The eIsraeli Defense Force
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Introductions
First allow me to introduce myself. I am Joshua Hoss, General and Commanding Officer of the eIsraeli Defense Force. I started the game in January of 2009 as a citizen of the eUSA. I came to eIsrael in November of this year when I was asked to help restart and restructure the eIsraeli Defense Force. During my short stay here I have met many interesting people. Not all of them have started the game in eIsrael, nor do all of them speak English. This has not stopped me from gaining citizenship in eIsrael, and calling eIsrael my new home. Regardless of where I may have started the game or spent a majority of my time eIsrael is my home now.
Many of you may have been away of the recent concerns regarding the eIsraeli Defense Force this past month. We have heard everything from “they are attempting a coup” to “they just want better communication with the President”. Let me set the facts straight here and now: The eIDF WILL NEVER be an organization used for political gain as long as I run it. I have no political ambitions in eIsrael. I have told the President and his advisors I want no political office, nor would I accept one. My only goal is to defend my country from aggressors and to train the New World’s best armed forces. Under my leadership the eIDF as an organization WILL NOT critique or demand anything from the President other than communication and mutual respect. Individuals within the eIDF may do as they please, but must remember that their individual voices do not reflect that of the eIDF.
The eIsraeli Defense Force Today
I started this article to explain what the eIDF is, its goals, and its structure. Basically the eIDF is eIsrael’s armed forces. We are here to defend it in times of war and to make sure that its domestic policies are carried out when it comes to the military. As I stated above it is not a political organization but rather a grouping of people out to prove they want what is best for eIsrael by working in a group. We are based on real life militaries in that we have a chain of command, give orders, and expect people to follow their orders. Why? Because we want to direct the fighting power of eIsrael in one direction and make sure it is used to 100% of its capacity. If we can get 100 people to fight in one battle we stand a better chance of winning that battle then if each person does as they please.
Our structure is very simple. We have three (3) branches: The Training Corps (TC), The Defense Corps (DC), and the Quartermaster Corps (QMC). Each branch is part of the eIDF but fulfills a different role. For example the Training Corps is responsible for helping newer players learn the basics of fighting/healing/working, the Defense Corps is responsible for the defending eIsrael’s interests (both within eIsrael and in foreign countries), and the Quartermaster Corps is responsible for managing the eIDF funding/companies/supplies.
Both the Training Corps and Defense Corps are structured per the diagram below. Squads are added as needed and contain 10 soldiers (9 Privates and 1 Sergeant). Platoons are added as needed and contain at least one squad and up to four squads. This structure style allows us to expand with ease as we gain new recruits and prevents our officer core from being overworked.
Our ranks are also very simple. The diagram below shows the ranks and roles of each. Currently in the eIDF we have six (6) ranks. They are General, Colonel, Major, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Private. Each rank has a specific role. For example the General is the Commanding Officer of the eIDF, a Colonel is in charge of one of the branches (corps), a Major helps the Colonel manage the branch, a Lieutenant commands a platoon, and a Sergeant commands a squad. Promotions are widely available in the eIDF as we are a growing force. One thing to keep in mind with the eIDF’s rank structure is that ranks are not related to your eRepublik rank but rather your activity, ability to follow orders, and desire to move up. It makes no difference to us where you live in real life, what your political ideologies are, or who you support in the elections. What we want are active and knowledgeable officers who can get the job done.
Meet the eIsraeli Defense Force
One of the items I am attempting to improve is contact between the general public and the eIDF. I want our officers and soldiers to be reachable by ordinary citizens. Many newer players do not understand the game, nor do they know that the eIDF exists. Getting them into the Training Corps and involved can go a long ways towards the growth of our country.
Because of that I would like to introduce the officers of the eIDF as of today:
General Joshua Hoss, Commanding Officer, eIsraeli Defense Force
Colonel TheSpartan, Executive Officer, eIsraeli Defense Force
Colonel Maelyn, Commanding Officer, Defense Corps
Colonel Brickwall, Commanding Officer, Quartermaster Corps
Colonel StygianSteel, Commanding Officer, Training Corps
Lt. Bloomfield, 1st Platoon Commanding Officer, Defense Corps
Please contact any of these officers if you have any questions regarding the eIDF.
The eIsraeli Defense Force of the Future
As an organized force we are always striving for improvement. One of our goals is to have Military Run companies. These companies will pay lower wages but will have its products go towards providing weapons/supplies to our soldiers. These companies will hopefully be government funded, thus taking money from taxes and putting it back into the hands of the people.
We are also shifting our focus towards posting orders questions, and information on the new “eIsraeli Forum”. If you have not checked out the new forum please do so, as it included the eIDF, Knesset, President’s Office, political discussion, and much more. These forums are a great place to ask questions and to receive help for the game.
Finally we hope to keep the general public more informed by publishing articles using this newspaper and by increasing communication across the language barrier. The divide between Hebrew speaking people and English speaking people makes our country unique, and is something that we all have to deal with on a daily basis. In the future we hope to create a group of soldiers that are willing to translate articles from one language to the other. This will aid our country and keep everyone informed and ready.
Where do I sign up?
To sign up and join the eIsraeli Defense Force simply go to our "Application". I hope to see you all on the battlefield soon!
General Joshua Hoss
Commanding Officer
eIsraeli Defense Force
First allow me to introduce myself. I am Joshua Hoss, General and Commanding Officer of the eIsraeli Defense Force. I started the game in January of 2009 as a citizen of the eUSA. I came to eIsrael in November of this year when I was asked to help restart and restructure the eIsraeli Defense Force. During my short stay here I have met many interesting people. Not all of them have started the game in eIsrael, nor do all of them speak English. This has not stopped me from gaining citizenship in eIsrael, and calling eIsrael my new home. Regardless of where I may have started the game or spent a majority of my time eIsrael is my home now.
Many of you may have been away of the recent concerns regarding the eIsraeli Defense Force this past month. We have heard everything from “they are attempting a coup” to “they just want better communication with the President”. Let me set the facts straight here and now: The eIDF WILL NEVER be an organization used for political gain as long as I run it. I have no political ambitions in eIsrael. I have told the President and his advisors I want no political office, nor would I accept one. My only goal is to defend my country from aggressors and to train the New World’s best armed forces. Under my leadership the eIDF as an organization WILL NOT critique or demand anything from the President other than communication and mutual respect. Individuals within the eIDF may do as they please, but must remember that their individual voices do not reflect that of the eIDF.
The eIsraeli Defense Force Today
I started this article to explain what the eIDF is, its goals, and its structure. Basically the eIDF is eIsrael’s armed forces. We are here to defend it in times of war and to make sure that its domestic policies are carried out when it comes to the military. As I stated above it is not a political organization but rather a grouping of people out to prove they want what is best for eIsrael by working in a group. We are based on real life militaries in that we have a chain of command, give orders, and expect people to follow their orders. Why? Because we want to direct the fighting power of eIsrael in one direction and make sure it is used to 100% of its capacity. If we can get 100 people to fight in one battle we stand a better chance of winning that battle then if each person does as they please.
Our structure is very simple. We have three (3) branches: The Training Corps (TC), The Defense Corps (DC), and the Quartermaster Corps (QMC). Each branch is part of the eIDF but fulfills a different role. For example the Training Corps is responsible for helping newer players learn the basics of fighting/healing/working, the Defense Corps is responsible for the defending eIsrael’s interests (both within eIsrael and in foreign countries), and the Quartermaster Corps is responsible for managing the eIDF funding/companies/supplies.
Both the Training Corps and Defense Corps are structured per the diagram below. Squads are added as needed and contain 10 soldiers (9 Privates and 1 Sergeant). Platoons are added as needed and contain at least one squad and up to four squads. This structure style allows us to expand with ease as we gain new recruits and prevents our officer core from being overworked.
Our ranks are also very simple. The diagram below shows the ranks and roles of each. Currently in the eIDF we have six (6) ranks. They are General, Colonel, Major, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Private. Each rank has a specific role. For example the General is the Commanding Officer of the eIDF, a Colonel is in charge of one of the branches (corps), a Major helps the Colonel manage the branch, a Lieutenant commands a platoon, and a Sergeant commands a squad. Promotions are widely available in the eIDF as we are a growing force. One thing to keep in mind with the eIDF’s rank structure is that ranks are not related to your eRepublik rank but rather your activity, ability to follow orders, and desire to move up. It makes no difference to us where you live in real life, what your political ideologies are, or who you support in the elections. What we want are active and knowledgeable officers who can get the job done.
Meet the eIsraeli Defense Force
One of the items I am attempting to improve is contact between the general public and the eIDF. I want our officers and soldiers to be reachable by ordinary citizens. Many newer players do not understand the game, nor do they know that the eIDF exists. Getting them into the Training Corps and involved can go a long ways towards the growth of our country.
Because of that I would like to introduce the officers of the eIDF as of today:
General Joshua Hoss, Commanding Officer, eIsraeli Defense Force
Colonel TheSpartan, Executive Officer, eIsraeli Defense Force
Colonel Maelyn, Commanding Officer, Defense Corps
Colonel Brickwall, Commanding Officer, Quartermaster Corps
Colonel StygianSteel, Commanding Officer, Training Corps
Lt. Bloomfield, 1st Platoon Commanding Officer, Defense Corps
Please contact any of these officers if you have any questions regarding the eIDF.
The eIsraeli Defense Force of the Future
As an organized force we are always striving for improvement. One of our goals is to have Military Run companies. These companies will pay lower wages but will have its products go towards providing weapons/supplies to our soldiers. These companies will hopefully be government funded, thus taking money from taxes and putting it back into the hands of the people.
We are also shifting our focus towards posting orders questions, and information on the new “eIsraeli Forum”. If you have not checked out the new forum please do so, as it included the eIDF, Knesset, President’s Office, political discussion, and much more. These forums are a great place to ask questions and to receive help for the game.
Finally we hope to keep the general public more informed by publishing articles using this newspaper and by increasing communication across the language barrier. The divide between Hebrew speaking people and English speaking people makes our country unique, and is something that we all have to deal with on a daily basis. In the future we hope to create a group of soldiers that are willing to translate articles from one language to the other. This will aid our country and keep everyone informed and ready.
Where do I sign up?
To sign up and join the eIsraeli Defense Force simply go to our "Application". I hope to see you all on the battlefield soon!
General Joshua Hoss
Commanding Officer
eIsraeli Defense Force
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Firstmaxx denied
voted & subscribed
Join up and get involved my fellow countrymen. Good article.
Sergeant Deems voted sub'd,
oh yeah first to sub
Excellent article - voted!
I never expected such awesomeness from you Hoss .
(Please dont get offended and just take it as a accomplishment xD)
I was hoping you wouldn't do a good job so My job would be easier , but guess not ;P
yyytttvvv: Thanks? 🙂 And what do you mean by your job?
Hoss is the Boss
vote+sub
Voted
Voted. I would join but I will be permanently non-mobile because of congress and a soon to be Presidential sequel so I don't think I fit in with this "new" idea of mobile infantry
Buzzy: Currently we do not deploy. We may someday in the future, but we take those who do and those who do not want to deploy. 🙂
Sounds great, Hoss. I think you'll do an excellent job. And I am also curious as to what "job" Cody refers to. I will be extremely troubled if he has been given a position in this administration.
Voted. Can't wait to see how you do 🙂
By which I mean, you have my full support as long as eIsrael is still a country.
good luck
i have great amount of respect for you Joshua Hoss. i aspire to achieve the same level of commitment as you have.
"Thanks? 🙂 And what do you mean by your job?"
Your welcome 😃
And my job as a PEACEKeeper , PEACE version of EMC xD
Excellent, excellent article. Voted.
And no one likes sequels. Especially when the original was a remake of an equally questionable film to begin with.
"And no one likes sequels. Especially when the original was a remake of an equally questionable film to begin with."
Accusation without proof ~.~
stop hiding behind bureaucracy and vague self proclaimed facts.
i am my brother's keeper, and i shall strike upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger because you try to poison and destroy my brothers.
Vote and Sub.
yyytttvvv: Got ya. See you across the battlefield! 🙂
I have to ask myself: "Self, is a lil' man who lives in Belgium but contributes nothing to his nation of citizenship - with the exception of commenting on articles - really taking offense to your critique of the institution of the film sequel?"
And I'm forced to answer: "Listen Self, you can't expect much from these folks. Haven't you learned this? I mean seriously, Self, if the simpletons extract an 'accusation' from what you wrote, it must be clear to ALL that the guilt that plagues their conscious is exposed."
Needless to say, I reply: "Self, I hear you. But you're an adult with context, perspective, and ability to think critically. Can you expect those that swim in the shallow end of the pool to get that? And in the end, does it really matter?"
And of course, taking the full plunge into schizophrenia, I answer back: "Ahhhh, I get it Self. They serve no purpose in the nation. They ceased to matter long ago. And in the end, they don't really require a reply."
Sadly, I sigh: "Too late Self. You've already wasted valuable seconds of your life replying that you will never, ever get back."
Shucks.
Hyman: At least your personalities just talk to each other. Mine do not get along and fight...
Things are looking great Josh 🙂
Lol Hyman , even thogh you were insulting me and such , that was awesome xD
Schizophrenia for the win 😃
Well laid out Josh. Looking good 😉
"Accusation without proof ~.~"
More interpretation than accusation I believe, think Siskel & Ebert.
Voted
hmmmzz.. looks like a fearsome army hiding behind skirted soldiers, aka Greeks. 😃
Looks like a racist army hiding behind a game,
aka Turks 😃
Voted
Hoss was the first commander of what is now the greatest military force in the eUSA: the Airborne. I believe that we would never have become better than the marines if not for his excellent leadership and high goals. IDF: you have a good one. Hoss: you da boss. o7
General, less words and more action please.
When are we going to have training wars, again?
Can you mak yourself clear about it? Sir?
Hey Hoss, need a soldier?
Voted!
Sefard101: I cannot control who we are at war with. For that you will need to ask the President. The best I can do is organize our troops for an eventual training war that may or may not come.
DTM: Yes
yyytttvvv = fool without sense ¬.¬