Project Warfighter: "Tier-One" RP Group, OPEN

[Greater Soviet Ukraine]

Light Air Assault all the way!

I read that as on the way and almost commanded my men to shoot down the craft.

[Empire of Donner land]

Light Air Assault all the way!

I read that as on the way and almost commanded my men to shoot down the craft.

GG Ukraine.

[Vacif]

Still don't have much an idea on how to equip my shock troops

Hm...the way I see shock troopers is that you'll need a lot of firepower, but you still need to be mobile enough to keep up the momentum, and use the shock to the best of your ability.
http://wiki.plarium.com/index.php?title=File:Term.jpg
http://wiki.plarium.com/index.php?title=File:Ainf.jpg
Maybe these will give you some ideas.

[Military Democracy of Birtonia]

Was that last post finally the call for reinforcements!!!!?

Please?

[Hurtful Thoughts]

Shock troops, heavy firepower in a mobile package (or is that storm troopers)

You are indeed.

Shock troops specialized in penetrating enemy lines and hitting vulnerable enemy positions. They aren't really used in modern times, since most militaries have realized that shock troops were doing nothing that well-trained infantry can't do. So if you're training your normal troops correctly, shock troops can be replaced with light or airborne infantry.

Though it should be noted that historically, stormtroops and shock troops are virtually the same term and the same idea. Stormtroops are just the Germanized term for the troops that would run into enemy lines and cause as much damage as possible.

To be more precise, shock-troops were either never really good at holding ground (due to constantly running out of supplies or requiring replacements), or were a huge logistical drain in order to do what they did.

In short, well trained AND supplied.

This pic, though.

[New Hayesalia]

Was that last post finally the call for reinforcements!!!!?

Please?

Thats affirmative marine

[Mirakai]

You are indeed.

Shock troops specialized in penetrating enemy lines and hitting vulnerable enemy positions. They aren't really used in modern times, since most militaries have realized that shock troops were doing nothing that well-trained infantry can't do. So if you're training your normal troops correctly, shock troops can be replaced with light or airborne infantry.

Though it should be noted that historically, stormtroops and shock troops are virtually the same term and the same idea. Stormtroops are just the Germanized term for the troops that would run into enemy lines and cause as much damage as possible.

To be more precise, shock-troops were either never really good at holding ground (due to constantly running out of supplies or requiring replacements), or were a huge logistical drain in order to do what they did.

In short, well trained AND supplied.

My shock troops are desinged to smash in, shoot everyone, and leave. They aren't good at being on the defensive, only on the offensive

[The Templar High Council]

Was that last post finally the call for reinforcements!!!!?

Please?

Thats affirmative marine

URA told me he was going to send out the call after he dealt with some "business." That was an hour ago.

I'm going to hold off till he does something. He'll probably rally up some aircraft/ships/both to bring us to Ahtroupia.

[Military Democracy of Birtonia]

That sounds fair to me.

[The Templar High Council]

Bringing this down as well.

Banished Throne Roster
On Base:
- Teishin Shudan(Toishima's team, URA controls)
- Asymmetric Warfare Detachment(Astro's team, URA controls)
- Cerr
- R&G
- Vang
- Haye
- Mon
- Servinta
- GSU (?) (you posted in BT, but never asked me directly to put you on the list)
- Legatia (?) (same as above)

Reinforcements:
- Revolutionary Expedition Directorate(Free Tulsa's team, URA controls)
- Birt
- Temp
- Impy
- URA
- Don
- Dutchie
- OS
- Cong
- Vacif
- KSK (VolksImperium)

Bringing this down again. Everyone participating in BT, make sure you're on this list somewhere.

GSU and Legatia, please notice the underlined section. You are in BT, yes? You posted IC, but I never saw you ask to be on the roster.

[Empire of Donner land]

Thats affirmative marine

URA told me he was going to send out the call after he dealt with some "business." That was an hour ago.

I'm going to hold off till he does something. He'll probably rally up some aircraft/ships/both to bring us to Ahtroupia.

Trying to think of the best possible aircraft to HAHO drop in. I wonder if a Osprey would work.

[The Templar High Council]

URA told me he was going to send out the call after he dealt with some "business." That was an hour ago.

I'm going to hold off till he does something. He'll probably rally up some aircraft/ships/both to bring us to Ahtroupia.

Trying to think of the best possible aircraft to HAHO drop in. I wonder if a Osprey would work.

For high-altitude drops? Try a C-130 or something else big. Ospreys are valuable because they're maneuverable, they're VTOL craft, and they can carry troops. We don't need either of the first two, so a plane will suffice.

[Military Democracy of Birtonia]

URA told me he was going to send out the call after he dealt with some "business." That was an hour ago.

I'm going to hold off till he does something. He'll probably rally up some aircraft/ships/both to bring us to Ahtroupia.

Trying to think of the best possible aircraft to HAHO drop in. I wonder if a Osprey would work.

Wouldn't you wanna use a larger cargo aircraft for that?

[New Hayesalia]

URA told me he was going to send out the call after he dealt with some "business." That was an hour ago.

I'm going to hold off till he does something. He'll probably rally up some aircraft/ships/both to bring us to Ahtroupia.

Trying to think of the best possible aircraft to HAHO drop in. I wonder if a Osprey would work.

The US has specific aircraft for this- the MC-130 and the MH-60. I think there's a V-22 version in the works.

[The Templar High Council]

Trying to think of the best possible aircraft to HAHO drop in. I wonder if a Osprey would work.

The US has specific aircraft for this- the MC-130 and the MH-60. I think there's a V-22 version in the works.

Like I said, probably a variant of a C-130. Big, spacious, gets people places, could carry a tank if needed (I think... don't quote me on that), what's not to love?

[Empire of Donner land]

Good points all around. I guess ill go with the MC-130.

[Imperialisium]

writing post now

[The Templar High Council]

writing post now

You're part of the reinforcements, yes?

URA told me he was going to send out the call after he dealt with some "business." That was an hour ago.

I'm going to hold off till he does something. He'll probably rally up some aircraft/ships/both to bring us to Ahtroupia.

In short: probably wait for URA to get the signal received & the transport readied, since everyone will be travelling en masse to Ahtroupia.

[Imperialisium]

writing post now

You're part of the reinforcements, yes?

URA told me he was going to send out the call after he dealt with some "business." That was an hour ago.

I'm going to hold off till he does something. He'll probably rally up some aircraft/ships/both to bring us to Ahtroupia.

In short: probably wait for URA to get the signal received & the transport readied, since everyone will be travelling en masse to Ahtroupia.

Alright, I can hold off its not a problem on my end, and yes I am part of the reinforcements.

[Organized States]

Trying to think of the best possible aircraft to HAHO drop in. I wonder if a Osprey would work.

The US has specific aircraft for this- the MC-130 and the MH-60. I think there's a V-22 version in the works.

MC-130J. I freaking love that thing.

[The Central Shadow Nation]

Bringing this down as well.

Banished Throne Roster
On Base:
- Teishin Shudan(Toishima's team, URA controls)
- Asymmetric Warfare Detachment(Astro's team, URA controls)
- Cerr
- R&G
- Vang
- HayeH

EDIT IN:
- Mon

Reinforcements:
- Revolutionary Expedition Directorate(Free Tulsa's team, URA controls)
- Birt
- Temp
- Impy
- URA
- Don
- Dutchie
- OS
- Cong
- Vacif

EDIT IN:
-KSK (VolksImperium)

I'll keep you this current as much as I can. Let me know where you want to be, and I'll add you.

I am on base and a reinforcement. My team is split in two.

Why would they divide one team when we have so many teams already? Doesn't make much sense.

ME?

[The Templar High Council]

I'll keep you this current as much as I can. Let me know where you want to be, and I'll add you.


Why would they divide one team when we have so many teams already? Doesn't make much sense.

ME?

... Can I help you?

[Hurtful Thoughts]

Bringing this down as well.

Banished Throne Roster
On Base:
- Teishin Shudan(Toishima's team, URA controls)
- Asymmetric Warfare Detachment(Astro's team, URA controls)
- Cerr
- R&G
- Vang
- Haye
- Mon
- Servinta
- GSU (?) (you posted in BT, but never asked me directly to put you on the list)
- Legatia (?) (same as above)

Reinforcements:
- Revolutionary Expedition Directorate(Free Tulsa's team, URA controls)
- Birt
- Temp
- Impy
- URA
- Don
- Dutchie
- OS
- Cong
- Vacif
- KSK (VolksImperium)

Bringing this down again. Everyone participating in BT, make sure you're on this list somewhere.

GSU and Legatia, please notice the underlined section. You are in BT, yes? You posted IC, but I never saw you ask to be on the roster.

Hurty notes he's been stricken from the list.

[The Templar High Council]

Bringing this down again. Everyone participating in BT, make sure you're on this list somewhere.

GSU and Legatia, please notice the underlined section. You are in BT, yes? You posted IC, but I never saw you ask to be on the roster.

Hurty notes he's been stricken from the list.

I'm sorry Hurty. Where would you like to be?

[Vangaziland]

I need to finish my app but I'm stuck on the load out...

Let me just offer how I would equip shock troops. You'll need a heavy vest like an IBA, probably with all attachments. So this would include soft neck and crotch armor. Obviously a light helmet would be on the loadout as well.

If you really want hitting power, you'll want 7.62 rounds. There is the SCAR-H 7.62 and the AK-47. The SCAR-H is a more modern, flashy weapon. The AK is a classic. I believe the SCAR is more accurate, though that may not be a perfect estimation. Personally, I would go with the SCAR.

The next weapon you will need is the M249 Machine gun. You don't want a bigger machine gun like the 240B. The M249 is lighter, but its still a machine gun. It will give you the dominance that you need. Machine Guns control lanes and zones. The M249 is also easy to carry ammo for with 200 round pouch-magazines available.

Next, grenades. You'll want your soldiers to carry hand grenades of the smoke, flash and frag variety. Don't need to really specify who has what until postings because those change. The SCAR-H also can be fitted with a FN40GL 40mm grenade launcher attached to the underside of it (check Wikipedia). You'll want a certain number of grenadiers carrying this attachment.

So what makes a shock troop? Firepower and speed. One doesn't necessarily get that from picking one weapon over another. But if you understand how to fight, you can manipulate the battlefield. So I mentioned rifles, machine guns, and grenadiers. That amount you bring to the fight will manipulate the battle field. So here is a sample loadout.

Team Leader - SCAR-H

Rifleman - SCAR-H
Grenadier SCAR-H, FN40GL
Grenadier SCAR-H, FN40GL
Gunner M249 SAW
Gunner M249 SAW

Rifleman SCAR-H
Grenadier SCAR-H
Grenadier SCAR-H, FN40GL
Gunner M249 SAW
Gunner M249 SAW

With the ability to bring that much fire to bear, it lacks all subtlety. That brings a lot of firepower to the battlefield. With the grenadiers carrying the same rifle, they can do the same job as the riflemen. But four grenade launchers and four MGs will allow you to dominate the battlespace. Especially with the SAWs being relatively light. They don't need ammo bearers. Plus your riflemen are shooting large caliber, hard hitting rounds with a system that keeps its zero (stays accurate) better than an AK-47.

Of course, I'm not perfect and neither is the system. That many machine gunners would mean less hands for searches possibly. But you've got an 11 man team there. If you wanted a smaller team, you could bring the Team Leader and leave out the last 5 people.

But the key words are 'violence of action' and 'dominating the battlespace'.