06-30-2017, 02:48 PM
Not going to write a full debriefing today since there wasn't much to report in terms of tactics yesterday.
A few points I would like to address though.
First of all, radio discipline. The short range is used for communication with the whole squad. Long range is used for command communication. While long range traffic is ongoing, short range traffic MUST stop. It's hard enough to concentrate sometimes, and with people constantly talking over long range, it gets messy. That does NOT mean you have to shut up. Just stay off the radio, if you have to talk to a team mate, approach them and speak to them directly.
We should use direct speech more frequently, anyway, no use to use a radio while you are standing next to each other.
Also, related to radio: Keep your comms time short on any radio. Don't constantly narrate what you are doing. If you treat someone, inform the team that you do so, and go about your business. Talk locally if you need assistance (unless you need it from a scattered team, of course). use common sense. Understand that while you talk on the radio, be it long or short range, you are hogging a valuable resource.
Finally, we are people, not AI. Do not expect your team leader to constantly tell you what to do. Unless you don't get an order to the contrary, assume that you are continuing with what you are doing. Use common sense. Sorry to pick out someone specific, but yesterday, I ordered my team to attach IR strobes to make us visible to the air team. So, attach your IR strobe, and leave it on until told otherwise. No need to ask after an encounter if you should remove them. To a certain degree, you are free to make your own decisions. For example, unless specifically told not to use grenades, don't ask if you are allowed to use grenades. If you think the situation might need a grenade, by all means, toss one (and don't forget to announce it).
Sorry if that all sounds nitpicky, but there were several instances of that yesterday. And don't get me wrong, sometimes I get grumpy, but I thoroughly enjoy those games, and you are all, every last one of you, a delight to play with.
A few points I would like to address though.
First of all, radio discipline. The short range is used for communication with the whole squad. Long range is used for command communication. While long range traffic is ongoing, short range traffic MUST stop. It's hard enough to concentrate sometimes, and with people constantly talking over long range, it gets messy. That does NOT mean you have to shut up. Just stay off the radio, if you have to talk to a team mate, approach them and speak to them directly.
We should use direct speech more frequently, anyway, no use to use a radio while you are standing next to each other.
Also, related to radio: Keep your comms time short on any radio. Don't constantly narrate what you are doing. If you treat someone, inform the team that you do so, and go about your business. Talk locally if you need assistance (unless you need it from a scattered team, of course). use common sense. Understand that while you talk on the radio, be it long or short range, you are hogging a valuable resource.
Finally, we are people, not AI. Do not expect your team leader to constantly tell you what to do. Unless you don't get an order to the contrary, assume that you are continuing with what you are doing. Use common sense. Sorry to pick out someone specific, but yesterday, I ordered my team to attach IR strobes to make us visible to the air team. So, attach your IR strobe, and leave it on until told otherwise. No need to ask after an encounter if you should remove them. To a certain degree, you are free to make your own decisions. For example, unless specifically told not to use grenades, don't ask if you are allowed to use grenades. If you think the situation might need a grenade, by all means, toss one (and don't forget to announce it).
Sorry if that all sounds nitpicky, but there were several instances of that yesterday. And don't get me wrong, sometimes I get grumpy, but I thoroughly enjoy those games, and you are all, every last one of you, a delight to play with.