Steel Beasts Training

[Asid]

I have created this separate post in case anyone misses the in depth post i made within the Steel Beasts Pro Discussion Thread.

Training post. Reply #702 Here: http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=10673.690

I know quite a few of the grogs have SB and many are curious. We are rolling out a "training program" for anybody who is interested.

DOGS OF WAR MBT Basic Training Syllabus
Basic training in this context assumes that students are 'newbies' not only to Steel Beasts but to armoured vehicle operations generally. Students should have completed the tutorial section for the tank used during the training exercises and be competent in operating it. The training takes place on the SB map representing the Puckapanyal military training area, north of Melbourne, home to the Australian Army's School of Armour.
Training progression, dependent of individual students' expertise, will be: Tank Commander, Section Leader (Two tanks), Platoon Commander. Exercises will be repeated as required to ensure individuals gain experience in each role in a timely manner.

Regards

[Asid]

I have had pm's asking me about skill level.

All skill levels are welcome.

Also it would be helpful if you took a look at section5 of the manual (p21)

It starts this Sunday 20:00 GMT+1 (check my sig)

Regards

[Nefaro]

If you guys are looking for a beginner introduction, I believe the idea is to get some tutorial-like multiplayer sessions in on Sundays.  Or at least some easier missions with less pressure and more time to answer questions during gameplay.

As far as simulations go, I don't think SBPro requires much learning to become effective.  But it still has a lot of depth and variety for when you want to delve further into the details. 

[PanzersEast]

I would like to encourage any of you guys who are interested in playing to purchase a one month license and come over and train and play with us.... that is a short term and small investment to see if it is right for you.  I think you will find that as much as FPS are, this is so much better.  Any questions, just ask.

All the guys are extremely nice and helpful and our TeamSpeak is a protected area so there are no kiddies and idiots joining our sessions.


PE

[Asid]

I would like to repeat what Nefaro and PanzersEast have said. We are a friendly bunch...the videos make us look waaaay better than we are  ::)

If anyone is concerned whether Steel Beasts will run on their system i can tell you my system is 6 years old and runs SB very well  O0  If you are still unsure then contact me... I can run a test with you  :)

Come on over... we don't bite...well maybe Nef does  ;D

[Nefaro]

Come on over... we don't bite...well maybe Nef does  ;D

I'm told there are shots for that.

[Asid]

Come on over... we don't bite...well maybe Nef does  ;D

I'm told there are shots for that.

lolol brilliant 

[Asid]

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Training

DOGS OF WAR MBT Basic Training Syllabus
Basic training in this context assumes that students are 'newbies' not only to Steel Beasts but to armoured vehicle operations generally. Students should have completed the tutorial section for the tank used during the training exercises and be competent in operating it. The training takes place on the SB map representing the Puckapanyal military training area, north of Melbourne, home to the Australian Army's School of Armour.
Training progression, dependent of individual students' expertise, will be: Tank Commander, Section Leader (Two tanks), Platoon Commander. Exercises will be repeated as required to ensure individuals gain experience in each role in a timely manner.

Phase 1.
Phase 1a. Map Study. Covers, but is not necessarily restricted to:
1.   Terrain awareness. How to use the map view to provide a good mental picture of the terrain and plan routes from one point to another to minimise the possibility of ambush and maximise offensive potential.
2.   How to move along those routes using the mutual support method known as 'travelling overwatch', in which only one section of two tanks moves at any time, while the other section over-watches their progress and engages any enemy that threatens that movement.
3.    How to identify good battle positions
4.   How to approach and leave such battle positions, minimising the chances of detection.
5.   Communications within the platoon during such manoeuvres.
Phase 1b. Pure manoeuvre training with no enemy putting into effect lessons learned in Phase 1a.
Takes place on the 'open country' section of the range with a platoon of four tanks plus a 'C.O' tank manned by an instructor. 
Phase 1c.
As above but students can expect to encounter and deal with light enemy resistance.
Phase 1d.
As above but with increased enemy resistance.
   Note: Students should expect varying enemy resistance during all exercise from this point forward.

Phase 2.
Phase 2a. Introduces the concept of tanks in support of a Mechanised Infantry Company. The MI will normally be run by an instructor as Company Commander while students man the tanks.  Open country lane. Tanks lead.
Phase 2b.
As per Phase 1c, ending with the infantry in position to make an assault on a defended hilltop objective. 

Phase 3.
Takes place on the more wooded lane of the range.  Mech Inf leads.  Although the Company Commander is the Mech Inf commander, it is the job of the tank platoon leader to identify potential ambush points and ask the Mech Inf commander to clear them before proceeding.
Phase 3a, 3b, 3c.
Selected exercises from Phases 1 and 2, depending on individuals' progress, but the final exercise is as per 2a.