Support Roles Behind every successful minutemen outfit, team, or operation, there invariably must be a support element in place. Whether lugging an extra crate of medical supplies, operating a video camera, or grilling some burgers or brats, these support folks make the difference between a decent training event and an excellent training event. Without such fine support teams, membership and morale would decline. By no means should support persons be considered second-line or anything of the sort. In an actual emergency, it is likely that support functions, such as medical duties, communications, and transport duties, and other fun logistical efforts will be the true measure of minutemen effectiveness. There are three levels of support functions. Basic or noncombatant, Advanced (Enlisted support roles) and Critical (Officers support roles). Basic roles consist of simple but essential tasks like gathering wood or water, acting as OpFor or victims during training as well as assisting the cooks or medical staff and providing administrative assistance. If a basic support member qualifies with a weapon then they can provide rear area security and provide security for families that are required to bug out. Advanced support consists of Cook, Field Medic, Field Communication, Transportation, Supply, Computer Techs and Mechanics. These positions require Level 1 qualification minimum. Critical support roles consist of Nurses, Doctors, Chaplains, Intelligence Analyst, Communications Officer / PAO and Support Officer. These Positions require a Minimum Level 1 qualification. Gear to be carried in the field on their person: Woodland Camouflage outfit Sturdy Hiking boots Personal LBE, in accordance with individual, to include at least the following: Rifle or Pistol and ammunition if qualified 2 quarts of water FRS radio Knife Flashlight Entrenching Tool Equipment Specific to job: Cooks will maintain the unit chuck box Field Medics will carry a medical bag in tactical colors and a poleless litter Mechanics will maintain the tools necessary for field repair of vehicles Doctor / Nurse will maintain the unit aid station and supplies. Advancement in rank in the support functions will be performance based. Example of support ranks Medic/1, Medic/2, Medic3. Advanced Support personnel can also advance as riflemen by meeting the appropriate requirements.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:09:23 +0000
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