Commander Whitelist Application
Byond ID? VossAldrich
Player Name You Use Most? Voss 'V' Aldrich
Make a list of links to all of your applications and (job)ban appeals, including whitelist and staff apps, within the last year. Also, provide "Ban reason; Verdict" beside each (job)ban link
Have you received any ban within the last month? How long was it and what for? Earlier in Jan for EORG (first game)
Do you understand that any player - even donors or staff members - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our Server Rules or Roleplay Guidelines? Yes
How do you view the tool of Battlefield Execution to be used? What circumstances do you think it would be necessary to BE a member of the crew? Where do you think the Battlefield Execution Mechanic Differs from regular Execution and why? BE should be a last resort used only for those who threaten the safety of the commander and their comrades. Otherwise appropriate brig time should be dealt with. Repeat offenders will be more likely to be placed under BE of course. I view BE as a last resort, not a show of ultimate power.
How will your Commanding Officer run his/her ship? Provide a detailed explanation on how he would handle situations that might commonly occur such as, a insubordinate engineering staff, a Staff Officer who cannot do anything right, an Executive Officer wh I have been in charge of multiple squadrons for a game called DCS that are professional and have ex-military in them and I will run my ship as I do my squadrons. I expect discipline during military events but I don't want complete strict "Speak only when spoken to" That damages morale and can actually lead to a mutiny. When an insubordinate arrises I typically try to assess as to why they are doing it. Is it a personal reason/opinion, is it due to my command, or are they just being an a**. I will typically try to remedy the situation as fast as possible but I will not linger upon it for my focus is to be on my marines not just one singular marine that's for the SO's and SL's to sort out. But if they still refuse to be subordinate its to the brig I'm afraid. As for SO's who can't do anything right I believe that everyone can do something right gathering they follow proper procedure so say we have an SO who is unfamiliar with their OW position or the scope of their duty. I've been there, I will attempt to guide them and give a basic overlay so they will at least be minorly affective for a time being until I can dedicate more time to them. As for an XO who would challenge me I would welcome it. Strategy is perfected THROUGH critisism but if its borders insubordination I would deal with them through the same I would any other marine.
What do you think is the job of a Commander? The job of a commanding officer is one that covers a wide array of duties/responsibilities. The commanding officer is the ultimate power upon his/her command they are the final say, the alpha and omega. If the marines fail, it is due to their CO. The CO's duty is to the corps and more importantly to their marines they are to lead with distinguished and honorable integrity they are to be above human wants/needs such as money/power. The CO has a duty to protect his marines and his ship as if they were his children and he is to lead them as he were their father. The CO is to make battle plans, and of course plans never work so he is to alter those plans to best complete the misson while preserving the life of marine equipment/lives. He will have to sacrifice the few for the needs of the many but he never should be so eager to do so.
As a player what do you think could be added for Commanding Officer to benefit the role? I believe the CO should have an OW console (I am unsure if he has one already) so that he can overwatch all the squads without having to go to the SO's terminal and do it from there. I have a lot of experience in strategy and leadership and an overall OW console in the captains area would be a MASSIVE help. Especially if he/she could set orders for squads from that terminal that way the captain can remain in the most effective position while having complete overwatch over the squads and being able to set orders on the fly instead of getting up and maneuvering over to the other terminals. I believe this would be a MASSIVE benefit.
What do you think you could contribute by being whitelisted? I have years of experience in leadership for several simulated games/strategy games. Leadership positions are not unknown to me and I am quite the heavy roleplayer yet not overbearing (do expect a speech or two in times of dire need of morale boost). I believe that I bring more than just roleplay and competence to the table because I consider my self an avid strategist and I often study historical strategy as part of my classes. I enjoy strategy and I like the pressure it puts me under it allows me to focus. That and I just think that being Commander is FUN something that I enjoy and I hope I can bring that joy to the rest of CM community when I roll CO.
Choose one of the following story topics to write about Name: Voss 'V' Aldrich
Rank: Commander
Age: 35
Dossier: Born in Germany in 2151 Voss was noted for being exceptionally smart in all fields even graduating two years ahead of schedule. However too poor to afford entrance to an ivy league school Voss enrolled in the UAAC officer school and excelled there graduating top of his class in westpoint with distinguished notes in leadership and strategy. Assigned to USS John paul. As lieutenant Voss showed exceptional ability to care and stand up for his marines in times of dire need and showed bravery when he deployed in order to better lead the squad when the SL was injured and incapable to finish the operation. After two years upon the USS John Paul he was promoted to Executive officer after the previous XO was transferred to another ship. As XO Voss once again showed dedication to not just his duty but the marines under his charge often going out of his way to offer and provide the commanding officer with different strategies to decrease marine casualties. Upon a field deployment to personally check the viability of a forward emplacement Voss at great risk to his own life took up arms to help rally the rear echelon of troops against a CLF ambush losing his left eye in the process due to severe burns on the left side of his face from an incendiary grenade. Due to exceptional valor and dedication to not only the corps and his duties but to the marines he leads I formally tender his promotion to Commanding officer and to be given his own charge. It is my formal belief that Voss will rise above and beyond the call of duty to accomplish the misson and uphold the strongest core beliefs of the corps.
Formally,
Commanding officer of the Jonh paul,
Mitch Dehler