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Know Your Military - Part One
I have been privy to many conversations about the military in general. In these conversations I have noticed certain misconceptions that seem to be commonly held beliefs. My next few articles will serve as informative pieces on the different branches of the military. How they are similar, how they different, and what is expected of you in each branch.
I have been a member of the military since March of 2009. I am still playing this game today largely due to the military community. The military is an incredibly large body of citizens, numbering in the hundreds between the seven branches. When I started in the military I joined the National Guard 2nd Division. At the time, it was the induction and training division for the three branches of the military; the National Guard, Army, and Marine Corps. By May of 2009, the NG 2nd Division was renamed the Training Division. It operated as a stand alone branch responsible for the training of future soldiers. In September of 2009 the Training Division was disbanded and remade into the Training Corps. Now, without further ado -
The Training Corps
Commanding Officer: General Bia Pandora
Executive Officer: Lieutenant General Nuriessa
Newspaper: Training Corps Tribune
Enlistment: Application Form
The starting block. The Training Corps is where you begin your military career, whether you be a new citizen or an old citizen. The TC training program is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to be successful in the military. The training includes a how-to for fighting, a breakdown of the brother branches, understanding of how orders are given and where they come from, and a history of events to give soldiers an understanding of why the New World is the way it is today. Complimentary to the training, every platoon commanding officer and executive officer is ready and willing to give advice or help in whatever way they can.
Besides the Training Division, the TC also has an active fighting branch where soldiers are supplied with weapons and fight with the rest of the military. The TC is equipped with a number of companies to help supplement the funding given to them by Congress. Work at these companies is mandatory for a select group with the TC.
Officer positions are available to those who are interested and can show that they have the drive to propel the TC into continued success.
Policy regarding participation in politics: The TC has no restrictions against members serving in any aspect of politics. Notable examples are former Branch XO Abayarde (former multi term congressman) and Lieutenant Harrison Richardson (former President of the eUnited States).
Interview with a Member of the TC
Lieutenant Magic Fridge is the Commanding Officer of the 322nd platoon, aka The Spartans, General Bia Pandora's old platoon. He was willing to take some time to answer a few questions that I had for him.
1. When did you join the TC, and how did you find out about it?
I joined on April 27th and I was PMed by Captain Bishop M, then MSgt. BishopM who found me on the eUS forums.
2. What did you think of the TC's training course?
I think the entire thing was good, but the history section was the best part because before that I had no idea about ATLANTIS, Peace, EDEN, etc.
3. Why did you decide to stay with the TC when you were finished your training?
I wanted to apply for the Army when I reached the strength requirement, but I realized it would take me a while so I might as well apply for officership.
4. Have you reached that req. yet?
Nope
I advanced faster than I expected.
5. Do you still think you’ll transfer after you reach it?
I really haven't decided yet but...I'm leaning towards yes.
6. What do you consider the most rewarding aspect of being a platoon CO?
I feel that the most rewarding aspect is seeing the troops in my platoon go on to bigger and better places aka branches/officership and knowing that I was a part of that process.
7. Any advice for anyone who is on the fence about joining the military?
At least give it a shot, you never know what will happen when you do.
This concludes part one of the “Know your Military” series. A very large thanks to Lt. Magic Fridge for taking time out of his day to speak to me as well as a big thank you to Lieutenant Colonels AmyHat and Morrigan Alexandros for answering my questions and clearing up a few points for me.
Stay tuned for the next installment covering the National Guard.
Know Your Military
National Guard
Mobile Infantry
I have been a member of the military since March of 2009. I am still playing this game today largely due to the military community. The military is an incredibly large body of citizens, numbering in the hundreds between the seven branches. When I started in the military I joined the National Guard 2nd Division. At the time, it was the induction and training division for the three branches of the military; the National Guard, Army, and Marine Corps. By May of 2009, the NG 2nd Division was renamed the Training Division. It operated as a stand alone branch responsible for the training of future soldiers. In September of 2009 the Training Division was disbanded and remade into the Training Corps. Now, without further ado -
The Training Corps
Commanding Officer: General Bia Pandora
Executive Officer: Lieutenant General Nuriessa
Newspaper: Training Corps Tribune
Enlistment: Application Form
The starting block. The Training Corps is where you begin your military career, whether you be a new citizen or an old citizen. The TC training program is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to be successful in the military. The training includes a how-to for fighting, a breakdown of the brother branches, understanding of how orders are given and where they come from, and a history of events to give soldiers an understanding of why the New World is the way it is today. Complimentary to the training, every platoon commanding officer and executive officer is ready and willing to give advice or help in whatever way they can.
Besides the Training Division, the TC also has an active fighting branch where soldiers are supplied with weapons and fight with the rest of the military. The TC is equipped with a number of companies to help supplement the funding given to them by Congress. Work at these companies is mandatory for a select group with the TC.
Officer positions are available to those who are interested and can show that they have the drive to propel the TC into continued success.
Policy regarding participation in politics: The TC has no restrictions against members serving in any aspect of politics. Notable examples are former Branch XO Abayarde (former multi term congressman) and Lieutenant Harrison Richardson (former President of the eUnited States).
Interview with a Member of the TC
Lieutenant Magic Fridge is the Commanding Officer of the 322nd platoon, aka The Spartans, General Bia Pandora's old platoon. He was willing to take some time to answer a few questions that I had for him.
1. When did you join the TC, and how did you find out about it?
I joined on April 27th and I was PMed by Captain Bishop M, then MSgt. BishopM who found me on the eUS forums.
2. What did you think of the TC's training course?
I think the entire thing was good, but the history section was the best part because before that I had no idea about ATLANTIS, Peace, EDEN, etc.
3. Why did you decide to stay with the TC when you were finished your training?
I wanted to apply for the Army when I reached the strength requirement, but I realized it would take me a while so I might as well apply for officership.
4. Have you reached that req. yet?
Nope
I advanced faster than I expected.5. Do you still think you’ll transfer after you reach it?
I really haven't decided yet but...I'm leaning towards yes.
6. What do you consider the most rewarding aspect of being a platoon CO?
I feel that the most rewarding aspect is seeing the troops in my platoon go on to bigger and better places aka branches/officership and knowing that I was a part of that process.
7. Any advice for anyone who is on the fence about joining the military?
At least give it a shot, you never know what will happen when you do.
This concludes part one of the “Know your Military” series. A very large thanks to Lt. Magic Fridge for taking time out of his day to speak to me as well as a big thank you to Lieutenant Colonels AmyHat and Morrigan Alexandros for answering my questions and clearing up a few points for me.
Stay tuned for the next installment covering the National Guard.
Know Your Military
National Guard
Mobile Infantry
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I used to be a Spartan :<
Good Read. I just joined the TC this week.
Black Knights are so better... Thats the 301st for any1 wondering!
Good article Angelini!
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Retired General Angelini made the TC what it is today.
o7 Ma'am <3
I mentioned you Bia <3
SPARTANNNNNS <3
SWEET STUFF HERE FOLKS!
Any branch with a platoon named The Spartans just rocks completely
Especially when it was named after you, I'm betting
"First, I'd like to share a little history on how the platoon got its name, "The Spartans". When I was a new player I was sent a friend request. Not having any idea who it was I went and looked at his friends list and was blown away. I sent a message to him thanking him for his request and he offered his help to me if I had any questions. He has since then been a mentor and a friend to me.
That man is Lieutenant General theSpartan, XO of the Airborne and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
To see a player of that magnitude and rank helping random newbies was, and is, an inspiration to me everyday. To honor him I have named this platoon, my first command, after him."
Wow @ LT Magic Fridge digging up the platoon history, impressive
Woot! "Old" NG Second Division!
/me noms his klondike chair.
mmm, tasty train.
The series is good enough to make a person want to subscribe to be sure not to miss an installment. hint hint
@ Bia: I make sure I'm informed about the history of a lot of things, especially the very beginnings
Great article! Lt. Magic Fridge is amazing, imo.
I know i am
Good article. Looking forward to others.
Lt. Magic Fridge used to be my platoon's second in command, 301st Platoon, Black Knights baby! Yeah, let's go, waaaaggghhhhh!!!
I'm done now, good article
Great article, Angelini. TC is awesome is every way. Awesome people, awesome program, awesome activity and awesome Bia. <3
Training?? I'd like to sit in on THAT class!
"Today's lesson: Clicking the 'fight' button"
There it is folks. I saved you some time (and gold!).
No need to join the military to give them your gold.
Great article! I just joined TC, and would say without a doubt that TC is the most fun I have had on eRep so far. It is a great way to get involved beyond 2 clicking, and the people are awesome. I recommend any player at least give it a shot.
@ FirstLaw
Joining the TC is free.
Do you have any idea how much gold officers in TC take out of their own pockets to nurture and entertain trainees? We don't take their gold.
Like I tell my kids, if you don't know what you are talking about keep your mouth shut. Negativity doesn't make you cool.
@FirstLaw:
1) Knowing where to fight is also very important.
2)I haven't used any extra gold because I joined the military. There are many reasons people may not want to join the military, but that is definitely not one of them. When you get to higher branches of the military, and they DO care about TC training, you'll be saving gold like with the Army Rangers who get Q3 weps.
3) Also, we get people who don't even know what wellness does or can't seem to raise it... I'm pretty sure OUR class is very helpful to those people.
4) Most of the people who start eRep don't know about the major alliances, the high-iron regions, etc. It's important to teach them the politics.
5) tl;dr Wut Bia said
BTW: you maybe thinking of militias, I'm pretty sure ST6 has a monthly fee, it doesn't make them less awesome, but we certainly don't take money.
TC FTW!!
Love this series! Can't wait for the next installment.
Tl;Dr Good article
Fighting frogs of west point :::DDDD
@FirstLaw:
re "No need to join the military to give them your gold."
since you don't know the first thing about the military how 'bout you just STFU and let these people go about doing their job.
when I was an active senior officer in the USArmy, our best recruits were Training Corps graduates.
I recently had occasion to preview some of the material TC recruits work with-- there's a LOT more to it than "when to click which button." the Training Corps' program would be a challenge to anyone-- I doubt if a loudmouth malcontent like FirstLaw would be able to hack it, but most serious players who can understand the basic precepts of military life probably can and I highly recommend they sign up.
Sign me up!
@FirstLaw: For someone who's level 20 you apparently dont know much about the Military or how it works, let alone how the Training Corps works. I have never been asked to pay them anything or do anything other than what I feel is the right thing to do. Sure in some fights I go all out and buy Q5 weapons, but thats because I want to help the cause not for any other reason.
The TC and the people in it are Awesome, from the Xo's all the way to the Top with Gen. Bia_Pandora. They do good work and know how to make it fun. Thats why when I came back to the eUS I joined the TC.
So next time before you make a comment like that, do some research or get to know the people instead of complaining about something you know nothing about.
who is this First Law guy trolling a TC article?
Good article
First Law, the training isn't on how to click a buttom btw, it's on protocalls. I think anyone with a mind could figer that out
"Training?? I'd like to sit in on THAT class!
"Today's lesson: Clicking the 'fight' button"
There it is folks. I saved you some time (and gold!).
No need to join the military to give them your gold."
Don't diss what you don't even know. I was in TC it doesn't even require gold idk what your talking about. That was a great experience, joining the army, going into tc first, is one of the best things you can do in this game for eUSA. But i guess you wouldn't even know about service would you?
Yyayyyyyy much happiness from your friend across the boarder
Any article that mentions GEN Bia Pandora is a win. O7
TC FTW.
The TC & this series of articles is full of win.
Thanks for the shout out Magic Fridge.
Spartan Forever!!!
o7 Ma'am
Excellent article Angelini! I love it!
Amazing article, Angelini. Looking forward to the rest of your series. \o/
Great Article. I was only 2 clicker before Joining TC.
Amazing as usual Angelini.
Good Job. Go Ninjas!!
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Great article \o/ More more more!
lol
wuts so lol?
Well! Looks like I hit some nerves.
Trust me, if you don't "donate" your gold in the military you get blackballed pretty quickly.
As hesitant as I am to jump into this little dispute...
Firstlaw, what experience do you have with the military (ie. the TC, NG, MI, Army, AB, or Marines) that has left that impression on you?
I have been a member of the military since March of 2009 (consecutively, I have never not been in the military), and not once have I been made to donate my own money. And from what I'm seeing in the comments, most people agree with me.
So I would like to know (yes, I realize I'm repeating myself), what experience do you have with the military?
SENTINEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JOIN TC best commitment of your life
Dude, FirstLaw... Who peed in your fruit loops?
You really should get to know the TC and our military before you go around throwing false information. From my own personal experience, TC was one of the best things that I ever did. I never would have made it to the eMarines without that experience.
So really man, do your homework. Who knows, you might even come to love the TC like the rest of us do.
Military ATTAAAAAAACK the one guy who isn't in on the pep rally in the comments
Go Spartans!
Nice article
I'm a LT and have been in the TC for months.... Never had to donate any gold.
He probably is pissy cause he joined under a different name and failed out.
Somone tell me where to go to get into the US training corps.... I would like to join our millitary . Message me please because I probably wont be able to find this again