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Captain, Infantry (Retired)

STATUS: Summer break begins today! 22 days ago
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22 days ago
Current Summer break begins today!
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3 mos ago
I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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5 mos ago
If you are a fan of Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, let me know. Maybe we can put together an RP. I play Ironjawz & Kruleboyz in AOS and Salamanders & Drukhari in 40K.
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2 yrs ago
Happy holidays, everyone!
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2 yrs ago
Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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Bio

I am a veteran of the United States Army and the US Army National Guard. I spent three years on Active Duty serving in the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Ft. Carson, CO, and the 3rd Armor Division at Kirch Göns, West Germany. I spent 18 years in the Army National Guard with the 26th Infantry Division "Yankee" and 29th Infantry Division (Light), "The Blue and the Gray". I was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina with the 29th ID (L) in 2001 - 2002. I have also been reading military history articles and books since I was 10 years old. I do prefer Military Role Plays over all other genres, primarily because I have a vast knowledge of the subject including personal experiences. At the very least, my characters are always veterans.

I have been writing for pleasure for at least 35+ years but only got into forum-based Role Playing about eighteen years ago. I do enjoy Nation Role Plays and get into minute detail when designing my military. The only reason I enjoy excruciating detail in my militaries is because for me, it is fun. My education and experience on this subject afford me the insight to see the depth of the structure. It is not just a General and a large pile of soldiers. If someone wants assistance in designing an army, navy, or air force, please send me a PM. I will help. Please specify what level (echelon) or depth you would like me to go. When I say echelon, I mean Army, Corps, Division, Brigade/Regiment, Battalion/Squadron, Company/Troop/Battery, Platoon, and Squad/Section.

When I was a student in High School, I used to play Dungeons & Dragons. Recently, I have been DMing a 5e campaign of my creation for my son and his friends. 5e is so much less cumbersome than earlier editions of D&D. I do have an interest in Tolkien-esque fantasy-styled Role Plays as well. Time travel has always been a fun genre for me, but to do it well, one must have a firm grasp of historical facts.

There are only a few fanfictions I will participate in; Star Wars and Star Trek are two of them. I want to do an exclusively Klingon RP one of these days. I also avoid Canon characters.

I have real-world martial arts experience. I would love to write an RP about hand-to-hand combat, no fantasy magic chit, just hands elbows, knees, and feet. Maybe the occasional head butt thrown in to mix things up. I trained in Krav Maga for six and a half years. I earned a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga on 3 June 2017.

Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art form that employs practical self-defense techniques drawing forms & techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Taekwando. It is very brutal, demanding, and aggressive. During the seven years I trained, I have bruised two ribs, sustained several muscle pulls, and various lacerations and bruises over my body. I have received a sprained ankle and a fractured wrist. Before the first black belt test, I received a bone bruise to my right shin; where my roundhouse kicks impact. Yet, I am stupid enough to continue training. [Regardless of the physical pain, it is more fun than any other physical activity I have engaged in. Fortunately, the bone bruise healed up prior to the third and final test. EDIT: I did leave the sport over five years ago. :(]

Over two years ago I completed my first novel, a science fiction set in the 24th century. It focuses on a Private Military Corporation solely employed by the earth government. I started a second book in November 2022 and hope to work on that this summer when I have more time.

Send me a PM for a Role Play or if you would like to see what sort of an army I could build for you.

--Gunther (AKA: Old School)



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Most Recent Posts

In The Combat Zone → 8 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
There are four primary characters in this story.

Allison and Gabriel Meaghan grew up in South Boston to an abusive father. Their mother drank herself to death when her children needed her most. They lived on the streets of Boston getting into trouble with gangs, drugs and street violence. Detectives Jenna Michaelson and Jimmy Graham are trying to fight crime in The Hub while stumbling over government and police corruption. The pair do not know who has their back and feel they cannot trust other officers on the job. They don't know who is on the take and who is honest.
In The Combat Zone → 8 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay


This is a 1x1 Roleplay about a crime drama that takes place in Boston, Massachusetts. We have resurrected a two-block region of hte city south of Chinatown formerly known as "The Combat Zone". It was a haven for crime and immoral behavior. Corruption on the Boston Police Department allowed it to continue. The real combat zone was removed in the 1980s following the tragic death of Andrew P. Puopolo, a Harvard University student and football player as well as pressure from the citizens and rising property values.

The Combat Zone encompassed a portion of Washington St. just south of Chinatown, Boylston Street, Lagrange Street, Beach Street, Stuart Street, from Harrison Avenue to Tremont Street.

For our Roleplay the Combat Zone remains and is a den of crime including pornographic book stores, strip clubs, night clubs, theaters with risque` performers. It is a dangerous place. The Police turn a blind eye or take bribe to walk away. Prostitution is the biggest crime in The Combat Zone. You can also find any drug in the world that meets your desires. Beware, it is not the world of pleasure and comfort you seek.



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In Foreign Legion - First Contact is First Contract → 8 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
This TO includes the commander of each subordinate unit as well as which company level asset are assigned/attached to their unit for operational control. I've created battle groups that include both infantry and armor with combat engineer and artillery support. The ADA units will be spread throughout the brigade sector to provide a more wide reaching support. Included where each unit commander hails from.


In Foreign Legion - First Contact is First Contract → 8 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
Yes sir! The 335th attack aviation battalion (UCAV) is a battalion of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles that perform precisely in the manner you just detailed. Originally, I considered them as human controlled, but they can operate under AI parameters. They would still have either human or Grathik handlers insuring they are operating properly, correct?

The F-45 UCAV looks like this...



...Our F45 can have lasers mounted on it instead of projectile firing weapons as well as missiles and/or bombs. But I would still want indirect fire weapons like mortars and field artillery.
In Post a random fact about yourself. → 8 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
Our technology helps us to know what is going on in our world at the speed of lightning, but distracts us from getting to know the people walking around us.
In War is hell, a possible realistic Vietnam War roleplay? (+18) → 8 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Interest Checks
Task Organization for 1st Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade "Sky Soldiers!"


Sky Soldiers


Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Battalion Command Section

Battalion Staff Section

Communications Section

Medical Platoon

Support Platoon

Mess Platoon

Maintenance Platoon

81mm Mortar Platoon

Weapons Platoon (Anti-Armor)

Reconnaissance Platoon

Company Headquarters Section


Total: 200 soldiers in the HHC
200 + 489 = 689 soldiers in the Airborne Battalion

Rifle Company (A, B & C Companies)
Company Headquarters Section

Weapons Platoon (3x 60mm Mortar Squads, 3x Anti Armor teams & 3x sniper teams)

3x Rifle Platoons (PL, PSG, RTO, 2x M60 MG Teams, & 3 11-man rifle squads = 42 soldiers)


Total: 163 soldiers in the Company x 3 companies = 489

The Battalion has three Companies. Each company has three rifle platoons with three squads each. This is nine squads for the Company and/or nine platoons for the battalion.There are four 81mm Mortars at battalion to support the platoons in the field and three 60mm mortars at company to support the squads in the field. The Anti-armor teams at Battalion are probably 90mm or 106mm recoilless Rifles mounted on M151 Jeeps. The Anti-armor weapons at Company are probably Light Anti-Armor Weapons (LAAW) with teams who carry several of them. These teams are attached to the rifle platoons for their use and may consist of four men carrying a bunch of LAAWs.

Rifle Squad:
Squad Leader (SSG)
A Team Leader (SGT)
Auto Rifleman (SP4)
Grenadier M79 (SP4/PFC)
Rifleman (PFC)
Rifleman (PFC)
B Team Leader (SGT)
Auto Rifleman (SP4)
Grenadier M79 (SP4/PFC)
Rifleman (PFC)
Rifleman (PFC)

I believe @CaptainBritton intends to take the A Company Commander slot for his character. I intend to write up the 1-503 Battalion Commander and then various other characters within the battalion as the story progresses.
In Post a random fact about yourself. → 8 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
Speaking of mobile devices. I learned yesterday during a work conference that stepping away from the table and leaving your phone unlocked for your co-workers to fill your gallery with crazy selfies is just not smart.

Oh this is laughable!! A riot! A buddy of mine will find his wife's phone unsecured and he will make a post to social media as though he is her. Inevitably, I will find the post allegedly by the wife with her stating how absolutely wonderful her husband is. The comments are usually absurd and quite hilarious.

In Foreign Legion - First Contact is First Contract → 8 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
I will do up a Brigade Task Organization and where they deploy their units on a battlefield. I'll say we are conducting a "Movement to Contact" which is a battle drill intended to do what it suggests, make contact with the enemy. I've given the FA Battalion four batteries instead of the usual three. This is 24 guns versus 18.
In Foreign Legion - First Contact is First Contract → 8 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
Excellent Read on the IC. I finally got to it this morning. It is the last day of school before the holiday break. We are having the students write letters to soldiers deployed to combat zones. I'll mail them to some soldier tomorrow.

Here is the organization:

1st Earth Motorized Infantry Brigade

Task Force "ROY" 1-1 IN motorized infantry battalion (hovercraft)
Task Force "MCCUSKER" 2-1 IN motorized infantry battalion (hovercraft)
Task Force "COX" 3-1 IN motorized infantry battalion (hovercraft)
Task Force "FITZGERALD" 1-10 AR armor battalion
Task Force "COLLINS" 2-10 AR armor battalion
2nd Bn, 3rd (2-3) field artillery battalion (24x155mm SP)
1st engineer battalion (hovercraft)
901st heavy aviation lift battalion (VTOL)
335th attack aviation battalion (UCAV)
145th forward support battalion
Team "WRANGLER" reconnaissance troop (hovercraft)
639th air defense artillery battery*
Team "NEWTON" military police company (Rear Security)
Team "DILLON" long range reconnaissance & surveillance detachment (LRRSD)
3rd Platoon, 405th Psychological Operations platoon

Is our squad in one of the infantry battalions listed above? or in the LRRSD?
In Post a random fact about yourself. → 8 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
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