Everything the CO pointed out I agree 100%.
There were areas where my radios could not communicate with certain PL's, PSG', and even the Admin's, though I'm sure they were very busy running back forth from ACB's. Either switching to HAM radio as the Mehdi Command utilized very well or checking out MBITRS should fix that
My biggest mistake this game was the Arm's deal market. It was staged at the chrono booth/barn and I chose not to purchase anything after the 4th time I was killed by the Mehdi players that re-spawned a good 40 feet away. My engineer squad was doing a good enough job killing the APC crew anyway.
Had I utilized the market place and played along with the mini games such as the side missions, dirty bombs then we may had a few more points at the end of the day, but not enough to recover from our spawns being split and losing control of ACB 6.
My honor mentions for LOW III are as followed:
PSC + J316 & JN:
You guys dug in and kept killing that APC without the help from market place rockets/rpgs/useless props. Coming prepared with good comms, superior fire power, professionalism, and discipline I could not let you guys lay in mud any longer. It was bad enough everyone had stayed for ~2 hours killing an APC and pockets of enemy troops in a well organized and ambush site. Your guys prevented what happened towards the end of the game where 2 APC's rolled up at our NE Orchard Spawn and open fired on a platoon of men. Your sacrifice was not in vain; it purchased time to regroup our platoons and was one of the biggest impacts through out the game. PSC, keep it up and hope to roll out with you guys again.
"Weasel" Squad:
These guys stepped up to be my PSD and runners. They were by my side till the last man. I apologize you guys could not see as much trigger time as 1st PLT did. The fire fights you guys were engaged in at the log fort surprised me; you were taking out teams that were doing basic infantry movement such as buddy team rushing and flanking. With a saw, DMR, and an Mp5, you have restored my hope in the youth generation of airsoft. Being good sportsmen, communicating well with me and your team mates, and most importantly calling your hits honorably and engaging enemies properly and not like a south-central/oakland gang banger makes you not only a leader in your age group, but airsofter's I see equal with those who've played and been with the community for years. I will not hesitate to have another "Weasel" Squad cover my back. You guys helped take the log fort by being that thorn the Mehdi could not take out from their side.
Chesty + Billdo + Phantom Fury:
I was a stuttering-Stanley since this was my first time holding leadership position and getting things organized. Your PLT did the best at keeping in touch with me and letting me know what was going on, where your efforts were, and being the spear that rolled Mehdi all the way back from the log fort to the center of the city (especially during times where P6 was at respawn). Phantom Fury should never be taken lightly and I believe you and Billdo have established that PF does not stay and shoot but rather advance and conquer. Thank you for being patient with a pseudo-new butter bar. I hope the men I've assigned to your Platoons took a good lesson from their experience in your platoon, for your squad leaders were very supportive and I will highly recommend them.
Pharaoh 6 + 7 and Staff:
Sir, being given the opportunity to be an XO has been one of the best and most eye-opening experience working at a macro level for airsoft. Seeing how leadership is run and that even losing, having that organization and order was extravagant. Everything you've done for this game from preparation to game-day has run without that many issues and executed perfectly by P7 and your staff.
It was not only your organization and leadership skills that were the high points of this game, rather the integration of new players, "Independents" that I believe helped the airsoft community grow, become accustomed with each other, and in my view, have a sense of camaraderie and unity at a place where new comers may have a hard time with those who have been here for a while. If I had to designate a win for EDG and on a personal level, I would say it is the maturity and knowledge of our various teams in the airsoft community who took leadership positions as PL's, PSG', Squad Leaders and Assistant-Squad Leaders. These men integrated new players and "Independent's" a like and displayed a sense of unity, team work, and good sportsmen ship.
To all EDG forces,
I am all very proud of you for sticking through the weather, hiccups throughout game play (especially at the beginning with the APC shootout), and the losses of ACB's. You all have won in a sense and displayed team work and functionality of leadership and efficiency of designated roles. Thank you for coming out and it has been a true honor serving with you all.
"5, out."
