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This document describes and explains the entire structure of SOCOMD, from the overall
organisation of the community to the system of rank progression. While this document is
meant to be comprehensive, it may not include certain minor details or may seem over
generalised in some aspects.
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The distribution of this document is intended for the use of the Arma III Military Simulation
(MILSIM) organisation known as SOCOMD. Distribution of the contents of this document,
whether whole or partial, outside SOCOMD, without the expres sed permission of the
author, will result in copyrigh t infringement. The author advis es that legal action will be
taken in such circumstances.
Contents
1.0 THE RANK STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Candidates
A Candidate referrers to recruits interested in joining SOCOMD via the SASR. In reality, SASR candidates
usually come from already experienced military personnel. For the purpose of SOCOMDs organisational and
operational structure however, all candidates are given a rank of recruit and are referred to as trainees
during training activities.
Recruit
REC 01 x Hollow Diamond
(Candidate/Trainee)
1.1.2 Enlistees
An Enlistee is a classification of rank in the military that generally holds no leadership responsibilities. In the
SASR or for SOCOMDs Joint Air Command, enlistees are often referred to as Troopers. Note that in the real
Australian Defence Force (ADF), there are no insignias for enlistee ranks. For SOCOMD however, an inverted
chevron is designated to symbolise enlistees.
Private
PTE 01 x Inverted Chevron
(Trooper)
A notable difference between the commonwealth ranks and the ranks of other militaries is that most other
militaries have a Specialist classification instead of Non-Commissioned Officers. These Specialist ranks
usually consists of ranks with the suffix Sergeant.
1.1.4 Officers
Officers are the higher cell of the unit. Naturally, they are the decision makers of the organisation. The job of
an officer mostly involves administration, during operations however, they are responsible for the planning
of battle manoeuvres.
Lieutenant
LT 02 x Pip
(Pilot 2)
Captain
CAPT 03 x Pip
(Pilot 1)
Major
MAJ 01 x Crown
(Squadron Leader)
01 x Crown
Lieutenant Colonel LTCOL
01 x Pip
01 x Crown
Colonel COL
02 x Pip
01 x Crown
Brigadier BRIG
03 x Pip
01 x Pip
Major General MAJGEN
01 x Crossed Sword & Baton
01 x Crown
Lieutenant General LTGEN
01 x Crossed Sword & Baton
01 x Crown
General GEN 01 x Pip
01 x Crossed Sword & Baton
1.2.2 Saluting
1.2.2.1 Officers
Saluting in general is a sign of respect, the origins of which date far back to medieval times. For
Commonwealth countries, saluting is done in honour of the Commonwealth and its monarch. Thus, when
saluting an Officer, the compliments are actually directed to the commonwealth and not the individual.
Officers are to be saluted as they carry a commission by the Commonwealth to represent their interests. If
two parties both carry a commission, the Officer who is inferior in rank MUST salute the Officer who carries
a higher rank. If both commissioned Officers are of the same rank, no saluting is required.
In the Field
Saluting in the field or in a hostile environment is not usually permitted as enemy observers may be watching
to identify high ranking officers. Such places where saluting is NOT usually permitted includes forward
outposts, checkpoints, bivouacs and frontline Forward Operating Bases (FOBs).
SOCOMD represents a Joint Task-Force that actually consists of multiple military units working together to
achieve common goals. At the moment, it currently consists of 6 Squadron, SASR and the Joint Air Command
(JAC).
Administratively, 6 SQN houses all the organisational functions of SOCOMD. This includes human resources,
and operations planning (i.e. mission making) for all SOCOMD elements, including the Joint Air Command
(JAC).
Minimum
Appointment Abbreviation Brief Description
Rank
The highest appointment of leadership in 6 SQN,
Squadron Commanding
SQN CO LTCOL and SOCOMD by extension. Essentially, responsible
Officer
for all HQ functions in SOCOMD.
Second in command of 6 SQN, and SOCOMD by
Squadron Executive Officer SQN XO MAJ extension. Responsible for training development
and operations planning.
Sergeant Major of the Squadron, and SOCOMD by
Squadron Sergeant Major SSM WO1 extension. Assists in the implementation of training
and operations planning.
In charge of fulfilling duties charged to Operations
Operations Specialist One Ops Spec 1 SGT
Group 1 (Manpower Administration).
Assists Ops Spec 1 in fulfilling duties charged to
Operations Clerk One Ops Clerk 1 LCPL
Operations Group 1.
In charge of fulfilling duties charged to Operations
Operations Specialist Two Ops Spec 2 SGT
Group 2 (Technical Administration).
Assists Ops Spec 1 in fulfilling duties charged to
Operations Clerk Two Ops Clerk 2 LCPL
Operations Group 2.
Troop Commanding Officer Troop CO CAPT Commands and manages his/her Troop.
Troop 2nd in Command Troop 2IC LT Second in command of his/her Troop.
Patrol Leader PTL Leader SGT Commands and manages his/her Patrol.
Patron 2nd in Command PTL 2IC CPL Second in command of his/her Patrol.
Trooper TPR PTE Basic SASR field operator appointment.
Table 5: SASR Appointments.
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2.2.1 Squadron HQ
For administrative purposes, 6 Squadron HQ (6 SQN HQ) represents the highest level of management and
leadership in SOCOMD. It governs Operations Groups One and Two which manages human resource and
technical matters respectively for all units under SOCOMD. Additionally, SASR training and operations
planning is done by Squadron HQ (SQN HQ) itself. During operations, Squadron HQ deploys and manages
SASR personnel on the ground whilst coordinating support from other units.
To set the rules, goals, vision and values in which SOCOMD, as an organised community, will strive
to adhere and achieve, i.e.:
o Setting SOCOMDs Mission Statement and Vision.
o Setting SOCOMDs Long Term Goals.
o Setting SOCOMDs Core Values and Beliefs.
o Setting SOCOMDs Rules.
To oversee the functions of 6 Squadron HQ by delegating tasks and relaying his or her intentions
down effectively, i.e.:
o Assigning broad tasks to the different Operations Groups and SQN HQ personnel.
o Appointing individuals to the senior positions of leadership within SOCOMD.
To assign and delegate tasks, missions and objectives to supporting units under SOCOMD, ensuring
their integrity and functionality are maintained by their respective leadership appointees. I.e.:
o Ensuring the coherence and maintained functionality of each attached unit.
o Reprimanding individuals if needed.
To ensure that the Operations Groups carry out their respective tasks in an effective and timely
manner according to the SQN COs intentions.
o To ensure the cohesion and maintained functionality of the different Operations Groups.
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o Advising the SQN COs if there are communications or instructions that are not well received
by delegates.
To facilitate and enforce communication and instructions from the SOCOMD HQ Joint Staff Sections
to the attached units.
To create and maintain systems and SOPs for the implementation of Operations and Training in
SOCOMD.
To take up the duties of the SQN CO when he/she is not present.
To oversee all matters related to Manpower and Human Resource Administration in SOCOMD, which
may include but is not limited to:
o Recruiting
o Promoting
o Policy Making
o Administration
To oversee the management and allocation of all personnel under SOCOMD.
To appoint new full and part-time staff to Ops Group 1 to aid in its completion of assigned duties.
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To oversee all matters related to Technical Administration and Implementation in SOCOMD, which
may include but is not limited to:
o Server Management and Administration
o Website Development
o Programming
o 3D Design
To appoint new full and part-time staff to Ops Group 2 to aid in its completion of assigned duties.
Administratively A Troop HQ also assists SQN HQ in the management of the SOCOMD through the provision
of personnel from the patrols to aid in administrative duties such as recruit induction, training or mission
making.
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To ensure the combat and organisational readiness of his or her own Troop, for operations at
instructed times. This will be achieved by:
o Organising for the implementation and conduct of training events his or her Troop if
required.
o Promoting and enforcing the attendance of Official SOCOMD Campaigns and Operations.
To implement the plans and instructions of his or her SQN CO as per the COs intentions.
To conduct Battle Procedures (BP) planning at the Troop level during operations for his/her own
Troop, and ensure its implementation on the ground - as per the intentions of the superior entity to
which the Troop has been assigned to (organically, that is the SQN HQ).
To oversee the behaviour and performance of individuals in his/her Troop for commendations,
promotions, reprimand or discharge.
To ensure the cohesiveness of his/her Troops members.
To maintain the welfare of members within his or her Troop.
To assign broad or specific tasks to the subordinate commanders in order to achieve standards set,
and complete instructions provided, by the SQN CO.
o This includes assigning of broad or specific instructions to delegates that would assist the
Troop CO in carrying out his/her duties as mentioned above.
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2.2.5 Patrols
Patrols (PTLs) are the primary ground fighting element of 6 SQN in SOCOMD and collectively represent the
main body of personnel. Patrols are capable of all manner of ground combat; however the overall capability
of each patrol is dependent on the qualification of each member.
To ensure the combat and organisational readiness of his/her own Patrol, for operations at instructed
times. This will be achieved by:
o The conduct of training events his/her Patrol if required.
o Promoting and enforcing the attendance of Official SOCOMD Campaigns and Operations.
To implement the plans and instructions of his or her Troop CO as per the COs intentions.
To assist in the tactical employment of the Patrol during combat.
To oversee the behaviour and performance of individuals in his or her Patrol for commendations,
promotions or reprimand or discharge.
To ensure the cohesiveness of his/her Patrols members.
To maintain the welfare of members within his/her Patrol.
To assign broad or specific tasks to members of the Patrol in order to achieve standards set, and
complete instructions provided, by the Troop CO.
o This includes assigning of broad or specific instructions to delegates that would assist the
Patrol Leader in carrying out his or her duties as mentioned above.
To undertake unit-wide admin, mission making or training duties.
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Standard SASR Operators are not limited in regards to any leadership role or qualification courses.
In regards to rank progression, SASR Operators and Rebacks are exactly the same. What sets the two apart
is that SASR Redbacks are usually senior or experienced members of SOCOMD who have displayed a high
level of commitment, knowledge and skill. It is expected that SASR Redbacks undergo as many if not all
possible SASR qualifications courses if possible.
Redbacks are also expected to value-add to the immersion experience of the operation by role-playing
where possible.
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Note that the above structure of the Joint Air Command (JAC) is highly generalised. The detailed
organisational structure of this unit including its roles and appointments can be found in internal
documents circulated by the unit itself.
Minimum
Appointment Abbreviation Brief Description
Rank
The highest appointment of leadership in the JAC.
Joint Air Command
JAC CO CAPT Essentially, responsible for all aviation functions in
Commanding Officer
SOCOMD.
Joint Air Command
JAC XO LT Second in command of the JAC.
Executive Officer
Manages ground-air coordination and air assets for
Air Liaison Officer ALO CAPT
support of the SASR and other SOCOMD units.
Manages all aviation assets and personnel within
Air Traffic Controller ATC LT the immediate air-space of any Forward Operating
Base or Vessel.
Fully qualified pilot under Joint Air Support (JAS),
Pilot Pilot SGT
for both rotary and fixed-wing assets.
Crew Chief CC CPL The Overall-in-Charge (OIC) of aircrew members.
Senior Aircrewman SAC LCPL A senior aircrew member.
Aircrewman AC PTE The basic aircrew member.
The Overall-in-Charge (OIC) of groundcrew
Deck Chief DC CPL
members.
Senior Groundcrewman SGC LCPL A senior groundcrew member.
Groundcrewman GC PTE The basic groundcrew member.
The leader of the para-rescue team, deployed to
Para-rescue Team Leader PJ TL CPL provide quick medical aid and extraction to ground
forces.
Para-Jumper PJ PTE The basic member of the para-rescue team.
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In operations, JAC HQ provides coordination between the Joint Air Support (JAS) and the SASR.
Administratively, JAC HQ is responsible for the recruiting, planning and implementation of their internal
Order of Battle (ORBAT) and training for all JAC personnel.
To ensure the combat and organisational readiness of all personnel under the JAC, for operations at
instructed times. This will be achieved by:
o Planning and organising for the implementation and conduct of training events for JAC
personnel if required.
o Promoting and enforcing the attendance of Official SOCOMD Campaigns and Operations.
To implement the plans and instructions provided to the JAC as per the 6 SQN COs intentions.
To oversee the behaviour and performance of individuals in the JAC for commendations, promotions,
reprimand or discharge.
To ensure the cohesiveness JAC members.
To maintain the welfare of members within the JAC.
To act as a liaison between assets under the JAC and SOCOMD ground forces.
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2.3.4.1 Pilot
TBC
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2.3.8 Para-Rescue
TBC
An adjutant relates to specific appointment holders within the military who usually help facilitate and
implement administrative tasks on the ground. Where a commander or officer maps and creates plans, the
adjutant assists in carry out those plans on the ground.
When carrying out administrative or logistical tasks, the adjutant will also make any necessary arrangements
with external sub-unit departments if required. As with the previous example, the CSM will have to be the
one who contacts the Logistics HQ Staff Section to order the transportation trucks required by the officer for
his companys training.
To conclude, the Adjutant receives tasking directly from his commander, learns and understand the intention
behind the task assigned, then takes initiative in making it happen on the ground. The commander should
not need to specify how the task is to be carried out, the adjutant should be able to work that out for him or
herself. Thus, the adjutant needs to be rather senior and must be able to take his or her own initiatives.
Certain specifies however, like the number of transport trucks required for troop transport, may be provided
by the commander to ensure the plan is carried out properly.
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During battle, the adjutant helps facilitate the conduct of the operation by moving troops around the
battlefield in-line with the expectations and intention of the commander. This may mean allocating reserve
forces to a sub-unit under heavy fire. In a platoon scenario, an adjutant (the Platoon Sergeant in this case)
may call on 2 members from Section 'A' to detach and reattach to Section 'B' as reinforcements.
When moving in a large convoy, the adjutant allocates vehicle parking spaces and ensures the convoy is
moving in the right order. The commander (who visualises and creates the plan) shouldn't need to busy
himself with organising convoy matters himself. This goes the same with receiving of resupplies from external
sub-units. When receiving supplies, the adjutant should ensure that the resupply gets to the designated sub-
unit and that it is distributed appropriately as per what the commander wants.
In whatever task the adjutant does, he or she may enlist the help of members within his sub-unit, but would
then be responsible for managing them and ensuring the job is properly done.
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