POSITIONS

The position is the heart and core of the Hammer's Fist as it is with all Emperor's Hammer subgroups. Although rank is important, position is what takes precedence. A Platoon Commander who is a Sergeant will always be higher in the chain of command than a Squad Leader who is a Gunnery Sergeant, even though GSG is a higher rank than SGT.

Below each position description lists it's minimum and maximum ranks as well as it's tour of duty requirement (for leadership positions). A tour of duty is the minimum amount of time a member must spend in their position. Failure to complete the tour of duty results in the member being returned to the rank he/she held before assuming the position. As they are not listed on this page, the tour of duties for any Special Operations Command member is 6 months.

Recruit (REC)
A Recruit is a member who has joined the Hammer's Fist but not yet satisfied the training requirements needed to graduate from Platform Declaration. Once graduated, the Recruit is transferred to an active unit as a Trooper.

Minimum Rank: Private (PVT)
Maximum Rank: Private (PVT)
Tour of Duty: none

Trooper (TRP)
A Trooper is the lowest position in the organization of the Hammer's Fist, but could also be considered the most important. Squad Members are the backbone of the group and keep it running by participating in events and activities that their leaders provide to them. Troopers have no command authority and their only responsibility is to keep in contact with their Squad Leader and participate in any events available to them.

Minimum Rank: Private (PVT)
Tour of Duty: none

Squad Leader (SL)
A Squad Leader is in direct command of the five members in his Squad. This is the first level of command in the Hammer's Fist, and as such is often considered an introductory level for future Platoon Commanders and officers. A Squad Leader is expected to work very closely with his Platoon Commander.

The Squad Leader's duties include:

• Report to their Squad members and direct superior on Squad activity weekly or biweekly.
• Submit a monthly Squad evaluation (MSE) to their direct superior as directed.
• Run one competition a month of their choosing, for their Squad, Platoon, or the whole HF.

Minimum Rank: Corporal (CPL)
Tour of Duty: 3 months

Note: the ranks below are currently only held by NPCs and are included for fictional purposes.

Platoon Commander (PC)
A Platoon Commander is in command of three Squads and all of the members that they consist of. The Platoon Commander will be responsible for assigning Squad Leaders and must develop a close working relationship with them. Together with the Squad Leaders, the Platoon Commander should ensure that there are plenty of activities for the Troopers to participate in and have fun with.

The Platoon Commander's duties include:

• Process monthly Squad evaluations and pass them on with comments to the XO.
• Informal weekly check-ins with their SLs.
• Run one competition a month of their choosing, for their platoon or the whole HF.

Company Commander (CC)
A Company Commander is an officer in command of three Platoons and all of the members that they consist of. The CC is directly responsible for the Platoon Commanders under his/her command and must make sure that they are performing their duties to standard. Company Commanders should always be working to better their Company in every way possible.

Minimum Rank: Captain (CPT)
Tour of Duty: 3 months

Battalion Commander (BTC)
A Battalion Commander is an officer in command of three Companies and all of the members that they consist of. The BTC is directly responsible for the Company Commanders under his/her command and must make sure that they are performing their duty to standard. Battalion Commanders could be in command of as many as 174 troops, and as such must be an experienced leader and highly organized.

Minimum Rank: Captain (CPT)
Tour of Duty: 3 months

Brigade Commander (BGC)
A Brigade is a high ranking officer in command of two Battalions and all of the members that they consist of. The BGC is directly responsible for the Battalion Commanders under his/her command and must make sure that they are performing their duty to standard. This highly prestigious position is held by only the most experienced and skilled officers of the Hammer's Fist, and is the highest position one can hold without becoming a member of Special Operations Command.

Minimum Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Tour of Duty: 6 months