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= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
Scouting certification is a requirement for ILN members who wish to | Scouting certification is no longer a requirement for ILN members who wish to scout for fleets during wartime and fly a Tech 2 Covert Ops frigate for that purpose. This certification program is intended to teach effective scouting techniques to ILN members. It will take you from flying a Tech 1 scanning/probing frigate to being able to effectively fly the Tech 2 Covert Ops frigate. Hopefully, it will teach you the skills necessary to survive in the ship without getting blown up. | ||
{{Color box|color=#8B0000|border=#CD0000|'''Please note:''' This certification program is designed to help you learn to fly a Covert Ops frigate as a fleet scout. It is '''NOT''' intended to teach you to fly any other ship types used in covert operations (Force Recon, Stealth Bomber, Black Ops, Blockade Runner). Programs for these ships are being developed.}} | |||
The program is split into three stages. The first stage is to educate about the skills needed to fly and fit the ship and also as to how to fit a covert ops ship. It is accomplished through the classes below which are provided by the Education Department. The second stage is to gather and learn the knowledge, tactics, and techniques, and educate about the communication methods used while flying. This is accomplished by participation in fleets, initially as a +1 or picket and subsequently as a CovOps Scout for the fleet. The third stage is to provide practical hands on experience for everything that has been learned so far. This will be accomplished by individual or group practice, as well as practical events and exercises under the direction of the ILN. | |||
The practical components of this certification program are to be done in a properly fitted T2 Covert Ops frigate (Anathema, Buzzard, Helios, Cheetah). During wartime, depending on the threat, you may opt to participate in a T1 probing frigate fitted with a Prototype Cloaking Device (this will be one of: Magnate, Heron, Imicus, Probe). However, you will still need to be able to fly and fit a Covert Ops frigate by the time of your practical examination and certification. | |||
= Step 1: Training and Fitting = | = Step 1: Training and Fitting = | ||
Here we go through the basics required to fly a Covert Ops frigate determine an appropriate and suitable skill plan to train to achieve this goal, and how to fit out your ship. | Here we go through the basics required to fly a Covert Ops frigate, determine an appropriate and suitable skill plan to train to achieve this goal, and how to fit out your ship. | ||
== Skill Requirements == | == Skill Requirements == | ||
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Sample Fittings: | Sample Fittings: | ||
= Step 2: Education = | = Step 2: Education = | ||
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<br> In addition to these formal classes and skills, the following are recommended to develop the skills to pass the certification practical test: | <br> In addition to these formal classes and skills, the following are recommended to develop the skills to pass the certification practical test: | ||
*Practice D-Scan, Probing and Bookmarking skills on your own i.e. Identify a ship on D-Scan and try and find it as fast you can | *Practice D-Scan, Probing and Bookmarking skills on your own i.e. Identify a ship on D-Scan and try and find it as fast you can (NOTE: Under no circumstances should you warp uncloaked to a scanned target without their knowledge. Mission runners and explorers paying attention to D-Scan may end up bouncing out and fail their mission or lose a signature site.) | ||
*Work with | *Work with an experienced or certified scout to refine your practical skills | ||
*Participate in fleet operations as a scout/picket | *Participate in fleet operations as a scout/picket | ||
*Participate in 2+ fleets that conduct operations in null-sec or wormholes | *Participate in 2+ fleets that conduct operations in null-sec or wormholes | ||
Until you have some experience with Covert Ops Frigates, practical training during wartime should be done using a T1 frigate and a prototype cloaking device. | |||
= Step 3: Practicals = | = Step 3: Practicals = | ||
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= Any questions? = | = Any questions? = | ||
Please get in touch with | Please get in touch with a member of [[ILN|Strategic Reconnaissance Group ]] if you have any additional questions. | ||