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{{Update|This page needs to be checked to ensure it is up to date with current FC practices. Removed a lot of obviously wrong information, but there may be more}}


= Introduction  =
= Introduction  =
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#Plan the route. Consult maps, prepare intel.  
#Plan the route. Consult maps, prepare intel.  
#Find out if there are any active fleets out.  
#Find out if there are any active fleets out.  
#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], convo any potential pickups and see if they are on your route.


== Fleet Formation  ==
== Fleet Formation  ==
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#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#Key_Bindings_for_Fleetchannels|Key Bindings for Fleet channels on Mumble]]
#Connect to [[Mumble]], join a combat channel, and set up the key Bindings for Fleet channels [[Mumble#Key_Bindings_for_Fleetchannels|Key Bindings for Fleet channels on Mumble]]
#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], invite pickups into the fleet.
#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 Leadership (For large fleets, start with Wing Commanders (WC) and smaller fleets Squad Commanders (SC)).  
#Call in Alliance for Leadership (For large fleets, start with Wing Commanders (WC) and smaller fleets Squad Commanders (SC)).  
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#Confirm that all scouts, WCs and SCs are using the [[Mumble#Key_Bindings_for_Fleetchannels|Key Bindings for Fleet channels on Mumble]] correctly.  
#Confirm that all scouts, WCs and SCs are using the [[Mumble#Key_Bindings_for_Fleetchannels|Key Bindings for Fleet channels on Mumble]] correctly.  
#Discuss fleet operation plan with your command group.  
#Discuss fleet operation plan with your command group.  
#Announce your plan on the global command channel to coordinate with/not ruin other fleets and ask for intel.


== Delegated Fleet Formation  ==
== Delegated Fleet Formation  ==
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If you are running a small fleet operation, you may be more comfortable executing these steps by yourself...  
If you are running a small fleet operation, you may be more comfortable executing these steps by yourself...  


#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], ask command group to monitor WT activity during the operation.
#Send scouts on their way.  
#Send scouts on their way.  
#Ask Squad Commanders to form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with internet disconnections)  
#Ask Squad Commanders to form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with internet disconnections)  
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#Wait for confirmation from SCs that fleet is ready.  
#Wait for confirmation from SCs that fleet is ready.  
#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], announce fleet departure using [[Mumble#Key_Bindings_for_Fleetchannels|Key Bindings for Fleet channels on Mumble]].
#Provide destination system in command chat channel.  
#Provide destination system in command chat channel.  
#Get the fleet to warp themselves to the Eygfe gate.
## It is strongly recommended that you not fleet-warp everyone when departing for the designated warp gate, especially if you are forming within a POS or communal rally point. This is to avoid dragging inattentive or AFK pilots outside the protection of the POS shield where they may be at the mercy of the enemy.
## It is strongly recommended that you not fleet-warp everyone when departing for the designated warp gate, especially if you are forming within a POS or communal rally point. This is to avoid dragging inattentive or AFK pilots outside the protection of the POS shield where they may be at the mercy of the enemy.


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#Ensure that scouts can make their own way safely home.  
#Ensure that scouts can make their own way safely home.  
#Confirm with SCs that fleet is together.  
#Confirm with SCs that fleet is together.  
#Set destination to Slays in fleet chat.
#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]]  
##[[How to Post A Killmail]]  
##[[How to Post A Killmail]]  
#If peacetime, let pilots know they can peel off from the fleet now (ask them to inform their SC).
#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], fleet needs to stick together until Slays.
#Remind people not to drop fleet or Mumble 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 [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98 AAR].  
#Mention that you will be posting an [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98 AAR].  
#Thank everyone for the fleet.  
#Thank everyone for the fleet.  
#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], announce fleet return using [[Mumble#Global_Command|Global Command PTT]] on Mumble.
#Drop fleet, and don't forget to write the [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98 After Action Report].
#Drop fleet, and don't forget to write the [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98 After Action Report].


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#An explanation of what happened during the fleet operation  
#An explanation of what happened during the fleet operation  
#You mention what you've learned during this experience.
#You mention what you've learned during this experience.
If your fleet saw any kill, please also fill out the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGduMkRWbjZkQ09OblR5Q2RESGtUTVE6MQ Fleet Participation Form]. It is used for a variety of things, including tracking of FCs progress as well as adding logistic pilots to the killmails.


= Wing and Squad Commanders  =
= Wing and Squad Commanders  =