150330Z Aug 08

Rangers,

As the summer draws to a close we have just re-organized so that we now have 2 Platoons.  We are the largest, most active Unit in the WCC and are well on our way towards achieving Top Unit of the Year.  Having said that, we will only be truly successful if we all work together and contribute to the Trades Race; do unit features; and undertake the soon to come unit training program with vigor.

My door is always open to any Ranger but I do expect people to use the chain of command/  I have appointed officers and NCOs to various jobs because I trust them to do their work and because they are professionally able to do the work.  The expectation of cadets is that you will complete your Basic Training, take part in the Unit and decide whether or not you wish to make the bigh step towards becoming an NCO.

I'll remind everyone that I don't have a crystal ball - if there's something going on that I need to know about; make sure the info gets to me quickly.  There's no excuse in my mind for anyone in this organization having to wait more than a couple of days for an answer to any question that they may have.  The keys to our success will be good communication and partciaption by all Rangers.  If you want to read more from me, pay a visit to my office at http://www.offices.webcadets.com/burns_garry.php

Alright Rangers, let's 'git er done'.  Rangers Lead the Way!

Hello once again Rangers,

I'm just getting back into the grove of things here in the unit. Over the next week I plan to get caught up on events and happenings. Please add me your MSN: wcc.dclark@hotmail.com ... lets get to know each other! I will update my address soon with more details plans of action :)

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

14 August 2008 - 13:40 EST (GMT-5)

Good Afternoon Rangers!

Most of you know me already, so no long introduction is needed.  I'm Warrant Officer(A) Daniel Gibson, and I'm here to motivate this unit, raise it's standards, and ultimately take it to new heights.  The WCC Army Section has been through everything that a Unit in the WCC could possibly go through, and still we stand strong.  At this time, we are the LARGEST Section in the WCC.  This gives us the advantage in many aspects, but there is one in particular that I have set my sights on:  The Robert Burns Trades Trophy!  That's right.  With 3 1/2 months to go, we're constantly gaining ground on the dominant WCC Navy.  I believe in each and every one of you, and trust that I will be receiving your best effort for the duration of this race to the trades trophy.  This victory will not come from the backs of the few, but from the strength of the many.  To put it in simpler terms:  We have some cadets who are extremely active, and some who are just getting used to everything and we need to balance that activity out so that we have a constant flow of Trades from now until the end of this competition.  I, myself, admit that I have been slacking when it comes to trades due to my various other commitments in the WCC, but that is changing as of right now.  As your RSM, I will NEVER ask you to do something that I am not willing to do myself.

Second on my agenda, I would like to highlight the new Honor Platoon Competition.  According to your participation in the various activities offered by the Corps, you will be awarded points that will count for your platoon.  In addition, you will also be awarded points for participating in Platoon vs. Platoon features and arcade tournaments, as well as merits that can be awarded by the CO, and I for outstanding achievements.  The complete scoring scale can be found in the Platoon Area at:  http://army.webcadets.com/platoon.php.  There will be a new feature every two weeks, and a new tournament every week, so everybody will be expected to be on top of their game if they wish to earn the Honor Platoon Star that will be awarded to the Platoon with the most points each quarter.  The Honor Platoon Star will be displayed in the Platoon Area, Hall of Honor, and in your forums signature (pending approval). 

Last on my list of things to do, something I have dubbed "Field Training Exercises".  A quarterly competition between the Web Cadet Ranger Regiment, and any other unit in the WCC.  The exercise will consist of a number of features, tournaments, and activities that will give us a chance to flex our muscles and show the WCC that we are indeed the Strongest Unit in the Corps.  The FIRST Field Training Exercise will begin on 01 September 2008 and end on 31 December 2008.  The winner will take home some bling and the newly designed "Soldier's Trophy", so Rangers, prepare yourself and each other for what promises to be the toughest challenge we have faced to date.

In closing, I would like to say that it is going to be an honor serving as your Regimental Sergeant Major!  I have an open door policy, which means I will be online and at your disposal any time that you may need me.  I would like to remind everyone that conversation and general questions are one thing, and matters with your squad/platoon are another.  If you are having a problem, please remember to take it to your superior according to the chain of command.  I will hear about it and resolve the situation as it comes up the chain of command.  The people who have been placed in charge of your squads and platoons have been instructed to keep us informed on a constant basis as to what is going on, so please let them do their jobs.  This is a general warning to everyone:  Those who jump the chain of command will have to face consequences for their actions.  If you are unsure of your chain of command, it is posted in the Command Quarters found here:  http://army.webcadets.com/command.php.  Again, I would like to thank you all for this opportunity and I give you my solemn promise that I will put forth my best effort to motivate this unit, raise our standards, and reach to the peak of our potential as a unit.

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!