Technician

= Techician = Technicians are equivalent to Specialists and are expected to be mentors and subject matter experts in at least one area, qualified by an SME Certification. They are held to the same skill requirement as an Operator. They are also expected to run workshops and certification courses in their field of specialty to maintain this position. Technicians are promoted to Advisor based on effective combat leadership on par with Specialists.

Communication

 * Effectively utilizes a long range radio with appropriate brevity, and usage of pro-words


 * Calls for casualty reports when team members are unresponsive
 * Makes effective callouts directing movement
 * Communicates pertinent information up and down the chain of command

Tactics

 * Understands the four F’s of a firefight. Can Fix and Flank effectively
 * Reads topographical maps to utilize terrain features in planning
 * Confidently calls for appropriate disengagement and is able to coordinate a retreat.
 * Utilizes cover and suppressive fire on a team level to minimize casualties
 * Utilizes concealment and defilade on a team level to minimize detection
 * Utilizes fire team formations appropriately based on the scenario
 * Understands squad level formationsDefilade.png

Performance

 * Recognizes deficiencies in security
 * Takes initiative at a team level to make decisions


 * Organizes bounding effectively within the team
 * Utilizes weapons and ammunition effectively
 * Reacts to contact appropriately on a team level
 * Takes the team lead role on their own initiative
 * Runs workshops and certifications as a Subject Matter Expert

Medical

 * Knows basic medical (can revive his medic when they are unconscious)
 * Allows the medic to control a casualty or mass-casualty situation

Mentorship

 * Instructs new members as a Subject Matter Expert on the basics of their chosen specialty.
 * Teaches new members controls and keybindings
 * Assists with loadout creation and advises new members on essential equipment
 * Advises team leaders with movements, but respects decisions
 * Serves as 2IC for new or junior team leaders, to assist them with understanding the role