Strykewolf Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) All of us look for a home. All of us look for folks of a similar direction and mindset. And we do find them. Some are in other alliances....sometimes an alliance as a whole calls to us. The alliance of Blackhorse is putting out the call. Feel free to wander by. If you like what you see...welps. Then apply No there is no joining guarrenteed aid shot, you will either like what we have to say via our flag and charter, or not. Aid is given as available and necessary for members with in the following guideline. We have the slots open...and you have the slots open. Sometimes that means you have to wait a bit We are more than willing to teach you how to grow...and how to fight. We do not, as a policy...raid. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Document 1-3A Introduction: The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (henceforth known as Blackhorse) is a military based alliance, as the name implies. Members of the alliance are here to have fun, are to treat each individual (friend or foe) with respect, and to learn how to fight. Members are expected to support each other, and the alliance as a whole, at all times; within the framework of the Command Staff and SOP guidelines. Article I- Admission- For a nation to become a member/recruit of the Blackhorse, they must apply for membership at our forums at: http://noss.b1.jcink.com/index.php? In addition, the nation ruler must be a member in good standing and not on any alliance's zi list. The prospective member will post the following information in the appropriate thread on our forums: Nation Name: Ruler: NS: Link: Previous Alliances: The following oath is to be posted as well, with the proper insertion of the recruit's nation ruler name: I, <ruler name>, do hereby swear to uphold the honor of the alliance at all times. I shall follow the orders of my superior officers in times of peace and war. I will adhere to my training and to the standard operating procedures of the alliance. I shall not forsake fellow members of the alliance, for they are not heavy...they are my brothers and sisters. Once the above is completed, and approved,the applicant should change their AA to Blackhorse. Article II- Command Structure: As with any military unit, command falls to the highest ranking individual within the unit. In this case a Colonel (Col). An executive officer (XO) will be appointed and hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col). As for the overall structure of the alliance and it's command staff; the following applies: The 11th ACR consists of 4 squadrons, each of which consists of 6 troops. Each troop will be commanded by a Captain (Cpt) and a 1st Lieutenant (1Lt). Each squadron will be commanded by a Lt. Col (and a Major (Maj)). Regimental Command Support Staff will consist of S-1, S-2, S-3, and S-4 personnel. S-1: Administrative Support, Rank of Major. S-2: Intelligence and Security, Rank of Major. S-3: Operations, Rank of Major. S-4: Logistics, Rank of Major. All support staff majors, squadron commanders, and the regimental CO and XO are considered to be contact points for the alliance with regards to regimental policies and issues. S-1: Administrative Support. The S1 is responsible for the day-to-day internal workings of the regiment. Tasks include, but are not limited to, maintaining the alliance forums; vetting potential new recruits; and, assigning diplomats/liaison officers to various alliances. S-2: Intelligence and Security. The S2 is responsible for vetting possible threats to the workings of the alliance, investigating potential security breaches, and with assisting the S1/S3/S4 as needed and necessary. S-3: Operations. The S3 is responsible for managing the training of new recruits and the planning of both offensive and defensive actions. S-4: Logistics. The S4 is responsible for the managing of internal banking systems, the set-up of tech deals, and the initial management of recruit growth. Article III- Team- The Blackhorse does not claim any one sphere as home for its members. Be that as it may, preference is given to the Black Sphere as a whole. Article IV- Foreign Affairs- The Blackhorse will conduct diplomatic and military liaison operations as time and personnel allow. The alliance has a stance that is conducive to friendly relations with other alliances. Alliances are encouraged to contact us via our forums for a diplomatic mask and through our global communication system (IRC channel #Blackhorse). Article V- War- War is an unfortunate state of existence at times. The Blackhorse recognizes that war can break out for a variety of reasons. As such, while the alliance does not actively seek open conflict; it considers such a possibility. Members of the alliance are to stand in the defense of the alliance just as the alliance is expected to stand to the defense of the individual members. Raids will be met by counter-declarations, with counter-strikes to be launched if diplomacy fails. All alliance members are authorized to defend themselves when attacked. While the alliance does not allow general tech-raiding; on occasion the alliance may conduct coordinated war drills. Such operations will be conducted under strict, internal guidelines (ie: we may set up a 24 hour spar with folks off and on, that sort of thing). Nuclear Weapons - The Blackhorse prefers to have access to all possible weapons of war. The alliance will actively persue the aquisition of nuclear weapons. Standing policy is that nuclear weapons will not be fired without allowing the Blackhorse Command Staff to determine if nuclear release is necessary and in what manner. Article VI- Resignations and expulsions - A member of the Blackhorse is free to leave at any time. It is requested that the member inform the Command Staff as to the reason for the separation so that any issues may be addressed within the alliance as a whole. Members found to be in violation of lawful orders, or, member guidelines (to be posted within the alliance forums, separately) may be expelled from the alliance (case-by-case basis; reviewed by the Command Staff). Article VII- Modification to the SOPs - SOPs are dynamic sets of information that can be changed over time. As such, any member of the alliance may present a case for modification at any time. Such modifications shall be discussed openly within the forums. The Command Staff will be responsible for either a - Implementing the change with in the specified SOP. b - Modifying a secondary SOP as necessary to accomodate the change. c - Declining the modification with explanation to the alliance as a whole. Article VIII- Changes in the command structure of the alliance - From time to time, duties to various positions may conflict. As such, members in authority positions may step down (or be asked to step down) in order to maintain command and control over the regiment. Replacements will be appointed as necessary and personnel are available. Signed, Strykewolf, Col (Commanding Officer) Arcticllama, Lt. Col (Executive Officer) Edited May 17, 2009 by Strykewolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterof9puppets Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Bump, you're awesome o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 ((wanders through and does some light dusting)) Heyas Master How are things rockin' atm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenifer Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Bump bump! Yay! We're finally up here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hey Jen...nice to see you out and about Another Beautiful Day in the Regiment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 ...through a shattered city... ......roamed by laser-eyes....... ...........pnumatic fingers nearly had me in their vise...... ((Wanders around straigtening things while the song thumps through the recruitment hall)) ((turns down the tunes)) "Oh, hey. How are you doing today? It can be a tough world out there; what brings you here today?" ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Mornin' ((bumps the thread up as he wanders through)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cywhite Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apostolic King Abram Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thus saith the Lord: Behold, bestowed upon the might Blackhorse is the most Holy of BUMPs. Yea, even so. Amen. (The wife says BUMP too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 (chuckles) Howdy and thanks for stopping by. Oh...and Bumpity Bump B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molleh Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi Strykewolf. How are you? I am fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Daniel the 1st Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 A friendly BUMP from TUON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hello, Bored Doin' alright. Find anymore kitties? Hey, King Daniel...going to have to get with you in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Another day...another bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 And another day dawns. Feel free to swing by and look around. And feel free to ask questions as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Daniel the 1st Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Counter drive by bump. :jihad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyriakos Raanb Dorou Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Need a BUMP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks You know...the other day it was 9 above zero...and snowing. Now, it's 40 below zero LOL Must mean it's winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 And a fine, fine mornining it is, today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 ((cleans up the place a bit after a few days off)) Howdy Welcome to Blackhorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Brrrrr. Was still -50 this morning. Warming trend coming though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Wow... Cold snap over; Bloody heatwave it hit -10 today B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Heh ... From -50 to +40 in three days. Anyone got any AC units they can ship up here? Looks like it goes the other way around this Sunday or so Another day in the Regiment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Marino Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bump from Veni Vidi Vici Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thank you I'm still trying to work up a post to try and explain why over half of us are ex-mil or current mil. Or, the spouse of mil. All I can say at this time is. "Thank you for your service" As a vet, I'm at a loss. And all I can think of to say is "Welcome home" You are welcome here. Always. We may stay small...and grow slowly. But we are Blackhorse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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