We come into this world with our eyes closed, and most of us choose to stay that way. But the ones who open their eyes choose to become Marines.
Sadly, we no longer exist in a black and white world, so we created a fighting force capable of combating those who threaten our ways of life, and even our very existence on this world.
We must hone the skills given before us and train our bodies and souls to bear the burdens of this defense of our fellow Man.
We must become sheepdogs of fortitude and justice, and defend the flock from the jaws of the ravenous and evil wolves that dwell in the dark recesses of existence where the light does not breach.
The Eleventh Marines are a group of individuals who have expressed their willingness of bearing the brunt of this burden.
The 11th presents an opportunity of service through mediums and involvement in the video game military simulation community.
The 11th Marine Division is always looking for individuals to be included in the roster for enlistment and involvement into activities partaken by the Division. Fill out the recruitment form below, leaving your first and last names, your email address, and your Steam ID and your reason or wanting of enlisting in the ranks of the Eleventh Marine Division. We will be sure to correspond and get back to you as soon as possible and will give you official details, requirements, and prerequisites. Currently we only have capabilities and extensions on PC.
A lot of the Enlisted, Senior Enlisted and Commissioned Officers in this organization have aspirations and prospects of enlisting in the US Military when they come of age. Many of our current personnel have gone through and passed strenuous and rigorous training processes and selections to earn their place within this fraternity. We hold any and all applicants to a high-standard. On and off the battlefield, we are expected to carry out the duties and needs of our nation. Through selfless service and the respects and sovereignty of our great Nation and her interests, we carry out the orders of our Commanding Officers.
What it means to be a marine
Marines are warriors of an ancient order. Sworn to defend the weak, masters of the rifle. Their origins belonging to decades of warfighting; still they fight for what is right. Driven by duty, devoted to the defense of American Constitution but very few earn the title of a Marine.
Trained to be proud, loyal, and brilliant diplomatic warfighters, Marines are expected to embody the highest values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Many set out to achieve this, few do.
Do you have what it takes?
"I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness...should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror. Felt the stinging cold
of fear: and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love.
I have cried, pained and hoped...but most of all.
I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was:
"A United States Marine".
What makes a good member?
The technical aspects are simple – anyone can download a few programs and install them, after all. If it were that easy to be a member, however, the 11th Marines would never have amounted to anything. The real meat of it comes in our expectations from our members. In keeping with our views of “Quality over quantity”, we are happy to sort through a dozen or more applicants to find a single quality player. We are pretty selective in who we bring onboard, and the quality of our playerbase and gameplay is a testament to this.
When it comes to reviewing applications, as well as observing the conduct of our probationary “pre-FNG” (aka ‘pFNG’) members, there are many things that we key in on. Some of the most important of those values are as follow:
• Friendly, respectful, and mature.
• Good sense of humor.
• Eager to learn and grow as a player.
• Teamwork-oriented mindset.
• Honest and accountable for their actions.
• Motivated and dedicated to making the group and our experiences the best they can be • In it for the “long haul” – flavor-of-the-week players need not apply.
You’ll note that “skill” does not appear on that list – skill can be taught, after all. Personal skill has almost no relevance to your acceptance in the Division, so don’t worry if you’re not a crack shot or haven’t played at our level of teamwork before. Who you are as a person is of far more importance to us – we look for good people with good attitudes who can add real value to our community. Attitude and personality are traits that we have little chance of molding online, and we simply do not have time to deal with people who exhibit bad behavior or sportsmanship from the outset. Skill can be taught; attitude, for the most part, is a personality trait that cannot be altered by us.
Other Notes
In addition to that, the 11th Marine Division is an active-participation group that has activity expectations in the form of Discord attendance, forum contribution, etc. While we tend to play Arma primarily during our Saturday/Sunday sessions, we also spend a lot of time interacting within the community in other games throughout the week, as well as simply ‘shooting the breeze’ with each other in Teamspeak, Discord, etc. Those who are interested in a more casual experience will be better served by another group – while we also cater to non-milsim and roleplays, the 11th Marine Division is oriented around gamers who are interested in becoming part of a tightly-knit, mature military simulation community that is about more than just having a good time.
"Selfless-service and conspicuous gallantry are the demands that each servicemen must promise their nation. The willingness to serve and the willingness to sacrifice."
A handful of our recruits and enlisted have prospects and wishes to join the United States Armed Forces when they come of age or qualify. They may not choose to enlist into the Marines, but this organization offers the platform that they wish for or require to be introduced to that lifestyle and integrate with the mindset before they choose to make the leap.
*OPEN RECRUITMENT SESSIONS ARE HELD ON SUNDAY - TuESDAY FROM 5:00 PM EST - 12:00 AM EST on Arma 3*
Weekly Schedule
Monday
20:00Q (8:00 PM EST)
Advanced Training / Specialized Schools (If Needed/Official)
Tuesday
20:00Q (8:00 PM EST)
Qualification & Refresher Training (If needed)
Wednesday
ALL DAY
Off-Day/Training Allotment Time
Thursday
20:00Q (8:00 PM EST)
Scheduled Unit Training (2nd & 4th Thursdays/Optional)
Friday
20:00Q (8:00 PM EST)
Unofficial Unit Event (1st & 3rd Fridays/Optional)
Saturday
ALL DAY
Off-Day/Training Allotment Time
Sunday
20:00Q (8:00 PM EST)
Field Training Exercise / Unit Operation
(2nd and 4th FTX) (1st and 3rd - Operation)
Recruits will be required to coordinate with instructors and establish a training date.
Pre-requisites to filling out the form: • Must be at least 14 for Cadet / ROTC entry • Must be at least 15 for Enlisted entry
• Must be at least 16 for Non-Commissioned Officer entry
• Must be at least 18 for Warrant Officer or Officer entry
• Must be respectful & a person of good character
• Must be able to maintain professionalism & maturity when on duty
• Must have a working microphone
We currently have a restriction on ages – if you are under 14, you'll need to wait until you can become a full time member. At this time we are accepting applicants who are 14 or older only. There are no exceptions to this.
Also note that we are centered around the Eastern Standard Time (East Coast), and expect our members to participate in our primary Sunday sessions which occur each weekend starting at 8PM local. We also have Friday and Saturday sessions at 8PM local, and tend to play various other games at other times throughout the week.
Principles of the 11th Marine Division: Our group principles are the defining facets of what makes our group as solid as it is. Some highlights of these principles follow.
• Community is the key. There are many places you can go to play and have fun. However, if you’re looking for something higher to tie it all together, that’s where our emphasis on our community development and interaction comes into play.
• Teamwork, Maturity, and Integrity combined with a Quality-over-Quantity mindset. We hold our members to high standards of conduct, and the group experience benefits immensely in turn.
• Active community participation & interaction – The more you put into it, the more you get back. We aren't in this to accumulate a roster of players who never actually play – if you join us, expect to see an active community that is regularly culled to remove any deadweight that might accumulate.
• Esprit-de-corps brought on by a rich history of camaraderie, evolution, and achievement. We are proud of where we came from and what we have accomplished, and this esprit-de-corps adds a great depth of character to the group itself.
• Well-defined tactics, techniques, and procedures, with a group-level comprehension and proficiency of them. Our goal is to maintain a high level of tactical gameplay. You’ll have our tactical guide as reference, which you are encouraged to learn as you enlist, and over time you’ll see it all be put into good use in our sessions, with your own tactical proficiency and understanding increasing naturally, through enjoyable and intense gameplay.
• Motivated leaders leading dedicated troops. We strive for a high degree of competency in our player-base insofar as leadership goes, as well as pride ourselves on how well our non-leading players will follow orders and conduct themselves in any given mission. Opportunities for leadership are plentiful, sometimes offered at the start of a mission in the form of platoon commanders, squad leaders, fireteam leaders, and special group leaders, as well as in-mission resulting from casualties (and believe me, we are not invincible – you will definitely get to step up to a leadership billet at some point from casualties) and finally, promotions. You will find that a team full of Marines will follow you without hesitation into even the most absurdly “virtually dangerous” situations, as we’re all in it for a good time, and a glorious virtual death can be a hell of a lot of fun!
• “No Bullshit” mentality. Bring a foul attitude into the Division or otherwise behave in an undesirable way and you can expect to see yourself shown the door. The team trumps the individual, and toxic attitudes are simply not tolerated.
If you’re a good person, and you’re looking for a quality group where words like camaraderie, teamwork, and esprit-de-corps have a sincere and deeply rooted meaning, the 11th Marine Division should be right up your alley.
Additionally, candidates must own at least one of the following games; • Arma 2 (Steam) • Arma 3 (Steam)
"I, (state name of enlistee), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
Oath of the Fighting Eleventh (Graduation Oath)
"I hereby solemnly swear, under the mission of democracy, freedom, and the pursuit of peace and equality, to protect and defend the constitutions and sovereignty of this organization, and of these United States of America, in which it stands, as a Constitutional Republic. To participate in and uphold peace, but reaffirm a friendly and mutual partnership with my brothers-in-arms, friendly factions, the innocent populace, and the individuals of the online community. Under official and duly noted mandate, I do solemnly swear to provide support and aid to my brothers-in-arms and the community at large. As a member, regardless of status, merit or rank, both newly joined or as a veteran, I will adhere to the rules of engagement and warfare instituted, and will remain as part of a neutral fighting force unless engaged by a foreign enemy, or declared aggressions upon. I shall never assume or bear credit but I shall always bear the responsibility for the words and actions of myself and of my brothers-in-arms. And finally, I agree to never conduct any unethical acts towards friendly forces or the innocent populace.
I agree to be progressive in nature, rather than recessive in behavior. As a member of the United States Armed Forces, I am obligated and expected to maintain total professionalism and skill in the face of aggression and adversity, and to stand fast, no matter the cost to myself or my organization. And above all, I agree to be a completely kind and friendly face to the innocent populace and online community. I am a force for good. I will protect the weak and quell the vicious. I will…become a warrior, or die trying. No mission too difficult. No sacrifice too great. Duty first.
I swear this Oath and will protect it with my life."
Members who cannot fill out the application can send us an e-mail at [email protected], additionally, you can fill out all the necessary information in a contact form if need. Make sure you give us a rundown of who you are, your age, how you found the Division, and why you’d like to join. Bear in mind that the quality of the application will be your first impression by the Division itself, so if you are serious and would like a shot at joining us, you’re best off taking some time and writing a good e-mail.
Your application needs to have a subject line that starts with [11MD Join Inquiry] followed by your Steam ID and then your age and location. This allows us to sort the incoming e-mails more easily, and it’s an appreciated courtesy.
Please ensure that your e-mail contains the following information, in this order, as the very first part of it. After listing this info, continue on with your e-mail as normal:
Name (Steam)
Age (16 or older)
Location (Country, State/Province)
Due to an incredible number of people applying, do not expect a response for at least one month. If you do not receive a followup response, feel free to apply again after six months – we get a ridiculous number of applications and sometimes they get overlooked.
Due to the volume of applicants we receive, we are unable to reply to anyone other than those selected. We also cannot give updates on when we board people due to the nature of our current onboarding process, except to say that we generally bring in 30-100 people over the course of a given year, spread out through two or three batches.
Applicants who have passed the selection process must learn the Marines Hymn & be able to sing it during their graduation ceremony.
MARINES HYMN
From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in every clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes, You will find us always on the job The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve; In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve. If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.
From the rigs of Continental ships, to the rigs in the Persian Gulf. But we've taught the world respect for, and exactly what it means. The eagle, globe, and anchor of, the United States Marine.
Standing ready to do battle, The United States Marines, For the cause of right and freedom, The United States Marines; If the People need to call upon The United States Marines, They will find us always faithful, The United States Marines.
Thank you for your time and patience. - Sincerely,
11th Marine Division Command, Chiefs of Staff, United States Marine Corps