Our Chain of Command is based on the British Army's format. We do offer positions to people who have proven they have leadership abilities and know the elements that we require people to know as part of our unit. However, leadership positions are limited within the unit so please don't join with the expectation of going up the ranks quickly. Below are a list of the ranks that the 16AA currently use within their unit structure.
Soldiers
Recruit
| Recruits are troopers-to-be. In the actual army it would mean doing push-ups and pull-ups till you faint, here it means that you need to fit in. Basically you have to gain some knowledge on how we operate during our Phase 1 Training, which will give you the foundation to build on once you've been assigned to your Section. Recruits have only one responsibility: To get themselves out of Phase 1 as quickly as possible!
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Private
| The majority of the 16 Air Assault Brigade are privates - they're the building block of the unit; Privates have no combat responsibilities beyond knowing what they're doing when in game. Once you've completed your Phase 1 training, this is where you'll find yourself. If you're assigned to one of our Air Assault Infantry Sections, your next goal will be to perfect what you've learned. Once you've proven to your Section Leaders that you know your various drills and can engage properly in a firefight with the rest of your Section, you are awarded your Infantry Dagger. On the other hand, if you are assigned to Flight, you will need to learn the processes and procedures our Pilots go through before earning your Half Wings.
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NCO's
Lance Corporal
| The most junior NCO, most commonly held by a Second-in-Command (2ic) of a section. The Lance-Corporal is in charge of the delta fire team when the section is split up. They need to be able to command a section effectively when called upon if their section commander becomes a casualty.
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Corporal
| Corporals are often found in charge of a section of eight people. The corporal will command charlie fire team when the section is split into fire teams (charlie, led by the corporal, and delta, led by the lance-corporal) Corporals are often described as the "backbone" of the British Army. They are responsible for the section as a whole, from organising training to making tactical decisions in the field.
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Sergeant
| This is the first of the Senior NCO Position, normally in the role of a Platoon Sergeant. Their main duties are to liaise between the CO and Section Leaders/Troops, be available for members of the unit to approach with problem/ideas for the bettering of the unit and to provide direction for the unit.
On the battlefield they normally move between the sections making sure everything is running smoothly - and being ready to take over command of the platoon should anything happen to the Platoon Leader.
In addition to the above the Platoon Sergeant looks after organisation of the platoon training, deals with applicants and general forum/unit admin.
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Officers
Second Lieutenant
| The second Lieutenant is the second in command of the platoon whilst expanding on their ability to lead, or in absence of a Lieutenant they fulfil the role of OC.
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Lieutenant
| The lieutenant is in command of the platoon. His job is to primarily organise and lead the 16AA, from training to organising operations. He delegates responsibility for tasks to NCOs to keep the unit running smoothly.
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Captain
| The commander of the 16AA possesses the rank of Captain.
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