TG Badges
Tactical Gaming Executive Committee (TGEC)
Tactical Gaming Executive Committee (TGEC)
Tactical Gaming Executive Committee (TGEC) is comprised of the President of Tactical Gaming and the Chief of Staff of Tactical Gaming.
This badge is a symbol of respect, and can only be earned through hard work, leadership, discipline, dedication, and self-sacrifice in the name of TG and TG affairs.
President of Tactical Gaming (PR)
The President's (PR) main duty and responsibility is to ensure Tactical Gaming is running efficiently, staff are completing their duties in a timely manner, and ensuring roles and responsibilities are being fulfilled as established by TGEC.
Furthermore, the PR will provide guidance and vision to help direct the future growth of Tactical Gaming as a whole, with the intent of providing the best online gaming experience for its members.
TACTICAL GAMING COMMAND
Tactical Gaming Command (TGC)
The TG Command Badge identifies the members of TGC.
TGC is comprised of the Chief of Staff, and Corps Commanders.
This badge is a symbol of respect, and can only be earned through hard work, leadership, discipline, dedication, and self-sacrifice in the name of TG.
Chief of Staff (CoS)
The Chief of Staff Badge identifies the highest-ranking position within TGC. The minimum rank for this position is General of TG (5 Star).
The Chief of Staff’s (CoS) main duty and responsibility is to ensure all divisions are completing their duties, roles and responsibilities as established by TGC.
Another duty of the CoS is to help ensure the future and growth of all Divisions, and to help ensure the happiness of all of members.
Corps Commander (CC)
The Corps Commander Badge identifies the highest-ranking position in each Corps. The minimum rank for this position is Lieutenant General.
The Corps Commander's (CC) main duty and responsibility is to lead a Corps consisting of 6 Divisions.
Another duty of the CC is to ensure all his/her divisions are completing their duties, roles and responsibilities as established by TGC.
In addition, the CC is also responsible for supporting the CoS in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities.
DIVISION STAFF
Division Officer (DO)
The Division Officer Badge identifies the highest-ranking position in each of Division. The minimum rank for this position is Brigadier General.
The Division Officer’s (DO) main duty and responsibility is to lead a Division consisting of up to 2 Battalions. In addition, the DO is the contact person between the Division and TGC.
The DO is also accountable for all members under his/her command, as well as being responsible for approving new recruits, and discharging existing members as needed.
Promotions and transfers also fall under the DO’s responsibilities, and are done based upon recommendation from his Battalion CO’s.
Brigade Commander (BGC)
The Brigade Commander Badge identifies the second highest-ranking position in each of Division. The minimum rank for this position is Lieutenant Colonel.
The Brigade Commander’s (BGC) main duty and responsibility is to support the Division Officer in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities.
Another duty of the BGC is to ensure the Division Staff tracks attendance and promotions according to regulations, as well as keeping track of the HTO’s progress in tracking Boot Camp completion, members who are AWOL, and members who are On Leave.
Battalion Staff
Commanding Officer (CO)
The Commanding Officer Badge identifies the highest-ranking position in each Division’s various Battalions. The minimum rank for this position is Captain.
The Commanding Officer’s (CO) main duty and responsibility is to command all members of his or her Battalion, and resolve all issues, problems, or concerns that arise within his or her Battalion.
The CO acts as the point of contact between the Squad Staff and the Division Staff, and is accountable for all members under his or her command. The CO will delegate duties to others in his or her Battalion as he or she sees fit.
Executive Officer (XO)
The Executive Officer Badge identifies the second highest-ranking position in each Division’s various Battalions. The minimum rank for this position is Second Lieutenant.
The Executive Officer’s (XO) main duty and responsibility is to support the Commanding Officer in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities.
Another duty of the XO is to oversee the Squad Staff’s performance and coverage, to ensure all squad practices are running at optimal limits.
The XO will also recommend changes in leadership or practice improvements, as well as promotions of personnel, to the CO.
Platoon Leader (PL)
The Platoon Leader Badge identifies the third highest-ranking position in each Battalion.
The minimum rank for this position is Sergeant Major.
The Platoon Leader's (PL) main duty and responsibility is to lead, oversee and coordinate all aspects of battlefield engagements for multiple squads within a Battalion.
This position is only official for game franchises that support the simultaneous online play of multiple squads, such as in massive multiplayer games.
While in-game, all SL's report directly to the PL for all aspects of squad movement, tactics, formations and strategies.
SQUAD STAFF
Squad Leader (SL)
The Squad Leader Badge identifies the highest-ranking position in each Battalion’s various Squads. The minimum rank for this position is Staff Sergeant.
The Squad Leader’s (SL) main duty and responsibility is to coordinate and run his/her squad’s practices and matches.
The SL also runs all aspects of his/her squad, such as answering questions from squad members to solving conflict within his/her squad.
The SL can also recommend promotions, demotions and discharges to his CoC, if he/she can provide detailed proof that a squad member has not been following regulations and protocol.
Squad Assistant (SA)
The Squad Assistant Badge identifies the second highest-ranking position in each Battalion’s various Squads. The minimum rank for this position is Sergeant.
The Squad Assistant’s (SA) main duty and responsibility is to support the Squad Leader in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities.
Another duty of the SA is to conduct the duties of the SL if the SL is absent, or not available to answer questions, concerns, or to solve conflict within the squad.
CERTIFICATION & SKILLS BADGES
Boot Camp (BC)
The Boot Camp Badge identifies active members of Tactical Gaming (TG) who have completed the Boot Camp test.
Only members who have obtained this badge will be allowed to be transferred to an Structured (ST) or Competitive (CP) Squad
MOUT
The Military Operations on Urban Terrain Badge denotes proficiency and certification in the official adaptation of United States Marine Corps MOUT Tactics.
Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) training must be administered to the member by qualified MOUT personnel in order for the certification to be official.
MOUT tactics consist of the formation, movement, discipline, dispersion, and security of a small but effective Fire Team in an urban environment.
Qualification ensures members recognize the various formations in MOUT, how to adapt from one formation to another seamlessly, their role within the Fire Team, and how to clear urban areas, such as buildings, warehouses, and other urban structures, of enemy forces.
Ready Team Fire Assist
The Ready-Team-Fire-Assist Badge denotes proficiency and certification in official adaptation of United States Marine Corps Fire Team Tactics.
Ready-Team-Fire-Assist (RTFA) training must be administered to the member by qualified RTFA personnel in order for the certification to be official.
RTFA tactics consist of the formation, movement, discipline, dispersion, and security of a small but effective Fire Team.
Qualification ensures members recognize the various formations in RTFA, how to adapt from one formation to another seamlessly, their role within the Fire Team, and how to deal with contact with the enemy, or the possibility of threat of contact with the enemy.
Medic
The Medical Badge denotes proficiency in all aspects of in-game medical knowledge, applications and tools, and in the revival of fallen squad mates.
This position is only official for game franchises that support a medic component and/or revival system.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Medic Training course in the respective member's Division, by achieving a score above the 75% mark.
Engineer
The Engineer Badge denotes proficiency of in-game demolitions and the repairing of equipment.
This position is only official for game franchises that support an engineering component and/or repairing system.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Engineering Training course in the respective member's Division by achieving a score above the 75% mark.
Vehicle Proficiency
The Vehicle Proficiency Badge denotes proficiency of in-game operation of a vehicle.
This position is only official for game franchises that support the vehicle component and/or vehicle gunner system.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Vehicle Proficiency Training course in the respective member's Division, by achieving a score above the 75% mark.
Air Support
The Air Support Badge denotes proficiency of in-game operation of Close Air Support (CAS), Combat Air Patrol (CAP), Airlift (transportation of supplies and personnel) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
This badge is only official for game franchises that support the air support component. To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Advance Training Certification (ATC) of their respective Division.
Drone Operator
The Drone Operator Badge denotes proficiency of in-game operation of drones.
This badge is only official for game franchises that support the drone component and is not to be confused with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Advance Training Certification (ATC) of their respective Division.
Rifle Marksman
The Rifle Weapons Marksman Badge denotes proficiency in the use of semi and automatic rifles.
The badge itself has a silver tone, to depict its category of Rifle Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 50% to 74%.
Rifle Sharpshooter
The Rifle Weapons Sharpshooter Badge denotes proficiency in the use of semi and automatic rifles.
The badge itself has a silver tone, to depict its category of Rifle Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 75% to 89%.
Rifle Expert
The Rifle Weapons Expert Badge denotes proficiency in the use of semi and automatic rifles.
The badge itself has a silver tone, to depict its category of Rifle Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score above the 90% mark.
Sniper Marksman
The Sniper Marksman Badge denotes proficiency in the use of sniper weapons.
The badge itself has a gold tone, to depict its category of Sniper Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 50% to 74%.
Sniper Sharphooter
The Sniper Sharpshooter Badge denotes proficiency in the use of sniper weapons.
The badge itself has a gold tone, to depict its category of Sniper Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 75% to 89%.
Sniper Expert
The Sniper Expert Badge denotes proficiency in the use of sniper weapons.
The badge itself has a gold tone, to depict its category of Sniper Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging above 90%.
Explosives Marksman
The Explosives Weapons Marksman Badge denotes proficiency in the use of grenade or rocket launcher rifles, as well as frag and smoke grenades.
The badge itself has a bronze tone, to depict its category of Explosive Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 50% to 74%.
Explosives Sharpshooter
The Explosives Weapons Sharpshooter Badge denotes proficiency in the use of grenade or rocket launcher rifles, as well as frag and smoke grenades.
The badge itself has a bronze tone, to depict its category of Explosive Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 75% to 89%.
Explosives Expert
The Explosives Weapons Expert Badge denotes proficiency in the use of grenade or rocket launcher rifles, as well as frag and smoke grenades.
The badge itself has a bronze tone, to depict its category of Explosive Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score above the 90% mark.
Close Quarter Marksman
The Close Quarter Combat (CQB) Weapons Marksman Badge denotes proficiency in the use of CQB-type weapons, including, but not limited to hand-to-hand combat, knives, pistols, shotguns, and other game-specific close-range weapons as applicable.
The badge itself has a steel blue tone, to depict its category of CQB Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 50% to 74%.
Close Quarter Sharpshooter
The Close Quarter Combat (CQB) Weapons Sharpshooter Badge denotes proficiency in the use of CQB-type weapons, including, but not limited to hand-to-hand combat, knives, pistols, shotguns, and other game-specific close-range weapons as applicable.
The badge itself has a steel blue tone, to depict its category of CQB Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score ranging from 75% to 89%.
Close Quarter Expert
The Close Quarter Combat (CQB) Weapons Expert Badge denotes proficiency in the use of CQB-type weapons, including, but not limited to hand-to-hand combat, knives, pistols, shotguns, and other game-specific close-range weapons as applicable.
The badge itself has a steel blue tone, to depict its category of CQB Weapons.
To obtain this badge, a member must complete the Infantry Training course in the respective weapon class, by achieving a score above the 90% mark.
TRAINING OFFICE (TO) STAFF
Head Trainer (HT)
The Head Trainer's (HT) main duty and responsibility is to control all aspects of training, from boot or training camps to advanced training courses, and is therefore in charge of all of Assistant Trainers (AT) within the franchise.
Assistant Trainer (AT)
Their main duties and responsibilities are to support the Head Trainer (HT) in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities. The ATs are also the direct Chain of Command (CoC) of new Recruits (REC) and brings forward any issues regarding new RECs and/or training directly to the HT.
Drill Instructor (DI)
Mentors
The Mentor runs all aspects of CPPs, such as scheduling practices, mentoring fellow CoC members, and completing CPP Checklists based on their chosen mentee's performance during each CPP.
The Mentor also works alongside their Division CoC and the TO to identify solutions to SS performance issues that arise during CPPs and assist in the development of a plan of action to resolve these issues and improve upon SS performance.
Web TEam
Web Team Head (WTH)
The Web Team Head’s (WTH) main duty and responsibility is to manage all aspects of operations of the Web Team on a daily basis.
Duties include managing the Web Team staff’s daily assignments and workload, coordinating with TGEC on strategic projects for the Web Team, and ensuring website coding, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting are being addressed on a consistent and timely fashion.
Coding Team Member (CTM)
CT members are unsung heroes behind the scenes on the website, forums, and documents, and they are constantly striving to provide a product worthy of the TG brand.
Digital Media Team Member (DMTM)
DMTMs are unsung heroes behind the scenes on the website and they are constantly striving to provide a product worthy of the TG brand.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE (PRO)
Public Relations Head (PRH)
The Public Relations Head's (PRH) main duty and responsibility is to control all aspects of TG’s public relations affairs, from the News and Social Media Teams, to managing sponsorships and heading all negotiations for 3rd party hardware and software.
Public Relations Assistant (PRA)
The PRA's main duties and responsibilities are to support the Public Relations Head in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities.
The PRA also brings forward any issues regarding recruiting, tournament sponsorships, and negotiations for 3rd party hardware and software directly to the PRH.
News Team Member (NTM)
NTMs are the unsung heroes behind the scenes on the who develop, write, edit, and research topics for news articles, and they are constantly striving to provide a product worthy of the TG brand.
Social Media Team Member (SMTM)
Social Media Team are the unsung heroes behind the scenes on the who develop on TG’s Social Media to promote TG's Community.
COMPETITION TEAM Office (CTO)
Head Competition Officer (HCO)
The Head Competition Officer's (HCO) main duty and responsibility is to support all aspects of TG’s competitions, from marketing of competitive teams, finding and managing competitions, and ensuring teams are meeting the team requirements, and is therefore in charge of the Assistant Competition Officers (ACO).
Assistant Competition Officer (ACO)
Assistant Competition Officer's (ACO) main duties and responsibilities are to support the HCO in the completion of his/her duties and responsibilities.
Competition Team Member (CTM)
the CTM's main duties and responsibilities are to support the HCO and ACO in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.