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# Create a second wing for the scouts.  
# Create a second wing for the scouts.  
# Create a separate in-game chat channel used for command.  
# Create a separate in-game chat channel used for command.  
# Connect to [[Mumble]], join a combat channel, and set up the key Bindings for Fleet channels [[Mumble#Whisper_Key|Key Bindings for Fleet channels on Mumble]]
# Call in Alliance for Scouts (Scouts should be asked to convo the FC directly, so as not to advertise publicly who they are).  
# Call in Alliance for Scouts (Scouts should be asked to convo the FC directly, so as not to advertise publicly who they are).  
# Call in Alliance for boosters.  
# Call in Alliance for boosters.  
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# Invite scouts, Wing Commanders and Squad Commanders into the fleet, to their proper positions, so that when each member joins, they will not require moving. This is done by right clicking on the name in alliance and highlighting invite to fleet and selecting the position you want to fill.  
# Invite scouts, Wing Commanders and Squad Commanders into the fleet, to their proper positions, so that when each member joins, they will not require moving. This is done by right clicking on the name in alliance and highlighting invite to fleet and selecting the position you want to fill.  
# Invite all scouts, WCs and SCs into your dedicated in-game chat channel.  
# Invite all scouts, WCs and SCs into your dedicated in-game chat channel.  
# Invite all scouts and those WCs and SCs into the mumble command channel that you deem essential. Usually you want those WCs and SCs on mumble command channel that perform certain tasks like acting on their own (e.g. bait, camp, movement).
# Confirm that all scouts, WCs and SCs are using the [[Mumble#Whisper_Key|Key Bindings for Fleet channels on Mumble]] correctly.
#Discuss fleet operation plan with your command group.
#Discuss fleet operation plan with your command group.


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# Ask Squad Commanders to form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help re-invite pilots with internet disconnections)  
# Ask Squad Commanders to form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help re-invite pilots with internet disconnections)  
# Ask Squad Commanders to invite pilots when they X up in Alliance.  
# Ask Squad Commanders to invite pilots when they X up in Alliance.  
# Ask Squad Commanders to confirm that all members in their squads are on Mumble, and can hear you speaking.
# Call in Alliance for fleet members. Typically this is done in batches: Electronic Warfare (EW), Damage Dealers (DD), and Tacklers (T). SCs will then fill their squads from the available pilots while the FC coordinates with scouts and gathers intel. You may also wish to designate speciality squads or ask for other roles (e.g. stealth bombers, logistics, bait, remote-repping battleships).  
# Call in Alliance for fleet members. Typically this is done in batches: Electronic Warfare (EW), Damage Dealers (DD), and Tacklers (T). SCs will then fill their squads from the available pilots while the FC coordinates with scouts and gathers intel. You may also wish to designate speciality squads or ask for other roles (e.g. stealth bombers, logistics, bait, remote-repping battleships).  
# Make a final call in Alliance to catch anyone who may have missed their role's call.  
# Make a final call in Alliance to catch anyone who may have missed their role's call.  
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# Ask anyone new to fleet ops to identify themselves (so that you can provide extra assistance if needed).  
# Ask anyone new to fleet ops to identify themselves (so that you can provide extra assistance if needed).  
# Ask pilots to undock, and warp to the FC-designated rally point.  
# Ask pilots to undock, and warp to the FC-designated rally point.  
# Tell pilots about your expectations on use of fleet chats, Mumble comms discipline. This is up to the judgement of the FC.  
# Tell pilots about your expectations on use of fleet chats. This is up to the judgement of the FC.
# Briefly cover the following topics (suggest that SCs can give more detail):  
# Briefly cover the following topics (suggest that SCs can give more detail):  
## Pilots must have read and be familiar with [[The Rookie's Guide To Fleet Ops]]  
## Pilots must have read and be familiar with [[The Rookie's Guide To Fleet Ops]]  
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# Inform fleet members on how to handle kills/losses  
# Inform fleet members on how to handle kills/losses  
## [[EVE University Rules#Killboards|Rules on kill/lossmails]]  
## [[EVE University Rules#Killboards|Rules on kill/lossmails]]  
## [[EVE_University_Killboard#Commenting_on_Kill_and_Lossmails|How to Post A Killmail]]
# Remind people not to drop fleet until they are docked in a station ([[Timers|session timers]] may cause trouble for them).  
# Remind people not to drop fleet or Mumble until they are docked in a station ([[Timers|session timers]] may cause trouble for them).  
# Ask everyone to thank the scouts, WCs and SCs.  
# Ask everyone to thank the scouts, WCs and SCs.  
# Mention that you will be posting an AAR.  
# Mention that you will be posting an AAR.  
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* For re-inviting people to the squads in the wing  
* For re-inviting people to the squads in the wing  
* Keeping an eye out for stragglers  
* Keeping an eye out for stragglers  
* Making sure all fleet members are in the correct Mumble PvP operations room
* Any other thing the FC doesn't have time for to keep track of also
* Any other thing the FC doesn't have time for to keep track of also


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# Form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with Internet disconnections)  
# Form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with Internet disconnections)  
# Add members of your squad to your [[Fleet_Watch_Lists|watch list]], so you can easily keep track of whether they are with the fleet  
# Add members of your squad to your [[Fleet_Watch_Lists|watch list]], so you can easily keep track of whether they are with the fleet  
# Confirm that all squad members are on Mumble and can hear the FC speaking
# Encourage squad members to post their ship fits (partly to initiate conversation, and also to potentially avoid fail fits or War SOP non-compliant fits)  
# Encourage squad members to post their ship fits (partly to initiate conversation, and also to potentially avoid fail fits or War SOP non-compliant fits)  
# Make a list of squad members with:  
# Make a list of squad members with:  
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## Are squad members in the place where they should be?  
## Are squad members in the place where they should be?  
## Are squad members AFK?  
## Are squad members AFK?  
## Are the squad members in the correct Mumble PvP operations room?


{{FleetOpNav}}  
{{FleetOpNav}}