S-2 Intelligence
| S-2 Intelligence | |
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| Superior Department | Battalion HQ |
| HQ Staff | |
| S-2 Intelligence Officer | CPT E. Bradbury |
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| S-2 Intelligence Chief | SSG C. Glass |
The S-2 Intelligence Section is responsible for all aspects of operation planning and intelligence analysis. S-2 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 Infantry 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.
Campaign Operations
Operation Timetable Overview
| Time | Event | Description | For |
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| 1800 EST | Pathfinders Briefing | Pathfinders are informed of the mission and plan out their HLZs and LP/OPs accordingly. | Pathfinder Platoon |
| 1815 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 | S-2 gathers the Company and Platoon Command, using intelligence gathered from the Pathfinder team they perform a briefing. | Company HQ, Platoon HQ |
| 1930 EST | S-2 Intelligence Briefing | The company is briefed by S-2 and informed of the mission's context and break down the CONOP. | All Hands |
| 1935 EST | Platoon/Company Briefing | Company and Platoon command brief the soldiers of their mission. | All Hands |
| 1940 EST | Staging & Rehearsals | The Platoons break into their Squads 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 |
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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 Analyst (PFC) S-2 Intelligence Analyst (PFC)
S-2 Intelligence Analyst (PFC)
The Intelligence Analyst generate any necessary story-line/intel 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. S-2 Zeus Gamemaster (SGT) S-2 Zeus Gamemaster (SGT)
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 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 Intelligence Officer (1LT)
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 First Lieutenant. Anyone outside of this ranking guideline is authorized to fill the position in an acting capacity at the direction of Command Staff.
Policies and Procedures
S-2 Personnel has various policies and procedures governing all aspects of military intelligence.
| Document Number | Policy or Standard Operating Procedure |
| 2NDRB-DR-001 | Regulations and Procedures |
| 2NDRB-DR-002 | Attendance Reports |
| 2NDRB-DR-003 | Roles and Responsibilities |