Financials

Running this team wont be cheap, that's a fact. In order to get an estimate on what it'll cost this post will show the expenses that are predicted for the unit when operating at full capacity

What will we spend money on initially, for starting the up the unit (assuming that it will start when functioning at full capacity):
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• Purchasing of video and editing equipment
• Acquiring initial stock of various issued items
• Purchasing of vehicles
• Fabrication of combat vehicles
• Purchasing of battlefield communications
• Purchasing and buildup of unit practice field(s)
• Building of Operations Center
Team polo
• Multicam 8-Point Hats
• defr
• Establishing online services
• Audio/Video Conferencing
• E-Mail Service
• Web Based Training
• Collaboration Suite
• Multimedia Database

Battlefield Communications

In order for the unit to communicate while conducting operations a communications infrastructure will be set up that allows for both voice and data communications on the battlefield between combat and C2 forces

Levels of communications

Certain levels of communication will be established in order to allow private communications between specific commanders & subordinates. These levels are:

• Personnel to team/squad leader
• Squad leader to platoon/section/division leader
• Division/platoon/section leader to C2

For SOCOM forces, the ability to communicate from team leader directly to C2 may be needed. Therefore a voice and data communications network will be set up for that specific purpose

E-Mail and Phones

In order for the unit to more effectively communicate an e-mail and phone system will be set up

E-mail

Every person, when they finish initial training, will be given an e-mail address that can be used to contact them. The e-mail address will be in the following format: First Initial. Last name @ 122MU.com (Ex. A.Smith@122MU.com)

This e-mail is intended for use with business matters only and if found that it is not being used for official purposes can be suspended or revoked from the person at fault

Phones

Considering the need for constant communication between administrative staff certain people will be provided with phones bought and paid for by the unit intended for use to contact other members of the unit. The following persons will have a phone:

• Unit Commanding Officer
• Unit Executive Officer
• Intelligence Director
• Commander, INFCOM
• Commander, AUXCOM
• Commander, SOCOM
• Commander, MVCOM

If needed certain persons can be issued a cell phone temporarily by the unit while needed then have it collected when it is assessed that them having a unit phone is no longer necessary. If a person is issued a cell phone it must be approved by the unit commanding officer and have a set date for necessity revision

Awards & Recognition

In order to promote morale among personnel an awards system has been set up to recognize those that have put their hard work into the unit

There are two types of awards: Medals and Ribbons. Ribbons are for awards that are more common and include a ribbon and a certificate upon completion of set requirements, they also count towards advancement. Medals are for those who have gone above and beyond to support the unit and have shown courage and leadership at unit operations; They include a Medal, ribbon, and Certificate of congratulations upon awarding of the medal. Medals hold a lot of gravity when it comes to advancement.

The ribbons that a person can earn and their prerequisites are:

• Service Ribbon
• Awarded for being an active member for one year
• Leadership Ribbon
• Awarded for showing 
• Rifle Qualification Ribbon
• Awarded for showing proficiency and marksmanship with airsoft AEG and GBB rifles
• Pistol Qualification Ribbon
• Awarded for showing proficiency and marksmanship with airsoft GBB pistols
• Recon Team Ribbon
• Serve as a member of a recon team and have participated in at least 2 major operations in a recon team
• Security Team Ribbon
• Serve as a member of a security team and have participated in at least 2 major operations in a security team
• Crewman Ribbon
• Serve as a member of a vehicle crew and have participated in at least 2 major operations or 5 regular sponsored operations as a vehicle crewman
• Volunteer Ribbon
• Donation Ribbon
• Sponsored Game Ribbon
• Awarded for participation in a major sponsored operation
• Star will be worn to denote that they were a member of the best performing team that the game within the unit
• Patriot Ribbon
• Be serving as a member of the United States Military or have been a member of the US Military with and honorable discharge
• Interstate Operation Ribbon
• Participate in a sponsored operation that was greater than 150 miles from the unit Operations Center 
• Foreign Operation Ribbon
• Participate in a sponsored operation that was in another country

The medals that a person can earn and their prerequisites are:

• Unit Service Medal
• Bronze Star
• Silver Star
• Professional Certification Medal
• Extraordinary Donation Medal

Also another way of recognition is through certification badges. These badges signify that the awarded persons have learned all curriculum about the certain area of expertise and has proven knowledgeable to his/her superiors. The badges may be worn on any combat uniform above their name, but only one may be worn at any time. The badges that a person can earn and their prerequisites are:

• Infantry Operations Badge
• Identify the purpose of Infantry in battle
• Be knowledgeable on all TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) of in infantryman
• Identify the purpose and basic loadout of all members of an infantry squad
• Know all awards that can be received and their prerequisites
• Have 4 sponsored games documented that you have participated as an infantry member
• Special Teams Badge
• Know the purpose of all special teams (Security, Intelligence, Recon, and Vehicle Teams)
• Know proper operation of all communications equipment involved with special teams
• Identify the different types of personnel in each team and state their purpose
• Know all awards that can be received and their prerequisites
• Have 2 sponsored games documented that you have participated as a special teams member
• Command & Control (C2) Badge
• Know the purpose of all C2 personnel
• Be able to identify all personnel by name and rank of who currently holds said positions
• Know all TTP of command level personnel and sustainment of operations from a strategic perspective
• Know the organizational structure of all commands and the purpose of each division within them
• Be able to recite the Unit chain of command and all C2 personnel, Command Leaders, and Division Commander by name and rank
• Serve as an assistant to C2 personnel for 4 months or hold a C2 position for 2 months
• Know all awards that can be received and their prerequisites 
• Recruiter Badge
• Be able to identify all awards and their prerequisites
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the working of all C2 and all commands within the unit
• Demonstrate proper knowledge on in-processing procedures of new applicants
• Have already recruited 5 persons that have been active members for 3 months
• Have been or be a unit recruiter for 2 months
• Auxiliary Operations Badge
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ID Cards

For security and identification purposes each member will be given an ID card that will serve the following purpose:

• Accountability at sponsored games
• Access control to unit facilities
• Validation of rank or position
• Official Identification

The ID card will be the following format:

• Landscape orientation on a plastic laminate card the size of a regular credit card

• On the front
• '122nd Military Simulation Unit' on the top, underlined
• Photo ID on left centered vertically
• In the center of ID:
• Name
• Rank 
• Date of Birth
• Primary MOS
• Secondary MOS
• Personal Identification Number
• Unit crest on right, centered vertically
• RFID chip at bottom right
• Special Designation devices at bottom left under photo ID
• On the back
• At top center, "This identity card is property of the 122nd Military Simulation Team and may be revoked at any time"
• In center of card, "If lost please contact the 122nd at 2330 Warnerm Ln. Dallas, TX. Identification@122MU.com
• Magnetic strip running the length of the card at the bottom
• Date of issue at bottom right in YYYY MM DD format

Sustainment [Open Discussion]

In order to sustain the team, money must be allocated to the team for conducting operations and maintaining of equipment.

The following idea's are considered to provide funds to the team, keep in mind all of this is a "what if" scenario:

• Using lottery money
• External business providing funding
• Unit managed Airsoft business providing funding

Customs and Courtesies

In order to promoteessionalism aofficial buspect within the unit a set of PrestonPrestoncustoms and courtesies will be used

A courtesy is a behavior extended to a person or thing that honors them is some way

A custom is a social convention stemming from tradition and enforced as unwritten law

Greeting of a superior

As a courtesy, when a greeting a superior in uniform "good morning/afternoon/evening" will be used depending on the time of day followed by "sir/ma'am" or their rank. When not in uniform it is not expected of you to use the proper greeting but encouraged none the less.

Reporting to an office

When reporting to an office for official business the following customs will be observed:

1. Knock on the door and wait till asked to enter
2. When told enter, come in state name, and business
3. Take a seat when told or leave when dismissed
4. When leaving it is recommended that you render the proper greeting to the person you are addressing before exiting

Uniforms

In order to identify ourselves a standard set of uniforms will be used by unit personnel on the battlefield and during official unit functions

The uniforms that we use are:

• Multicam Combat Uniform (MCU)
• Officer Combat Uniform Type 1 (OCU1)
• Officer Combat Uniform Type 2 (OCU2)
• Team Polo

All enlisted personnel are required to wear the MCU when conducting combat operations with the team. Officer are allowed to wear the OCU type 1 or 2 (depending on the terrain) when conducting C2 (Command and Control) operations, if they are directly involved in combat the MCU is recommended for use as to not stick out among the troops and become a HVT (High Value Target). The team polo is worn during official unit function off of the battlefield, and can be worn at anytime when not in combat operations.

Both the MCU and the OCU are NOT authorized for wear off of the battlefield. They cannot be worn when transiting to and from an operation. If transiting to and from and operation with the unit or when using unit vehicles the Team Polo must be worn unless otherwise noted by the Unit Commanding Officer.

Multicam Combat Uniform (MCU)

The uniform wear regulations for the MCU are:

• Must have pants in Multicam pattern
• Can wear either a blouse or a combat shirt, but must have Velcro on both shoulders for patches
• Boots must be tan or similar in color
• All accessories (vests, holsters, backpacks...) must either be tan or Multicam
• When not in combat operations the unit issued Multicam 8-Point Cover must be worn
• When combat operations head gear is optional but must follow similar guidelines as uniform accessories
• Rank must always be worn on the uniform. If wearing the blouse, they must be on the collar. If wearing a combat shirt rank must be visible on either one of the shoulders of on the chest of a vest
• Unit patch must always be on the right shoulder
• Optional squad/team patches must be worn on the left shoulder if worn

Officer Combat Uniform (OCU)

OCU Type 1 is the MARPAT woodland pattern while the Type 2 is the MARPAT desert pattern. The OCU is primarily worn during C2 operations and can be worn during combat operations if area is not considered a high threat area. The same regulations apply to both OCU uniforms. When wearing the uniform the following regulations apply:

• Boots must be Tan in color
• Pants, Blouse, and Cover must be appropriate pattern
• Undershirt can either be tan or OD green
• 8-Point cover must be worn with the uniform when outdoors at all times
• Rank must be sewn onto the front square of the cover
• Collar devices must be worn at all times
• Unit patch must be sewn onto the right shoulder of the blouse. If Velcro is on the shoulder then it does not need to be sewn on, just present when conducting operations with the unit.

Team Polo

The team polo is worn to identify members of the 122nd off of the battlefield. The polo is black with no pockets and has '122nd Milsim Unit' embroidered on the left breast. The following regulations apply when wearing the uniform:

• Must be worn with closed toed shoes
• Pants can either be blue jeans or khaki and cannot have any holes or major tears and/or frays
• Polo must be tucked in at ALL times
• Any type of hat is authorized with the uniform as long as it isn't a cover worn with other uniforms and is in good taste
• A belt must be worn at all times and the buckle cannot be too big or flashy

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Motor Vehicle Command (MVCOM)

MVCOM is responsible for the maintenance of all unit vehicles and the operation of said vehicle on and off of the battlefield

Chain of Command

• Commander, MVCOM
• Commander, Vehicle Operations Division
• Combat Vehicle Section NCOIC
• Combat Vehicle Commander
• Driver
• Gunner
• Logistics Vehicle Section NCOIC
• Logistics Vehicle Operator
• Commander, Vehicle Maintenance Division
• Vehicle Maintainer

Vehicle Operations Division

Within the division there are two sections: the Combat Vehicle Section and the Logistics Vehicle Section.

The combat vehicle section is planned to have up to 2 custom built vehicles used for infantry support operations on the battlefield. Each vehicle will be manned by 1 commander, driver, and gunner.

The logistics vehicle section is in charge of operating all non-combat vehicles owned by the Unit. These vehicles are compromised of up to: 2x 2 1/2-Ton Military Cargo Trucks, 2x SUV's, and 1x Command HMMWV. Other vehicle that might possibly added are a Semi-Truck and Ford Super Duty pickup truck. A flatbed semi-trailer will also be purchased for the semi-truck for transporting non-road legal vehicles to and from the Area of Operations (AO)

Vehicle Maintenance Division

This division is responsible for maintaining all vehicles that belong to the unit and performing any upgrades that are needed for the vehicle.

The division must be part of the unit but, if needed, the vehicle maintainers can be contracted out to persons that are not part of the unit. But it is recommended that they are members of the unit to ensure more trust and accountability with the vehicle maintainers

Infantry Command (INFCOM)

INFCOM is the basis for the 122nd, they are the players on the field and what makes the unit what it is. The overall mission of INFCOM is to be the boots on the ground that take the fight to the enemy in force-on-force combat

Chain of Command

• Commander, INFCOM
• Squad Leaders
• Riflemen
• CQB Specialists
• Designated Marksmen
• Machine-Gunners

All persons within the squad report to the Squad Leader and the Squad Leaders report to the Commander, INFCOM

Sizing

Each squad will consist of 12 personnel: 1 Squad Leader, 2 Designated Marksmen, 2 CQB Specialists, 2 Machine Gunners, and 5 Riflemen

Positions and Command Structure

In the unit there will be a command structure established for all on and off battlefield units.

The highest position in the unit, when operating at full capacity, will be the commanding officer (CO) followed by the executive officer (XO) and the intelligence director. Under the XO will be all the commands within the unit, followed by their respective divisions and sections

The different commands are:

• SOCOM, Special Operations Command
• AUXCOM, Auxiliary Operations Command
• INFCOM, Infantry Command
• MVCOM, Motor Vehicle Command

Each command will have its own post explaining the COC within it and its purpose

The organizational levels are as follows:

• Unit (Biggest)
• Command
• Division/Platoon
• Sector/Squad
• Individual Person (Smallest)

Rank Structure

Because of the military structure I have a rank system established that will allow for personnel to tell between commander and subordinate

I have an enlisted rank structure and an officer rank structure

The 122nd Milsim Unit

Throughout my life I have had a fascination with the military. Since I was 13 years old I would read U.S. Army field manuals because they entertained me and I was learning about how the military works. From then on I researched more and more about the military, gaining a lot of knowledge over the years. Then a few years ago I found the sport of airsoft. I instantly fell in love, watching YouTube video's constantly and dreaming about being able to get involved in the sport.

A few years ago while sitting around the house I thought to myself "what would it be like if I started my own airsoft team"? And that's where it all began, I came up with the original name Advanced Tactical Team (Later renaming it to what is now "122nd Tactical Unit") and started planning of a fictitious team that I would organize if I had the personnel, time, and money to sustain.

This blog is dedicated to explaining the 122nd and anybody that wishes to learn more about it

Find out more about the details of the unit at these pages

• Ranks
• Positions and Command Structure
• SOCOM
• INFCOM
• AUXCOM
• MVCOM
• Customs & Courtesies
• Uniforms