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FM/BP-1388 · v1.04

MST roles ORBAT requirements

Code: FM/BP-1388
Kind: Policy
Version: v1.04 11mos ago
Views: 364
Platforms: As its document
Published by: SP3 Jochem 19 Nov 2025
Last material change: v2.00 Changed wording to allow GMless missions.

16 words added, 1 word removed.

v1.03

Every ORBAT must have exactly one lead game master, with size equal or exceeding the entire ground combat element Game master slots may be added if they will operate in a semi-autonomous fashion. The size of the game master slot must be similar to the size of the ground combat element they will oversee semi-autonomously The combined size of all game master slots may not exceed the size of the lead game master Assistant game masters may be added as needed, within reason Civilian roleplayers should be used if the primary role is player interaction through non-adversarial means OPFOR roleplayers should be used if the primary role is combat against players Roleplayers should not be relied upon as extra game masters Mission support roles may only be used in the MST element If there is a need for specialist roles for the mission (ATC, doctor at a hospital,...), the role that best matches the need from the role directory (like FAC or CMT tech) may be added to the ~~MST~~

v1.04

Every ORBAT must have exactly one lead game master, with size equal or exceeding the entire ground combat element Game master slots may be added if they will operate in a semi-autonomous fashion. The size of the game master slot must be similar to the size of the ground combat element they will oversee semi-autonomously The combined size of all game master slots may not exceed the size of the lead game master Assistant game masters may be added as needed, within reason Civilian roleplayers should be used if the primary role is player interaction through non-adversarial means OPFOR roleplayers should be used if the primary role is combat against players Roleplayers should not be relied upon as extra game masters Mission support roles may only be used in the MST element If there is a need for specialist roles for the mission (ATC, doctor at a hospital,...), the role that best matches the need from the role directory (like FAC or CMT tech) may be added to the MST. These roles do not report to the field leader, and may not participate in combat

Every ORBAT must have exactly one lead game master, with size equal or exceeding the entire ground combat element Game master slots may be added if they will operate in a semi-autonomous fashion. The size of the game master slot must be similar to the size of the ground combat element they will oversee semi-autonomously The combined size of all game master slots may not exceed the size of the lead game master Assistant game masters may be added as needed, within reason Civilian roleplayers should be used if the primary role is player interaction through non-adversarial means OPFOR roleplayers should be used if the primary role is combat against players Roleplayers should not be relied upon as extra game masters Mission support roles may only be used in the MST element If there is a need for specialist roles for the mission (ATC, doctor at a hospital,...), the role that best matches the need from the role directory (like FAC or CMT tech) may be added to the ~~MST~~ MST. These roles do not report to the field leader, and may not participate in combat

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FM/G309 ORBAT Construction: Slot Specific Standards

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On 10 role cards in 2 combat areas.

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