Difference between revisions of "Battlegroup Commander"

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>== Position Description ==  
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== Position Description ==  
A Battlegroup Commander commands a taskforce which usually consists of 1-3 Imperial-class Star Destroyers and various support vessels. The Battlegroup Commander oversees the operation of these ships, the wings contained within, and all personnel contained as well.  
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A Battlegroup Commander (BGCOM) commands one of the many battlegroups listed in the Order of Battle. A battlegroup usually consists of an Imperial II-class Star Destroyer and a number of support vessels. The BGCOM oversees the operation of these ships and all assigned personnel.
  
Rank: The minimum rank is [[Vice Admiral]]. The maximum is [[Admiral]].  
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From 2009 through most of 2022, this position was not in use in the TIE Corps. This position was brought back in October of 2022. The three assigned Commodores were elevated to Battlegroup Commander and the position of Commodore was retired.
  
As of 2009, this position is not currently in use in the TIE Corps.
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== Rank ==
 
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The appointment rank for a BGCOM is [[Rear Admiral]], though officers that have completed a tour of duty at a higher flag rank will be restored to or retain the highest flag rank they've earned. A BGCOM may be promoted up to the rank of [[Fleet Admiral]].
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== Command Responsibilities ==
 
== Command Responsibilities ==
  
*Oversee the operations of the Battlegroup.
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*Oversee the operations of the Battlegroup
*Provide the battlegroup with bi-weekly Battlegroup Reports.
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*Appoint Squadron Commanders
*Keep in contact with Commodores.
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*Review medal recommendations submitted by officers from the Battlegroup
*Appoint Commodores and Wing Commanders (in some cases).
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*Review comments, questions, etc. from Battlegroup members
*Review medal recommendations from Commodores and Wing Commanders.
 
*Review comments, questions, etc from Battlegroup members.
 
*Forward emails, where appropriate, from superior officers to the Battlegroup.
 
 
*Inform the Battlegroup of important events, competitions, etc.  
 
*Inform the Battlegroup of important events, competitions, etc.  
*Completes BSFs for all Commodores and Elite Squadron Commanders under his/her command.
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*Be familiar with primary reference materials (e.g., the TIE Corps Pilot Manual)
*Be familiar with primary reference materials (Training Manual, etc.)  
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*Be familiar with primary TIE Corps and Emperor's Hammer webpages (e.g., the Emperor's Hammer domain, TIE Corps domain, TIE Corps roster)
*Be familiar with primary TIE Corps and Emperor's Hammer web pages (Emperor's Hammer domain, TIE Corps domain, TIE Corps roster, message board, etc.).
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*Participate in competitions (where possible)
*Submissions for the Emperor's Hammer Newsletter (sent to the Executive Officer).
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*Attend online meetings (where possible)
*Post/read the Emperor's Hammer Message Boards (where possible).
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*Write Battlegroup reports
*Participate in competitions (where possible).
 
*Attend on-line meetings (where possible).
 
 
 
A Battlegroup Commander will have a heavy email and on-line load. It could be expected that 100-200 EH Members will contact a particular Battlegroup Commander in any given month (average 15-25 hours/month).
 
 
 
  
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[[Category:TIE Corps Positions]]
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[[Category:Positions of the TIE Corps]]

Latest revision as of 20:23, 12 October 2022

Position Description[edit]

A Battlegroup Commander (BGCOM) commands one of the many battlegroups listed in the Order of Battle. A battlegroup usually consists of an Imperial II-class Star Destroyer and a number of support vessels. The BGCOM oversees the operation of these ships and all assigned personnel.

From 2009 through most of 2022, this position was not in use in the TIE Corps. This position was brought back in October of 2022. The three assigned Commodores were elevated to Battlegroup Commander and the position of Commodore was retired.

Rank[edit]

The appointment rank for a BGCOM is Rear Admiral, though officers that have completed a tour of duty at a higher flag rank will be restored to or retain the highest flag rank they've earned. A BGCOM may be promoted up to the rank of Fleet Admiral.

Command Responsibilities[edit]

  • Oversee the operations of the Battlegroup
  • Appoint Squadron Commanders
  • Review medal recommendations submitted by officers from the Battlegroup
  • Review comments, questions, etc. from Battlegroup members
  • Inform the Battlegroup of important events, competitions, etc.
  • Be familiar with primary reference materials (e.g., the TIE Corps Pilot Manual)
  • Be familiar with primary TIE Corps and Emperor's Hammer webpages (e.g., the Emperor's Hammer domain, TIE Corps domain, TIE Corps roster)
  • Participate in competitions (where possible)
  • Attend online meetings (where possible)
  • Write Battlegroup reports
TIE Corps Positions
TCCS Positions
TIE Corps Commander - Strategic Operations Officer - Combat Operations Officer - Warfare Officer
Flag Officer Positions
Battlegroup Commander
Advisor Positions
Simulations Officer
Line Positions
Squadron Commander - Flight Leader - Flight Member
Defunct Positions
Dean of IWATS - War Officer - Commodore - Wing Commander - Warden