The S-2 Intelligence Section is responsible for all aspects of operation planning and intelligence analysis. S-2 Intelligence personnel are chiefly responsible for ensuring that the battalion enters combat fully capable and understanding of their mission, along with any possible constraints and enemy force compositions. S-2 Intelligence also handles ensuring the leadership of the ground and air elements are adequately prepared for engagements.
In the 2nd Ranger Battalion, S-2 Intelligence is chiefly responsible for creating new storylines and providing details to the operations beforehand in the form of briefings and OPORDS. They also task analysts to form World News posts and paint a picture of the environment the battalion operates in. Zeus Gamemasters and Roleplayers both work together in tandem to improve the experience of the soldiers on the ground and pilots in the air.
| Time | Event | Description | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 EST | Company/Platoon HQ Briefing | Company and Platoon HQs receive a brief from S-2 and conduct planning, using intelligence gathered from the Pathfinder team. | Headquarters |
| 1930 EST | S-2 Intelligence Briefing | The Company is briefed by S-2 and informed of the mission's context or changes, and breaks down the CONOP. | All Hands |
| 1935 EST | Platoon/Company Briefing | Company and Platoon HQ brief the soldiers of their mission. | All Hands |
| 1940 EST | Staging & Rehearsals | The Platoons break into their units for rehearsals and preparation, and form up for insertion to the Area of Operations (AO). | All Hands |
| 2000 EST | Step Off | The Company departs for the AO. | All Hands |
| 2200 EST* | Returned to Base | The Company returns from the AO. | All Hands |
| 2205 EST | Announcements | Company HQ performs a debrief and informs the Company of any pertinent information. | All Hands |
| 2215 EST | Dismissed | Company is dismissed from in-game activities. | All Hands |
Note: If an Operation runs over the two-hour time allotment, announcements and dismissal will be pushed back accordingly.
S-2 Intelligence is structured with specific positions that include all levels of world building and game making that is necessary for deployments and operations.
The S-2 Intelligence Officer is in charge of the S-2 Intelligence Section. He ensures deployment story-lines are planned, the enemy forces are tallied, intelligence packets are created, etc. During deployment, the S-2 Officer will serve as the OPFOR Strategic Commander as a Zeus Gamemaster, additionally. This position is a primary duty position within the unit and is usually held by a Major. Anyone outside of this ranking guideline is authorized to fill the position in an acting capacity at the direction of Command Staff.
The Intelligence Chief is responsible for assisting the Intelligence Officer with his duties. This position is usually held by a Staff Sergeant or higher.
The Zeus Gamemaster is tasked with tactically applying the OPFOR to a mission/training/operation in accordance with the Zeus Guidelines at the direction of the S-2 Intelligence Officer. This position is a primary duty position within the unit and is usually held by a Sergeant. Anyone outside of this ranking guideline is authorized to fill the position in an acting capacity at the direction of Command Staff.
The Roleplayer is an active participant in the Campaign Operation as a combatant or non-combatant. Roleplayers are under the supervision of the Intelligence Officer and/or Zeus Gamemasters who direct and advise the flow of the mission. They are divided into skill categories based on experience and performance dictating what actions they can perform during roleplay. This position is held usually by a Private First Class or higher.
The Intelligence Analyst generates any necessary story-line/intelligence to facilitate unit operations at the direction of the S-2 Intelligence Officer. Intelligence Analysts are responsible for posting updated World News inside of the unit Discord. They also interpret, assess, and process any intelligence gathered operationally by the unit. This position is held usually by a Private First Class or higher.
