Guide to Squad Leading

Oskar · 2013-08-12, 16:43

Thought I'd post this guide I wrote for PRTA as a starting guide for new or old players wanting to take up the squad leader position, but I'm sure many of the tips will be useful for old dogs and veterans as well. Read and enjoy!

Download the PRTA Guide to Squad Leading here

prteamwork.com

Cavazos · 2013-08-12, 16:50

Thank you. I'll check it out soon.

Microwaife · 2013-08-12, 16:58

Read it! This guy knows what he is talking about!

Archosaurus · 2013-08-12, 17:10

- Don't be afraid to give very specific orders to your squad members. They're in your squad because
they have accepted your command. If they disobey or argue with you, let them know that it's not ok.
Squad members openly disagreeing with your idea of things will bring moral down and make the
rest of the squad confused to who's really in command.

This.
Squad members, listen to the SL, even if he's making a mistake. Be sure to advise, but do not disagree unless he is breaking the rules, the game spirit etc. Squad leaders, be stern if a squad member is being uppity, and just kick him if he will not co-operate.

- Say 'please' a lot. Even if you're the squad leader, we're all still just playing a video game, and no
one likes driving that truck back to the main base or shoveling emplacements. If your squad likes
you enough though, they'll do it anyway without you even asking!

Another point to add is be professional and thank people when assisted. Another squad is very much more so likely to assist you again if you walk up to them if you can and thank them in local.
Hell, I've even been called "sir" once, and I'm not old enough to bear that title!

- Never shout or scream at your squad members, no matter the reason. Speaking slowly and with a
clear voice is better. You'll notice that your squad members will listen to you more, the calmer you
are. If you find it hard to cut through the constant babbling, ask your squad to 'clear the channel' or
to 'listen up!'.

Do know that shouting/yelling =/= raising voice.
Usually the only time you have to do that is to make sure that everyone hears your "Alright comms silent, I'm trying to talk!", but never, ever yell at people, and never ever ever yell at people for not playing perfectly. That's just being a dick, instead give them advice.

Oskar · 2013-08-13, 15:21

Thanks Archosaurus, those are good points! I wrote some more about similar things in the second to last chapter, "The Social Aspect".

Viper[ESF] · 2013-08-13, 18:00

Great guide, it's like a deja vu though. Feels like reading old Mr. Marshalls guides adjusted to 1.0. You didn't play for ESF/EEF at any time, did ya?

L4gi · 2013-08-14, 03:59

I think Oskar was in ESF if im not mistaken.

Heskey · 2013-08-25, 23:21

This has taken me a week on and off to read cover to cover and I am thoroughly impressed. Some sections are a bit suck-egg, but overall its a very useful and up to date read, thank you!

Biggest learning point: Bounding overwatch, and Rifleman-buddy for Automatic Rifleman!

Oskar · 2013-08-26, 00:14

Thanks! If you have the time sometime, please tell me which sections or chapters that are crappy or boring and I'll try to change some stuff.

cabalistik_ · 2018-02-25, 13:12

Anyone still have the PDF saved somewhere? The link to it on dropbox appears to be dead.

2013-08-12, 16:43	#1
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden	Guide to Squad Leading Thought I'd post this guide I wrote for PRTA as a starting guide for new or old players wanting to take up the squad leader position, but I'm sure many of the tips will be useful for old dogs and veterans as well. Read and enjoy! Download the PRTA Guide to Squad Leading here prteamwork.com
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden

2013-08-12, 16:50	#2
Cavazos Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 447 United States of America	Re: Guide to Squad Leading Thank you. I'll check it out soon.

2013-08-12, 16:58	#3
Microwaife Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 606 Europe	Read it! This guy knows what he is talking about!
Microwaife Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 606 Europe

2013-08-12, 17:10	#4
Archosaurus Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 258 Finland Location: SL of top squad	Re: Guide to Squad Leading - Don't be afraid to give very specific orders to your squad members. They're in your squad because they have accepted your command. If they disobey or argue with you, let them know that it's not ok. Squad members openly disagreeing with your idea of things will bring moral down and make the rest of the squad confused to who's really in command. This. Squad members, listen to the SL, even if he's making a mistake. Be sure to advise, but do not disagree unless he is breaking the rules, the game spirit etc. Squad leaders, be stern if a squad member is being uppity, and just kick him if he will not co-operate. - Say 'please' a lot. Even if you're the squad leader, we're all still just playing a video game, and no one likes driving that truck back to the main base or shoveling emplacements. If your squad likes you enough though, they'll do it anyway without you even asking! Another point to add is be professional and thank people when assisted. Another squad is very much more so likely to assist you again if you walk up to them if you can and thank them in local. Hell, I've even been called "sir" once, and I'm not old enough to bear that title! - Never shout or scream at your squad members, no matter the reason. Speaking slowly and with a clear voice is better. You'll notice that your squad members will listen to you more, the calmer you are. If you find it hard to cut through the constant babbling, ask your squad to 'clear the channel' or to 'listen up!'. Do know that shouting/yelling =/= raising voice. Usually the only time you have to do that is to make sure that everyone hears your "Alright comms silent, I'm trying to talk!", but never, ever yell at people, and never ever ever yell at people for not playing perfectly. That's just being a dick, instead give them advice.

2013-08-13, 15:21	#5
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden	Re: Guide to Squad Leading Thanks Archosaurus, those are good points! I wrote some more about similar things in the second to last chapter, "The Social Aspect".
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden

2013-08-13, 18:00	#6
Viper[ESF] Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 37 Germany	Re: Guide to Squad Leading Great guide, it's like a deja vu though. Feels like reading old Mr. Marshalls guides adjusted to 1.0. You didn't play for ESF/EEF at any time, did ya?
Viper[ESF] Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 37 Germany
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2013-08-14, 03:59	#7
L4gi Server Administrator (A-N) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,093 Finland	I think Oskar was in ESF if im not mistaken.

2013-08-25, 23:21	#8
Heskey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,505 United Kingdom Location: Lancashire	Re: Guide to Squad Leading This has taken me a week on and off to read cover to cover and I am thoroughly impressed. Some sections are a bit suck-egg, but overall its a very useful and up to date read, thank you! Biggest learning point: Bounding overwatch, and Rifleman-buddy for Automatic Rifleman!

2013-08-26, 00:14	#9
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden	Re: Guide to Squad Leading Thanks! If you have the time sometime, please tell me which sections or chapters that are crappy or boring and I'll try to change some stuff.
Oskar Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 476 Sweden

2018-02-25, 13:12	#10
cabalistik_ Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1 Finland	Re: Guide to Squad Leading Anyone still have the PDF saved somewhere? The link to it on dropbox appears to be dead.
cabalistik_ Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1 Finland