Training awards

  Training Awards are issued for completing a course of study or training as defined by the Royal Dragoon Guards mercenary training system.  The completion of these courses of study gains the member not only the device for wear on their uniform, but also a permanent base of Experience Points that may be applied to future Personae in the event that their current Persona is retired or killed.

 

Military Academy Graduation

Qualification:

  Complete the Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Military Academy programs.

Device:

   Waist sash with color determined by the House or Academy chosen by the member.    Master’s and Doctorate-level studes are indicated by Academy or House-specific devices affixed to the sash or uniform.

Awarding Authority:

  Training Officer

Description:

   Military Academy Graduation is a curriculum of study that covers multiple disciplines to encourage a member to develop a well-rounded knowledge of the Battletech universe, with more than just BattleMechs adn military skills.  Each level of graduation requires more advanced courses of study, and more work to be completed in order to be awarded with the distinction of a degree.

CORE CURRICULUM – BACHELOR’S

  • TBD

CORE CURRICULUM – MASTER’S

  • TBD

CORE CURRICULUM – DOCTORATE

  • TBD

 

War College Ribbon

Qualification:

  Complete the Basic/Intermediate/Advanced War College Examination.

Device:

  T01_WarCollege  A bronze Matlese Cross denotes the Basic level qualification.  A gold cross denotes Intermediate, and a silver Advanced.

Awarding Authority:

  Training Officer

Description:

   This award is given for members who wish to assist in making the Battletech game move more quickly by becoming well-acquainted with the rules in more than the average manner.  To that end, these are the only timed exams offered by the Royal Dragoon Guards, as the intent is to show that the member can make rules judgements and references quickly and without delay to the game.

  The Basic level covers the Introductory Rulebook, the basic 3025 rules by which the average game of Battletech is played.  The Intermediate exam covers Total Warfare and everything within it’s pages- to include infantry, aerospace, vehicles and BattleMechs.  To Advanced examination covers Tactical Operations and the optional rules contained therein.

 

Officer Candidate School

Qualification:

  Take and pass the Basic/Company Grade/Field Grade Officer’s Course.

Device:

  T02_OCS  The Basic ribbon has no attachments.  Company Grade includes a pair of gold crossed pistols.  Field grade has silver crossed pistols.

Awarding Authority:

  Training Officer

Description:

   Members taking and passing the Officer Candidate School qualification receive the OCS ribbon.  OCS includes not only the duties of the officer Persona in-game, but also the duties of an officer member.  The upper-level exams cover the duties of a Company Commander, and a Battalion-level officer.

 

Non-Commissioned Officer School Ribbon

Qualification:

  Take and pass the Basic NCO/Advanced NCO/Sergeants Major Course.

Device:

  T03_NCOS  The basic ribbon has no attachments.  Advanced NCO School is denoted by a pair of gold crossed rifles.  The Sergeants Major Academy is denoted by a pair of silver crossed rifles.

Awarding Authority:

  Training Officer

Description:

   Members taking and passing the NCO School courses receive the NCO School ribbon.  The Basic NCO course involves the role of the NCO both in-game and out, as the members are responsible for assisting their lance mates with rules and calculations, and assisting their officers with admin duties.  The Advanced NCO Course covers Company Senior NCOs and their role and duties.  The Sergeants Major Academy covers Battalion and Regimental NCO duties.

 

Drill Qualification Ribbon

Qualification:

  Take and pass the Basic/Basic Armed/Advanced Drill Qualifications.

Device:

  T04_Drill  The basic ribbon has no attachments. 

Awarding Authority:

  Training Officer

Description:

   Members demonstrating the ability to perform the drill movements outlined on the Basic Drill Card will receive the Basic Drill Qualification ribbon.  Members learning their Manual of Arms and basic marching will receive their Basic Armed Drill Qualification Ribbon.  Members learning advanced Drill movements and exhibition drill will receive the Advanced Drill Qualification Ribbon.

 

MechWarrior Qualification

Qualification:

  Take and pass the Basic/Intermediate/Advanced MechWarrior Course.

Device:

    Shoulder Cord in the color of the member’s Lance Assignment (Black for staff).  The Basic qualification is a single color cord.  Intermediate is a two-color cord with yellow, Advanced with gray.

Awarding Authority:

  Training Officer

Description:

   Members taking and passing the MechWarrior Qualification Course will be authorized to wear the qualification cord.  This represents a member (and Persona) who has received the requisite training to function as a professional MechWarrior.  The basic exam covers basic game rules and information about ‘Mechs and MechWarriors.  The more advanced exams cover more in-depth topics including tech, military organization and basic tactics.

 

Basic Mercenary Training Ribbon

Qualification:

  Take and pass the Basic Mercenary Training Course.

Device:

  T05_BasicMerc  This ribbon has no attachments. 

Awarding Authority:

  Training Officer

Description:

   To advance in Enlisted Grade, each member must take and pass the Basic Mercenary Training course.  This course covers the basics of military organization in the Succession Wars, customs and courtesies, the positions of Attention, Parade Rest and At Ease, the hand salute, and rank recognition.