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Our dynamic ORBAT system is one of the hallmarks of UNITAF. The purpose of the dynamic ORBAT system is to ultimately fill all ORBATs with the most experienced and capable person available. It is primarily first come first serve but slot allocation must always be fair and transparent and therefore it's useful that members are aware of the various nuances within the system.
At a global level, an ORBAT can be set to have both a minimum and maximum rank. All ORBATs by default have a minimum rank of Recruit. The only exception to this is the Recruit intake itself, which has a minimum rank of Candidate. This is a rarely exercised mechanic due to the Tier system, but it is possible for Operations Command to set a minimum or maximum rank on a deployment. Typically this is used during officer meetings to prevent Officers from deploying to an ORBAT which clashes in the schedule.
For practice ORBATs some rank restrictions may apply:
Initial Release (0-24 Hours)
1UP (24-48 Hours)
2UP (48-72 Hours)
Exceptions
A learner slot is a unique ORBAT slot for legacy combat areas which allows an individual who has not yet been able to gain any combat experience in a combat area to do so. It allows individuals to get their first step on the ladder allowing them to access the up-tiering systems for a combat area. It does this by only allowing someone who has practice experience but no combat in experience in a specific combat area to slot without needing the usual Tier requirement.
Key points:
How to assign a Learner Slot:
Locating Learner Slots on ORBATs:
Above: A learner slot as it appears on a typical ORBAT
It is possible for Field Leaders to lock slots on an ORBAT. If a slot is locked it is denoted by a greyed out slot and an absent deployment button replaced by the message "Contact Field Leader".
Locked slots must be used sparingly and in limited circumstances:
In any case, locked slots filled by manual allocation must follow FM/BP-247 - Manual slot allocation.
Pre-slotting is a muster period that occurs after ORBAT creation and before ORBAT release. The pre-slotting stage is typically 24 hours before release. During the pre-slotting stage Leadership and Mission Support slots are opened ahead of general release - allowing members to see who the Leaders and Mission Support Team will be before slotting.
During the pre-slotting phase the assigned Field Leader and Mission Support Team also slot to ensure they are allocated before general release. No other roles are possible to be pre-slotted before general release and pre-slotting is a self served process - except as outlined in manual allocation.
Taking, holding or vacating a slot in order to exchange it with somebody else who would not have been able to acquire it ordinarily without assistance due to:
Is considered an exploit and will be handled as a violation of FM/BP-225 - Article 1: Code of Conduct (Article 1.4: good sportsmanship and integrity). If you suspect somebody of this it can be reported via Dossier observation system for investigation.
Field Leaders have access to a manual allocation tool which is the only method by which someone can be slotted without doing it personally via the ORBAT. Manual allocation can be used in a limited number of circumstances, as outlined below;
Manual allocation is for certain circumstances, therefore:
Slot priority in manual allocation: In the case that nobody in the active force has the requirements for a slot, then the next most experienced person can be manually assigned, should they not pursue the slot, this process can be repeated until filled - in this case there is no need to await the 1UP or 2UP windows. When manually allocating slots, priority should be given to those with the most official requirements - taking into account all other factors of this policy.
All players have access to the “reserve list” for any and all operations and FTX's. The reserve list is essentially a waiting list, and allows players who are interested in joining the ORBAT, but currently unable, to register their interest beforehand. In the event of no-shows from players on the ORBAT, or changes to the ORBAT at the last minute, the Field Leader will then look to any reserves available to fill gaps in the ORBAT and therefore continue the operation at full strength.
A player may “Deploy as a reserve” for many reasons, but the most common are;
There is no penalty for using the reserve slot and not attending, though it is strongly advised that those who do deploy as a reserve, turn up to the operation, or un-deploy as a reserve when they confirm they are unable to attend.
When players are registered as a reserve, or even if they are unable and still wish to see if there are any spots available, they should log onto team-speak at least 5 minutes prior to STARTEX and wait in the reserves lobby until the field leader confirms available spaces, or dismisses reserves as per the FM/BP-782 - Reserve allocation policy.
Above: The deploy as reserve button and text, found at the top of each ORBAT
When the Field Leader is looking to fill gaps in the ORBAT using reserves, they should offer roles in the following order where the player would be able to UP into the role under normal circumstances:
Where players exist in the same priority bucket, order should be decided by:
This same process then reoccurs for players who do not have the tier requirements to 2 up into the role. In this way, a player who would be able to 2-up into the role supersedes a player who cannot regardless of their position in the priority order. This is to keep in line with UNITAF's FM/BP-240 - Slot Allocation Philosophy.