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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
The 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment is the premier gaming clan in the tactical realism community. This is due | The 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment is the premier gaming clan in the tactical realism community. This is due in no small way to the breadth and professional excellence of our technology platforms and services. A carefully tested and maintained collection of custom and off the shelf software provides our members with the tools necessary to build and expand a vibrant virtual community. These tools help to bind us together in common goals and values in spite of our divergence into multiple games. Carefully selected and maintained server hardware with complex hosting relationships are the foundation of the S6 Department. All of this is expertly administered 24/7 by a dedicated cadre of highly skilled volunteer system administrators and development staff. The S6 Department is the home to those hard working individuals. | ||
==Ticket System== | ==Ticket System== | ||
The S6 Department tracks current and ongoing issues with our servers and resources via a forum based [https://7cav.us/applicationform/s6-ticket.21/form Ticket System]. | The S6 Department tracks current and ongoing issues with our servers and resources via a forum based [https://7cav.us/applicationform/s6-ticket.21/form Ticket System]. Request for Features, Support or Inquiries on our servers, website or other resources are handled by S6 Staff via Ticket. | ||
Tickets for S6 Issues, Feature Request and Inquiries are assigned specific categories depending on what service they are related to: | Tickets for S6 Issues, Feature Request and Inquiries are assigned specific categories depending on what service they are related to: | ||
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=S6 Applications= | =S6 Applications= | ||
The S6 department has a commitment to providing administration and development of our services and operations. While this is a voluntary position we have high standards for our department staff and require a vetting process to determine if a candidate for S6 is best suited for the responsibilities and duties that become one. This vetting process with evaluate your skills and talents, past experience and overall knowledge and availability to do the task required. With exception of the S6 - Developer role, Availability of these roles are upon position opening and are not available by request. | The S6 department has a commitment to providing administration and development of our services and operations. While this is a voluntary position we have high standards for our department staff and require a vetting process to determine if a candidate for S6 is best suited for the responsibilities and duties that become one. This vetting process with evaluate your skills and talents, past experience and overall knowledge and availability to do the task required. With exception of the S6 - Developer role, Availability of these roles are upon position opening and are not available by request. | ||
Revision as of 01:12, 2 August 2020
| S6 IMO | |
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| Superior Dept | Information Management Office |
| Motto | Innovatione et Excellentia |
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| HQ Staff | |
| 1IC | Captain Isaac Sweetwater |
| 2IC | First Lieutenant William Vex |
Introduction
The 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment is the premier gaming clan in the tactical realism community. This is due in no small way to the breadth and professional excellence of our technology platforms and services. A carefully tested and maintained collection of custom and off the shelf software provides our members with the tools necessary to build and expand a vibrant virtual community. These tools help to bind us together in common goals and values in spite of our divergence into multiple games. Carefully selected and maintained server hardware with complex hosting relationships are the foundation of the S6 Department. All of this is expertly administered 24/7 by a dedicated cadre of highly skilled volunteer system administrators and development staff. The S6 Department is the home to those hard working individuals.
Ticket System
The S6 Department tracks current and ongoing issues with our servers and resources via a forum based Ticket System. Request for Features, Support or Inquiries on our servers, website or other resources are handled by S6 Staff via Ticket. Tickets for S6 Issues, Feature Request and Inquiries are assigned specific categories depending on what service they are related to:
| Ticket Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Forums |
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| Discord |
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| Battlemetrics |
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| Teamspeak |
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| Github |
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| Hell Let Loose |
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| Arma 3 |
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| Squad |
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| Post Scriptum |
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| API |
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| Other |
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S6 Applications
The S6 department has a commitment to providing administration and development of our services and operations. While this is a voluntary position we have high standards for our department staff and require a vetting process to determine if a candidate for S6 is best suited for the responsibilities and duties that become one. This vetting process with evaluate your skills and talents, past experience and overall knowledge and availability to do the task required. With exception of the S6 - Developer role, Availability of these roles are upon position opening and are not available by request.
Our roles include:
- ARMA Game Clerk
- Squad Game Clerk
- Hell Let Loose Game Clerk
- Post Scriptum Game Clerk
- Developer
S6 Game Clerk
Game Clerks are responsible for operation and basic administrative task for their respective game server(s).
while in some cases a game clerk may have assigned duties to more than one game, they are considered subject matter experts in their role.
Game Clerks are expected to know and understand how to configure, troubleshoot and maintain our game servers. In addition game clerks are the first point of contact for issues with our game servers and first to respond.
S6 Developer
The 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment has several custom services, scripts and software actively maintained by S6 Administrators and Developer staff. With efficiency and accessibility in mind, S6 Developers actively work to improve day to day operations by introducing new ways to automate tasks, implement services and overall development of the technologies we use. Developers are individuals with a aspiration to further their knowledge and to learn or work with several programming languages or systems to improve our organization and our members experience. S6 Developers are given special tools or access to resources that are required to perform duties as assigned where otherwise would be unavailable or not permitted. While other S6 roles have defined duties or responsibility, development staff; due to their nature, are chosen projects or duties as per their individual skills or interest. a understanding of programming languages such as JavaScript, Golang, PHP, Python, C#/C++, Powershell ...etc are typically what is looked for when we are assessing if someone has the knowledge required. Development staff positions are a position given by request or invitation.
Internship
We are looking for members who are willing to learn and have a interest in taking lessons or working with another developer with consideration to availability. Developers always open to provide feedback and opportunities to train new members for posterity. Internship within the S6 Department as a Jr. Developer is available upon request.
Policies and Procedures
The S6 Department has various policies and procedures governing all aspects of the S6 organization, including use of assets, operating procedures and responsibilities.
| Document Number | Policy or Standard Operating Procedure |
| 7CAV-DR-037 | S6 Department - Regulations and Procedures |
| 7CAV-DR-038 | S6 Department - Acceptable Use Policy |
| 7CAV-DR-039 | S6 Department - Responsibilities and Duties |
Traditions and History
Below is a list of all previous S6 Officers in Charge.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Isaac Sweetwater | 22 Jul 2020 - Present |
| Colonel | Adam Jarvis | 11 Feb 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 |
| Colonel | Matt Treck | 15 Feb 2016 - 11 Feb 2019 |
| General | Stephen Carter | 13 Mar 2009 - 15 Feb 2016 |