Archive:Ivy League Navy

About the ILN

The Ivy League Navy (ILN) is a coalition of members in Eve University who agree to stay in the Uni for a minimum of three months to protect it from aggressive forces. While it is not a formally organized group, the ILN is lead by Admiral Silentbrick(Military Director), Vice Admirals Ubercado (Military Director/Line Officer) and Kyrlin DiShai (Intel Director), Rear Admiral Smurfprime (Battlegroup Coordinator) and the rest of the ILN Officers.

During war, Eve University switches to the control of the ILN Officers. Wartime rules and procedures are more strict then those during peace. With the exception of the ILN Officers on the Board of Directors, ILN Officers do not have direct control over students, but requests from ILN Officers during war should be treated the same as a director. ILN Officers of rank Captain and above, along with Intel agents, may initiate lockdowns.

The ILN's goal is to defend the Uni and to assist pilots interested in PvP. The ILN has no formal or required training programs, nor does it have regularly scheduled operations. Upon joining the ILN, Uni members gain access to a new forum in which a list of recommended assignments are posted, to help new members select a direction to train in.

During war, while the ILN Officers often lead fleets, any member of the Uni may create and take out a fleet. A fleet must contain at least two Uni members, and the only requirement to leading a fleet is upon its completion, the Fleet Commander must post an After Action Report in the appropriate forum.

Purpose

The Purpose of the Ivy League Navy is two fold. First, it is to protect and defend the Ivy League Alliance against any and all attackers. Second it is to help PVP oriented students develop training plans and skills that will assist them in learning PVP at various levels from small gang up to larger fleet operations. It is also hoped that this will extended the dwell time of pilots in Ivy, to allow us to field a more experienced navy against our foes. The Navy will hold fundraising activities and provide a means for practice engagement as well as ILN anti-piracy operations. It is NOT a group just to get additional, constant PVP. ILN members are expected to be willing to help take leadership in regards to starting and conducting fundraising activities as well as PVP oriented activities within Ivy policy and Rules of Engagement. ILN members are held to a higher standard of behavior than regular Ivy personnel.

Chain of Command

The Boss – Kelduum Revaan

Flag and Command Staff:

• Fleet Admiral Silentbrick
• Vice Admiral Ubercado (Line)
• Vice Admiral Kyrlin DiShai (Intel)
• Rear Admiral UH Smurfprime (BG Coordinator)

Battlegroup 1: The Black Sheep

• Commanding Officer: Captain Geekusoid
• Executive Officer: Commander "Admiral" Tomahawk

Battlegroup 2: The Big Deuce

• Commanding Officer: Captain Sto Lo
• Executive Officer: Lt. Commander: Skylanx (Acting)

Battlegroup 3: The Fighting Third

• Commanding Officer: Captain Qato Vollan
• Executive Officer: Commander Ceragor

Rank Meanings

• Fleet Admiral - Highest ranked officer in the military, the final word on all things military/pvp for the Ivy.
• Vice Admiral - One step down from Fleet Admiral. If the Fleet Admiral isn't on, they're the ones that will lead.
• Rear Admiral - First step into the leadership of the military. Likely have specific tasks or areas that they handle. Training, etc.

• Captain - Veteran fleet commander able to lead complex fleet operations and provide general leadership in times of war, typically serving as Battlegroup Commanding Officer (CO). Must be currently serving as Commander and have experience serving as an Executive Officer and two or more Staff Officer roles (unless talent/merit warrants early promotion), be willing and able to undertake the coordination and supervision of highly complex operations such as POS take downs including intelligence collection, operational planning, logistics, and leadership of extended or multi-fleet operations. Captains and above have the ability to order lockdowns.

• Commander - Veteran fleet commander typically serving as Battlegroup Executive Officer (XO). Must be currently serving as Lieutenant Commander and have experience in two or more Staff Officer roles (unless talent/merit warrants early promotion), be willing and able to undertake the supervision of complex additional duties and responsibilities including intelligence collection, operational planning, logistics, and leadership of independent fleet operations.

• Lieutenant Commander - Experienced fleet commander typically serving as Battlegroup Staff Officer. Must be currently serving as Lieutenant (unless talent/merit warrants early promotion), be willing and able to undertake the supervision of complex additional duties and responsibilities including intelligence collection, operational planning, logistics, and leadership of independent fleet operations.

• Lieutenant - Experienced Squad leader typically serving as Squad Commanding Officer (CO). Must be currently serving as Lieutenant Junior Grade (unless talent/merit warrants early promotion), be willing and able to undertake complex additional duties and responsibilities including fleet formation and leadership of basic fleet operations. Requires certification as Squad Commander (Leadership V, all Support Skills at III or higher, attendance at the Squad Commander Class).

• Lieutenant Junior Grade - Beginning Squad leader typically serving as Squad Executive Officer (XO). Must must be willing and able to follow directions and undertake additional duties and responsibilities. Requires completion of initial 3 month enlistment (unless talent/merit warrants early promotion) and should be working toward certification as Squad Commander (Leadership V, all Support Skills at III or higher, attendance at the Squad Commander Class).

• Ensign - Entry level general Combat pilot. Must must be willing and able to follow directions and fulfill basic combat roles such as tackler, EWAR, etc. and complete a 3 month enlistment.

Note: Ranks pertain only to fleet leadership, an ensign could theoretically fly anything up to cap ships with the right skills.

Now, anyone is allowed to try and lead gangs or fleets. However a ranked FC takes precedence and can overrule a non-ranked FC. This is subject to change without notice so refer to it if you have a question.

Related Information

• Fleet Doctrine for the Ivy League Navy
• Fleet Operations During War Time
• How to Properly Form a Fleet
• Joining the ILN
• Ship Replacement Program
• Ship Requirements and Restrictions
• War Time Policy
• Wartime and Official ILN Operations Loot Policy