Category:PVP University/BASIC FLEET COMMAND

Introduction

In order to take advantage of AGONY tactics, a fleet needs to be organized and disciplined. This seminar describes the basic organization, duties and responsibilities of fleet pilots. The seminar will also demonstrate the discipline, and in particular communications discipline, vital to an effective fleet. Possibly the most important element of an AGONY Fleet is leadership. While every pilot can be a leader, only one can be the Fleet Commander (FC) focussing the combat power of an AGONY Fleet on the enemy.

The two main goals of this seminar is to teach the basics of being both an effective team member/FC as well as encouraging pilots to become active FCs. The discussion topics include AGONY Fleet standard operating procedures, preparing to lead a fleet, deployment of scouts/skirmishers and basic tactics. A one hour theory and discussion is followed by attendees participating in a gang taking turns leading their team through hostile space.

1. Preparing to Lead a Fleet

2. Fleet Operations and Communication

3. The Fight

4. The Follow Up

Prerequisites

Courses

1. PVP-BASIC
2. PVP-WOLFPACKS

Skills

In order to effectively lead and give bonuses to a full squad, pilots should have the following skills.

1. Leadership 5
2. Skirmish Warfare 3
3. Armour Warfare 3
4. Siege Warfare 3
5. Information Warfare 3

Preparation

It will be assumed by the instructor that all of the following preparation has been done prior to the start of the course. The instructor will assume you have read all articles and wont rehash them completely. Furthermore, the instructor will not make the entire class wait if you are not present or don't have your headset working.

1. Study the Agony Empire Rules of Engagement
2. Read all articles indexed below.
3. Buy and fit at least 2 ships. Candidates are welcome to use any T1/T2 frigates they are willing to risk in 0.0 under the command of a new FC.
4. Come on Ventrilo before the course to verify that your microphone and headset are working. You must be able to listen and speak on Ventrilo in order to participate.
5. Print the following maps: Pure Blind, Lonetrek, and Fade.

Articles

Basic Fleet Operations Seminar Instructors Only

PVP Comms 101