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=Introduction=
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= Introduction =
In order to maximize our fleet's effectiveness and take advantage of the fleet system's ability to allow multiple people to give out fleet invites, the proper method for forming a fleet is below.
 
  
''Please note:'' This document does not constitute official policy, but merely recommendations on the most effective way to form fleets.
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In order to maximize our fleets' effectiveness and take advantage of the fleet system's ability to allow multiple people to give out fleet invites, the proper method for forming a fleet is below.  
  
=Fleet Commanders=
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''Please note:'' This document does not constitute official policy, but merely recommendations on the most effective way to form fleets.  
This section is specifically aimed at providing guidance to Fleet Commanders.
 
  
==Preparation==
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= Fleet Commanders  =
# Plan the route. Consult maps, prepare intel
 
# Find out if there ware any active fleets out
 
# If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], convo any potential pickups and see if they are on your route
 
  
==Fleet Formation==
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This section is specifically aimed at providing guidance to Fleet Commanders.  
# Right-click on your own name and form a fleet with yourself.
 
# If peacetime, undock, and warp yourself to the POS
 
# Create some more squads in Wing 1 (as many as you are comfortable with)
 
# Create a second wing for the scouts
 
# Create a separate in-game chat channel used for command
 
# Connect to [[Teamspeak]], join a combat channel, and set yourself as [[TeamSpeak#Using the Channel Commander Features|channel commander]]
 
# 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 Leadership (For large fleets, start with Wing Commanders (WC) and smaller fleets Squad Commanders (SC))
 
# 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
 
# Confirm that all scouts, WCs and SCs are using the [[TeamSpeak#Using the Channel Commander Features|Teamspeak channel commander feature]] correctly
 
# 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==
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== Preparation  ==
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 op
 
# 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 invite pilots when they X up in Alliance
 
# Ask Squad Commanders to confirm that all members in their squads are on TeamSpeak, 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)
 
# Make a final call in Alliance to catch anyone who may have missed their role's call
 
# Close the fleet in Alliance
 
  
==Basic Education==
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#Plan the route. Consult maps, prepare intel.  
Most Eve University fleets include at least a few pilots who may be relatively new to fleet ops. It is a good idea to briefly mention the following topics. Remember that for further detail, pilots can always ask their Squad Commanders.
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#Find out if there ware any active fleets out.  
# Welcome everyone to the fleet and introduce yourself. Say something about the op.
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#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], convo any potential pickups and see if they are on your route.
# Confirm that everyone is in Aldrat
 
# 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 POS
 
# Tell pilots not to move once inside the POS
 
# Tell pilots about your expectations on use of squad chats, fleet chats, Teamspeak comms discipline. This is up to the judgement of the FC.
 
# 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]]
 
## Overview must be set up as per Eve University guidelines
 
## Fleet Window must be set to show as hierarchy, to show which wing/squad pilots are in
 
## FC, WC, SC and scouts should be added to the Watchlist
 
## Double-checking of ammo, ship is insured, medical close is up-to-date
 
## Ship has been renamed
 
## Faction standings must not be less than -5 (otherwise pilots might have trouble flying through some parts of Empire space)
 
# Further details that may be covered as the fleet is underway:
 
## Outline basic terms such as Align, OGC, DGC, JJJ
 
## Explain fleet movement standing orders (e.g. OGCs on gate, holding cloak after jumping, reapproaching gates, etc.)
 
## Set RoE expectations (see flashy, shoot flashy; or hold fire until ordered?)
 
## Set ship wrecks expecations (destroy wrecks; abandon wrecks; or loot wrecks?)
 
## Talk about fleet broadcasts
 
## Identify and announce a backup FC who will take over the fleet if you are removed from the field
 
  
==Fleet Departure==
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== Fleet Formation  ==
# Wait for confirmation from SCs that fleet is ready
 
# If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], announce fleet departure using [[TeamSpeak#Using the Channel Commander Features|Global Command channel in Teamspeak]]
 
# Provide destination system in command chat channel
 
# Get the fleet to warp themselves to the Eygfe gate
 
  
==Returning Home==
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#Right-click on your own name and form a fleet with yourself.
# Ensure that scouts can make their own way safely home
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#If peacetime, undock, and warp yourself to the POS.
# Confirm with SCs that fleet is together
+
#Create some more squads in Wing 1 (as many as you are comfortable with).
# Set destination to Aldrat in fleet chat
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#Create a second wing for the scouts.
# Inform fleet members on how to handle kills/losses
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#Create a separate in-game chat channel used for command.
## [[Ivy League Policies#Killboards|Policy on kill/lossmails]]
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#Connect to [[Teamspeak]], join a combat channel, and set yourself as [[TeamSpeak#Using_the_Channel_Commander_Features|channel commander]]
## [[Killmail|How to post a kill/lossmail]]
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#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], invite pickups into the fleet.
# If peacetime, let pilots know they can peel off from the fleet now (ask them to inform their SC)
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#Call in Alliance for Scouts (Scouts should be asked to convo the FC directly, so as not to advertise publicly who they are).
# If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], fleet needs to stick together until Aldrat
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#Call in Alliance for Leadership (For large fleets, start with Wing Commanders (WC) and smaller fleets Squad Commanders (SC)).
# Remind people not to drop fleet or Teamspeak until they are docked in a station [[Timers|session timers]] may cause trouble for them)
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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.
# Ask everyone to thank the scouts, WCs and SCs
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#Invite all scouts, WCs and SCs into your dedicated in-game chat channel.
# Mention that you will be posting an [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98 AAR]
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#Confirm that all scouts, WCs and SCs are using the [[TeamSpeak#Using_the_Channel_Commander_Features|Teamspeak channel commander feature]] correctly.
# Thank everyone for the fleet
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#Discuss fleet operation plan with your command group.
# If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], announce fleet return using [[TeamSpeak#Using the Channel Commander Features|Global Command channel in Teamspeak]]
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#Announce your plan on the global command channel to coordinate with/not ruin other fleets and ask for intel.
# Drop fleet, and don't forget to write the [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98 After Action Report]
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 +
== Delegated Fleet Formation  ==
 +
 
 +
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.
 +
#Ask Squad Commanders to form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with internet disconnections)
 +
#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 TeamSpeak, 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).
 +
#Make a final call in Alliance to catch anyone who may have missed their role's call.
 +
#Close the fleet in Alliance.
 +
 
 +
== Basic Education  ==
 +
 
 +
Most Eve University fleets include at least a few pilots who may be relatively new to fleet ops. It is a good idea to briefly mention the following topics. Remember that for further detail, pilots can always ask their Squad Commanders.
 +
 
 +
#Welcome everyone to the fleet and introduce yourself. Say something about the operation.
 +
#Confirm that everyone is in Aldrat.
 +
#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 POS.
 +
#Tell pilots not to move once inside the POS.
 +
#Tell pilots about your expectations on use of squad chats, fleet chats, Teamspeak comms discipline. This is up to the judgement of the FC.
 +
#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]]
 +
##Overview must be set up as per Eve University guidelines
 +
##Fleet Window must be set to show as hierarchy, to show which wing/squad pilots are in
 +
##FC, WC, SC and scouts should be added to the Watchlist
 +
##Double-checking of ammo, ship is insured, medical close is up-to-date
 +
##Ship has been renamed
 +
##Faction standings must not be less than -5 (otherwise pilots might have trouble flying through some parts of Empire space)
 +
#Further details that may be covered as the fleet is underway:
 +
##Outline basic terms such as Align, OGC, DGC, JJJ
 +
##Explain fleet movement standing orders (e.g. OGCs on gate, holding cloak after jumping, reapproaching gates, etc.)
 +
##Set RoE expectations (see flashy, shoot flashy; or hold fire until ordered?)
 +
##Set ship wrecks expecations (destroy wrecks; abandon wrecks; or loot wrecks?)
 +
##Talk about fleet broadcasts
 +
##Identify and announce a backup FC who will take over the fleet if you are removed from the field
 +
 
 +
== Fleet Departure  ==
 +
 
 +
#Wait for confirmation from SCs that fleet is ready.
 +
#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], announce fleet departure using [[TeamSpeak#Using_the_Channel_Commander_Features|Global Command channel in Teamspeak]].
 +
#Provide destination system in command chat channel.
 +
#Get the fleet to warp themselves to the Eygfe gate.
 +
 
 +
== Returning Home ==
 +
 
 +
#Ensure that scouts can make their own way safely home.
 +
#Confirm with SCs that fleet is together.
 +
#Set destination to Aldrat in fleet chat.
 +
#Inform fleet members on how to handle kills/losses  
 +
##[[Ivy League Policies#Killboards|Policy on kill/lossmails]]  
 +
##[[Killmail|How to post a kill/lossmail]]  
 +
#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 Aldrat.
 +
#Remind people not to drop fleet or Teamspeak until they are docked in a station ([[Timers|session timers]] may cause trouble for them).
 +
#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].
 +
#Thank everyone for the fleet.
 +
#If [[Wartime Standard Operating Procedures|wartime]], announce fleet return using [[TeamSpeak#Using_the_Channel_Commander_Features|Global Command channel in Teamspeak]].
 +
#Drop fleet, and don't forget to write the [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98 After Action Report].
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== The After Action Report  ==
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When you have returned with your fleet, you write down an After Action Report in the designated section on the forum [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98]. In this AAR you mention:
 +
 
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#The objective of your fleet and the operational area
 +
#An explanation of what happened during the fleet operation
 +
#You mention what you've learned during this experience.
  
==The After Action Report==
 
When you have returned with your fleet, you write down an After Action Report in the designated section on the forum [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=98]. In this AAR you mention:
 
# The objective of your fleet and the operational area
 
# An explanation of what happened during the fleet operation
 
# You mention what you've learned during this experience.
 
 
ILN members should also add an entry in their patrol log.  
 
ILN members should also add an entry in their patrol log.  
  
=Wing and Squad Commanders=
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= Wing and Squad Commanders =
  
 
== Syntax for X-ing up in Alliance chat  ==
 
== Syntax for X-ing up in Alliance chat  ==
  
Generally the FC will request people with Leadership skills before the main fleet, in order to ensure the leadership positions are taken by suitably skilled people.<br>  
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Generally the FC will request people with Leadership skills before the main fleet, in order to ensure the leadership positions are taken by suitably skilled people.&nbsp;[[Fleet Leadership]]&nbsp;explains more about how the leadership skills work together.<br>  
  
'''L#''' indicates you have Leadership trained to that skill level.<br>  
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'''L#''' indicates you have Leadership trained to that skill level.<br> '''WC#''' indicates you have Wing Command trained to that skill level. '''FC#''' indicates you have Fleet Command trained to that skill level.  
'''WC#''' indicates you have Wing Command trained to that skill level.  
 
'''FC#''' indicates you have Fleet Command trained to that skill level.  
 
  
'''#/#/#/#''' is the syntax for stating the combat-related booster skills. The numbers are ordered alphabetically so its [[Skills:Leadership#Armored Warfare|Armored Warfare]]/[[Skills:Leadership#Information Warfare|Information Warfare]]/[[Skills:Leadership#Siege Warfare|Siege Warfare]]/[[Skills:Leadership#Skirmish Warfare|Skirmish Warfare]]. 2/2/2/2 indicates each skill trained to level two. 3/2/2/3 means [[Skills:Leadership#Armored Warfare|Armored Warfare]] and [[Skills:Leadership#Skirmish Warfare|Skirmish Warfare]] are at level three, and [[Skills:Leadership#Information Warfare|Information Warfare]] and [[Skills:Leadership#Siege Warfare|Siege Warfare]] are at level 2.  
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'''#/#/#/#''' is the syntax for stating the combat-related booster skills. The numbers are ordered alphabetically so its [[Skills:Leadership#Armored_Warfare|Armored Warfare]]/[[Skills:Leadership#Information_Warfare|Information Warfare]]/[[Skills:Leadership#Siege_Warfare|Siege Warfare]]/[[Skills:Leadership#Skirmish_Warfare|Skirmish Warfare]]. 2/2/2/2 indicates each skill trained to level two. 3/2/2/3 means [[Skills:Leadership#Armored_Warfare|Armored Warfare]] and [[Skills:Leadership#Skirmish_Warfare|Skirmish Warfare]] are at level three, and [[Skills:Leadership#Information_Warfare|Information Warfare]] and [[Skills:Leadership#Siege_Warfare|Siege Warfare]] are at level 2.  
  
 
For example, one could state "WC2 3/3/3/3" to indicate you have Wing Command trained to level 2, and each booster skill trained to level 3.  
 
For example, one could state "WC2 3/3/3/3" to indicate you have Wing Command trained to level 2, and each booster skill trained to level 3.  
  
=Wing Commanders=
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= Wing Commanders =
Wing Commanders can be used in various roles:
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* As semi Fleet Commanders
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Wing Commanders can be used in various roles:  
* As fleet-bonus placeholder
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* For reinviting people to the squads in the wing
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*As semi Fleet Commanders  
* Keeping an eye out for stragglers
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*As fleet-bonus placeholder  
* Making sure all fleet members are in the correct TS PvP operations room
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*For reinviting people to the squads in the wing  
* Any other thing the FC doesn't have time for to keep track of also  
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*Keeping an eye out for stragglers  
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*Making sure all fleet members are in the correct TS PvP operations room  
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*Any other thing the FC doesn't have time for to keep track of also
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= Squad Commanders  =
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 +
== Fleet Formation  ==
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 +
#Form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with Internet disconnections)
 +
#Add members of your squad to your watchlist, so that you can easily keep track of whether they are with the fleet
 +
#Confirm that all squad members are on TeamSpeak, 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)
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#Make a list of squad members with:
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##Character name
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##Ship name / Ship type
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##Role
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##Optimal range
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== Basic Education  ==
  
=Squad Commanders=
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#Offer squad members advice on any of the topics raised by the FC, but don't forget to use the help of other squadmates who may also be experienced pilots
  
==Fleet Formation==
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== During the Fleet ==
# Form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with Internet disconnections)
 
# Add members of your squad to your watchlist, so that you can easily keep track of whether they are with the fleet
 
# Confirm that all squad members are on TeamSpeak, 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)
 
# Make a list of squad members with:
 
## Character name
 
## Ship name / Ship type
 
## Role
 
## Optimal range
 
  
==Basic Education==
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#Reinvite disconnected squad members
# Offer squad members advice on any of the topics raised by the FC, but don't forget to use the help of other squadmates who may also be experiences pilots
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#Keep an eye on the squad members
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##Are squad members missing fleet-warps?
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##Are squad members in the place where they should be?
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##Are squad members AFK?
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##Are the squad members in the correct TS PvP operations room?
  
==During the Fleet==
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{{FleetOpNav}}
# Reinvite disconnected squad members
 
# Keep an eye on the squad members
 
## Are squad members missing fleet-warps?
 
## Are squad members in the place where they should be?
 
## Are squad members AFK?
 
## Are the squad members in the correct TS PvP operations room?
 
  
{{FleetOpNav}}
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[[Category:PvP]]
 
[[Category:Fleets]]
 
[[Category:Guides]]
 
[[Category:Ivy League Navy]]
 

Revision as of 20:40, 3 November 2010

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Introduction

In order to maximize our fleets' effectiveness and take advantage of the fleet system's ability to allow multiple people to give out fleet invites, the proper method for forming a fleet is below.

Please note: This document does not constitute official policy, but merely recommendations on the most effective way to form fleets.

Fleet Commanders

This section is specifically aimed at providing guidance to Fleet Commanders.

Preparation

  1. Plan the route. Consult maps, prepare intel.
  2. Find out if there ware any active fleets out.
  3. If wartime, convo any potential pickups and see if they are on your route.

Fleet Formation

  1. Right-click on your own name and form a fleet with yourself.
  2. If peacetime, undock, and warp yourself to the POS.
  3. Create some more squads in Wing 1 (as many as you are comfortable with).
  4. Create a second wing for the scouts.
  5. Create a separate in-game chat channel used for command.
  6. Connect to Teamspeak, join a combat channel, and set yourself as channel commander
  7. If wartime, invite pickups into the fleet.
  8. Call in Alliance for Scouts (Scouts should be asked to convo the FC directly, so as not to advertise publicly who they are).
  9. Call in Alliance for Leadership (For large fleets, start with Wing Commanders (WC) and smaller fleets Squad Commanders (SC)).
  10. 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.
  11. Invite all scouts, WCs and SCs into your dedicated in-game chat channel.
  12. Confirm that all scouts, WCs and SCs are using the Teamspeak channel commander feature correctly.
  13. Discuss fleet operation plan with your command group.
  14. Announce your plan on the global command channel to coordinate with/not ruin other fleets and ask for intel.

Delegated Fleet Formation

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

  1. If wartime, ask command group to monitor WT activity during the operation.
  2. Send scouts on their way.
  3. Ask Squad Commanders to form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with internet disconnections)
  4. Ask Squad Commanders to invite pilots when they X up in Alliance.
  5. Ask Squad Commanders to confirm that all members in their squads are on TeamSpeak, and can hear you speaking.
  6. 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).
  7. Make a final call in Alliance to catch anyone who may have missed their role's call.
  8. Close the fleet in Alliance.

Basic Education

Most Eve University fleets include at least a few pilots who may be relatively new to fleet ops. It is a good idea to briefly mention the following topics. Remember that for further detail, pilots can always ask their Squad Commanders.

  1. Welcome everyone to the fleet and introduce yourself. Say something about the operation.
  2. Confirm that everyone is in Aldrat.
  3. Ask anyone new to fleet ops to identify themselves (so that you can provide extra assistance if needed).
  4. Ask pilots to undock, and warp to the POS.
  5. Tell pilots not to move once inside the POS.
  6. Tell pilots about your expectations on use of squad chats, fleet chats, Teamspeak comms discipline. This is up to the judgement of the FC.
  7. Briefly cover the following topics (suggest that SCs can give more detail):
    1. Pilots must have read and be familiar with The Rookie's Guide To Fleet Ops
    2. Overview must be set up as per Eve University guidelines
    3. Fleet Window must be set to show as hierarchy, to show which wing/squad pilots are in
    4. FC, WC, SC and scouts should be added to the Watchlist
    5. Double-checking of ammo, ship is insured, medical close is up-to-date
    6. Ship has been renamed
    7. Faction standings must not be less than -5 (otherwise pilots might have trouble flying through some parts of Empire space)
  8. Further details that may be covered as the fleet is underway:
    1. Outline basic terms such as Align, OGC, DGC, JJJ
    2. Explain fleet movement standing orders (e.g. OGCs on gate, holding cloak after jumping, reapproaching gates, etc.)
    3. Set RoE expectations (see flashy, shoot flashy; or hold fire until ordered?)
    4. Set ship wrecks expecations (destroy wrecks; abandon wrecks; or loot wrecks?)
    5. Talk about fleet broadcasts
    6. Identify and announce a backup FC who will take over the fleet if you are removed from the field

Fleet Departure

  1. Wait for confirmation from SCs that fleet is ready.
  2. If wartime, announce fleet departure using Global Command channel in Teamspeak.
  3. Provide destination system in command chat channel.
  4. Get the fleet to warp themselves to the Eygfe gate.

Returning Home

  1. Ensure that scouts can make their own way safely home.
  2. Confirm with SCs that fleet is together.
  3. Set destination to Aldrat in fleet chat.
  4. Inform fleet members on how to handle kills/losses
    1. Policy on kill/lossmails
    2. How to post a kill/lossmail
  5. If peacetime, let pilots know they can peel off from the fleet now (ask them to inform their SC).
  6. If wartime, fleet needs to stick together until Aldrat.
  7. Remind people not to drop fleet or Teamspeak until they are docked in a station (session timers may cause trouble for them).
  8. Ask everyone to thank the scouts, WCs and SCs.
  9. Mention that you will be posting an AAR.
  10. Thank everyone for the fleet.
  11. If wartime, announce fleet return using Global Command channel in Teamspeak.
  12. Drop fleet, and don't forget to write the After Action Report.

The After Action Report

When you have returned with your fleet, you write down an After Action Report in the designated section on the forum [1]. In this AAR you mention:

  1. The objective of your fleet and the operational area
  2. An explanation of what happened during the fleet operation
  3. You mention what you've learned during this experience.

ILN members should also add an entry in their patrol log.

Wing and Squad Commanders

Syntax for X-ing up in Alliance chat

Generally the FC will request people with Leadership skills before the main fleet, in order to ensure the leadership positions are taken by suitably skilled people. Fleet Leadership explains more about how the leadership skills work together.

L# indicates you have Leadership trained to that skill level.
WC# indicates you have Wing Command trained to that skill level. FC# indicates you have Fleet Command trained to that skill level.

#/#/#/# is the syntax for stating the combat-related booster skills. The numbers are ordered alphabetically so its Armored Warfare/Information Warfare/Siege Warfare/Skirmish Warfare. 2/2/2/2 indicates each skill trained to level two. 3/2/2/3 means Armored Warfare and Skirmish Warfare are at level three, and Information Warfare and Siege Warfare are at level 2.

For example, one could state "WC2 3/3/3/3" to indicate you have Wing Command trained to level 2, and each booster skill trained to level 3.

Wing Commanders

Wing Commanders can be used in various roles:

  • As semi Fleet Commanders
  • As fleet-bonus placeholder
  • For reinviting people to the squads in the wing
  • Keeping an eye out for stragglers
  • Making sure all fleet members are in the correct TS PvP operations room
  • Any other thing the FC doesn't have time for to keep track of also

Squad Commanders

Fleet Formation

  1. Form squad chats (useful even in small fleets, to help reinvite pilots with Internet disconnections)
  2. Add members of your squad to your watchlist, so that you can easily keep track of whether they are with the fleet
  3. Confirm that all squad members are on TeamSpeak, and can hear the FC speaking
  4. 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)
  5. Make a list of squad members with:
    1. Character name
    2. Ship name / Ship type
    3. Role
    4. Optimal range

Basic Education

  1. Offer squad members advice on any of the topics raised by the FC, but don't forget to use the help of other squadmates who may also be experienced pilots

During the Fleet

  1. Reinvite disconnected squad members
  2. Keep an eye on the squad members
    1. Are squad members missing fleet-warps?
    2. Are squad members in the place where they should be?
    3. Are squad members AFK?
    4. Are the squad members in the correct TS PvP operations room?