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02-19-2009, 05:59 PM | #2901 |
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I'd say something like these guys:
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02-19-2009, 06:00 PM | #2902 |
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So who would be part of a Joe Black Ops team? These are the guys that get the missions no one wants and no one wants to admit to. Snake-Eyes Flint Torpedo Low-Light Tunnel Rat Anyone else?
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02-19-2009, 06:06 PM | #2903 |
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I've recently been reading more about Forward Observers (FOs), also known as Fire Support Specialists, and I now have an all new respect for guys like Grunt and Crazylegs. A lot of people just see Grunt as a ground pounder but being that he's FO qualified, he's one of the toughest of the original 13. Just look at some stuff FOs must learn.
"FOs are highly skilled and exceptionally intelligent. They must work silently for long periods of time, as some missions may range from a few hours to several weeks long. They can operate with minimal support located both on or behind the enemy lines. Their skills in reconnaissance must be met with similarly high intelligence and ability to think quickly in situations of extreme stress. Their missions are always critical as mental errors under stress can bring the massive firepower and ordnance they control down on friendly forces. FIST team members are especially self-reliant and independent. At a tactical level the FO can serve in mission planning, strategy, and advisory positions with his command elements. Due to the substantial firepower they control, their communications and reconnaissance abilities, artillery observers are regarded as targets of very high importance to enemy forces. Their physical demands are extremely high as the FO's must survive and fight alongside paratroopers, airmobile infantry, light infantry, mechanized infantry, United States Marines and even United States Army Rangers while carrying a much greater equipment load (radios, secure communication equipment, laser target designators, etc.). They must also survive in an armored and cavalry environment. FOs are often required to train with the maneuver element they are assigned to." |
02-19-2009, 06:08 PM | #2904 |
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Yeah. Can still have him do that for select missions. But most of the time would be helicopter dropped or SEaL insertion thru the water.
So who would be part of a Joe Black Ops team? These are the guys that get the missions no one wants and no one wants to admit to. Snake-Eyes Flint Torpedo Low-Light Tunnel Rat Anyone else? |
02-19-2009, 06:12 PM | #2905 |
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Oh and someone mentioned Side Track v1 a while back. I love to use him as a Sniper/spotter because of his weapon and concealment net (I also gave him Marauders Inc sniper rifle) and I pair him up with Low-Light. Low-Light's good, but not that good. He needs to have a partner and Side Track works out well.
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02-19-2009, 06:13 PM | #2906 |
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02-19-2009, 06:16 PM | #2907 |
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Here's some more FO stuff. I'd say these guys are very well-rounded.
"The Forward Observer is qualified to attend many military schools because of their Combat Arms designation such as, Airborne, Air Assault, Ranger, and Special Forces training. They also qualify for the Army's Combat Action Badge. Forwards Observers are also given difficult cardiovascular, strength, infantry and self defense United States Army Combatives/United States Marine Corps MCMAP training in addition to their FO training. As the FO is attached to direct action units, this training is meant to ensure they have the capability to perform their more cerebral duties, while under the same stress the infantry unit is exposed to." |
02-19-2009, 06:39 PM | #2908 |
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So if you guys had to put together an amphibious/jungle assault team (inserted by WHALE), who would you include? The Jungle Warfare guys come to mind, but if you include Mutt, do you also include Junkyard? Would the dog be an assest or hindrance? Or would Mutt be better off with a patrol/security team? Should Big Brawler go in with team or should he stay with Special Forces? Who else?
A five-man roster might look like this: Squad Leader (MSG) - Big Brawler Team Leader (SSG) - Pathfinder Specialist - Recondo Specialist - Muskrat Specialist - Mutt & Junkyard |
02-19-2009, 10:30 PM | #2909 |
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Yeah. Can still have him do that for select missions. But most of the time would be helicopter dropped or SEaL insertion thru the water.
So who would be part of a Joe Black Ops team? These are the guys that get the missions no one wants and no one wants to admit to. Snake-Eyes Flint Torpedo Low-Light Tunnel Rat Anyone else? Chuckles Falcon
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02-20-2009, 09:47 AM | #2910 |
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So if you guys had to put together an amphibious/jungle assault team (inserted by WHALE), who would you include? The Jungle Warfare guys come to mind, but if you include Mutt, do you also include Junkyard? Would the dog be an assest or hindrance? Or would Mutt be better off with a patrol/security team? Should Big Brawler go in with team or should he stay with Special Forces? Who else?
A five-man roster might look like this: Squad Leader (MSG) - Big Brawler Team Leader (SSG) - Pathfinder Specialist - Recondo Specialist - Muskrat Specialist - Mutt & Junkyard Kind of sucks, since Mutt is technically a "Dog Handler", that would put him with Patrol/Security. But his training would make him a jungle trooper. So I'd replace Mutt with Wreckage (who is also a Jungle Warfare Instructor). Outback is better served with the Special Forces. So who would lead this team then?
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