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Who We Are

The national guard is more than just a job. As a Guard Soldier in the 182nd, you'll respond when disaster strikes home. You'll answer the call when your nation needs you around the globe. This is our unique dual mission - serving community and country. Make it your mission today.

It lies all around us - our world. Our way of life. Our history, and our future. It's yours to nurture - yours to forge. By enlisting into the National Guard, you'll be making a statement to the world - that you are ready to stand for those you care about, for the way of life we follow. Serving part-time, you get to choose your own path within the Guard, while maintaining the flexibility of civilian life.

This is a message - to anyone who ever believed they could be something great when they grew up. It's an invitation to all who want to build a better world. Our message is this: There's a life outside the cubicle, and we can get you there. We can give you skills, and a mission to use them in. We can give you experiences you'll never forget - friendships that will never break. As a member of the National Guard, you won't just be a soldier - you'll be a part of the biggest family you'll ever belong to.

And the best part? Join us and for the rest of your life you will be able to look back and proudly say that you raised your hand to serve. You said yes when your country and your community called on you, you stood up to the challenge when they said they needed you. We believe you will rise to that challenge - so start today.

What Do We Do?

We are the nation's safety net - in the hour of need, we will respond to lend a hand. In the event of large scale natural disasters, the National Guard responds to the call. If a foreign nation sees fit to set foot on our soil, the Guard responds to keep our nation and its people safe from harm. As a member of the National Guard, you will be interacting with the community on a daily basis - public parades, charity events, public awareness campaigns, the list goes on.

Within the National Guard, there are several different roles:

[font=Verdana]The infantry is the backbone of the National Guard - they are warriors, trained to defend their country, their unit, and themselves in battle. With access to cutting-edge equipment and facilities, an infantry squad can and will handle any threat to our nation. When not serving in times of need, the infantry can sometimes be seen parading through the streets, taking to the people and showing the public they have our support. [font=Verdana]All members of the infantry are skilled and trained to serve their state and community in the event of natural disaster. From combat missions to rescue efforts, the infantry are always there and always vigilant, embodying all the Guard stands for. [/font][/font]

Trained combat medics form up the main bulk of the medical corps of the National Guard, saving lives on and off the battlefield - assisting about the base with injuries such as sprains and broken bones, or rolling out during times of need to provide much-needed humanitarian aid to victims of disasters. Medical specialists work on and off the field to treat combat emergencies, and evacuate wounded soldiers. Trained in triage, CPR, basic life support and emergency medical techniques, the medical corps are always on standby - ready to assist, given the latest in medical technology and the best training available.

[font=Verdana]The National Guard has it’s own, internal police force - the Military Police. They keep watch over the Guard, ensuring the men and women who enlist are safe from harm, and punishing those who would breach the foundations our great nation is built upon. MPs handle crimes committed against and involving military personnel, as well as playing a crucial role in conducting traffic control, and ultimately augment the local law enforcement in times of need. To keep Soldiers and their property safe, MPs are trained in forced protection techniques, anti-terror operations, and crime prevention functions. In the event of disaster, they act alongside first responders to assist, protect, defend and ultimately uphold the law.[/font]

[font=Verdana]While the infantry is the backbone, the Support branch is the ribcage. Support protect and fight alongside the infantry in the time of need, using their breaching equipment to take down the door of any threat to the people’s wellbeing, while also erecting checkpoints and fortifications to keep any dangerous elements from harming the general populace. While support will usually be alongside Infantry, helping with public events and morale, when the time of need comes they are ready to stand in the way of harm, and keep our people safe. Packing some of the heaviest equipment available to the Guard, the Support branch carry out the vital role of carrying extra equipment for their squadmates - they serve their country while serving their fellow soldiers.[/font]

Am I Eligible?
The National Guard is willing to take any and all enlistees - be you prior military service, or new on the block. However, there are some requirements for those who wish to enlist.

All applicants must be able to pass a physical examination by a trained physician - they must be in relatively fit shape, and not have any pre-existing medical conditions (such as severe retinal disorders, debilitating conditions, and the like). You are required to pass a mental examination as well, in order to ensure that you are of sane body and mind.

Physical and Mental health are just the basic requirements - this is about commitment. A commitment to yourself, and to those around you. A commitment to make a difference, help those in need, and be a keeper of the American dream.

In order to qualify for basic training, all applicants are also required to fit the following criteria:

[font=Verdana]Be between the ages of 17 and 40 (without prior service)[/font]
[font=Verdana]Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.[/font]
[font=Verdana]Be at least a junior in high school, or at least have a General Education Certificate.[/font]

How do I sign up?

Standard Enlistment
You can join the National Guard in multiple ways. Either speak to an officer at a dedicated recruitment drive about signing up, or schedule a meeting with an officer about enlisting into the guard. Once speaking to said officer, you can discuss your options of employment within the Guard, and given you pass all the requirements sign up for basic training.

When your date for basic training comes round, you’ll ship out and train. After ten weeks, you’ll be the strongest you’ve ever been - the best you’ve ever been. You’ll be a part of the team protecting America from any and all threats, be it man or nature[font=Verdana], and a force the community can rally behind.[/font]

Officer Training
Not everyone has it in them to become an officer. Becoming an officer in the National Guard required courage, skill, and a level head. Officers handle the management aspect of the guard - they organise training exercises, command the force in the field, and represent the command structure of the Guard. Without capable officers, the guard would struggle to function.

Signing up as a Commissioned Officer requires a meeting with a high-ranking guard official, and the passing of the Officer Training School (OTS), alongside going through basic training alongside enlisted. COs will often spend their time in or at the base, handling logistics and the general administrative duties of the guard. In times of need, COs will deploy alongside combat forces to the field, handling command of operations from a secure position.

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Decided to add this as a lil footnote - this group is gonna take things pretty seriously RP wise, ICly at least. In that respect, we have a few ideas in place regarding deaths. Most valid ones will be considered IC, and as such your character will be classed as KIA - you'll be bumped down to either Private or a low rank, and will have a new name/desc/backstory. This will only be for situations where extraction is impossible.

An example of an IC death that would be considered survivable:

Whilst engaging a hostile militarized force, you are shot and injured. Your squad then proceed to either eliminate the hostiles, or force them to retreat, with extraction being possible (up to the player's discretion - if you wish to RP your character bleeding out and dying before med-evac arrives, you are free to).

An example of an IC death that would be considered impossible to survive:

A plane crash has occurred, and as such your squad has deployed in order to help with relief efforts. Whilst moving civilians out from the wreckage and getting them to the medical triage, you notice the fuel tank is leaking - with the risk of it exploding imminent. You warn your squad to hit the deck, before pushing the last survivor out of harms way - the blast kills you.

Deaths that would not be considered IC, and therefore would be voided, consist of:

-Being CDMed or propkilled (if it is your fault - EG, you accidentally step in the way of an oncoming vehicle - it can be RPed out as an injury.)

-Being killed, and having a staff member confirm that a rule was broken for such an occurrence to happen (EG; FearRP breakages, RDM, powergaming. Punishment does not need to be administered - the staff member just needs to state that the killer was in the wrong.)

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When the Recruitment window is open, you are free to enlist - visit the Recruitment Office, when it is open, at Cosmos Street, and speak to the NCO/CO on duty to book a consultation meeting, and process your application.

If the window is currently closed, or you have recently failed to pass basic training, you are free to re-apply when the next window comes round. Keep an eye out, as any information regarding recruitment will be updated here.

1LT. HAWKE

182nd Infantry Regiment

U.S. National Guard

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--BY ORDER OF 1LT. HAWKE--

Looking good, might try and join.

Good Luck with your clan CMR, Your doing better than me.....

---PUBLIC NOTICE---

It is with pleasure that we are able to accept the latest batch of recruits into the 182nd Infantry Regiment, fresh out of boot camp. The following soldiers have entered active service at the rank of Private (PVT.) and are deployed to the Rockford military base:

John Richards

Craig MacTavish

Matthew Renolds

Philip Hallberg

Sebastian Gerrard

Phoebe Rhy

May they serve their country well, and do their community proud. We expect nothing but the best from them, as is the standard for all military personnel.

We didn't do the no stripe and the stripe helmets thing on purpose btw xd

(Aug 14, 2017, 06:50 PM)ICEKILLER_99 Wrote: [ -> ]We didn't do the no stripe and the stripe helmets thing on purpose btw xd

Pretty sure those are straps for combat goggles.

(Aug 14, 2017, 07:02 PM)Toxic Wrote: [ -> ]
(Aug 14, 2017, 06:50 PM)ICEKILLER_99 Wrote: [ -> ]We didn't do the no stripe and the stripe helmets thing on purpose btw xd

Pretty sure those are straps for combat goggles.

This had me rolling so good. Big Grin

"Enhance Vector 7!"

"Wait a second....those are DHS agents!"

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Oliver Jones

Chloe Renolds

[font=Arial]May they serve their country well, and do their community proud. We expect nothing but the best from them, as is the standard for all military personnel.[/font]

CMR99

CMR99

CMR99

Taylor

Shiny

CMR99

ICEKILLER_99

Toxic

Wesley Lawrence

Soviethooves

CMR99