Unit Spots
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Since Operation Golden Switch and Operation Rolling Justice, the 303rd Special Activities Division were expended to provide specialized units that could not be filled by traditional security or marine operations.
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[edit] Team Playable Positions
In general, commando and intelligence operatives may have a background as either a civilian or a TG-Irregular. Most intelligence operatives have served in the game or TG Community or equivalent prior to their time of recruitment. In addition, all operatives undergo at least two weeks of training at the 303rd Special Activities Division facilities through Tactical Gamer University or individual training sessions. Training is now also available through TGU at the Intelligence Ground Facility.
[edit] Team Leader
Officer In Command, or "Department Head" if permanently assigned to a Platoon. It is his/her responsibility to oversee that all marines are fully trained and ready at a moment’s notice to spring into operations. S/he is required to command the company in any special operations that take place and liaise with the security department should there assistance be required.
[edit] Assistant Team Leader
All senior staff need an individual to take over some of the responsibly of running the section they command, be ready to take over should the Team Leader become incapacitated in some way, and other various task. This individual is also the direct link between the team members and the Team Leader, carrying out orders as directed by the Team Leader, or relaying concerns from the team members.
[edit] Communications Specialist
The Communications specialist is a curious mix of an operations officer, and a radio operator. Trained in the technologies that keep the vast distances of games together (i.e. Teamspeak or VOIP), the communications specialist ensures that all messages, communiqués and missives from both the Tactical Gamer Community and threat forces are known and able to be translated. They also serve as the teams linguist understanding the nuances of languages, and a first contact representative should a situation arise.
[edit] Demolitions Specialist
A commando operative who has undergone additional training to specialize in a specific area. Explosives and hand weapons are the working tools of the marines. The Munitions Expert is the person to ask when specialized applications are needed, in both identifying, and providing information on this subject. On the whole there is usually only one or two such specialists in a platoon.
[edit] Sniper/Sharpshooter
A commando operative who has undergone additional training to specialize in a specific area. This individual is an expert shot, and has been trained to hone that skill. This individual takes up position in cover and provides covering fire for the squad as needed, returning to the squad at a later date when their task has been completed. On the whole there is usually only one or two such specialists in a platoon.
[edit] Medical Specialist
Medical specialist are frequently called on to join or assist mission teams, to be there in case an operative is injured. Many operatives have basic medical training, but there is no substitute for in-depth training and experience in many situations. The Medical Specialist provides medical support to the team as well as technical and scientific support in both Medical and the Bio-Science fields. Medical officers are frequently called on to join or assist mission teams.
[edit] Intelligence Analyst
This agent acts as mission specialist and researches all data received from TG and organizes it into an operational report for the team, and can be loaned from a committed intelligence department or facility. Must have detailed understanding of other Intelligence operations and the structure of enemy government and military. Provides valuable tactical information on which the team operates.
[edit] Reconnaissance Specialist
A relatively unique position for SWORD formations, and is heavily influenced by the Force Reconnaissance and Ranger Teams of the TG In-House Squads. It combines the roles of the traditional infiltration and extraction experts of the Intelligence Teams. Reconnaissance Specialists are trained to enter enemy facilities, and get out when needed.
This specialist often undertakes missions into target territory as a forward reconnaissance role and "cleaning up" evidence if necessary.
[edit] Pilot
The team Pilot can be either a 303rd LSG NCO, Officer or Soilder trained and qualified to pilot any craft, normally with very advanced flight training including fighter experience. Reasonable for team transportation and extraction.
