Welcome to the first 5th Ranger Battalion public newsletter. This newsletter will be published monthly. If you have any comments or feedback about our newsletter, please get in touch with one of the Combat Correspondents in the unit.
If you would like to post a comment or suggestion about the newsletter, please post in the following thread.
Pubber Events
The Pubbers Events are a series of organized activities that occur once a week, designed to allow members of the 5th and Pubbers to play in a more organized setting. Pubbers are individuals who are not in the 5th Ranger Battalion but play regularly on 5th servers, who are team players, fun to game with, and respectful to the unit. These events happen every Monday from 7pm to 9pm EDT. We usually like to start early to try and get people to join up on the server so when 7pm comes we have large teams to run the events with.
Any member of the 5th and Pubbers are allowed to join. To be considered a "Pubber", an individual needs someone within the 5th to vouch for them. Anyone in the 5th who says someone is active, fun, a team player and respectful will be added to the list of people allowed to see the Pubbers Forum, which details information on Pubbers. There are no sign ups for each event. It runs on a first come, first served basis. It is not rare that the event becomes completely full so it is strongly suggested everyone arrive early to have an excellent start to each event.
There are a wide series of game types, some of which are common and known to anyone who games while others are created by 5th Members and played only within the unit and for Pubbers Events.
I you would like to join us for the Pubbers Events, please contact a member of the 5th or post on our forums.
Current Months Pubber Events
The next Pubbers Event will be on Monday, July 13th, 2009. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This Pubber Event will be an organized deathmatch on the dod_stug map.
The current rules of this event are as follows:
* Squad Leaders will be chosen at the start. Squad leaders will choose their squads and then split off to their respective teams. Weapons will be assigned and it is up to the squad leader to decide who gets what weapon
* The winning team will be the whoever has captured all the flags the most (Capouts). In the event of a tie, the team with the most points next to capouts.
* If a map is chosen where there are no points for some flags, the tiebreaker will be most overall kills on each team.
* If you join the server after teams have been picked and we have begun the rounds, please stay in spec and ask for a team. This is done my using team chat to say "@ Team Please" without the quotations. You will know if it worked when you can't see your message, meaning only admins can see it. You will be told which team to join and then you may fall in, where it's up to the squad leader to tell you where to go and what to use/do.
* Listen and obey your squad leader. This is their chance to lead a team and you should show them respect and follow their orders.
* All weapon pick ups are allowed.
* Round will last for 40 minutes. Both teams will be able to play on opposing sides (Allies and Axis). After two 40 minute rounds, a winner will be determined.
Please join us tonight as this will be an exciting event.
The map this week is: dod_Stug
Map Download Link:
http://www.907th.com/file.php?id=679
Pubber Events In June
We ran four successfull Pubber Events for the month of June. We would like to thank everyone who participated in these events.
Pubbers Event for Week 5 was held on Monday, June 8th, 2009. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The map for this event was dod_longestday.
The 5th Ranger Battalion ran an assault type event during this event. The axis were entrenched into their stronghold while the allies assaulted their base.
The axis were always on defense while the allies tried to cap out the map. The event had fast paced action and lots of teamwork and coordination on both sides.
The squad leaders for this event were T/5 Estell (of the 5th Ranger Battalion) versus Commissar Undead Rubber Spoon (a respected long time pubber of the 5th).
The match went back and forth and it was a close one. Commissar Undead Rubber Spoon's team also tied the game at the last moment; however, T/5 Estell's team held on to win out the last round and the match. The final score for this event was 4 to 2 making T/5 Estell's team the winners.
Pubbers Event for Week 6 was held on Monday, June 15th, 2009. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The map for this event was Breugel_b8.
The 5th Ranger Battalion ran an organized deathmatch type event during this event. Both the allies and axis tried to cap out the map to win the round.
Both sides were led by members of the 5th Ranger Battalion. The squad leaders for this event were T/Sgt. Mills versus PFC W.Lee.
The match unfortunately was quite one sided as T/Sgt. Mills team demonstrated excellent coordination and communication. T/Sgt Mills team had an early start and help onto it to finish out the map on top. PFC W.Lee's team finnally deciphered T/Sgt. Mills' teams jaugneraut attack towards the end of the event; however, PFC W.Lee's team was never able to capitalize the opportunatey. The final score was 23 caps to 0 caps.
The 5th Ranger Battalion would like to recognize the following people was the Most Valuable Players for this event.
From T/Sgt Mills' team, the Event Commity has chosen the following MVPs:
T/Sgt Mills - 5th Ranger Battalion
DNS Sauer monkey - 5th Pubber
From PFC W.Lee's team, the Event Commity has chosen the following MVP:
Business Major - 5th Pubber
We would like to congratulate these MVPs and recognize them for their skill in the Week 6 event.
Pubbers Event for Week 7 was held on Monday, June 22th, 2009. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The map for this event was dod_crash.
The 5th Ranger Battalion ran an organized deathmatch type event during this event. Both the allies and axis tried to cap out the map to win the round.
This map was extremely hectic as there were a lot of close quarter combat opportuneties. There were also a lot of grenades and shock attacks going on within this map.
The squad leaders for this event were PFC Garlow (of the 5th Ranger Battalion) versus Callisto (a respected long time pubber of the 5th).
The match went back and forth and it was a close one. Round 1 ended with Callisto's team being up 6 to 0. PFC Garlow's team worked hard to come back from this deficit in round 2. Callisto's team scored one more cap towards the start of round 2. PFC Garlow's team however didn't quit and came back and scored 7 caps throughout round 2 with 5 minutes left.
Garlow's team was looking for the win and with 1 extra minute left of gameplay on the clock, they scored their 8th cap.
Callisto's team however was not out for the count. They had 1 minute to score a cap to push the event to a tie breaker.
Callisto's team did a fantastic job and scored their final cap with a few seconds left on the clock.
When the event was over, everyone was anxiously awaiting the final tally from the judges. When the smoke settled, PFC Garlow's team won with 58 points versus 57 points.
The 5th Ranger Battalion would like to recognize the following people was the Most Valuable Players for this event.
From Callisto's team, the Event Commity has chosen the following MVPs:
UCR-grad Commissar - Round 1 MVP
Commissar Undead Rubber Spoon - Round 2 MVP
From PFC Garlow's team, the Event Commity has chosen the following MVP:
|DNS|Sauer_monkey - Round 1 MVP
[AACUsers] STIMMTY - Round 2 MVP
We would like to congratulate these MVPs and recognize them for their skill in the Week 7 event.
The final Pubber Event for the month of June was held on Monday, June 29th, 2009. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The map for this event was hellshighway.
The 5th Ranger Battalion ran an organized flagpush type event during this event. Both the allies and axis tried to cap out the map to win the round.
Flagpush is similar to deathmatch, however it differs because although everyone has unlimited respawns they cannot go straight into battle right away. If you die, you have to wait until the reinforcements timer is met. Once your side is awarded reinforcements, then and only then can members push and attack.
Both sides were led by members of the 5th Ranger Battalion. The squad leaders for this event were S/Sgt. Collins versus Pfc. Sundberg.
This event presented a new gametype with intense action. During the first round, members and pubbers were learning the new gameplay type. As the match continued, the action started to get intense.
The second round was extremely heated and close. This map presented plenty of good rushes and planned attacks despite the hectic fight. The buildings were key points for both sides as they advanced and tried to cap out the map.
The final score for this event was 3 cap outs to 2 cap outs with PFC Sundberg defeating S/Sgt Collins' team.
The 5th Ranger Battalion would like to recognize the following people was the Most Valuable Players for this event.
From S/Sgt Collins' team, the Event Commity has chosen the following MVPs:
S/Sgt. Collins
Roberts
From PFC Sundberg's team, the Event Commity has chosen the following MVP:
Sgt. Ess
Meteora
We would like to congratulate these MVPs and recognize them for their skill in the Week 6 event.
Official Inter-Unit Matches
The 5th Ranger Battalion and the 3rd Ranger Battalion had a deathmatch style match on June 27th, 2009 starting at 7:45 pm EST.
The 5th Ranger Battalion would like to thank the 3rd Ranger Battalion for the match and we look forward to further inter-unit events between the two of us.
RESULT -
5th RB VictoryGame Type: Deathmatch
Scoring Type: Tick marks, capouts = 50 pts.
Number of Rounds: 4 (2 Allied, 2 Axis) - 5 minutes set-up time, 20 minutes play time
Map: dod_Vallente_rc3
Players: 12 vs. 12 (3 reserves for each team)
Weapon Limits:Unlimited Riflemen, unlimited Assaults and Supports, 1 Sniper, 1 MG, 1 Rocket
Match Roster - 5th Ranger BattalionMatch Leader: Master Sergeant Daniele K. Barake - Allied & Axis any weapon
Assistant Match Leader: First Sergeant Jeff A. Hamel - Allied & Axis any weapon
2nd Lt. Cory Flaskamp
T/Sgt. Jamie Angel
T/Sgt. Sam Logan
S/Sgt. Taylor Boone
T/3 Victor Hawk
T/4 John Wolfe
Cpl. David Becker
Pfc. Eric Chao
Pfc. Thomas Seba
Pfc. Gerson N. Espinoza
Pvt. Eddy Boyer
Pfc. William Deckard
Match Roster - 3rd Ranger Battalion2nd Lt. Sandy
S/Sgt Chadwick
T/5 Lipton
Cpl. Dobek
Pfc. DiMartino
Pfc. Feneck
Pfc. Henderson
Pfc. Stevens
Pfc. Timmy
Pvt. Nilsen
Pvt. Paddock
Pvt. Sniwhak
Zhang
ScoresRound 15th RB - 74
3rd RB - 17
Round 25th RB - 68
3rd RB - 22
Round 35th RB - 143
3rd RB - 0
Round 4 5th RB - 149
3rd RB - 5
Testimonials"I am very proud of the entire team. Not everyone was familiar with DM but they all put in a lot of time to practice and learn it and it paid off." - 1st Sgt. Jeff A. Hamel
"The 3rd RB is definitely not an easy opponent but our team worked well together and we were able to pull off the win." - 1st Sgt. Jeff A. Hamel
"I feel that our team's teamwork and determination that helped us gel together over the past two and a half weeks is what really saw us through." - Master Sergeant Daniele K. Barake
"This match was not a walk in the park." - Master Sergeant Daniele K. Barake
Monthly Promotions
There have been a lot of promotions and movement within the 5th Ranger Battalion throughout the month of June and the beginning of July.
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the members below who have shown their dedication to the 5th Ranger Battalion.
Capt. Bisaillon has been promoted to the rank of Major and is the new Battalion XO
1st Lt. Allan has been promoted to the rank of Captain and is now in charge of Baker Company
T/Sgt. Tang has been promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant
The following people have been promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Staff Sergeant
Sgt. Aenis
Sgt. Stenstrom
Sgt. Wojcik
Sgt. G.Zander
T/4 Hawk has been promoted to Technician Third Grade
The following members have been promoted from the rank of Corporal to Sergeant
Cpl. Dooley
Cpl. Ess
Cpl. Garcia
Cpl. Godfrey
Cpl. C.Lyons
Cpl. Thomas
The following members have been promoted from the rank of Technician Fifth Grade to the rank of Technician Fourth Grade
T/5 Estell
T/5 Wolfe
The following members have been promoted from the rank of Private First Class to Corporal
Pfc. Becker
Pfc. Brubaker
Pfc. Dabbar
Pfc. M.Collins
The following members have been promoted from the rank of Private to Private First Class
Pvt. Biastre
Pvt. Champoux
Pvt. Charles
Pvt. Garlow
Pvt. Hancock
Pvt. Kelleher
Pvt. Kyle
Pvt. W.Lee
Pvt. Lohrenz
Pvt. Neves
Pvt. Prendivoj
Pvt. B.Rasmussen
Pvt. Riedel
Joining The 5th
The 5th is one of the most extensive and oldest realism communities around DoD. And even after many years provides it's members and regulars with a fun way to experience DoD through realism, as well as communicate with a wide variety of people.
We are run by a military based system, put together and devised by many well organized people, making us quite an organized group. Whether you wish to help the unit by earning a rank, or just want to have a good time, the 5th is a great place to spend your time, in or out of game.
If you have questions about Joining, you can ask any of our Recruit Liaisons: S/Sgt. Bugni, T/Sgt. Claes, S/Sgt. G.Zander, Pfc. S.Wang or Pfc. A.Brown.
Entertainment
The 5th Ranger Battalion is running a Sudoku competition. Be the first to solve the below puzzle and you may find yourself receiving a special suprise
.
Please submit all results to T/4 Wolfe via a private message through the forums.
The Combat Correspondents have sifted through the forums and elected the following picture as the
random picture of the month for June.
View Larger ImageThis image was posted by our very own PFC Branch. Congratulations to him!
The Combat Correspondents have sifted through the forums and elected the following picture as the
DODS picture of the month for June.
View Larger ImageThis image was posted by our very own 2nd Lt. Flaskamp. Congratulations to him!
If you would like to participate in these competitions, please feel free to post a screenshot or random image in the following threads:
Screenshot ThreadRandom Pictures ThreadThis competition is open to all members and pubbers.
Resignations
Throughout the life of the 5th Ranger Battalion, we have seen members both leave and rejoin. It is always a sad event to see friends and comrades leave the 5th Ranger Battalion.
We would like to honor the follow members for their excellent carreer within the 5th Ranger Battalion. Each has received an Honorable Discharge.
Pfc. Ruiter
Class of 61
Rifleman, 2nd Platoon, 1st Squad, Baker Company
Total time in the 5th: 9 months
Quote from T/3 Hawk
Wow Ruiter, you still managed to surprise me.
You were one of my Dutch friends and I will sorely miss you.
We wont stop playing and talking but it will not be the same not having you here! Take care my friend but ofcourse we will talk on steam.
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T/4 Roberts
Class of 48
SL, First Platoon, Second Squad HQ Company
S/3, Training Staff
Total time in the 5th: 21 months
Quote from Pfc Moscicki
Noooooooo, not Sgt. Roberts. You will trully be missed in the unit. You were were just one of those guys. Good luck in RL. Take care in RL. There's always Saturday Realism, that you can stop by at. You can only sit for so long in front of a computer, so when RL calls, it calls. Maybe one day when RL catches up with you and you get back on tarck you can come back.
Your pal,
Mos
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Sgt N.Woods
Class of 63
Squad Leader, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad, Able Company
Total time in the 5th: 7 months
Quote from Pfc Sundberg
Atleast tell me you'll still be around I need a laugh once in a while.
Well then it's been a blast man just make sure that some time in the future you can get back in. We'll be waiting
Cya Sargeant Pirate
-Sunny D
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Pfc Dolan
Class of 46 returning member i couldnt find how long he was here after he came back
Rifleman, 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad, Baker Company
Total time in the 5th: Not Available
Quote from Pfc W.Lee
It's sad to see an old member whom I respected go. Have fun in real life, and do come around every once a while. Just because you're not in the 5th anymore, doesn't mean that you can't have a little fun with us.
*Salute*
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Pvt D.Ward
Class of 69
In for 2 Months
Rifleman, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Squad, Baker Company
Total time in the 5th: Not Available
Quote from S/Sgt Boone
D.Ward. We're a family. We help each other through hard times. I can't tell you how many friends I've made and how many times those friends have been around to help me. Stick around. Get to know us. This unit is so much more than just a group of people who play a game together. We're our own support group. I ask you to give us a chance. Whether you choose to stay or not, we'll always be here if you want someone to share your burdens. Everybody can't go through everything alone, and I will personally guarantee that you wont. Please don't make any hasty decisions before you have a chance to see how much support is available to you, and before we have a chance to show you.
_____________________________________
Sgt. Dale
class 49
Total time in the 5th: 22 months
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Pvt. E.Espinoza
Class 69
Total time in the 5th: Almost 2 months
_____________________________________
Pfc Irving
class 63
Total time in the 5th: 8 months
Quote from Sgt Lyons:
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
....
I promise you "YOU'LL BE BACK".
_____________________________________
Pvt. Konrad
class 67
Total time in the 5th: 4 months
_____________________________________
PFC Van Heuverswyn
class 65
Total time in the 5th: 6 Months
_____________________________________
Pfc. Alejandro
Class of 64
Rifleman, 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad, Able Company
Total time in the 5th: 7 months
Quote from Sgt. Ess
Another 64'er down
Stick around on the pubs, man. I'd be sad if you disappeared.
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Pvt. Li
Rifleman, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad Baker Company
Class of 69
Total time in the 5th: almost 2 months
Quote from Sgt. Dooley
Li you resignation is denied, you are not allowed leave, who else can I shoot for mistakes
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Pfc. Razif
Private First Class M.R. Mohd Bakri
Rifleman, 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad Baker Company
Class of 62
Total time in the 5th: 8 months
Quote from Sgt. Dooley
NOOOOoooooo. Well I know you were having a really hard time with this. I will be looking forward to your trumphant return after acing the exam. Till then I will hang your BOOM BOOM STICK in the NCO Lounge. Good Luck with the exam.
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Pfc. Espinoza
Rifleman, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad Able Company
Class of 52
Total time in the 5th: 18 months
Quote from Cpl DeWitt
Later, Espinoza. Without a doubt I can say you were the most misunderstood member of the unit. Vaya con queso!
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Pvt. E.J. Boyer
Rifleman, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad, Able Company
Class of 69
Total time in the 5th: almost 2 months
Quote from Cpl. Brubaker
Sorry to see ya go. I wish I could have known sooner I would have done more to try and keep you here. Good Luck, See ya in the server.
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Pfc. Wong
Rifleman, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad, Baker Company
Class of 36
Total time in the 5th: not available
Quote from T/4 Wolfe
It's truly sad to see you go. Our history goes way back to class 36. It was a pleasure getting to know you throughout the years here in the battalion.
Keep in touch and don't be a stranger.
Returning Members
Throughout the life of the 5th Ranger Battalion, we have seen members both leave and rejoin. It is always an exciting time when a former member rejoins our ranks.
We have had 8 former members rejoin our ranks in the month of June and first week of July. We would like to thank them for their continued support of the 5th Ranger Battalion.
Returning member: Conway
Former Rank: T/4
Former Class: 59
Previous Stint: 8 months
Return Date: 06/29/09
Current Assignment: Pfc. in Able Company, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad
Returning member: Holmes
Former Rank: Cpl
Former Class: 61
Previous Stint: 8 months
Return Date: 06/28/09
Current Assignment: Pvt. in Able Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Squad
Returning member: Irving
Former Rank: Pfc
Former Class: 63
Previous Stint: 7 months
Return Date: 07/08/09
Current Assignment: Pvt. in Baker Company, 2nd Platoon, 1st Squad
Returning member: Kanzlemar
Former Rank: 2nd Lt.
Former Class: 36
Previous Stint: 16 months
Return Date: 06/16/09
Current Assignment: Pfc. in Able Company, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Squad
Returning member: McLain
Former Rank: Sgt
Former Class: 50
Previous Stint: 18 months
Return Date: 07/11/09
Current Assignment: Pfc. in Baker Company, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad
Returning member: Poole
Former Rank: Pfc
Former Class: 59
Previous Stint: 4 months
Return Date: 06/23/09
Current Assignment: Pvt. in Baker Company, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad
Returning member: Shank
Former Rank: T/4
Former Class: 54
Previous Stint: 11 months
Return Date: 06/29/09
Current Assignment: Pfc. in Baker Company, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Squad
Returning member: Warrior
Former Rank: S/Sgt
Former Class: 43
Previous Stint: 25 months
Return Date: 06/23/09
Current Assignment: Pfc. in Baker Company, 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad
