1 t e s P O M M E R S C H E S I N F A N T E R I E R E G I M E N T1. Füsiliere Batallion
A B O U T U S
This regiment was formed in early July, 2012, from a group of players within the community. We exist as a group of friends who like to play together and have fun in general, though that is not to say that we are not a serious regiment. We like to seek historical accuracy within the regiment, therefore we will maintain a serious air during events, including PTS (permission to speak) and various other precautions taken in order to ensure that the people of the regiment are as well disciplined as possible. Furthermore, activity is a high priority, and we must ensure that people within the regiment are as active as possible. Inactive players will be removed from the regiment.We have a Steam Group,
here. If you wish to join the regiment you can apply below by filling out the application and posting it as a reply or by adding
Kpt. Greenbeard on Steam. Use this to contact any member of the regiment and upon acceptance into the regiment you will be invited to join the group. We also have our own teamspeak server. The address is 88th.ts3dns.com and the banner we use will be decided upon shortly. We'll post any announcements we have in the Steam Group, so that everyone can see it.
The aim of the regiment is to set up a group of friends, predominantly. We find that in order to become an effective and cohesive regiment the group must be comfortable with each other, and must be friends. Consequently we intend to have people in teamspeak as much as possible, so that we may play games other than Napoleonic Wars. Furthermore, we will adopt a professional stance in game, by using authentic tactics and techniques, as well as creating an environment of skill and discipline - we will have fun during events, but be disciplined whilst doing so. We will be a regiment that seeks to use period accurate methods, with some slight twists put on based upon experience within events in order to gain full potential from our techniques. An extensive field manual has been created from scratch available to members so that they may learn tactics and manoeuvres of the time period - this field manual contains all the information that a soldier may need.
If you wish to join, you can register and apply
here.
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R E G U L A T I O N S
As it has already been mentioned, we are aiming to represent one of the finest regiments that existed, therefore our members must meet our etiquette. If a member is to do well within the regiment they must do their best to follow the Code of Conduct. Following this will lead to promotions if the member is proficient enough to do the task. You must make sure that you adhere to this code at all times! We cannot afford for the regiment to have a bad name, so members are expected to maintain the highest level of discipline that is available. You must read and know the code!
✠ All members must show respect to both external members of the NW community and members of the regiment. It is understandable that one may not actually respect an individual, but it is expected of one to behave in a courteous manner. Also, jokes are absolutely fine about others, but when it directly attacks an individual in an obvious offensive and inappropriate manner, then it is not acceptable and will result in punishment.
✠ Members of the regiment are expected to conduct themselves in a disciplinary fashion and behave well when asked of them. Of course, when the atmosphere is more relaxed then one may behave in a colloquial manner, but during events; it is expected that one will do all they can possibly to allow the event to flow smoothly i.e. not messing about and therefore causing problems and delays.
✠ The regiment expects its members to attend events when possible, we understand that of course people have lives and may become busy sometimes, but it is greatly appreciated when members attend all that they possibly can and with greater numbers, comes greater enjoyment. After a period of inactivity, members may be removed from the regiment's roster for this very reason and in order to prevent this from happening, the submission of a Leave of Absence form (LoA) is advised.
✠ During events, PTS (Permission To Speak) may be put into action and therefore will mean that members must ensure microphone discipline and therefore if they wish to make a useful comment then they should state either in chat or on microphone the phrase 'PTS'; a response will be given by the commander as to whether it is granted or denied and therefore the individual will know whether or not they can speak. Also, PTS is to not to be abused for silly comments, as funny as they may be, they are often not helpful and should be saved for a more relaxed time.
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O R G A N I S A T I O N
Concerning organization of the regiment, we intend to use period accurate organisation, bu forming what is effectively 1 company (Kompanie) made of two sections (Zugs). Each Zug will be led by an Unteroffizier for the time being, until the point where the regiment gets large enough for each Zug to be led by a Leutnant. For now, the regiment will be led by a Leutnant due to the small size, but as the size of the regiment increases, and the need for officers rises, more promotions will be given such to the point where the Zugs will in fact be led by the appropriate rank for the time period. The regiment will use double column, where the front rank would at this time have stood tall, for speed and efficiency the front rank will crouch, and the rear rank will step right into the gap, so as to create the absolute minimal possibility for an incident to occur. Each Zug will have two file-closing Korporals, in order to act as markers for manoeuvres and formations. This use of the double column now offers this regiment as one of the few regiments which plays in order to suit historical accuracy and for the professional air - we play for enjoyment and not for fun.
There are 2 Zugs (Platoons) which each have their individual leaders who are both Unteroffiziers (Uffz). On the very far right of the line will stand the Company leader who will be an Offizier (Leutnant, Oberleutnant or Hauptmann), this individual will lead the regiment entirely unless it is decided that the 2 Zugs should function independently in the event that it will provide a tactical advantage. In the middle of both Zugs, will stand the Feldwebel, the glorious flag bearer who in some circumstances lead Zug 2 (This same rule applies to the Company Leader and Zug 1). Behind the line stand the Korporals who will be responsible for ensuring that the rankers are completing orders correctly and behaving. A similar role is expected of the Gefreiters at the end (left) of the line. Finally, the Musicians (Tmr and Flt) will stand immediatly behind Zug 1's Unteroffizier.
