Iceman's 41st BCMD Application [Waived]

[Boof]

Steam Name:
Boof

RP Name:
41st Alpha-88 ARCO LT Iceman

RP Rank:
ARCO | Lieutenant

Steam ID:
76561198209323692

Battalion you are applying for:
41st Elite Corps

Experience:
Rancor
PVT-BCMD
Alpha 17 | Muzzle

SOBDE
PVT-BCMD
Hunter | Echo

Specialized RCMD

Jedi Order
Council Member
Guardian Master
Anakin Skywalker | Plo Koon
 

Why should you become a Battalion Commander?:
I believe I am the best candidate for this position for a couple different reasons. First of all I have a lot of experience being a two time BOTM winning BCMD, I know what it takes to lead a battalion towards success. With my experience I know how to handle situations with as little bias as possible and how to change the direction of the battalion for the better. I also like to pride myself on being the kind of leader I would never ask my officers to do something I myself cannot do. There will not be a quota I cannot achieve and rules I do not follow. 

Another reason I believe I am the best fit is my drive to improve the 41st for the better. The battalion needs a lot of help and a lot of work in order to change the direction it is moving towards. The battalion needs changes from the basic structure to the sub units and I believe I have the right tools for the job to help them out. After talking with their officers I have their support in me to be the one to make these changes for the better.

Finally I believe the plans I have to change the battalion will lead the battalion into a good direction. I want to lay down the groundwork so that for future BCMDs they won't have to struggle to change the battalion. As well I will be fully training someone to take over after my term to make sure they will always have someone ready and trained to take the mantle of BCMD.

Availability:
Monday 8:30 PM - 1 AM
Tuesday 12 PM - 1 AM
Wednesday 5 PM - 1 AM
Thursday 12 PM - 1 AM
Friday 12 PM - 1 AM
Saturday | Sunday - Varies depending on the weekend.

Estimate of how long you've played on Synergy Roleplay?:
2,083 Hours

Do you have a microphone?:
Yes

Where do you want your battalion to be at the end of your term?:
Reconnaissance Roleplay:
In my opinion recon RP doesn't get nearly the love it should on the server. I believe that with the 41st I can set the standard for Recon RP on the server. I will be doing this by sending out Green Company and ARF before the rest of the battalion in any event or training in order to scan the area and comms back into the battalion so we can prepare for the situation. If other battalions see me doing this hopefully I can bring a change to the server that other recon units will start being used and not thrown on the back burner. I will also create training so the NCOs can host for the enlisted and teach them how to do proper recon roleplay,

Regiments:
One thing that I would like to introduce to all of the regiments in the battalion is training new members of the regiments how to use their new equipment. Currently if you have the server training or hit the rank requirement needed to join then you can just join the regiment. With actual training introduced it will prepare new members to use their equipment to the best of their abilities and be prepared for anything.  As well I want the regiment to do weekly training for their regiment to make sure those inside the regiment are honing their skills.

Improcco Company
I plan on really enforcing that they are an elite 5 man unit. I will be teaching them squad synergy and teamwork skills to make sure they are a 5 man war machine. I will teach them what I have learned in my time being a squad lead to help with building on their skills. Also I want them to actually be used for their purpose of covert missions and infiltration. Depending on the mission I will send them out with special orders to get their task done as quickly as possible. To help prepare them for this I plan on doing weekly training for the two subunits specifically made for them and their skill set. This should increase activity, RP, and skill within the squad.

Green Company
With green company they are supposed to be the long range combat and advanced recon specialists however most of the time this recon isn’t happening. With my ideas to increase recon RP in the battalion and actually sending out green company before the rest of the battalion I believe this will help out. I plan on like with improcco, hosting trainings to help them improve their skills especially with recon and communication. I feel with this idea it will better prepare them for any situation and create more RP for the battalion. I also plan in the future to give more incentive to go for lore positions within green company as it has been hard to fill the slots. This could include more leadership within the company or a regiment leadership position to give the jobs more of a presence in the battalion.

Activity
Our current activity within the battalion has been increasing but there is a lot of work to be done. Some ways activity will increase is by applying more incentive to go for 41st of the month. This will be a credit prize that I will be giving out in hopes it will drive people to be more active and host more trainings. However I am a firm believer that the battalion will be active if the BCMD and officer core are as well. So I will be enforcing more activity requirements on the officer core to make sure of this. If the officer core is active, trainings are being hosted, and my ideas for new RP in the battalion I believe will increase overall activity.

Officer Core
The current officer core isn’t bad but it definitely needs more work. I plan on sitting down with them day one to explain my plans and changes that will be implemented to the battalion. I believe communication is very important and I want them to know they can talk with me about anything. I plan on doing officer evaluations week one to see what my current officers have been doing and depending on the work they have put in they will either be promoted, stay at the same rank, or demoted.

Battalion Outlook
I believe that a change in perspective can go a long way with this battalion. I will be increasing the standards of our NCO and Officer team. By increasing the professionalism, quality of leadership, and activity I believe this will have a huge effect on the battalion. Enlisted members will see the officer core and NCO core acting more professional and will follow in that path. I also believe with the other plans I have working together will increase the view of the battalion on the server.

Jedi Program
Our jedi program has definitely been slacking. Activity hasn’t been the greatest and there are a lot of inactives on the roster. I have always been big on jedi inclusion and I will be no different in the 41st. I will be including them more in training and events to make sure they feel fully like members of the battalion and respected. As well it is a primary goal to find someone that will become Luminara so I will have help specially in the jedi program.

Alien Translation
I believe alien translation is a training with a lot of potential that gets overlooked. Green Company are some of the specialists in this but do not get to fully utilize the training. My plan is to host specialized trainings/events that incorporate AT more and more to get a bigger stance on the server. I believe the reason it isn't used mainly is because it is a lesser known training so more frequent hosting of the training and use on the server will give it new light

NCO Core
I believe the NCO team is moving in the right direction but needs a push. So I plan on introducing quotas to the NCO and officers to make sure a minimum amount of training are being hosted per week. This way our trainings totals will increase, activity will increase, and will help NCOs meet promotional requirements. I would also like to help NCOs work on their leadership skills to improve them as leaders and increase the quality of trainings in the battalion.

Battalion Structure
With the structure of the battalion I plan on fully looking through all the docs and tryouts to make sure everything is up to my standard. Some areas I will start are promotional requirements, subunit tryouts, and SGT training. I also plan to do a rework of the teamspeak and discord to make it more visually appealing and efficient.

BOTM
As it has been my goal in every battalion I have been a part of, I aim to achieve BOTM. I fully believe the 41st has the potential to be one of the best battalions on the server and can achieve BOTM. I have been the BCMD of two battalions that have won this award in the past so I know with the plans I have BOTM will be achieved.

 

Do you understand that if you go inactive that you will be removed from your position?:
Yes

Do you understand that your position has a three month term limit and you must reapply after three months to maintain your commander rank?:
Yes

Edited March 4 by Boof
More info

[Cucumber]

This is insane +1

Edited March 3 by Cucumber

[Bacta]

+1 go for it buddy cant be worse then the last guy

[blazin]

9 minutes ago, Bacta said:

+1 go for it buddy cant be worse then the last guy

+1 bacta cooked 

[Finn]

Not gonna lie, it's a bit of a red flag to me that you're applying in this manner. You were just BCMD of Rancor, and you've only been in 41st for 5 days. 

A lot of your goals are also far reaching, for how you say the state of the battalion is. Just to list a few:

Changing the standard of the battalion from being laid back and fun to professional and more serious is a massive undertaking, especially if the battalion doesn't want the change. Does the rest of the battalion have a similar mindset to you?

You say you want to enforce officer activity requirements and NCO quotas. Why do you think that will help the battalion in it's current state, and how are you going to combat burnout?

What do you think needs to improve about the officer team? You mentioned it "isn't bad, but definitely needs more work." 

Do you plan on running for a second term to continue to push the changes you're suggesting? Most of what you want to accomplish will need longer than 1 term to fully realize.

 

Lastly, how can you assure us this isn't just you jumping from power position to power position? Why didn't you spend more time with the battalion before making the app? 

[Mystic]

+1 thats all i got

[Maverick]

+1 Left Rancor in a pretty good shape..

[Hector]

+1 seems oddly motivated

[Chips]

+1 this is the wildest application i have ever seen and i can't say no to this cause I can't stop laughing 

 

[Jhonnyblaze24]

+1 this is the wildest thing I have ever seen at 4 am and im watching the Muppets 

 

[Dentonia32]

+1 Really good app, really good and chill guy and definitely someone who could fill the shoes.

[Brooklyn]

Right when your term was done, we had a chat with Bacta and you stated you wanted to join 41st and HELP Hector. Out of nowhere you get waived and throw an app up. 
 

You didn’t know what you wanted to do until this point, so how can you prove you’re going to stick with it?

Changing 41st to serious is a tall task. MANY previous Gree’s said they were going to do this, and fell extremely short of the mark. How are you going to ensure this actually happens? And how are you going to make sure it stays this way after you are gone?

My final thing is I have an issue with you actually following through on disciplinary action. Will you even be able to do this? 

[Boof]

16 hours ago, Finn said:

Not gonna lie, it's a bit of a red flag to me that you're applying in this manner. You were just BCMD of Rancor, and you've only been in 41st for 5 days. 

A lot of your goals are also far reaching, for how you say the state of the battalion is. Just to list a few:

Changing the standard of the battalion from being laid back and fun to professional and more serious is a massive undertaking, especially if the battalion doesn't want the change. Does the rest of the battalion have a similar mindset to you?

You say you want to enforce officer activity requirements and NCO quotas. Why do you think that will help the battalion in it's current state, and how are you going to combat burnout?

What do you think needs to improve about the officer team? You mentioned it "isn't bad, but definitely needs more work." 

Do you plan on running for a second term to continue to push the changes you're suggesting? Most of what you want to accomplish will need longer than 1 term to fully realize.

 

Lastly, how can you assure us this isn't just you jumping from power position to power position? Why didn't you spend more time with the battalion before making the app? 

Hi Finn, so the big reason I am applying for 41st is I originally came to the battalion in the mindset to help them and the person who was going to apply but due to some circumstances that is no longer the case. Speaking with the 41st officers those that could apply still want more time till they are ready and as you and I have both seen when battalions go for months without a BCMD it leads to problems and huge decrease in activity. I have the experience and the plans to provided the groundwork for this battalion to succeed so I figured if I am going to join this battalion to help I am not going to stand by and watch is suffer when I have the ability to help it.

From the officers I have spoke to they all agreed that they want to move the battalion in this direction, I made my plans by talking to the officers to decide what is best to fix the issues they see. I am here to be their voice and help the battalion I wouldn't provide these changes unless the members of the battalion wanted to see the change. I will not be changing the battalion like I would with Rancor or SOBDE seeing as they were an ARC and Commando battalion. This will not be a serious RP battalion but I want to increase the professionalism from what it was.

I believe quota is a huge help to battalions as it makes sure the NCOs and Officers are doing their job rather than just getting on every once in a while to maintain their rank. All the quota will be asking is to host one entertainment per week, unfortunately I am a strong believer that if you cannot host one entertainment for your battalion without an active LOA or ROA then you shouldn't be on the NCO team. It is there jobs to be leaders and providing entertainment for the enlisted members. The activity requirement for officers is to make sure they don't go a full week without being on the server other wise it can result in a strike then a second strike leads to demotion. These are not difficult tasks I am asking of the officer and NCO core, I myself will be participating in them to show that if a BCMD can do it so can the rest of the officers/ NCOs. I was already debating giving out credit prizes to the NCO and Officer who does the most trainings per month so that would help with burnout but I do not believe one training will cause big issues.

The officer team big issues start with activity as there are some officers I have hardly seen and I am not sure what they do for the battalion. I am entering giving everyone the benefit of the doubt and with my evaluations I will be able to see what they are doing for the battalion. But the issues come from activity, lack of battalion presence, lack of hosting entertainments and lack of professionalism on the server. There are many officers that are amazing in the battalion but some just need an extra push to get to that standard which I believe with my plans will get to that level. I want the officer core to be working to achieve the same goals because at the end of the day we are a team so if they need extra help I will sit down with them to figure out how I can help them improve.

If I haven't accomplished all of my goals and there isn't someone ready to take over and continue the work then absolutely I will go for a second term. I came to this battalion to help and I will not be leaving it high and dry. At the end of the day I have spent so much time of my life on this server to help improve in every battalion I am in. However if there is someone ready to take over I will stay in the battalion as a Major to be guidance to them to make sure I am around to help any way I can.

Hope this helped answer your questions!

[Boof]

5 hours ago, Brooklyn said:

Right when your term was done, we had a chat with Bacta and you stated you wanted to join 41st and HELP Hector. Out of nowhere you get waived and throw an app up. 
 

You didn’t know what you wanted to do until this point, so how can you prove you’re going to stick with it?

Changing 41st to serious is a tall task. MANY previous Gree’s said they were going to do this, and fell extremely short of the mark. How are you going to ensure this actually happens? And how are you going to make sure it stays this way after you are gone?

My final thing is I have an issue with you actually following through on disciplinary action. Will you even be able to do this? 

I told Bacta I wanted to come and help Hector, I told Hector I would put and app up if he ended up getting denied and that is what happened.

I didn't know what my goal was going to be, I was looking for the battalion or faction I could provide my services the best to and that became the 41st. After talking with their officers, spending time with them, and seeing the problems I believe I have the skill set to be the BCMD the battalion needs. This server has been my home for years now its my goal to help anyway I can so thats what I am doing, and thats what my drive to stick with it is.

My goal isn't to bring serious RP standards to the battalion, like what I told Finn this isn't Rancor or SOBDE but I want to bring the professionalism up a level. I believe it will go a long way on the stance the 41st has on the server. I believe a change like this starts at the top and If I am acting in a professional manner the views I have will be shown in the officer core and trickle down to the rest of the battalion. With the plans I have discussed and me showing the qualities I want as well as helping anyone struggling to achieve this standard and giving them tips I believe it will move in the right direction. Also there is already a person in mind who I believe would make a great Gree after me who has like minded goals and views, I will be preparing them to continue on this mission and if they are not ready I will go for a second term to make sure the standard doesn't drop.

I am the kind of person who gives everyone an opportunity to improve before the are removed or demoted. I believe everyone deserves fair chance however as I have shown in my other battalions when people abuse that chance or do not stop after a warning then disciplinary action follows. If there is proper reason for them to be demoted or removed then that is what will happen. These are my plans and If I get Gree it is my job to make the battalion the best it can be even if it means having to remove a friend. I have done this in both Rancor and SOBDE I attend to continue this method with the 41st.

Hope that answers your questions.

[Jafman]

+1 -> I like the application, and this guy has honestly been an amazing officer within the 41st Elite Corps. Let me explain...

Since the day Iceman joined the 41st Elite Corps, he has offered his support and care for the team and has seriously benefited the Elite Corps. I'd say the whole reason why 41st made 1st place in the Battalion Competition was because of him, the guy came in like a wrecking ball and gave us an amazing and unique training that no 41st has seen before. I  enjoyed the training he provided to us, so I took on from him and started hosting a similar training for the rest of the 41st Elite Corps, and it kept everyone engaged. Any recruits we made since Iceman have been actively engaged with the community and have not felt the need to stop playing. Now sure maybe some recruits went inactive, but that's normal. They join for a day, try something out for a cool character, then dip and never really give it a try... so they never stook around enough to see what our training is like.

Anyways, after a few trainings I hosted WHICH REMEMBER FOR THE RECORD I took on from Iceman himself, I began to notice that our members liked it so much to the point where our men were hosting the same type of training for the rest of our battalion ON THEIR ACORD. Now sure, I provided a little push since I'm the CPT for the battalion, I asked people to be engaged with training since we had a competition coming up, and yes I even explained to them how to properly run through and host the good quality trainings that Iceman brought to us. Now, till this very day, I see our men constantly pushing for activity, and actively hosting those same unique trainings every single day. So yes, I do believe Iceman is the reason why we placed 1st, and I also think he's the reason why the 41st Elite Corps has gotten so damn active recently. It's all because he joined the corps and hosted that 1 unique training that I was in, and so I took on from it, then the Officer Corps took on from it, and then the NCO Corps as well, so this all led to 41st being active as SHIT all day and all night.

Last night at 4:52 AM EST, the 41st Elite Corps was the most active battalion in the server. And mind you, this is during server downtime hours, and this didn't just happen at 4:52, it lasted from the morning yesterday, all the way to the middle of the damn night. 41st activity hasn't just been amazing once, but multiple times especially since Iceman joined. It got BETTER since he joined. 41st managed to become the most active battalion on the server more frequently than before.

^ The left photo was taken around 10:22 PM EST yesterday | The Right photo was taken around 4:52 AM last night. ^

 

So do I think he would make an excellent BCMD? Yes, I truly believe that Iceman would make an amazing Battalion Commander for the 41st Elite Corps. I love the guy, and I am 100% not being biased. I spoke to the guy, he provided his feedback, and I agree with all his views and ideals. With him in the high chair, I believe that 41st will thrive to become the best battalion on the server, and probably even become the most efficient in combat and communications compared to most battalions on the server.

 

- Jahmez -

[Bleed1ngthunder]

+1  he had a a chat with me before putting in this app, and i think he is a good fit for BCMD, plus with what ive seen of RANCOR while he was their BCMD gives me high hopes if he were to become 41st BCMD

[Banshoodle]

+1

W Iceman

[Hanz]

22 hours ago, Boof said:

I able that a change in perspective can go a long way with this battalion. I will be increasing the standards of our NCO and Officer team. By increasing the professionalism, quality of leadership, and activity I believe this will have a huge effect on the battalion. Enlisted members will see the officer core and NCO core acting more professional and will follow in that path. I also believe with the other plans I have working together will increase the view of the battalion on the server.

-1

[Srama]

+1 nice commander app and a nice guy to be around. I feel like he will be a good fit for Commander.

[Rizzo]

+1, 41st needs the help. Iceman has a track record of success. 

[K1ller]

+1

[jaxx]

+1 as a former 41st i think the state of the officer corps I think you would do well as being a bcmd spoke to you about your plans and I like them

[Underpaidstaff]

Tentative +1

[Pythin]

+1 could be one of the best Gree’s we have seen in a while, if he can play his cards right. Iceman has done a lot of good pretty much anywhere he goes. I can see him putting 41st on a better track then were it is 

Edited March 4 by Pythin

[Brooklyn]

I still can't be 100% with you. I mulled it over for a while and I don't think you will be able to do what needs to be done. Good luck though as I know you'll make it to interview

-1

[Danny1]

 I have only had Positive interactions with you and I have seen the respect that your previous battalion members hold for you. If the officers in the 41st support you, even though you are new to the battalion, then I know you will do a good job and allow 41st to reach new heights.

 

+1 Best of Luck Iceman!

[Moose_Wundo]

All interactions Ive had with Boof have been great! I would love to work with you closer! +1

[Gurk]

Based on your experience and my experience with you in Rancor, I will  +1

 

The thing with the 41st is, that they have a special culture in the battalion, a good one, chill and nice, but not too strict. What I experienced in my term is, putting harsher standards into the NCO/Officer core can be a good thing, but also a very bad thing. So I think you should be careful with that, and find a balance. Afaik their current way of enforcing disciplin and activity is good, unless it has changed.

Edited March 5 by Gurk

[Ivy]

+1 this due to the this man been working hard for a while now and rightfully deserves everything he does it for a reason and can’t wait for this god speed brotha 

[Gohn]

Congratulations, You have been ACCEPTED for a commander interview!

Please contact a Director to organise your interview.

Failure to do so within 7 DAYS of this post will result in the DENIAL of your application.

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[Ollie_]

Congratulations! Your application for the position you applied for has been ACCEPTED!

Your term will end 3 MONTHS after this post. Good luck!

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