=VG= Sausag3

11 hours ago, =VG= Kavelenko said:

 relative distances between each squad member is probably 10 metres at a minimum.

I agree with you on that one, Spacings can not be too distant and cannot be too close.

That is an Ideal distance that works on both COOP and Deployment servers, In reality the distances between the Squad members would be spread out, but not too regularly, for example:

These spacings are too regular so it makes the section appear "Un-Natural", because nature obviously randomly has un-regular spacings between each tree.

To use the full efficiency of your camoflauge the Squad spacings has to be Un-Regular in terms of spacings, making the squad look abit more "Natural" like this image below

As you can see the spacings of the squad not only prevents the squad being wiped but it also employs some more efficient use of your surroundings and makes camoflauge more "Efficient".

Of course In PR it doesn't really matter because you'll be seen anyway as movement will point you out like a sore thumb.

Here are some more Tips that you might find useful in your squads (In Images)

11 hours ago, =VG= Kavelenko said:

At the moment the only formation I see in game in PR is a single file, or something else that resembles a dogs breakfast. Any formation would be an improvement of what is currently the norm.

Speaking of Section formations, i've got an old guide to tactical formations when I got issued it from the reserves...  Hopefully this can be used more often if the Squads has more experience to these types of formations

The Squad Leader should decide what formation the Squad should be traveling with based on

• Ground
• Visibility
• Direction from which enemy fire is expected
• The need for control by the Squad Leader
• The need for producing the most effective and maximum fire towards the enemy position with minimum delay

The Key to the images:

Circle - A Member of the Squad

2 Chevrons - Section Commander (Squad Leader)

1 Chevron - 2nd Section Commander (Second in charge)

Big Black Arrow - Direction of travel

Arrow in circle - Machine Gunners

Blue Colour - Charlie Fireteam (The Squad leaders fireteam)

Green Colour - Delta Fireteam (The Second Commanders Fireteam)

S symbol - The Scout or the "Leading Man"

These are the "Assualting" Formations, Mainly used to assualt an objective or Enemy Position in an open territory (use of cover can still be employed in these formations)

The first formation used is the "Extended Line" Formation:  and I've got to admit, its actually a good formation, its simple to use, efficient in firepower but it has its disadvantages too. if you combine different fireteams you can actually have a good advantage over the enemy

There is another Formation simular to the "Extended Line" its called the "Arrow Head": This is also a good formation when the section wants to attack an objective or wants to engage and destroy an enemy position, again, it has its advantages and disadvantages

Now these following formations are considered as "Patroling" Formations, usually employed when using roads, headges or ditches as handrails to your objective.

Hopefully this will help some of you guys understand what some of the tactical formations you can use on the battlefield. but the only way to fully understand it is to practise it at some point (Maybe there should be an event for training for these kind of things etc)

The names for the formations can be a bit different to other countries for example the "Arrow head" would be called the "Wedge" formation by the yanks, but hey, they all do the same purpose dont they XD

Might be a little late on this post but hey, might aswell get my say on this.

I think that Section Formations in a COOP game is pretty much useable "sometimes" (Meaning it can be used in some situations such as a defensive position using arks of fire etc) but overall in every COOP game its kind of pointless as of all the reasons above this reply.

What needs to be focused on more instead of formations is the Section Spacings. Think about it, If you was a bot or let alone an enemy player and you see an orgy of infantry in one cramed space. You would obviously pull out your trusty boom kit and throw it at them and watch all the kill counts rise...

I have seen countless moments of our infantry sections getting wiped just because of this issue.

If you're a section commander then I suggest you always watch where all your lads are, and If they are having some sort of orgy cramed together then give them a little bollocking and tell em to space out abit.  I expect some people to say "Oh yeah I do that all the time" Yeah I do that all the time too, but sometimes It still happens anyway so personally we need to get our shit together especially as a squad leader. of course there are some brilliant squad leaders who know their shit. but obviously there are others who don't have as much self disipline as others. and anyways, of course, nobody is perfect

Maybe we should introduce some sort of training sessions for squad leaders on the server (Maybe a special event on just that?)

Its not the riflemen and the specialists issue, its in fact the squad leader, Because they are the ones who lead them to victory as they say, so they must instruct and organise his/her fellow comrades so that their infantry section can have the advantage in a firefight. and getting the spaces sorted out is one of the steps.

Oh and P.S

I might make a new post on the forums about something like this probably to do with "Squad Tactics and Formations to gain the advantage in the firefight"

17 minutes ago, =VG= SemlerPDX said:

Windows 10 Home here, no problems with Mumble since the update.  Is the problem OS version specific?  It seems random...

No, its the fact that some people has got Visual C++ already from playing other games (As some games install Visual C++ for you when installing a game)

Some people don't have (The Correct) Visual C++ installed so therefore the Mumble Error occurs.

I'm not sure why they ask for the X86 Version installed (Probablty because mumble works with 32 bit atm so they have to use 32 bit Visual C++?)

23 hours ago, =VG= SemlerPDX said:

"Good People - Great Team Play"

and here is the VG Wings Logo that displays it:

 

Cheers!

I'm Planning to do some Graphics Design to help you guys out with Logos, Coat of Arms, Wallpapers, Signatures ETC.

However to do that I require a motto to accomplish some of the tasks I will be doing.

Is there a motto for VG anywhere? If not, Maybe we should provide some suggestions on this Topic.

Hopefully I should get something done for you guys that will definatly catch your eyes.

Also if there is any Graphic Suggestions or Requests then let me know. (Hopefully we can start some sort of Graphics Design Team in the future or something)

2 hours ago, Midgee said:

@Sausag3 @=VG= Blazer @deathdealer203

Sorry gents not gonna be there. I literally just got in from work, didn't realise i was on call (again).

Thats fine mate... We got murged with kavs sqd so its all good anyway. tbh you miss alot

Just now, deathdealer203 said:

if  Sausag3 has eny more room i join the brits 

 

Another Brit to join my squad! how wonderful! All brit sqd?? XD

What Kit you want assigned?

1 hour ago, Midgee said:

Don't know what kind of Brit i am if i don't sign up for crumpets. If Sausage will have me that is. Ill take teabag dispersal kit.

Come on in Midgee! Remeber to sing the national anthem on local when in-game XD

24 minutes ago, =VG= Blazer said:

Might as well join the Brits, Sign me up Sausage! I've got the scones, butter and a picture of the queen.

 

Will do buddy! Don't forget the Tea!

What kit do you want to be assigned to?

28 minutes ago, =VG= Rotblut said:

How the Hell did he do that?

Aussie Power!

Thats Right Ladies and Gentlemen!

It has been forever since we have Won on Tad Sae and today marks the first time in ages since we first played and won this round...

Well done guys! pictures are down below (Incase you dont belive us.)

Suprisingly we managed to finish the round with only 20 people.

Kavelenko's squad was the only squad actually doing something on the other half of the round. (Well done mate!)

I volunteered to be the commander for the time being and that was what won us the round because Area Attacks can be called every 5 mins (We made use of this on the other half of the round)

I think this was a really fun round and we can tell it was because there was lots on the team chat saying that its the best round they have ever been on. (Of course there are some that ultimately rage quitted mid-game *cough cough* squirel

Either way. it was alot of fun, hopefully it can be done again at some point in time.

- Sausag3

There was some bloopers too (When Kav flipped the jeep )

  I will take lead of Squad 3 as a Squad Leader.

Name = "Crumpet"

Anyone can join but I will take Reserve Slots in case they want a "Guaranteed Spot" on my squad.

AND... AS ALWAYS! MAKE SURE YOU REMEMBER THE BRITISH NATIONAL ANTHEM AND BRING SOME ALL MIGHTY TEA!

Crumpet Squad Structure:

Squad Leader - Sausag3 (Me)

Medic - Midgee

Medic - ?

AR (Automatic Rifeman) - Deathdealer

Breacher - =VG= Blazer

Grenadier - ?

MG (Machine Gunner) - ?

LAT (Light Anti Tank) - ?

Key:

RED = Not Currently Filled

GREEN = Filled

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Introduction

Greating Ladies and Gents.

Today I will be giving you in depth information regarding the Infantry of the British Armed Forces.

So hold your mugs filled with the delicous tea up high and hold on to your butt cheeks. Its going to be a fun ride.

So... Lets get started

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Cheers Wikipedia!

THE BRITISH ARMED FORCES

The British Armed Forces or Her Majesty's Armed Forces are the military services which are tasked with defence of the United Kingdom, its overseas territories, and the Crown Dependencies. They also promote Britain's wider interests, support international peacekeeping efforts, and provide humanitarian aid.

The British Armed Forces consist of 3 Main Branches:

• The British Army - Meeeeee
• Naval Service (The Royal Navy and The Royal Marines)  - Shoutout to Blazer!
• The Royal Airforce

The Headquarters of The British Armed forces is The Ministry of Defence, In London.

The Commander-in-Chief is Queen Elizabeth II (Our Queen As of 2017 - Expiry Date, Unknown)

This means that the Queen is the only person in the United Kingdom to formally declare war against other nations

The British Army:

Founded in 1660 (Damn thats older than my Grandmothers Farts )

The Roles of the British Army is to Engage in Land Warfare (Duhhh!)

Currently There are:

83,560 Active Regular Personel - As of 2017

29,940 Reserve Personel - As of 2017 (I'm one of them )

The British Army Rank Structure:

Infantry Ranks:

Dont Salute these ranks they work for a living

Private - Nothing on Rank Slide

Lance Corporal - A Chevron on Rank Slide - Currently Me!

Corporal - Two Chevrons on Rank Slide

Sergeant - Three Chevrons on Rank Slide - Dont Call them "Sarge" or they will come up with the famous quote "There are Two Types of Sergeants in the Army, Massage, and Sahsarge, If you Massage your Sahsarge, You are calling me a Wanker!"

Colour/Staff Sergeant - A Crown and 3 Chevrons on Rank Slide

Warrant Officer Class 2 / Company Sergeant Major - A Big ass Crown on Rank Slide - Address them as "Sir"

Warrant Officer Class 1 / Regimental Sergeant Major - Some Unicorns and Shit strapped on to the crown - Address them as "Sir"

Officer Ranks:

Salute these Ranks, Or else they will slap the shit out of you. Address them as "Sir"

Second Lieutenant - 1 Pip on Rank slide - Pronounced "Leftenant"  not "Leutenant", Bloodly Yanks

 First Lieutenant - 2 Pips on Rank Slide

Captain - 3 Pips on Rank Slide

Lieutenant Colonel - A Pip and A Crown - Pronounced "Kur-Nell"

Colonel - Two Pips and A Crown

Brigadier - Three Pips and a Crown - Address them as "Brigadier" As they will have a hissy fit on you if you don't

Now Lets get to the Infantry Themselves....

The British Infantry:

All Infantry Personel will always be Tested and Trained on the L85A2, Making it the Default Rife the Infantry can use

The L85A2:

The SA80 or L85A2 is an Assault Rife that has been in service since 1985 (With Upgrades of couse)

Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO standard issue round

Weight: 4.98 kg (11.0 lb) (L85A2 with SUSAT sight and loaded 30-round magazine)

Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt

Rate of Fire: 610-775 RPM

Muzzle Velocity:

940 m/s (3,084 ft/s) (L85A2 & L98A2)
970 m/s (3,182.4 ft/s) (L86A2 LSW)

Effective Range: 600 m effective range used by one soldier. Effective at 800 m as a section using the LDS (lightweight day sight)

Maximum Firing Range: 1000 m (L86A2)

Feed System: 30-round detachable STANAG magazine
30-round detachable polymer Magpul EMAG

Sights: Telescopic SUSAT, ACOG and ELCAN LDS scopes, aperture iron sights

Type of Assault Rifle: BULLPUP! FUCK YEAH!

Description: H&K (A German Company Based in Germany) Has improved the Design and Functions of The Original SA80/L85A1 To make a sack full of shit become a Sparckling Paradise to shoot.. The Accuracy is Great (I've compared it to the M4). Hopefully some people accept the fact that the SA80 Is no longer a Shit Weapon. It got improved by H&K by a fuck ton...

Thanks for Taking your Time to read this all and I hope you enjoyed..

Damn all of this writing really hurt my fingers RIP

There Will be more parts to this Continuing this on Later on.

See ya laters!

- Sausag3

1 minute ago, =VG= Blazer said:

Favourite quote of the day:

"Commando I'm hungry..." *pew* *pew* *dead*

 

Favourite Quote of the year for me... That special its on my signature XD

Seems pretty sweet for an event...

The floppy Sausag3 shall join the event in affiliation to Charlie Squad as a trusty Rifleman carrying his trusty shank..

Blazer i'm coming for you...

Edit: Get ready for the fight. See you next weekend! - Blazer

As you already know the whole community is with you on this... Stay strong bud!

Keep calm and have some Tea. Get some British Strength with them crumpets and you'll be golden in no time xD

What ever you do... make sure your personal life is a priority. Keep on fighting!

Good luck mate. Stay Strong!

You might want to Reinstall the Game mate..

Probably the game files was configured to be compatible with W7 but now as you got W10 the game is getting into panic mode and goes full retard.

I suggest reinstalling the game.

Just now, .Blizzard. said:

Now where is my TEA ?

Come over and ill make you some "Tea" 

I totally agree on the points that most of you have pointed out and it's about time I should give my points in my perspective.

I rarely have been a CO myself but I understand how they work effectively by seeing the COs in action.

I hope this can help you out so that you have an idea of how to be and Efficient and Effective CO

ROLES:

• Use the UAV to scout out any enemy positions (Mortars, AA, Infantry, Armour etc) , This is beneficial to the team because the Assets can be located in some key positions and the UAV is there to confirm where the Enemy Assets are located so the Squad Leaders can organise themselves and attempt to destroy them (If it's necessary)
• Be there to pull the trigger in Area Attacks. If there are Area Attacks available then the Commander should notify all the Squad Leaders so they know they can use the Area Attacks in their Disposal (If appropriate of course)
• REMOVE Friendly FOBs (If Appropriate)
• BUILD FOBs (If you can build FOBs without digging)
• ORDER or ADVISE Squad Leaders on what to do (Will go into detail with this BELOW)
• GIVE information to the Squad Leaders (enemy movements etc) , kind of links with the UAV aspect of things.

REQUIREMENTS

• MUST HAVE A MIC!, If you can't communicate then you are not as effective as you can be in terms of being an effective CO
• MUST have a decent understanding on how to play PR
• MUST have Experience in other Roles, for example if you have good experience on Tanks then you know what they are capable of and you understand their Advantages and Disadvantages therefore your battle plan should be more acceptable to a specific role
• MUST have a good understanding on the Map you are playing, if you don't have experience then your battle plans are going to be like a bag of shit and will not work (even though most of the time plans don't go as they are supposed to anyway XD)

ORDERING OR ADVISING SQUAD LEADERS

There is a BIG Difference between Ordering and Advising Squad Leaders

ORDERING Squad Leaders:

This WORKS if:

• The Squad Leader Cooperates with You (Has no problem with being told what to do)
• The Squad Leader Needs Someone to help him with Orders (Doesn't know what to do)
• There is an Event Taking place (More Experienced Players)
• There are More Senior Players then there are to New Players (They are more likely to Understand the Concept of PR than the New Ones)

This DOESN'T work if:

• The Squad Leader Doesn't Like being told what to do (There's nothing you can do about it)
• The Squad Leader already has battle plans to execute or their battle plans are better than yours
• The Game is on a PUBLIC Server (As most of the time there are more inexperienced players than experienced players)
• There are More New Players then there are to Senior Players (They don't understand the Concept of PR so therefore they probably think that your a Dick)

Advantages:

• You are more likely to win the round quicker or more effectively if you have good battle plans and they follow them
• You could be seen as a role model, If you have good experience, good orders and good battle plans then people will start to look up to you, which of course is a moral boost to yourself and the team obviously
• You are more trusted by people if they need help

Disadvantages:

• Some people don't like being bossed around, so they may see you as a dick (Even though the concept of PR is to work as a team and follow orders)
• If your orders are really shit then the team gets unnecessary risks, therefore your less likely to be trusted

ADVISING Squad Leaders:

Advantages:

• The Squad leader can either accept the advice or reject it (Depending on how good your advice is), therefore it gives the team more flexibility to figuring out the best battle plan
• Psychologically if you give someone advice. most likely they are going to accept it. so therefore advising is kind of like ordering but in a psychological way. 
• You could be seen as a role model, If you have good experience, good orders and good battle plans then people will start to look up to you, which of course is a moral boost to yourself and the team obviously
• You are more trusted by people if they need help

Disadvantages:

• Its Advice.. Some people may reject it (for a good reason or an unnecessary reason)

I personally think that Advising people is more better in all aspects because not only it gives people flexibility, its secretly a friendly way of giving orders, therefore to the people who don't like being bossed around they are less likely to see you as a bossy person but more of a helpful type of "guide". Moving on

TIPS

Not only do I think these tips will help the CO but also it can help Squad Leaders Too.

Even if you have a Mic its ideal to have good communication skills so that everyone can understand you clearly (if you have medical issues with speaking then you can still be effective but people might have difficulties understanding you, either way there is nothing you can do about it either way so it shouldn't matter.

To guarantee that people can clearly understand you, you should follow the following acronym:

C - Clear - Make sure there is nothing in your mouth (Dicks etc) and try to speak slowly (Unless your Irish because you can't help it XD)

L - Loud - Don't be as quiet as a mouse (Unless your Mummy is sleeping and you don't want to wake up the beast XD)

A - As An Order - Make it sound like your serious instead of sounding like a wimp that's gone full retard

P - With Pauses - Don't rush your speaking, take it slow and steady (just like your dicks) 

CLAP... Because you're all Clapped (Retarded and Ugly)

Well.. you have gone this far into reading this... if you have ill make you tea and crumpets

I think my fingers are on fire from typing all this jeez XD 

Thanks for reading this and I you will take this as useful advice

Have a good one  

- Sausag3

Good old Sausag3 will be making a Squad if there is enough members attending the event.

I'm accepting randoms, however if you want  a spot reserved let me know.

So hold tight ladies and gents.