Rheinland Military Ranks

Enlisted Ranks:

Flieger (Fl.):

The Flieger is the trial rank of the Rheinland Military, after passing the forum application part, the recruit automatically assumes this rank. He may equip his vessel with the [RM] tag, after obtaining the proper identification and IFF papers (example of a proper tagging is [RM]Fl.Hans.Schmidt).

Promotion Criteria:

Once done, the Flieger has to complete an in-game evaluation period, which consists of the following:

1. Completion of two patrol reports written into the Rheinland Military messaged dump, which will evaluate the recruit’s forum role :play skills.
2. Combat simulation against a superior officer (Hauptmann and above), which will evaluate the recruit’s fighting skills.
3. 4 hours flying time, monitored by the ship’s counter, which will evaluate the recruit’s in-game performance, in general.

Ships:

Required ship: Wraith.

Allowed ship: Bergelmir.

Additional Information:

During this period, superior officers will monitor the Flieger’s performance (role play, rules knowledge, team work skills) and once the criteria is all fulfilled, the Flieger may request his promotion in the appropriate forum section, with evidence of each criteria fulfilled attached.
It is the High Command’s decision whether to accept the Flieger as a full-fledged faction member, at least three members of the High Command have to agree on his permission to enter, or the Admiral alone. If a Flieger performs excellently in one of the given tasks, the Admiral reserves the authority to promote him to Gefreiter instantly.
If the Flieger commits one of the following mistakes, he will receive a warning and a chance to make a correction. Upon committing he mistake again, his trial period will be over and he will have to re-apply in a month.

• Minor rule violation (OOC on system chat, for example).
• Disobedience of superior orders (attacking a vessel against orders, for example).
• Actions opposing basic faction role play.

The Flieger has two months to fulfill the required criteria, upon failure to do so, his trial period is over and is denied from being a full-fledged Rheinwehr member.

Gefreiter (Ge.):

The common rank of the Rheinland Military, from which the pilot, fresh out of basic training commences his career. The primary aim of a Gefreiter is to obey the orders of his superiors and start climbing the ranking system.

The Gefreiter:

• Possesses no special commanding privileges on the field (may only give orders to Fliegers).
• Cannot lead Rheinland Military forces into Liberty incursions.
• May perform patrols and engage Rheinland unlawfuls, as well as countering Liberty incursions within Rheinland, however summoning a superior officer to lead the fight is still highly recommended.
• Cannot enter Sigma-13, Omega-7 and Omega-11 unless accompanied by a Feldwebel or above.
• Cannot lead trade embargo checkpoints unless accompanied by a Feldwebel or above.

Promotion Criteria:

1. Equipped and tagged Bergelmir bomber.
2. 2 more patrol reports (4 total).
3. One month spent in service since the last promotion.

Ships:

Required ship: Wraith.

Allowed ship: Bergelmir , Fafnir.

Pilots at the Gefreiter rank are already encouraged to acquire a Bergelmir Bomber class vessel for anti capital purpose.

Officer Ranks:

Feldwebel (Fw.):

As the backbone of the Rheinwehr fleet, the Feldwebel is the representation of Military might out in the field. Their primary aim is to preserve the integrity of Rheinland internally against armed opponents attacking, such being Red Hessians, Liberty incursions and members of the SCRA.

The Feldwebel:

• Can lead patrols consistent of Gefreiters and Fliegers.
• Can not lead Rheinland Military forces into Liberty incursions.
• Can now enter Omega-7, 11 and Sigma-13.

Promotion Criteria:

1. Report of 2 patrols led.
2. 3 patrols led.
3. 6 more patrol reports (10 total).
4. Regular Field Activity
5. Notice: Reports on patrols led count among normal patrol reports, so by writing a report about leading a patrol, your total report count also increases by one.

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Fafnir.

Once the criteria is fulfilled, the Feldwebel may request his promotion to Oberfeldwebel in the appropriate section, listing evidence of the mandatory criteria fulfilled.

Oberfeldwebel (Of.):

The Oberfeldwebel is the second to highest rank without officer authority.

Promotion Criteria:

1. 5 more patrol reports (15 total).
2. 10 million credits donation.
3. 10 kills.
4. Regular Field Activity

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Fafnir.

Once the criteria is fulfilled, the Oberfeldwebel may request his promotion to Hauptfeldwebel in the appropriate section, listing evidence of the mandatory criteria fulfilled.

Hauptfeldwebel (Hf.):

The Hauptfeldwebel, being the highest NCO rank, is the pilot's final step towards officer school. During this period, the RMHC supervises the soldier’s activities and monitors the efficiency with which he is carrying out the given tasks, since all Hauptfeldwebels are also officer candidates.

Tasks to fulfill officer training:

1. Combat simulation against a High Command member (Wraith v Wraith, Snubnose v Gunboat).
2. Combat simulation of a group fight with at least 4 members.
3. Completion of protocol quiz.
4. Report of two patrols led.
5. Participation in an incursion conducted against Liberty territory.
6. Regular Field Activity

The completion of the given tasks is kept monitored by one High Command member, leading a list however, he does not have to be the one who assures the completion of each tasks, which can be supervised by other high command members.
(The Hauptfeldwebel has to ensure to document his completed tasks)

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Fafnir.

Flag Officer Ranks:

Leutnant (Lt.):

As a commissioned officer, the Leutnant fulfills a large portion of responsibility by serving as the leader in the field. This rank also gains the pilot acces to apply for Gunboat command training school. (This requires a formal request to the High Command to be allowed to pilot a Gunboat. (Submitted story about the Gunboat)
Always keep in mind that you are a mid command officer now. Be open for all pilots to address their problems. The men and women in the field are your responsibility! Keep them happy and alive!

Primary tasking:

• Evaluation of Fliegers and mid-command members.
• Coordinating large-scale engagements.
• Leading Rheinland-wide patrols.
• Organization of embargo checkpoints, escort wings, scout missions.

Promotion criteria:

1. Report of a scout mission/coordinated assault led against Liberty.
2. Donation of 100 million credits.
3. 4 training events led.
4. 5 additional patrols to Omega-11/Omega-7, or Sigma-13/Omega-15, or Hudson/Bering (further explanation on this can be requested).
5. Regular Field Activity

Once the criteria is fulfilled, the Leutnant may request his promotion to Hauptmann in the appropriate section, listing evidence of the mandatory criteria fulfilled.

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Gunboat, Fafnir.

Oberleutnant (Ol.):

As an already experienced officer, the Oberleutnant assumes control of fighter and gunboat groups and organizes the trainings of his men.

The rank Oberleutnant allows the officer to apply for the cruiser command training school on Stuttgart.

Primary tasking:

• Organizing training events.
• Organizing patrol wings and combat units.

Promotion criteria:

1. The Oberleutnant may be promoted to Hauptmann if the High Command deems fit, promotion cannot be requested.

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Gunboat, Cruiser, Fafnir.

Hauptmann (Hm.):

A Hauptmann should be able to autonomously do most of the tasks without a higher rank needed to push him forward.
In addition a Hauptmann should support all pilots when needed with aid, tips and training. Conducting combat tests and rating the results is also one task of a Hauptmann.

Primary tasking:

• Continued evaluation of Fliegers and mid-command members.
• Organization of trainings.
• Organization of Liberty-raids.
• Field diplomacy.
• Throughout focus on keeping the Military in-game, with Liberty raids enjoying priority.

Promotion criteria:

1. The Hauptmann may be promoted to Major if the High Command deems fit, promotion cannot be requested.

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Gunboat, Cruiser, Fafnir.

Major (Maj.):

A Major reflects all the honor, pride and sense of duty of the Rheinland Military. This rank is the highest rank available and under direct command of the RMHC. The most promising Majors may get the chance to make it into the RMHC one day.
A Major needs to be able to organize Rheinland completely on his own while on duty. Ranging from the war efforts to the simplest trader incident in a planetary orbit.
The Major is the materialization of the High command on the field, which is to be taken in the literal sense. The purpose of the rank is the following:

• All High command members are highly recommended to set up a Major character, which has an equal authority to a Vizeadmiral on the field.
• Inactive High command members automatically assume this rank until they find time to deal with High command issues again (and they prove to be worthy additions to the HC again following an evaluation period).
• Trial rank for potential High Command members.

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Gunboat, Cruiser, Fafnir.

Access to Armory accounts. A Major can also be part of the High Command.

High Command Ranks:

Vizeadmiral (Va.):

A Vizeadmiral is part of the Admirals closest staff. They are responsible for tactical decisions and a key figure in every command bridge on the Rheinland battleships.
This rank gives the authority to command ANY Rheinland military pilots if needed.

Faction sub-leaders, high command members. Should be self-evident.

Titles:

- Generalleutnant: Field wing leader. - Generalmajor: Chief training officer.

Ships:

Required ships: Wraith, Bergelmir.

Allowed ship: Gunboat, Cruiser, Fafnir.

Access to the shared Battleship.

Admiral (Adm.):

A Rheinland Admiral is the head of command. They are responsible for various parts and systems of Rheinland. All tactical decisions, promotions, demotions and accepting new recruits are being signed by them. The Admirals are under direct command of Kanzler Rheinhardt himself.

The Rheinland Military has an old tradition by not having an extra Fleet Admiral rank. One of the Admirals is entrusted to be the personal military aide of the Kanzler. This position entitles this Admiral with the complete command about the whole Rheinland fleet in the name of the current Kanzler.

One Admiral is the Faction leader.

Currently: The Major (Admiral Alec Voelkel).