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Recruit Applications / Processed Applicant Jack Cooper
« Last post by CW4 W. Woods on August 27, 2025, 07:17:34 PM »
New Recruit Processed by CW4 W. Woods

Applicant Name - Jack Cooper
Applicant Display Name - RCT J Cooper
Applicant Discord Name - Berlin_
Applicant Age - 18
Applicant Discord ID - 352490003613614080
Applicant Website Profile - https://www.506thir.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=summary;u=20744
Applicant Platform - Steam
Applicant Platform ID - 76561199409651862


Recruits Answers
How long have you been playing Arma?
Played some arma 3 back when it first dropped and have gotten into the game recently with reforger

How did you hear about the 506th?
https://milsimunits.com/arma-reforger

Why do you want to join the 506th?
I really enjoy milsim and have been roleplaying on Fivem for multiple years starting in 2019 for Law Enforcement RP and some light Military rp within that aswell

Applicant Desired Billets
 153A Helicopter Pilot
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Recruit Applications / Processed Applicant Bart Griffin
« Last post by CW4 W. Woods on August 27, 2025, 07:06:19 PM »
New Recruit Processed by CW4 W. Woods

Applicant Name - Bart Griffin
Applicant Display Name - RCT B Griffin
Applicant Discord Name - truckerthijn
Applicant Age - 20
Applicant Discord ID - 1096382602883113080
Applicant Website Profile - https://www.506thir.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=summary;u=20742
Applicant Platform - Steam
Applicant Platform ID - 76561199495806638


Recruits Answers
How long have you been playing Arma?
3 months

How did you hear about the 506th?
milsimunits.com

Why do you want to join the 506th?
The main reason for my interest in the 506th is the desire to play Arma Reforger on a team-level based experience. Within most servers, most players play solo, there is no coordination, no leadership, no teams. It's mostly solo's. I want to experience Arma reforger in it's realistic glory, with strategic and tactical knowledge, fighting as a team, rather than solo's, sniping you from across the map, or getting shelled by an Ambrams 2 miles out. I think that 506th is a great fit for this reason, i want to learn, progress in the community and simply have a good time playing Arma. I do want to add, i started playing Arma just thee months ago, but i have been playing for 261 hours already, and i'm not planning to stop considering how addicting it is :*)   thanks in advance

Applicant Desired Billets
 11B Machine Gunner
 153A Helicopter Pilot
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Recruit Applications / Processed Applicant Dante Ungerer
« Last post by CW4 W. Woods on August 27, 2025, 07:01:10 PM »
New Recruit Processed by CW4 W. Woods

Applicant Name - Dante Ungerer
Applicant Display Name - RCT Ungerer
Applicant Discord Name - Slick Talk
Applicant Age - 27
Applicant Discord ID - 872698122755784766
Applicant Website Profile - https://www.506thir.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=summary;u=20741
Applicant Platform - Steam
Applicant Platform ID - 76561198072718931


Recruits Answers
How long have you been playing Arma?
One month

How did you hear about the 506th?
YouTube

Why do you want to join the 506th?
I’ve been watching Jester814’s videos and it looks like fun and immersive. I’d like to learn how to properly Milsim and joins community.

Applicant Desired Billets
 11B Rifleman
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SECRET


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEFENSE PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC
16 JULY 2025



(S) Operation Dust Devil: Dureshi National Armed Forces Capability Assessment



(U) Administrative

All acronyms utilized in the following brief are proactively defined and utilized strictly for the streamlining of text and characters. All acronyms in the following report are defined/transcribed in full upon initial use and then abbreviated for subsequent use. The "Spoilers" marked part below contains utilized acronyms/abbreviations and their definitions and is closed simply to condense report size.

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(S) Introduction

(S) The purpose of this document is to familiarize US forces deployed within the Anizay Theater of Operations (ATO) with the Islamist Republic of Duresh (IRD), and the capabilities and equipment in use by their military, the Dureshi National Armed Forces (DNAF).

(S) Overview


Fig. 1: Geographic Map of the IRD relative to Iraq and Iran

(CUI) The IRD is a sovereign nation in the Middle East, bordering Iraq to the West, the Caspian Sea to the North, and sharing frontiers with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey. A regional power with a complex political and religious structure, Duresh is widely regarded as a revisionist state that seeks to expand its influence across the Muslim world, particularly through support of ideological proxies.

(CUI) Government:
  • Type: Theocratic Republic
  • Supreme Leader: Ayatollah Kaveh Farzaneh
  • President: Dr. Reza Bahrami
  • Legislature: Majlis-e-Duresh (unicameral, 280 seats)
  • Judiciary: Supreme Council of Islamic Jurisprudence
  • Capital: Tabriz

(CUI) The Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority over state policy, particularly in matters of defense, intelligence, and foreign affairs. The elected president handles day-to-day governance, though all candidates must be vetted by the Council of Guardians.

(CUI) Geography:
  • Area: 291,4662 km²
  • Terrain: Predominantly mountainous and arid, with fertile coastal plains along the Dureshi Gulf
  • Climate: Semi-arid to arid; mountainous regions experience cold winters

(CUI) Population:
  • Estimated Population (2021): 27 million
  • Ethnic Groups: Persian (65%), Azeri (20%), Kurds (7%), Baluchi (4%), Arab (2%), Others (2%)
  • Religion:
    • Shia Islam (Official, 92%)
    • Sunni Islam (5%)
    • Other (3%)
  • Official Language: Dureshi Persian
  • Major Cities: Tabriz, Qumara, Darvazeh, Armanabad

(CUI) Economy:
  • GDP (nominal): $280 billion USD
  • Major Industries: Petroleum, natural gas, military manufacturing, agriculture, textile, jewelry, petrochemicals, cyber warfare technology
  • Currency: Dureshi Rial (DRL)
  • Exports: Crude oil, natural gas, weapons systems, phosphates, saffron
  • Key Trading Partners: China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Venezuela, North Korea (informal)

(CUI) The economy is heavily reliant on fossil fuel exports and state-run industries. Sanctions from Western countries have pushed Duresh toward a more self-sufficient, East-aligned trade network. Iranian and Turkish interests strongly influence both the industry and the economy of the country.

(CUI) Foreign Policy:
  • Duresh pursues a doctrine of “Strategic Sovereignty,” aiming to challenge Western-aligned influence in the Middle East through soft power, ideological outreach, and indirect military intervention. It backs aligned insurgent groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon and maintains close ties to factions with Shia or pan-Islamist objectives.
  • The government has recently launched Operation “Burning Palm,” a military deployment to western Iraq under the pretense of “securing regional stability and disarming illegal chemical weapons.” This has drawn sharp criticism from NATO and the United Nations, who view it as a thinly veiled attempt to expand Duresh’s regional hegemony.

(CUI) IRD strategic doctrine of “Strategic Depth and Regional Guardianship” positions Duresh as the spiritual and security guarantor of Shi’a populations across the Middle East, especially in failed or fragile Sunni-majority states. Duresh claims its actions are defensive and preemptive, often citing protection of holy sites, humanitarian intervention, or counterterrorism as justification for regional operations.

(CUI) Declared Objectives:
  • Protect Shi’a minorities and shrines from what it frames as “takfiri” and “foreign-backed” Sunni extremists.
  • Prevent Western-backed regime change efforts in neighboring states.
  • Maintain influence in Iraq and Syria to create a contiguous “Axis of Resistance” from Duresh to the Mediterranean.
  • Counterbalance NATO and UN military presence in the region, which it views as a neocolonial encroachment.

(CUI) Rationale for Intervention in Iraq:
  • WMD Disarmament Narrative: Duresh claims that recent ISR leaks and “neutral” regional intelligence have revealed a covert U.S.-Iraqi chemical weapons program based out of Anizay oil infrastructure. This false narrative provides the pretext for Duresh’s declared mission: to “safeguard regional stability” by leading an international disarmament coalition.
  • Support for Sovereignty: Duresh claims Iraq’s sovereignty is being undermined by the continued presence of NATO and UN troops, which it paints as occupation under another name. This aligns with their long-running propaganda line accusing the West of imperial overreach.
  • Combatting Extremism (Selective): Duresh justifies intervention as a counter-terror mission, particularly against factions like the Al-Fulisan Brigade and Lions of the Tigris, whose tribal-nationalist leanings oppose Duresh’s ideological vision. Meanwhile, it clandestinely supports others (e.g., Swords of Tarhid and certain GoJ cells) that align with its objectives.

(S) Methods of Influence:
  • Proxy Support: Duresh provides arms, training, and command oversight to partner insurgents through the Dureshi National Islamic Special Forces Command. These actors operate in Anizay, especially near oil facilities and border towns.
  • Disinformation Campaigns: Dureshi news networks and social media actors spread narratives about Western war crimes, civilian casualties from NATO drone strikes, and corruption within the Iraqi government.
  • Hybrid Warfare: Duresh deploys cyber operations, cultural diplomacy, and humanitarian missions (fronts for QRF staging areas) to build soft power and disrupt Coalition command structures.

(CUI) Military:
  • Dureshi National Ground Forces (DNGF):
    • Main conventional land army utilizing Soviet-era equipment and assets, with some modern Russian and captured NATO wheeled APCs/IFVs mixed in.
    • Manpower: ~200,000.
  • Dureshi National Navy (DNN):
    • Operates mainly in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman. Maintains larger surface combatants, submarines, and maritime patrol aircraft.
    • Manpower: ~50,000.
  • Dureshi National Air Force of Islam (DNAFI):
    • Operates aging U.S. and Soviet-era aircrafts (F-4, F-5, F-14, MiG-29, Su-24) supplemented by domestically modified versions and drones.
    • Manpower: ~37,000.
  • Dureshi National Islamic Special Forces Command (DNISFC):
    • Elite external operations unit; responsible for overseas missions and training proxy groups such as the Lions of the Tigris.
    • Manpower: ~2,700.
  • Dureshi Cyber Defense Corps (DCDC):
    • Main offensive cyber unit, responsible for espionage, sabotage, and attacks on infrastructure.
    • Viewed as a force multiplier to compensate for conventional military limitations, emphasizing asymmetric warfare, deterrence, retaliation, and influence operations.
    • Manpower: ~450.

(S) DNAF tactical doctrine emphasizes a strong offense above all, supported by heavy armor, mechanized infantry, and constant long/medium-range artillery barrages. While poorly equipped compared to their NATO counterparts, DNAF soldiers are very strongly ideologically aligned with the version of the Islamic faith led by the IRD's supreme leader, and are known to have near-fanatical morale. While their air force is even more lacking, their nuclear capability is more than a credible threat and deterrent against any would-be adversary. The DNAF, and the IRD at large, is considered a near-peer threat.

(S) Dureshi National Ground Forces


Fig. 2: DNGF infantry next to a BTR-70 wreck

(S) As the main invading force into Iraq and the tip of the spear, the DNGF will be the largest threat against coalition troops currently deployed to the threatre of operations. While only the two most mobile and ready divisions have crossed the border thus far, it is only a matter of time before further follow-on forces also successfully cross the border, despite continuous Air Force and Navy strategic strikes.

(S) Armored Divisions:
  • 9th Armored Division:
    • The most well-trained and well-equipped armored division within the DNGF.
    • Led the invasion into Iraq and is currently operating within the theatre of operations.
  • 16th Armored Division:
    • Positioned near the Iraqi border and protects Dureshi sovereignty.
    • Will likely deploy as reinforcements for the 9th Armored Division.
  • 92nd Armored Division:
    • DNGF's reserve armored division, positioned along less-critical borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan.
    • Will likely maintain their current defensive posture.
  • Equipment Overview:
    • The DNGF Armored Divisions operate a wide variety of Soviet tanks due to decades of sanctions and limited procurement.
    • Assets: T-72A, T-72A obr. 1981, T-72A obr. 1983, T-72AV, T-72B, T-72BM, T-72BA, T-72B3.

(S) Mechanized Divisions:
  • 3rd Mechanized Division:
    • One of the largest formations within the Dureshi military, with garrisons along the Iraqi border.
    • Led the invasion into Iraq and is currently operating within the theatre of operations.
  • 21st Mechanized Infantry Division:
    • Garrisoned near the capital, part of Tabriz's reserve.
    • Tasked with defense of the capital and as rapid deployment in emergencies.
    • Will likely maintain current defensive posture.
  • 84th Mechanized Infantry Division:
    • Garrisoned along the Iraq-Iran border to the South.
    • Will likely deploy as reinforcements for the 3rd Mechanized Division.
  • 88th Armored Division:
    • Often reinforced with mechanized elements, effectively functioning as a hybrid armored-mechanized division.
    • Will likely lead the second offensive.
  • Assets: BMP-1, BMP-1P, BMP-2M, BMP-2MG, BMP-2MGL, BRDM-2,  BTR-70, BTR-90, BTR-90M, BTR-90MGL, LAV-25 (captured), VPK APCs, Urals, UAZs.

(S) Artillery Brigades:
  • 11th Artillery Brigade:
    • Based in Armanabad, and covers the Azerbaijan border and the Caspian Sea.
  • 22nd Artillery Brigade:
    • Based in Tabriz, and covers the Turkish/Armenia border.
  • 33rd Artillery Brigade:
    • Based in Darvazeh, and covers the Iran border.
  • 44th Artillery Brigade:
    • Based in Qumara, and covers the Iraq border.
    • Currently supporting the invading force into Iraq, and will likely cross the border once the initial defensive lines have been breached.
  • Assets: 2B14 82mm mortars, 2S1 122mm self-propelled howitzers.

(S) Militant Factions

(S) Initial reports indicate that most, if not all, militant fighters were unaware of the Dureshi invasion until DNGF troops have crossed the border. The only exception is the leadership of the Lions of the Tigris, who have entirely been replaced with DNISFC operatives after a violent altercation with the previous leadership the night before the invasion took place. Confirmation of the event came a few hours after the invasion, when the new leadership of the Lions announced that the militant group would be standing aside for the "true freedom fighters" thanks to a "peaceful transfer of power the night previous".

(S) Front line coalition troops have reported fighting between DNGF troops and unidentifiable militant fighters along the border, who likely belong to militant cells of the remaining militant factions still present in Anizay, including the Al-Fulisan Brigade and Swords of Tarhid. These militant factions have also likely been infiltrated by DNISFC operatives, though orders to stand down seem to have not made their way down to the bottom of the chain or been ignored entirely by these cells. In either case, these militants were seen firing indiscriminately upon both BLUFOR and OPFOR alike, but were quickly dispatched after they were enveloped on both sides by BLUFOR and OPFOR respectively.

(S) Until positive contact can be made with these disconnected cells' leaders and confirmation can be had regarding their adversarial status, all militant factions are still designated as OPFOR. However, coalition troops must remain cognizant of possible "insubordinate" militant cells, who would be more willing to defect and align themselves with INDFOR/BLUFOR against the common threat of the invading Dureshi forces.



Classified By: S-2 Operations Command
Reason: 1.4(a)
Declassify On: 20300716




END REPORT

The entirety of this document represents fictional works of the 506th Infantry Regiment Realism Unit, S-2 Intelligence Shop, developed for use within the Arma Reforger military simulation video game, and exists purely for entertainment and educational purposes only. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
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Text version:

THE GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL | GLOBAL SECURITY DESK

July 16th, 2025


Dureshi Invasion of Iraq: Sudden Escalation Tests U.S. Commitment

By Leyla Farouqi, Middle East Correspondent

Baghdad, Iraq

The fragile security architecture in Iraq has been shattered as the Islamist Republic of Duresh launched a full-scale invasion across the northern Iraqi borders this week. Western officials had long accused Duresh of fueling unrest in Al-Anbar through covert arms shipments and militant training; now, that shadow conflict has erupted into open warfare.

U.S. forces, including elements of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, were already engaged in counterinsurgency operations alongside the Iraqi Armed Forces when the assault began. Pentagon officials confirmed at least 25 American service members were killed in the opening clashes. On the other side, Iraqi military sources report “substantial enemy losses,” with preliminary battlefield estimates suggesting more than 100 casualties among Duresh’s ranks, though exact figures remain unverified.

Spearheaded Advance

According to satellite images and on-the-ground reporting, the Dureshi offensive was spearheaded by its elite 9th Armoured Division and 3rd Mechanized Division, both of which crossed into Iraq under heavy artillery cover late Monday. Satellite imagery reviewed by independent observers shows armored columns pushing south toward the city of Anizay, while mechanized infantry probed defenses along multiple axes of advance.

“This is not a probing raid—it’s a deliberate invasion,” said one senior NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity. “The scale and coordination indicate months of planning.”

Nuclear Rhetoric Raises Alarm

Regional tensions have escalated sharply as both Washington and Baghdad seek to rally international support. The Dureshi government, meanwhile, has sharpened its rhetoric, with senior officials hinting at the country’s nuclear capabilities as a deterrent against further foreign intervention. Such language has alarmed Western capitals, where fears of nuclear brinkmanship are mounting.

“The United States will defend its forces and its allies with every means at its disposal,” U.S. Defense Secretary declared at a late-night press briefing. “We are working closely with partners to ensure this reckless aggression does not destabilize the entire Middle East.”

A separate statement from the Department of Defense underscored that “all options are on the table” and that U.S. Central Command has repositioned additional assets into the region, centered around the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group.

Long-Brewing Crisis

For months, the Islamist Republic of Duresh has been accused of stoking violence in Iraq through indirect means. Intelligence reports repeatedly linked its intelligence efforts to insurgent groups in Al-Anbar, where U.S. and Iraqi units fought a persistent low-level campaign to dismantle networks blamed for roadside bombings and ambushes. Analysts now argue that those efforts may have served as a dress rehearsal for the larger invasion unfolding today.

“This confirms what we feared,” said one Iraqi parliamentary defense committee member. “The militants were never independent actors—they were Duresh’s forward scouts.”

The insurgent group in question is the Lions of the Tigris, an infamous smuggling outfit operating out of the mountainous regions connecting Anizay to the greater Al-Anbar Governorate to the South-East. Alongside the Lions are multiple other militant groups, all vying for control of Al-Anbar and the power vacuum left behind after U.S. forces swiftly destroyed the Sons of Al-Karbouli militant group earlier in the year. While the U.S. military might was able to quickly achieve dominance, the Iraqi government was unable to maintain peace for long, failing to respond to the needs of the Sunni populace and creating a perfect environment for splinter factions from the Sons of Al-Karbouli to continue operations, slowly but surely reaching today’s breaking point.

 The Lions have expanded tremendously in both manpower and capability over the last two months, which U.S. intelligence officials have alluded to is the result of Dureshi interference, following the playbook set by Russia and the invasion of Ukraine. “Cause unrest in the border regions then swoop in as the savior is a tried-and-true expansionist strategy since time immemorial,” said an anonymous Pentagon official, “our number one priority right now is to re-stabilize the front lines, then push out the invading forces in a coordinated and controlled fashion, all while keeping the threat of nuclear escalation in mind.”

Outlook Uncertain

As fighting intensifies along the northeastern border and U.S. casualties mount, questions grow over how far Washington is willing to commit. NATO allies are split on the prospect of direct intervention, with some urging restraint while others press for immediate reinforcement of coalition troops in Iraq.

For civilians caught in the crossfire, the future looks bleak. In Landay village, families are fleeing their ancestral homes as Dureshi armor pushes deeper into Iraqi territory. Local officials warn of a mounting humanitarian crisis, even as global powers debate the risks of wider escalation.

Whether the conflict remains a bloody border war or spirals into a broader regional conflagration may hinge on the decisions made in the coming days.



AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION BY 1-506th S-2
Written By: 1LT Jae Lee
Reviewed and Edited By: 1LT Jae Lee


The entirety of this document represents fictional works of the 506th Infantry Regiment Realism Unit, S-2 Intelligence Shop, developed for use within the Arma Reforger military simulation video games, and exists purely for entertainment and educational purposes only. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
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Recruit Applications / Processed Applicant Brandon Farrugia
« Last post by CW4 W. Woods on August 26, 2025, 12:35:14 AM »
New Recruit Processed by CW4 W. Woods

Applicant Name - Brandon Farrugia
Applicant Display Name - RCT Farrugia
Applicant Discord Name - B4CKB0N3
Applicant Age - 27
Applicant Discord ID - 1216114493755625573
Applicant Website Profile - https://www.506thir.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=summary;u=20366
Applicant Platform - Playstation
Applicant Platform ID - lB4CKB0N3l


Recruits Answers
How long have you been playing Arma?
Arma reforger

How did you hear about the 506th?
Youtube

Why do you want to join the 506th?
Mental training

Applicant Desired Billets
 11B Anti-Vehicle Rifleman
 68W Medical
 153A Helicopter Pilot
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Recruit Applications / Processed Applicant Braedon Costa
« Last post by SGT A. Ross on August 25, 2025, 08:43:40 PM »
New Recruit Processed by SGT A. Ross

Applicant Name - Braedon Costa
Applicant Display Name - RCT Costa
Applicant Discord Name - Brae_GG
Applicant Age - 29
Applicant Discord ID - 237648426399956992
Applicant Website Profile - https://www.506thir.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=summary;u=20740
Applicant Platform - Steam
Applicant Platform ID - 76561198294195723


Recruits Answers
How long have you been playing Arma?
Since ARMA 3

How did you hear about the 506th?
Jester

Why do you want to join the 506th?
I just left the Army Infantry after 10 years and still like to be involved in Milsim things, but my body doesn't😂

Applicant Desired Billets
 11B Rifleman
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Recruit Applications / Processed Applicant Dante Clark
« Last post by SGT A. Ross on August 25, 2025, 08:27:39 PM »
New Recruit Processed by SGT A. Ross

Applicant Name - Dante Clark
Applicant Display Name - RCT D. Clark
Applicant Discord Name - Eagle
Applicant Age - 20
Applicant Discord ID - 1253723280523657349
Applicant Website Profile - https://www.506thir.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=summary;u=20739
Applicant Platform - Playstation
Applicant Platform ID - Wolfboy7896


Recruits Answers
How long have you been playing Arma?
Since 2023

How did you hear about the 506th?
A friend gave me a link and stuff

Why do you want to join the 506th?
So I can be aprt of a milsim go on all kinds of missions

Applicant Desired Billets
 11B Rifleman
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Infantry OSUT / Re: Class Bravo - (1LT J. N. Lee) - Variable Schedule
« Last post by Brae_GG on August 24, 2025, 10:49:52 PM »
RCT Brae would like to attend the OSUT Class 41-25 Day 1 and 2.
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Recruit Applications / Processed Applicant Samuel Lane
« Last post by SGT A. Ross on August 24, 2025, 08:31:39 PM »
New Recruit Processed by SGT A. Ross

Applicant Name - Samuel Lane
Applicant Display Name - RCT S. Lane
Applicant Discord Name - General Lane
Applicant Age - 18
Applicant Discord ID - 1408984491258810440
Applicant Website Profile - https://www.506thir.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;area=summary;u=20738
Applicant Platform - Xbox
Applicant Platform ID - AgentNutSaq


Recruits Answers
How long have you been playing Arma?
Less than a year.

How did you hear about the 506th?
Online Search for Arma Milsims

Why do you want to join the 506th?
I absolutely am intrigued by milsim, I've been in milsim before on lower end games. The reason id like to join the 506th is because i want to rise the ranks, and hopefully one day have a command of my own on arma.

Applicant Desired Billets
 11B Anti-Vehicle Rifleman
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