Request A Mentor - Updated! Request away!

Yes, when you get into groups, it becomes a whole different thing. And teaching in that setting requires a whole different set of skills. It's as much about (pub-) leadership as anything else. Here, you can show the basics and give some tips and tricks, but you can't really train specific people, so to say. Not when it comes to something like dogfighting, anyway. But more on that below. Stuff like the Smash Training works because, well, it's squad training.


Anywho! The (this) Smash is over, and we can now talk about getting this mentorship thing going again! So if anyone's interested, now's the time to let us know! The list of mentors needs to be updated as well, of course, so also let us know if you're interested in being one! Also, expect the list of training topics to change, at least when it comes to myself.
Now, when making a request, first consider whether it could be done as part of, say, a Tactical Training or Leadership Training, as that would make things simpler. If so, leave a post in either of these threads.
But as I said, that's not the best way to learn specific skills and specialized roles. That requires plenty of specific training and personal feedback. When it comes to ESF's, for example, that means doing 1 vs. 1 dogfighting practice. From that, you'll notice a massive improvement even after just one time (even if that has a lot to do with simply doing a warm-up, something you usually can't do on live). So for this kind of thing - vehicles, specialized roles like LA, Infil, Roaming, and possibly (in some ways), Squad or Platoon leading - a mentor would work better.
In either case, the goal is always to simply get the ball rolling.

Obviously, I don't mean to make things complicated. So if in doubt, as always, just ask (in here), and we'll try to figure out which format best fits your suggestion. That part's up to us, so don't concern yourself with that. But yeah, be aware that, at least when it comes to myself, I may choose to do your suggestion as part of the Tactical or Leadership training if I think it fits better there, and I may choose to prioritize certain things above others. Specifically, things that benefit the outfit as a whole (i.e. leadership).
But whatever, request away!

 

My stuff is still up to date

 

Right, just to keep you guys up to date, I've had a couple request for help with leadership. I'm just trying to figure out whether this would be better done by way of a Leadership Training or mentorship. Or, as I think will often be the case, if it's better to start with a normal training session, and then seeing what happens from there.

And also, as is always the case, another Smash has been announced. I don't know when we'll be starting our training (at the moment, I feel as if we should have at least a short break), or how busy we'll be once we do. But, yeah, just so everyone knows. But still, keep posting, keep the discussion going!
Of course, as always, if you're interested in learning about squadplay, tactics, roles, and even (indirectly) leadership, then the Smash training is probably the best place for you (whether you actually sign up or no)!


And also, @PunisherPad , just to double check, should I add you to the list of mentors? If so, should I put you down for only ESF's or something else as well?

 

Yeah, this definitely fits more into normal training. In fact, we're discussing this very topic in the Smash Squad right now! As opposed to getting better at piloting itself (which, like any specialized role, would require a mentor), this is simply about going over the basic and concrete rules and guidelines for piloting a Squad transport (Gal/Valk).
In short, yes, we will almost certainly cover this in the upcoming Smash training, exactly in the way you described (30-60 minutes at the start of a normal session). That's how we cover these smaller topics which don't require a full Tactical Training session done on them. I don't know exactly when, though probably at the start of training, but yeah, just keep an eye out.
Also, come to think of it, this is exactly the sort of thing you should make a thread about in the Tactical Discussion forum!

 

Ok, I have some new ideas about doing some Leadership Training(s). And, hopefully, reviving our public squads/platoons. So, please, check this thread out:
https://tridentoutfit.com/forums/index.php?threads/leadership-training-again.125442/

 

No, frankly speaking, those who were interested simply didn't stick around long enough to get started with anything. So, yeah, this mentor thing isn't really happening. Buuut...
For general gameplay, that's best learned by simply playing in squads and platoons. By playing in platoons, you'll get an understanding of all the basic mechanics and such, and a basic understanding of how a squad/platoon is supposed to function. Going beyond that, learning actual squad play and tactics and such, Tactical Squads are the way to go. Or, if you have something more specific in mind, like loadouts or vehicles and whatnot, Teamspeak is the place to ask.