Operational Discipline
Outside of Bretonian Space -- Classified
We have recently received standing orders from Sabre Actual, which means we will begin conducting more operations and sorties outside of Bretonia proper. This will outline how I want my pilots to act when we are deployed.
1.) Communication Discipline; Every time we leave Bretonian space, we are to maintain radio silence within local and system wide channels. The only exception to this is if we are engaged by hostile forces, or need to engage hostile forces. Pilots can speak freely within Group channels unless otherwise stated by Admiral Aleski, Admiral Piett, or myself.
In the event that we are hailed by local law enforcement or military... Sabre-2 will deal with speaking with them. In the event that Sabre-2 is not present, I will deal with them myself.
2.) Combat Discipline; I will not lie. We will be engaged, or fall into engagements with hostile forces where ever we turn. We're combat pilots and it's our job. During a combat engagement, one person is assigned to give orders, and one is assigned to give targets. All Sabres are allowed to give suggestions for targets, and unless otherwise stated, are to follow targeting orders.
During combat, I will be given targeting orders and general orders. In the event that I am not around, or am busy, Sabre-3 is to call targets.
3.) Travel Discipline; While we're operating we will have two forms of travel, trade lane - and open space - this means we will have two formations to use.
While traveling by tradelane, Sabre-2 will be point, Sabre-3 and Sabre-4 will be middle, and I will be rear guard. This formation is also to be used when we're providing escort.
While flying by open space, we will keep a diamond formation of at least 2.4 clicks away from all pilots (this of course depends on the environment of space we're in, the formation will be tighter in nebulae and asteroid fields) Sabre-2 will be point, Sabre-4 and Sabre-3 will be Right and Left, and I will once more be rear guard.
