Forum Rank Structure

Dear All,

The forum has now been slightly updated with a rank structure being formulated. I dare say that it might not correspond with your actual or last serving rank, but it adds to the fabric of the forum. Please feel free to leave feedback/suggestions.

Talking about rank; the Chinese gentleman hell-bent on selling you some of his delightful clothing products has now been reduced to the ranks and given his marching orders.

Rank and number of posts required

Pte 1
LCpl 5
Cpl 10
Sgt 20
SSgt/CSgt 40
WOII 75
WOI 100
Capt 150
Maj 225
Lt Col 300
Col 400
Brig 500
Maj Gen 750
Lt Gen 1000
Gen 1500
FM 2500

Cheers Phil,

Promotion in the field ! Can I expect a rise in my pension ?
(No emoticon for a horse laff !)

brum

Now you got me curious.

Hardrations wrote:

Now you got me curious.

Now that's just about correct. A Major screw up.....

Well, Can you buy a commision?

Not sure I'm happy about being a 5 mile sniper!

reconition at last,thankyou.i hope everyone is in fine fettle this bank holiday weekend,all the best dave.

PS just had a look at the vote results, by theres some party poopers.

Welcome back Phil, pleased to see that you have dealt with the Chinese interloper.

SSgt Bob

Cheers Bob.

It's something different and a way of rewarding those who are quite active. The Arrse website does the same thing, but with medals. Just as long as people don't start pulling 'forum rank' or trying to put people on jankers I think we'll be fine!

By the way, wondeful rank is SSgt.

"5 mile sniper" Chris ?? And the rest mate !

I think I meant known accuracy range!

When was you at MPH Chris ?

I think it was 76 - 78. Bad times to be there I do remember that. Sent there for 2 years for transgressions on my part!! Can't say it was the best posting of my career, although my daughter was born out there so some good came of it.

like it...graham...

Likes this. Its taken 50 years ??.

I was in there in Jubilee Year,('77?) Nasty case of Iritis, could'nt have picked a worse time, remember that bright sunlight?
Never been so constipated in my life !

brum

Oh......No............

I was certainly not in the Royal Artillery!!!

Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.

The icon would be better a little smaller though.

Mike

I like the idea, but I've only posted this so I can get the 1 more post I need for promotion.

BTW, I notice no subalterns (2Lt or Lt). Would that be considerd a demotion from WO1?

mjm34 wrote:

I like the idea, but I've only posted this so I can get the 1 more post I need for promotion.

BTW, I notice no subalterns (2Lt or Lt). Would that be considerd a demotion from WO1?

I had to do this to see what rank I have got. lol!

I tried to make them a little smaller, but without luck. If anyone knows how to using this Editboard type forums then please let me know.

Also, I didn't incorporate the subaltern ranks as it didn't make sense to go from WOI to essentially a trainee. Therefore; there are no direct entry officers on the forum, only late entry commissions.

The only folk now without rank are the administrators. If this wasn't the case I think Paul could well be the first to FM!

Hey Phil where did you find those icons ?? ..

Len (Ciphers)

Ok here we go. The icons are small pictures, and this case saved as a .gif file. As with all digital pictures you can do almost anything with them. The .gif file has another speciality in that the picture is made up from loads of other smaller pictures and grouped together as one picture, or in a sequence to make an animation. Larger graphic programs like Gimp, corel, Picasa, etc, but Gimp is at least free. But unless you have worked with extensive graphics, and are able to get around all the programmable switches, then I would advise against using these programs, but aim for some thing simpler. To make the .gif file (small picture) smaller, then download IrfanView 4.5, plus all the plugins. I must add that I don't work for IrfanView, nor do I have any connection with the firm but have been using this excellent piece of freeware for some 10 years. If you want any help you can mail me. I have added a link to show what I mean.

Mike

http://www.ebs-ncs.de/New_Loader/go.html

Phil
I agree SSgt was a great rank, but WO2/1 was even better. Then came the icing on the cake and had a great time/jobs until retirement in 1993. Will have to get busy with contributions if I am ever to make my actual rank.

Bob

2 ranks up from what I was when I left............. that'll do for me

RAC ??...... I suppose I can live with that, did 3 years with an RAC Regiment......good bunch of lads !