I did not want to do this. Simply because I have way too much on my plate and don't want to hold you folks up. Please bump past me if I take up too much time.
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Summer break begins today!
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I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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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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Happy holidays, everyone!
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Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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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)
Gunthers Cast of Hooligans
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)
Gunthers Cast of Hooligans
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Let's see who gets this one...
During the Korean War, the USSR sent "volunteer" fighter pilots to assist Chinese and North Korean pilots fight against the US. The Soviet pilots primarily served as instructor/advisors. On occasion, the Soviet pilots who undoubtedly had accumulated a wealth of experience fighting against the Germans less than ten years earlier were allowed to fly MiG-15s with Chinese markings against US F-86s. The American pilots could tell when an experienced (Soviet) pilot was flying. They were much harder to get an advantage over. The American pilots referred to these "experienced" pilots as Honchos. Some of these guys were probably aces who had seen abundant combat action fighting against FW-150s, Bf-109s and Me-110s.
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Found my flash drive!!
In October, 1967 the 1st PAVN Division with the 32nd and 66th PAVN regiments were operating in the Central Highlands and had drawn the 173rd Brigade and the 1st Brigade, 4th ID into a fierce fight in the Mountains by the end of the month. In November, the 10th PAVN division consisting of the 174th and 175th PAVN Regiments reinforced the 1st Division. The fight over Dak To lasted most of the month. It was some of the fiercest fighting between North Vietnamese and US forces.
Coincidentally, I watched a documentary this afternoon on the battle of Dak To on the Military History channel.
Coincidentally, I watched a documentary this afternoon on the battle of Dak To on the Military History channel.
The word Spetsnaz is simply defined as "Special Forces". The troops who fall under this all encompassing term could be counter terrorist specialists, Long Range Recon troops, Raiders or SF troops who assist indigenous forces. There are several different formations who serve different purposes. But yes, a Russian Spetsnaz trooper or 8 would fit in nicely here in the role of "assisting indigenous forces." That is the same role as US Army Special Forces.
Once we know what units are represented, I can help put something together with you. So far, we have all the components to rewrite the Dak To campaign. It was two brigades of the 4th ID and two airborne battalions from the 173rd.
They would not have a direct leadership role. In fact, everyone would operate independently serving a common goal.
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8 yrs ago
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Are we doing Dak To? :)
I was wondering the same thing. That is summer of 1967.
1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
Commanded by a Colonel
1st Battalion, 8th Infantry
2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry (Mechanized)
3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry
1st Battalion, 12th Infantry
4th BN, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (105mm) Towed
I served in the 4th ID Mech in 1983-84.
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So, are we going to have allied ground units? If that is the case then the Aussies would be out because they stuck to Vung Tao. I think it was the same for the ROKs...they stayed in one general area too. So you would have ARVN, and U.S. only as major combat formations. Which is fine with me, BTW
I just posted my main character as the Battalion Commander for the 1st Battalion, 503rd PIR, 173rd ABN BDE. It is my intention to RP the entire Battalion when I can. I will at least discuss what the battalion is doing. @CaptainBritton is taking A Company, 1-503 PIR, 173 ABN BDE. You are welcome to take a soldier within the Battalion or choose another unit in the 173rd. I also believe the 4th Infantry Division is in this Area of Operations in 1967 if you would like to pull in another unit. Or you could create some other foreign national unit like Republic of Korea (ROK) or Australia?
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