https://steamcommunity.com/groups/napoleonicdrillinstructors#~~TLDR:
THIS IS NOT A REGIMENT!!! This is a group of regiments and soldiers that want to learn about authentic, idiot-proof marching. OFFICERS ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR SUBORDINATES!!! However, sergeants are responsible for those subordinates. NOBODY WILL DISRESPECT YOU, DO NOT DISRESPECT OTHERS!!! We learn, practice, and discuss how formations work through sponsored events. The event is undergoing its first draft and will have a weekly prize of $10-$20.
~~MISSION
This is a leadership academy for different regiments, not a regiment or boot camp experience! Anyone can register as an officer! We educate players and existing groups about
DRILL PROCEDURE, LEADERSHIP, and THE APPLICATION OF FORMATIONS. Our goal is to improve
COMMUNICATION within online communities. We use teamplay video games and frequent cash prizes to provide a fun experience. NDI is organized by Zude, a former USAF Auxiliary C/MSgt and SAR instructor.
~~CHAIN OF COMMAND
Soldiers can pick their sergeant. Each sergeant reports to one officer. Every officer will have a permanent record. This approach shows the distinction between accountability and responsibility.
Squads are led by sergeants using direct leadership. They deal with people, so they drill the squad most of the time. Sergeants must relay and promote the ideas of the officer to their subordinates. Sergeants can argue with the officer in secret, but they cannot deny the order. They are responsible but not accountable for the attendance, safety, and discipline of their platoon.
Platoons are led by lieutenants that use mostly indirect leadership. They deal with decisions, so they should always lead indirectly through their sergeants. They can assume direct leadership at the cost of cognitive ability. They are allowed to deny company orders because they are accountable for the attendance, safety, and discipline of their squads.
A company is led by a captain that uses indirect leadership. Captains are responsible for directing communication between platoon officers. He is accountable for the results of his mission, and the cooperation/survival of all platoons.
~~HOW TO PARTICIPATE
(Step 1. Registration.)Join this steam group and use the group's discussion boards. Choose your role by following the steps below. You may switch roles if you delete your previous registration.
Officers:
- POST your platoon registration in our discussion boards. Every officer in your regiment will need to post their own platoon. Platoons cannot have multiple officers or exceed 4 sergeants. You are held accountable for their actions.
Sergeants:
- COMMENT under the officer that vouches for you to register your squad. Write the names of 15 trusted subordinates in your comment.
Soldiers:
- ASK a sergeant to register you in his comment. His officer must approve.
(Step 2. Participation.)Rally your platoon and wait for the announcement. Platoons will be exactly 25 players: 1 officer, 2 sergeants, 22 rankers. There will be 4 platoons in each team. One officer in each team will be captain. His sergeant will be 1st sergeant.
Our academy event will operate by holding captains accountable for the game. In Teamspeak, the team officers will be in one room together where they can discuss company strategy and whisper directives to their sergeants.
The sergeants will have their own rooms with their soldiers so they can communicate freely.[/list]