This official directive is hereby submitted and will become effective as of 20050314:
Standing orders for the Squadron:
1> All pilot files must be in the following format:
RankNameTCpinnumberBattle or mission typebattle or mission number.pilot type
Rank: your current rank
Name: your full name
TC pin number: TC#####
Battle/mission type: TC, TF, XvT, XvTF, XWA, XWAF, IW, IWF, or CAB
TC = TIE Battle
TF = Free TIE mission
XvT = XvT Battle
XvTF = Free XvT mission
XWA = XWA Battle
XWAF = Free XWA mission
IW = X-wing battle (Infiltrator Wing)
IWF = Free X-wing mission (Infiltrator Wing)
CAB = Combined Arms Battle
The above must be followed by the battle or mission number.
Pilot Type: For TIE it is .tfr. For XvT, X-wing and I think XWA it is .plt
For example:
MAJ Talons Pryde TC1818 TF208.tfr
The above is my submission for Free TIE mission #208 (This should be Talons' First Patrol if I am remembering correctly).
Along with the pilot file, I require a debriefing and summary of your flown mission. This will include the name of the mission you flew as a secondary measure of accuracy. I had a problem sorting out a mistake from a pilot who gave the wrong mission number and was credited for a mission they did not do. It was rectified after some careful negotiations. These files must be sent to me by all pilots!!!!
Flight leaders are also required to not only send a debrief of the mission flown, but also a post mission report on what they did and what were they thinking wyhen they did this. Write the complete debrief in first person (using I and me) and as if you were your character. This will also need to have a flight recorder film of each mission. If there was a particularly interesting shot (action, lucky slap, or something like that) please include it for the Alpha Archives. Remember, the film must be of the mission completed. You will need to review it for accuracy and note any and all discreptions (such as data being off or the mission not showing complete even if it was) as the film play-back may not work correctly on our much faster machines from the old sub 500Mhz CPU's. I should know. My 800 machine always had a problem with play-back accuracy.
All pilots must zip the files (or be self extracting if not in WINZIP format) and sent with your name and battle number as the file. If multiple files are being sent, send them as seperate attachments or zip them again and name the file with your name and MULTI plus the date as YYYYMMDD in numerical coding.
SAVE A COPY OF EACH SUBMISSION AT LEAST UNTIL I LET YOU IKNOW IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND ARCHIVED!!!! If there is a problem later, I can bring up the archive
. If cheating is suspected, and it is found you have, I will have you HCI'ed faster than you can say "oops". I will personally bear witness of it. If you are found to have not cheated, then from that point on, I will suggest a full debrief like the Flight Leaders. This is your one warning. I have had to defend my pilots before. It is not pretty.
In summary of the pilot submissions:
Include the pilot file, the summary and if you are a Flight leader, the full debrief and film. You will either zip 2 or 3-4 files for free missions and at least 2 for battles. If a battle has 4 missions in it, all will submit the pilot and summary files. Flight leaders will submit the pilot, the summary and debrief (can be in the same file), and 4 flight films (a total of 6 files). Optional for everyone is screen-shots of your films. I recommend everyone make films. It may help you become better pilots.
2> Monthly reporting from all pilots. A status check in effect. This can either be via messenger, phone, snail-mail, or e-mail. All are acceptable. Flight leaders need to submit monthly reports only by the second to last day of the month out lining the plans for the next month and summarizing the previous months activity for your flight. Weekly reports are not necessary unless the activity is below 50%. At that time, I will be compiling for my Monthly Squadron Evaluations. I will make recommendations and accept them for promotions, medals, demotions, and praise and discipline. The format I want is:
Alpha Flight #
Flight Leader's Name reporting.
Flight report for Month of Year
Flight Roster:
Position PIN Rank Name Activity status FCHG Rank
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Each Position PIN # Rank Name Activity status FCHG points and Rank
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Total: FCHG points
Average: Average Points
Flight Rank: Rank
Activity
List all activity for the flight and any pending status on files submitted.
Planned activity
List all planned activity for the flight.
Important notes
List anything that may affect any members of your flight here. Also include names of contacts on the training platform and what assistance you have offered. Remember -- no ad's.
Anything in bold is the required wording I want to see. everything in italics is as needed. If a slot is vacant, note it in your report.
3> Get on the Alpha mailing list at yahoo groups. Invitations will be sent out within one week of joining the squadron. Flight leaders will be moderators and can invite thier own members in. I will do the initial member invites. The Wing Commander will also be invited into the message group. I will be sending all Weekly reports and monthly summaries via our flight message group. The MSE's will be sent seperate.
4> Communicate with your fellow squad mates. Get to know them. Flight leaders must have a strong working relationship with thier flight and should know each member by both TC name and RL name. If comfortable with it, give phone numbers and/or addresses to your flight. I will always give my home number and address to those who ask for it. We care about our members not only in the TC as character/persona, but also in RL.
5> Work hard and it will get noticed. I will not give a medal out like candy. I will only give medals out if I am willing to take it from my own chest and place it on yours. This means that Alpha has high standards. Some medals are a given (like the one for completing 30 missions from the data base), but all others are earned. Earn them and wear them with pride!
6> Alpha is formal only when we have to be. Alpha is like a family. I came to Alpha in the beginning and I am still here. I want each of you to look to me as your friend, your advisor, your sounding board, and your comfort. I will protect each of you from those above but will not tolerate dishonor within. A flight member has already seen how I can be when things get a little out of hand. I will step in.
With all of the above directives, the main point is to have fun. Real life takes presidence over anything here. If you are having a problem in real life, let me or Jenn know. If you feel that you are not having fun in the TC, tell us. Tell us what you want to do, and we may have a venue for you. Be responsible in your position. This squad will spout competition and the need to be the best, but if we are the best in examples for the rest of the fleet in areas long forgotten, then we will make a greater impression. The best is not always the highest score or the most medals. Sometimes it is just the simple level of comraderie we display. Maybe it is the activity we have (FCHG points on average for the squadron) or how much we put in to the TC. I am very leiniant with the rules and regs but will enforce them heavily if there seems to be an abuse of those same rules. Overall, have fun and learn from the others and grow into a more well rounded person. Learn to be resposible for your actions. Become a better citizen of your country in real life and share your strengths with those around you. Make the world a better place one person at a time.
Your Commander and friend,
Talons Pryde