Capt Hart

Days since @CW4 Whelan broke the website: 0 P.S. Thanks for working on the website anyway. We appreciate it even when it does break xP Also now that you did get it working, it looks great.

Sgt Turk: You know we're a family and stuff, we like fuck eachother's girlfriends and stuff its ok.

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TFA 04-18

For the Operation Bingo Card AARs. Courtesy of @Maj Ray https://bingobaker.com/play/1791004 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Play bingo retrospectively after the OP so LtCol Makowski doesn't NJP everyone.

I like the overall storyline, the large scale intel briefs, and fleshed out characters. I also like the use of multiple maps and think its a big step in the right direction to have MSOTs deployed over a larger area all working to further a larger scale tactical objective laid out by higher. However, personally the operations have felt rather lackluster from my perspective. The first mission we did felt purposeful and we could see the tangible impact of that operation within the story. All of our operations after that have felt kinda like filler missions. Actions we take seem to have little to no effect on the overall story, on us, and on the other TFs operations. Even when we were doing things in and around where other TFs were going, or doing things that should have a positive or negative effect on our MSOT specifically. Instead we just keep doing missions that seem like an FTX style "This is fun lets do that" rather than a "This makes tactical sense because of xy and z" and we go from mission to mission and see no impact from our actions whatsoever. It feels like we are just being given SOMETHING to do for the sake of doing it and not because it is actually necessary, applicable to the company level mission tactics, or even makes sense from a Team level perspective. I've had two out of the four operations where I've looked at our assigned objectives, in conjunction with my TC, and then chosen to outright ignore one of them because it makes little to no tactical sense. Also from my perspective the intel reports have seemed rather pointless this deployment. During the last deployment we would find intel, documents, or computers, give it to S-2 where they would analyze and decrypt it, and then we would get actionable intel back from S-2 in our next planning meeting. This deployment we have found all of the above, put them in the intel reports, and specifically asked for decryption analysis e.t.c. and despite all that I have gotten literally nothing back from S-2 in terms of intel. We haven't gotten anything that effects our operations, anything that effects the overall story, we havent even been told what was done with each item. For all intents and purposes it seems to have been put there just for fun and then vanishes into thin air. There doesn't appear to be a purpose in collecting intel because it doesn't have an effect at all. The story is set as it is and it seems to progress despite anything we or any of the other MSOTs do. At least that's what it feels like. So my recommendations are the following: Have all missions planned together with all battle captains. This would allow all missions to make sense with each-other and be equally supportive and progressive of the storyline. For instance if one MSOT destroys a convoy and a platoon of infantry in a town that another MSOT is going to later, then the Battle Captains can modify the force strength and movements of the enemy appropriately. If all missions are planned together then everyone would know what happened and the enemy and the story would be able to be modified accordingly. This also ensures that the missions are of a similar quality across all task forces and that they all can have a tangible impact on the overall storyline. Further this method safeguards against if one Battle Captain is having an off day and cant come up with an interesting mission or something. Then the TF doesn't suffer because it would be planned by all of the battle captains so it would make sense and be appropriately interesting. ALSO missions need to not be a "Lets do this its an interesting idea" but rather a "These are what operations they can do BASED on the story, intel, and current enemy movements" lets have them do that. And it would then be even better if those possible mission choices were available to be chosen by Team HQ or we were at least aware of what they are and why they exist. That was well done during Jungle Hunter at least in TFC. It also means that operation objectives make tactical sense because they are selected BASED on the story, intel, current enemy movement etc. Not "you need to do this becauuuse it'll be a fun mission." If we are not given that ability and allowed to select our own objectives to further the overall mission, then S-2 NEEDS to plan our missions as if they were us, keeping those reasons and tactics in mind so that the missions make sense and align appropriately with the story. Because missions that aren't based on progressive intelligence, the story, enemy movements etc, just aren't fun and are rather pointless. If the story is set the way it is and if there is no potential for serious loss or long term effects or change then what is the point in playing them and going to them? If I know I can vanish for a year, come back and know that it was all fine and it turned out exactly the way everyone thought despite everyone dying or us nuking a town or whatever then whats the point in staying around and going to operations for a year? At that stage all operations become are a "Lets shoot at this thing over here today because its fun to shoot at stuff." And if you're there then you might as well just go play king of the hill with a couple friends because you can at least do that whenever you feel like and you don't have to do any paperwork with it. Additionally, if the intel we gather and the actions we take are actually having an impact on the storyline, then we need to know about it. If it is working that way then it needs to be effectively communicated to to the team in the planning meetings and/or intel briefs. "You did this and it had this impact." "You got this document, it was decrypted and had this impact on us, on the TF, or on somewhere else in the world." "This is what could have happened, but you did x and now y happened." If it's just done inside S-2 and its not explicitly stated to us then, for obvious reasons, we wont know about it, see the benefit, or enjoy it. It has to be explicitly stated to us small-minded crayon chewing marines. If S-2 or company would like further clarification or comment on all this, feel free to PM me or get me on TS to discuss it. Also I feel the need to state my thanks to S-2 for the work they put in and their willingness to take public comment in this manner. I know it looks and probably feels like I'm just bitching up a tree here so I feel the need to say thank you for what you do and thank you for looking to improve.

Have quite both of the previous jobs I had since the last post. Now going to college looking to go into aviation. Currently working at Dominos as a delivery driver because this area tips well and ya get a lot of stupid easy money while doing like no work.

How and where did you find this video? It's highly informative and I'd definitly be interested in learning from more of these type of videos.

The 3d MRB Realism Unit has a team of highly dedicated video producers within our S-5 Public Affairs Department who collaborate to produce high quality videos and media on behalf of the 3d MRB. Official media created by the 3d MRB's S-5 department will be posted here for public consumption. Current Recruitment Video: Imperium Mortis

Credit to@GySgt Street for the most photo realistic drawing of a tank I've ever seen.

3d MRB: Operation Desert Dragon | Teaser Trailer Produced by Mr. Zietara and Edited by Mr. Hart

3d MRB: Raiders Produced by Mr. DelPercio and Mr. Kakta

3d MRB: Human Produced by Mr. Whelan

When you have a stress dream about operational logistics and getting arma-ed....

¿Hablas español?

When ya still haven't met the guy who goes to the same school as you....

MRW someone asks about the ODD powerpoint I'm reading on my computer during class

My Dad. I force him in to do some voice-over work for me on occasion Exhibit A - The last time I made him do something of this nature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5XODuA57qg

The above news is a work of fiction intended to support the ARMA III storyline of the 3d MRB realism unit.

The above article is a work of fiction intended to support the ARMA III storyline of the 3d MRB realism unit.

Hey now. Who doesn't give violet responses to acts of terror.

Since we as a unit get caught up in thinking about and dwelling on what we don't like, and what we have problems with, I thought it would be good to switch gears a bit. Posts and comments expressing gratitude for our fellow members and/or the things they do are only ever really put in discharge and retirement posts. So to make a small change from that the point of this thread is the following: Make a post expressing your gratitude for at least one person in this unit and/or the things they do. If you would like to include more than one person or event then feel more than welcome to do so. Further, I challenge every one in the unit to do this, so pass it along to your friends and subordinates. And if you read this at all, take the 3 minutes to make a quick reply thanking someone for something they have done. The only rule is that it must be members of the unit, past or present, and must be an expression of genuine thanks or appreciation. Everyone here has put in many hours of time and work to this unit and it is rarely appreciated. Show some love to one-another. I'll start at the top and work my way down. (I'm quite bad at compliments and gratitude, so forgive me if some of my wording sounds jankey or I repeat phrases or whatever ) To my fellow CS members: @Maj Makowski @Maj Ray @CW4 Whelan @HMCS (FMF) Parker @SSgt McCelvy Thank you all for being the most driven and truth-focused group of individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. The argumentative ability of the five of you is fantastic. They way you all constantly search for the right thing and for what is best, even though we often disagree on those points, is what continues to drive this unit to be a better place. I also love how we can continue to work very well with each-other even when we are are sometimes at each-other's throats every other day. I couldn't ask for a better group of people to work besides on CS. Thank you. To my Company Commander: @Maj Makowski Thank you for being an outstanding example of what it means to be a leader. Thank you for leading this unit and putting up with crap that no-one should have to. You are a much stronger man than I; I could not do what you do on a day to day basis. Thank you for the hours and hours of your personal time and energy you dedicate to making the unit a better place. To trying to fix the problems and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you for maintaining and striving for a professionalism in this unit that has been sorely lacking for a long time. Even small things like going that extra mile for immersive comments in game go a long way. The unit could not be where it is today, and that is decidedly a good thing, without you. I couldn't ask for a better person to lead us going forward into the future. You are very much appreciated. To my Team Chief: @Sgt DelPercio Thank you for being focused and working hard towards excellence, both in yourself and for the team. You dedicate countless hours of time to be there and have a presence with our guys when I have been unable to. You have taken it upon yourself to embody the professionalism that I have wanted the MSOT to strive towards for a long time. You have stepped into your role and have filled it better than I could have possibly hoped for. You've helped me get back into my role as a Team Leader at a time where I was really starting to fade. I'm in your debt. Also, thanks for hounding me relentlessly about Sniper School. It wouldn't have gotten done without you. Thanks you a ton, and keep up the excellent work. To my Team Ops Chief: @Cpl Wilson Thank you for making yourself an outstanding addition to the HQ element. You have dutifully done the administrative assignments given to you and have demonstrated an excellent prowess in in-game ability in combat and in tactics. I'm very glad to be working alongside you and am excited to get to know you better going forward. To my (Former) Team SARC: @HM2 (FMF) Kakta Thank you for being a fantastic friend and a superb adviser. I've rarely met someone as aware of the reality of situations and able to advise on them, as you. Your insight and suggestions have been invaluable over the time that you've been in the unit. Similar to Del, you have really helped me get back into what I'm doing as a TL and love it again. In Team HQ you stepped up and did more than could be reasonably asked of you, doing administrative work, attending element events, and throwing yourself into the role of wanting to help the MSOT and the individuals in it, as much as you possibly could. You are fantastic Kakta. Good luck with Boot Camp and I hope you're back soon. To my Legion 1 EL: @LCpl Zietara Thank you for being an excellent individual all-around. You have a level of professionalism and charisma with your subordinates, and with your CoC, that I have not witnessed in a long time. Thank you for the energy and time you dedicate to the unit and to your element and MSOT. Legion 1 has made massive strides with you in-charge and you have set us up on a great path going forward. Keep going and keep being awesome. To My Legion 2 EL: @SSgt Edwards Thank you for being a solid beacon of stability and professionalism in the MSOT and in the unit. You have dedicated countless hours to the everyday running of the unit and you have filled your role as an EL exponentially more than required. You have remained in your position for a long time, happily content to keep doing what you are doing, and that attitude has made you one of the best at what you do. You are the epitome of an upstanding, straightforward, and caring man. Thank you for doing what you are doing and for sticking with it. Legion, and the 3d, would not be what it is today without you. To the rest of my team: There's too many of you to list I couldn't ask for a better group of guys to work with. You all have been the most enjoyable group I've had the opportunity to work with since the early days of the 13th and the 506th. Though you all can be rambunctious and unprofessional at times and make me want to pull my hair out , you have all been able to fall in line during official events and have been willing and able to learn. Thank you for listening to me rant about stupid combat basics and whatnot every training. Keep up the great work all of you. To S-1: Thank you for keeping the administrative side of the unit up and running. Those of you (crazy) people who actually enjoy administrative work have my respect. And those of you who don't enjoy it, but keep doing it to keep the unit running have my eternal gratitude. To S-2: Thank you for putting in your time and effort into the deployments. Though we have a long way to go still and people are very frequently critical and ungrateful for all that you do, we could not have a unit without you guys. It can be a fun job, but I'm aware that it is also quite taxing. So thank you for putting in the time and energy, even when people are ungrateful, to keep it going. To S-3: Thank you for taking many many hours out of your week to train the unit through everything from A&S to the FTX cycles. That takes a tremendous amount of time and effort and it is often gone very unnoticed. Thank you for putting in that effort even when it is not all that apparent that the unit cares. To S-4: Thank you for doing the most confusing and difficult job available in the unit. Arma is a pain in the butt and you guys somehow make it work so we can all play this game. You are all outstanding people. Keep it up. To S-5: Thank you for keeping people coming in the door. Marketing and Public Relations are what keep the unit having people to play with. So thank you. To Aviation: @LTC Brueske You guys have a very thankless job; sitting around being bored and watching Netflix during operations. But thank you so much all the same. Our ability to operate in-game would be drastically limited without you all and your endurance, or just sick ability to enjoy doing nothing, is a benefit to the entire unit. Also when you guys blow stuff up it's pretty awesome To @Maj Ray You've been my longest standing friend in the unit. Further, you were the first friend I ever made back in the 506th. I've worked with you for years now and I've never met someone so dedicated. In every position you've held you have inspired those around you and have made that part of the unit a better place. Also, incase you were oblivious to the fact that you have now become and icon and a role model for the entire unit, uh you are one. The unit, and the people in it (especially me) are far better off by your being here. You are one of the most dedicated and caring people I've ever met and I've never seen anyone as able to put up with crap being chucked at his face as you. From your job to your work in the unit you get the short end of the stick and I am sorry. Because if there is one person who deserves to be happy and appreciated for everything you do, its you. Thank you for putting up with my shit the last three years. Thanks for always being there for me. Thank you for being one of the greatest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Keep being awesome. I'll come back and add another reply later because I have to go run some errands and there are plenty of people I have left out who I want to thank. But for now, all of you please follow suite and express your gratitude for at least one other person and what they do in the unit. -Hart