ), Lybian Modpack (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E1uKNWdyEjOgCcy4tCQOT82P0AOBwRPC). Mission Background: On April 13th, 1987, with ironic and terrifying connection to the world today, Islamic terrorists from Azerbaijan destroy a new oil-production facility in Nizhnevartovsk, severely crippling Soviet oil production and threatening to wreck the Soviet economy. Facing a perceived need to make crippling concessions to the West to survive the crisis, the Politburo chooses a different path: war. The Politburo decides to seize the Persian Gulf oil fields by force. On June 22nd, Soviet Army and Naval Forces begin a relentless push deep into the heart of the Middle East, easily overrunning the surprised NATO defenders. With all communications lost with the Arabian Peninsula, SACEUR (Supreme Allied Commander, Europe) retasks carriers USS Kitty Hawk (CVN-63) and USS Ranger (CV-61) with the objective of performing supporting actions for a large-scale naval assault in the hopes of retaking the vital oil fields. Renamed as Carrier Strike Group 11, the Kitty Hawk and Ranger depart Gibraltar to stem the Crimson tide. Mission Brief: BLUFOR Element(s): F-14A (VF-154 "Black Knights") Callsign: KNIGHT F/A-18C (VFA-147 "Argonauts") Callsign: JASON E-2 (VAW-113 "Black Eagles") Callsign: MAGIC USS Kitty Hawk (CVN-63) USS Ranger (CV-61) CARSTRIKEGRU 11 SAG (DESRON 9) OPFOR Element(s): ASW/ASuW Soviet Navy SAG Unknown Soviet Air Force Squadron Number MiG-29 "Fulcrum-A" MiG-21SM "Fishbed-J" Tu-16 "Badger" Tu-22M "Backfire-C" SA-11 SAM Sites Unknown SHORAD Site Type Objective(s): A: Locate and Destroy Early Warning Radar Instillations KNIGHT: Escort JASON F/A-18's to the target while providing topcover from enemy aircraft. JASON: Destroy EW Radar Sites and Perform SEAD Duties on SHORAD Points. B: Sink USSR Navy Littoral ASW/ASuW Patrol JASON: Engage Soviet fleet to destroy naval ASW net to allow BLUFOR submarines to operate littorally. C: Raid and/or Destroy Soviet Airfield KNIGHT: Escort JASON F/A-18's to the target while providing topcover from enemy aircraft. JASON: Damage or Destroy all critical elements of the airbase as well as any aircraft. D: Achieve Air Superiority Roster: OPFOR IMMERSION (ZEUS) Senior Zeus: LCpl Zietara Zeus: Zeus: KNIGHT (F-14A Flight) Knight 1-1 Pilot: Capt Jennings RIO: SSgt Carter Knight 1-2 Pilot: Sgt DelPercio RIO: LCpl McBean Knight 2-1 Pilot: SSgt Cooper RIO: GySgt Specter Knight 2-2 Pilot: 2LT Osbourne RIO: Knight 3-1 Pilot: RIO: Knight 3-2 Pilot: RIO: JASON (F/A-18 Flight) Jason 1-1 Pilot: 1LT Kardnal Jason 1-2 Pilot: CW2 Alp Jason 2-1 Pilot: Jason 2-2 Pilot: MAGIC (AWACS) Pilot: HM3 Kakta Co-Pilot: Cpl Turk

I don't know, B-52's carpet bombings are nice and all but I like to be sure my target is dead.

To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency, to forgive them is barbarity. Exterminatus in extremis.

When you argue against Russian bots on Twitter.

I will upload a copy of my helmet camera for tomorrow's OP after clearance. Also, would you like to set aside a time for a 'controlled' shoot, where we would host a fun op for the sole intent of recording footage?

If possible, can we add another tank/TD? You could say that the South Africans came with a few Rooikats as support (NATO MGS for DLC).

Something funny I saw the other day.

Grew up watching Mail Call, part of the reason why I'm a history and military buff. Requiescat in pace.

Anvil 1-1A Team Lead

Date/Time: Saturday, April 14th 2018 @2000ET Location: Afghan-Turkmenistani Border (GOS Dariyah [Steam Link: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=701535490 ]) // Transmission Begin // CLASSIFIED. READ AND DESTROY. Background Report: // Memorandum from REDACTED to the Office of SACEUR. [03/17/2018] // After the US 'withdrawal' in Afghanistan in early 2014, insurgent forces such as ISIS and the Taliban have become an ever-growing threat, feeding off of the corruption of the Afghan government. Those that they could influence were bribed, those that couldn't were killed. After three years of neglect, nearly 70% of the country lies in the hands of insurgent cells and criminal drug rings that owe their allegiances in some part to one (or more) of the groups listed above. [Memorandum lists more statistics not relevant.] They, however, are not the subject of this report. In mid-2015, a brazen attack on the Parliament of Kabul made headlines as one of the most ambitious attacks of the war. While most were quick to point the finger at the Taliban, intelligence sources were able to link this to a small and independent insurgent cell that was otherwise unremarkable located in the northwestern corner of Afghanistan. [Memorandum gives description of region as well as history of cell in question.] Quietly, several CIA officers were dispatched into determine the validity of the source(s), including one Officer Jack Ryan [Redact later?]. [Memorandum lists day-to-day CIA operations.] What they uncovered was unprecedented, to say the least. Despite serious difficulties surrounding intelligence gathering in the area, the information collected points to a massive and well-funded terror organization linked to various shell companies located in the Middle East and beyond. This shadow organization is easily the (estimated) size of ISIS, with exponentially more military capacity and a blank check that would make most third-rate militaries blush. While the money trail is impossible to follow, the supplies aren't, and most of what they have [in theater?] seems to be located in secure facilities in Turkmenistan, being bought from various sources around the globe. Intelligence analysts were able to collate information gathered with satellite imagery to show large training camps more reminiscent of a military than insurgency in what appear to be former Soviet-bloc installations converted for semi-modern use. Due to the severity of the situation, and the threat this may pose to every nation within NATO, I ask that a portion of Task Force Rainbow operatives be re-routed from REDACTED operations to combat this new enemy. Phase I Brief: // Operation THRASHER I // At 0500 hours, you will depart Herat to an ex-OGA black site, code named "Eagle's Nest", located a few miles from the Turkmenistani border. Due to the unreliable nature of the Afghan Army and Police, you will arrive via civilian transport under the guise of businessmen looking to create an oil pipeline connecting the petroleum refineries in Turkmenistan to gas storage facilities in Afghanistan. All equipment, vehicles, and supplies needed for day-to-day operations will be located at the black site. Upon arrival at the Eagle's Nest, you will receive individual mission briefs as well as team assignments. // End Transmission // Slots are open, keeping it pretty vague until I can get an idea of how many will attend, etc. First written op, so feel free to make suggestions or blatantly criticize my poor writing skills or *inaccuracies*. NOTE: This is not a MARSOC-only OP, and the slots only reflect a general 'role'. Due to the nature of Team Rainbow, individual participants will be able to make a choice of SOF they represent so long as it is a part of a NATO nation as well as has some form of STANAG weaponry. This will reflect in the equipment utilization as well as general appearance, but note this is still restricted due to uniforms/equipment/etc being 'sanitized' (meaning no flags or obvious markers that would tie a SOF or nation to the OP). REQUIRES MOD "GOS DARIYAH"! STEAM: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=701535490 SLOTS: Element Lead "Emperor": Cpl DelPercio Element JTAC "Titan": Sgt Cooper Team 1 "Nomad" Team Lead: Cpl Buono ATL: SARC: CSO: Capt Koch CSO: Cpl Prak CSO: 2nd LT Osbourne Team 2 "Jester" [If applicable.] Team Lead: Sgt Markin ATL: SARC: CSO: LCpl McBean CSO: Cpl Turk CSO: LCpl Mycka Pilots [Callsign and Type will be mission-specific]: Zeus: LCpl Zietara,

UPDATE: Added new map that requires a download from the Workshop. Link: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=701535490

Updated.

Time and date was added, Captain. Will take place this Saturday at 2000ET, sir.

First Name: Krystian Last Name: Zietara Age: 20 Desired Duty Assignment: Undecided, either HM-8403 or 003A. ArmA III Player ID: 76561198146909358 Steam Name: Alpha 66 Steam Profile Link: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ordomilitarissaeculoduodecimo/ How long have you been playing ArmA III?: A few years on and off, about a year total (based on hours). Are you currently a member of an ArmA III gaming clan or unit?: No, but I was in a few teams before this. How did you find out about us?: Through a member. If you were recruited by one of our members, who was it?: McBean, J. Why do you want to join the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion?: It seems like a well-disciplined and organized unit dedicated to emulating Marine Corps SF, and I've been looking for a solid Marine team to play with. Do you understand that if you have elected an MOS that is full at your completion of ITC, you may have to go to a different MOS for the time being?: Yes. Do you understand that you will be required to own Arma 3 Apex DLC in order to actively participate in the unit?: Yes. Do you understand the definition of realism gaming according to the 3d MRB, and is this the type of realism experience you desire and are willing to abide by?: Yes. Have you read and understood the requirements for our unit and the criteria for being active and taking a billet in this unit and that failure to complete said criteria will place you into the reserve platoon?: Yes. Do you understand the fact that this unit is a EST (GMT -5) time zone based unit, and unitwide operations take place on Sundays at 2000 EST (0200CET), or Saturdays at 1500EST (2100CET)? Yes. There might be (slight) scheduling issues within the next week or two due to work, but otherwise it shouldn't be a problem.