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[Firefly]

13lackRain, on 10 July 2012 - 08:16 AM, said:

So, I've been asked by two people, "what does military-style, veteran owned mean?"

Military-style: chain of command, ranks, (voluntary) promotion system and (voluntary) awards system, organised structure

Veteran-owned: BWC HMFIC is an Army veteran. Several of my officers are also military veterans. PS BN CO is a Marine. Team BWC PB Team captain is a Marine. S-3 is Air Force. MWO BN CO is Army. Multiple officers and Legionnaires wear or have worn a uniform. The current count is innumerable, but we have prior-service and active-duty. We have combat veterans, wartime-service veterans, and peacetime veterans. We have Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. Two Coasties. Multiple members from foreign services. And a lot of civilians. Military service is not required to join. And we don't give a flying **** what your views on war and peace are, what your current opinion of the two wars of this past decade are - as long as you can agree to work as a team and kick the crap out of anyone who wants a fight, we're golden.

[MasterNinja62]

Firefly, on 10 July 2012 - 08:36 AM, said:

Military-style: chain of command, ranks, (voluntary) promotion system and (voluntary) awards system, organised structure

Veteran-owned: BWC HMFIC is an Army veteran. Several of my officers are also military veterans. PS BN CO is a Marine. Team BWC PB Team captain is a Marine. S-3 is Air Force. MWO BN CO is Army. Multiple officers and Legionnaires wear or have worn a uniform. The current count is innumerable, but we have prior-service and active-duty. We have combat veterans, wartime-service veterans, and peacetime veterans. We have Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. Two Coasties. Multiple members from foreign services. And a lot of civilians. Military service is not required to join. And we don't give a flying **** what your views on war and peace are, what your current opinion of the two wars of this past decade are - as long as you can agree to work as a team and kick the crap out of anyone who wants a fight, we're golden.

^Why BWC rocks

[chiXnhawk]

I can't wait to see you guys.

[Guido]

I would guess that about 55% of our player base is current or prior members of the armed forces from somewhere. That might be low-balling it though.

Also, our leadership infrastructure is just as mixed between military and civilians as the recruits coming in, so it's safe to say that it's about who can do the job right, and not who has had a more colorful past.

Edited by Guido, 10 July 2012 - 11:42 AM.

[TrashcanDan]

Probably took a grand total of 15 mins for me to fill out what you were looking for, "paperwork" wise. Not sure what the big deal was.
Been looking for a vet run group, kind of more my speed.
Got an average age of the member base?

[Yuba Frank]

I was looking for a group that was organized and effective. These guys also have a sense of humor which is a plus. This is an easy process to apply. You get an immediate response with simple instructions to follow. Like I said before....minutes of time to apply. Hours of fun as a result.

Edited by Yuba Frank, 10 July 2012 - 01:47 PM.

[Guido]

TrashcanDan, on 10 July 2012 - 12:49 PM, said:

Got an average age of the member base?

I don't think there's a firm answer on this one, partly because we have a rather active recruitment forum, we have multiple gaming branches that might throw any of our statistics, and because no one has spent the time to take a count. I would guess we have a median of 33 years, roughly, in the MWO division. That is just a guess though, based on the guys' profiles I've checked enough times to notice and the few times the subject has come up in TS.

[Firefly]

chiXnhawk, on 10 July 2012 - 11:05 AM, said:

I can't wait to see you guys.

You sound like this chick I used to date long-distance.

[Sir Ollie]

I've been with these folks now for about 2 weeks and every timer i have a question or anything they are all ready to help out. Had a great turnout of our "little" training session today. Lots of fun.

[Seraii]

Nice to see quality merc companies like this around. Should make for some fantastic community warfare.

[Barnum the Bear]

Just signed up. Can't wait to dive in with you guys.

[Faceless Priest]

Another fun night discussing tactics and getting to know comrades. More of you need to join up!

[Firefly]

Barnum the Bear, on 10 July 2012 - 08:12 PM, said:

Just signed up. Can't wait to dive in with you guys.

I ain't swimmin' with no bear!!

[13lackRain]

So after a night of completely filling up the training server and running through drills and just getting a better understanding of one another and how we each like to fight, I can honestly say that this group (BWC) kicks ***.

Those of you who have thought about checking BWC out, but just haven't gotten around to it yet... stop wasting time and make things happen. This is one group of 'Mechwarriors you don't want to be on the wrong side of.

[TrashcanDan]

Guido, on 10 July 2012 - 02:57 PM, said:

I don't think there's a firm answer on this one, partly because we have a rather active recruitment forum, we have multiple gaming branches that might throw any of our statistics, and because no one has spent the time to take a count. I would guess we have a median of 33 years, roughly, in the MWO division. That is just a guess though, based on the guys' profiles I've checked enough times to notice and the few times the subject has come up in TS.

Sign me up then.
Or, I'll sign myself up.

[Guido]

4 days till the Trial of Position. You guys ready?!

[Koranthis]

Hay everyone thanks for letting me be part of this awesome well organized unit.

[Guido]

Seraii, on 10 July 2012 - 08:07 PM, said:

Nice to see quality merc companies like this around. Should make for some fantastic community warfare.

Or some horrible warfare. We may become far too dominant!

[Thornn]

13lackRain, on 11 July 2012 - 07:07 AM, said:

So after a night of completely filling up the training server and running through drills and just getting a better understanding of one another and how we each like to fight, I can honestly say that this group (BWC) kicks ***.

Those of you who have thought about checking BWC out, but just haven't gotten around to it yet... stop wasting time and make things happen. This is one group of 'Mechwarriors you don't want to be on the wrong side of.

Gotta say, its pretty sweet having our own practice server...membership has its privileges!

[Damon]

Membership does have its privileges!

As for the Trail of Position, Ill be there, and will either win, or make the one who does work their *** off for it!