S-2 Intelligence

S-2 Intelligence
Superior Department	Battalion HQ
HQ Staff
Lead	{{{DepLead}}}
S-2 Intelligence Officer	CPT E. Bradbury
S-2 Intelligence Chief	SSG C. Glass
3IC	{{{DepNCOIC}}}
Aide to S1 Administration	{{{DepAide}}}
Reporting Units

The S-2 Intelligence Section is responsible for all aspects of operation planning and intelligence analysis. S-2 Intelligence personnel are chiefly responsible for ensuring that the battalion enters combat fully capable and understanding of their mission, along with any possible constraints and enemy force compositions the S-2 Intelligence also handle ensuring the leadership of the ground and air elements are adequately prepared for engagements.

Mission

In the 2nd Ranger Battalion, S-2 Intelligence is chiefly responsible for creating new storylines and providing details to the operations beforehand in the form of briefings and OPORDS. They also task analysts to form World News posts and paint a picture of the environment the battalion operates in. Zeus Gamemasters and Roleplayers both work together in tandem to improve the experience of the soldiers on the grounds and pilots in the air.

Branch & Military Occupational Specialties

Branch	Insignia	MOS	Description
Military Intelligence		34A Intelligence Officer 35F Intelligence Analyst	Military Intelligence analysts and officers are responsible for creating, preparing and overseeing a Campaign, and all of the Operations involved. This full time combat MOS has soldiers acting as Zeus Gamemasters or Roleplayers to provide the best military realism experience for the Regiment. Outside of Operations, Military Intelligence soldiers create documentation, images, World News, and other supporting material for our Campaigns. Military Intelligence dictates the flow and arc of our Campaigns and game-play within the 2nd Ranger Battalion.

Campaign Operations

Operation Timetable Overview

Time	Event	Description	For
1745 EST	Pathfinders Briefing	Pathfinders are informed of the mission and plan out their HLZs and LP/OPs accordingly.	Pathfinder Platoon
1800 EST	Pathfinders Step Off	Post-equipment check the Pathfinders enter their methods of insertion and are taken to the AO.	Pathfinder Platoon
1900 EST	Pathfinders Returned to Base	The Pathfinder team exfiltrates the area and debriefs.	Pathfinder Platoon
1915 EST	Company/Platoon HQ Briefing	Company and Platoon HQs receive a brief from S-2 and conduct planning, using intelligence gathered from the Pathfinder team.	Headquarters
1930 EST	S-2 Intelligence Briefing	The Company is briefed by S-2 and informed of the mission's context or changes, and break down the CONOP.	All Hands
1935 EST	Platoon/Company Briefing	Company and Platoon HQ brief the soldiers of their mission.	All Hands
1940 EST	Staging & Rehearsals	The Platoons break into their units for rehearsals and preparation, and form up for insertion to the Area of Operations (AO).	All Hands
2000 EST	Step Off	The Company departs for the AO.	All Hands
2200 EST*	Returned to Base	The Company returns from the AO.	All Hands
2205 EST	Announcements	Company HQ performs a debrief and informs the Company of any pertinent information.	All Hands
2215 EST	Dismissed	Company is dismissed from in-game activities.	All Hands

Note: If an Operation runs over the two hour time allotment, announcements and dismissal will be pushed back accordingly

Staff Section Positions

S-2 Intelligence is structured with specific positions that include all levels of world building and game making that is necessary for deployments and operations.

S-2 Intelligence Officer (MAJ)

The S-2 Intelligence Officer is in charge of the S-2 Intelligence Section. He ensures deployment story-lines are planned, the enemy forces are tallied, intelligence packets are created, etc. During deployment, the S-2 Officer will serve as the OPFOR Strategic Commander as a Zeus Gamemaster, additionally. This position is a primary duty position within the unit and is usually held by a Major. Anyone outside of this ranking guideline is authorized to fill the position in an acting capacity at the direction of Command Staff.

S-2 Intelligence Chief (SSG)

The Intelligence Chief is responsible for assisting the intelligence officer with his duties. This position is usually held by a Staff Sergeant or higher.

S-2 Zeus Gamemaster (SGT)

The Zeus Gamemaster is tasked with tactically applying the OPFOR to a mission/training/operation in accordance with the Zeus Guidelines at the direction of the S-2 Intelligence Officer. This position is a primary duty position within the unit and is usually held by a Sergeant. Anyone outside of this ranking guideline is authorized to fill the position in an acting capacity at the direction of Command Staff.

S-2 Roleplayer (PFC)

The Roleplayer is a active participate to the Campaign Operation as a combatant or non-combatant. Roleplayers are under the supervision of the Intelligence Officer and or Zeus Gamemasters who direct and advise the flow of the mission. They are divided into skill categories based on experience and performance dictating what actions they can preform during roleplay. This position is held usually by a Private First Class or higher.

S-2 Intelligence Analyst (PFC)

The Intelligence Analyst generate any necessary story-line/intelligence to facilitate unit operations at the direction of the S-2 Intelligence Officer. Intelligence Analysts are responsible for posting updated World News inside of the unit Discord. They also interpret, assess, and process any intelligence gathered operationally by the unit. This position is held usually by a Private First Class or higher.

Combat Positions & MOSs

35F Intelligence Analyst / 34A Intelligence Officer

Billet	Minimum Rank	Maximum Rank
Roleplayer	PV2	SPC
Zeus Gamemaster	CPL	SSG
Intelligence Chief	SSG	MSG
Intelligence Officer	2LT	MAJ

S-2 Intelligence is the only Staff Section with both in-game and out of game positions. The in-game positions are listed above and refereed to as Combat Positions (billets), since they are full time assignments during Operations. Intelligence Officer, Zeus Gamemaster and Roleplayer are all combat positions. The Intelligence Chief can be either a billeted Zeus Gamemaster OR filled as a normal Staff Section role by a qualified solider.

Policies and Procedures

S-2 Intelligence has various policies and procedures governing all aspects of military intelligence.

Document Number	Policy or Standard Operating Procedure
2NDRB-S2-001
2NDRB-S2-002
2NDRB-S2-003

Regimental Policies and Procedures

2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment unit wide policies and procedures governing all personnel.

Document Number	Policy or Standard Operating Procedure
2NDRB-R-01	General Orders
2NDRB-R-02	Ranks & Insignias
2NDRB-R-03	Medals & Awards
2NDRB-R-04	Multi-Clan Policy
2NDRB-R-05	Attendance Policy
2NDRB-R-06	Discharge Policy
2NDRB-R-07	Disciplinary Policy
2NDRB-R-08	Signal Plan
2NDRB-R-09	Equipment Policy