Positions

Responsible for the Watch overall; Strives for excellence in the Watch; Decides all regimental policies; Guides the Regiment as a whole; Looks to the interests of all members; Forges alliances with other organizations; Coordinates the relations of the Regiment as a whole; Offers guidance and direction as well as support to officers of the Watch; Assigns and administers all tasks in the Watch; Vets all officers and non-commissioned officers

Second in command of the Royal Black Watch Regiment; Serves as the Regiment Commander’s back-up; Administers the staff; Works with both other Regiments and other gaming systems; Advises the Regiment Commander on how to correct mistakes and errors. Assists the Intell Officer with server configuration works to ensure that all commitments are met of the Regiment Officers by tracking all projects in progress. Maintains the RBW server and performs duties related to upgrades and functional enhancements. They are directly responsaible for reporting on Bandwidth Usage, Adminstering the Web-based Games,

Works for the Regiment Commander with 4 specific goals. Conducting a guildwide meeting each month with all members that show up and find out if they have issues. Track those issues to resolution within the guild to ensure that the lowest level issue is addressed, Random selection of members from each company once a month just to find out about any issues within a company. Track Real life get togethers as they occur and ensure that all members are informed with them as they are proposed and promoted.

Administers the RBW message boards through the Communications Officer; Ensures all posts are tracked astutely; Deals with all news and websites for the Regiment; Updates and maintains all Regiment information services; Maintains the unit website; Designs a complete profile of the unit; Maintains the unit history; Maintains the application for requesting to join the Watch;Adminsters the units skins and changes to the watch website.

Reviews all personnel administrative tasks for the Regiment; Reviews a roster that includes character name, e-mail, company, and position; Works inside the Regiments Roster Program and controls personnel actions in that forum; Responsible for issuing all award orders for time in service; Ensures all personnel promotion dates are sent to the members Company Commander on time; Verifies each members information is e-mailed quarterly to Company Commanders; Certifies personnel transactions dealing with the ability to be promoted and the members status in the Watch; Cuts orders removing recruits who fail to meet the standard for the Watch Removes terminal members from the Roster

Responsible for setting up and maintaining the Royal Black Watch forums; Responsible for approving members to join the Forums in a timely manner; Responsible for the administration of the RBW Forums with respect to changing forums sections and setting up and archiving forums Responsible for removing inactive members from the forums after 90 days. Responsible for setting up and maintaining the RBW E-mails for each member and addressing issues with the e-mail communication system overall. Ensures that members are set to the correct position in the guild TeamSpeak server and maintains the RBW files section. Approves the quotes in the RBW quotes database.

Chief policy reviewer of the Regiment; Maintains and Edits the RBW SOP once a year. Ensures that Role-play interaction is encouraged and RP Awards are given. Edits the role-plays in the forums into readable stories of the watch that ensure that our history is not lost in the many years that we have been and shall be. Maintains a weekly Role-play story in the watch forums in a interactive play by post format.

Responsible for coordination of efforts for the Console type game environment. Coordinates game nites and maintains listings of current game matches. Is also responsible for naming conventions in all Console Gaming events. Maintains listing of cross platform games with PC and console.

Maintains The RBW Face book and My space Pages and coordinates online game efforts in face book and my space. Is also responsible for creating face book and my space awards and criteria for said awards.

Acts as the First Sergeant for the whole Regiment, ensures first sergeants are doing their jobs properly and is provided as a knowledge base if a Company Commander needs to know in what capacity to most fully utilize their NCOs. Adminsters the Inactive Ready Reserve, Ensures that Company 1ST SGTS are working Promotions and awards as needed. Answers only to the Regiment Commander and his XO. Chosen by the Regiment Commander from anyone who wishes to apply, member who occupies this position holds the highest enlisted rank.

Prepares and Maintans the RBW List of Upcoming Games. Adminsters the Special Projects Listing and keeps the overall guild apprised of how we are doing on each project. Reports this listing to the Regiment Commander.

This officer is responsible for flash and movie files relating to the watch overall. The idea behind this position is to create a database of movies and videos portraying the watchers in their different games while at the same time looking for entertaining PG-13 clips to post at least once a month. A guild newsletter would be greatly helpful for the entire watch and the administration of this newsletter belongs to this position.

Prepare and produce guild art as needed for the Website and other needed areas.

Personally appointed by the Regiment Commander; Directly represent the RCO in-game; Reports directly to RCO; Serve as liaisons between the Regiment and Companies; Supervises the companies and ensures the interests of the Watch and its members; Does not replace the Company Commanders; Ensures all events are planned and placed on the guild calendar; At a commander’s request, sets up weekly reminders for reoccurring events; Ensures members are aware of what server we will be playing on with each new game

A Paladin of the Watch will be selected each year. He or she will be voted on by the entire watch and ratified by the Regiment Commander. The Paladin is the embodiment of the watch and as such should be treated as a officer and a leader. He or she is to attempt to assist the advancement of the watch in all lands that he or she participates in by fostering the very sprit of corporation and role-play. They will wear the rank of Paladin and will be given the same rights as a Force Commander but work specifically for the Regiment Commander. They must have at least 3 years in the watch to be considered for this position.

The Project Officer is for special projects such as a new game or other new projects and is only for a minimum amount of time.

Has the duties and responsiabilties as those of the Alliance Force Commander

Responsible for the Company and only answers directly to the Force and Regiment Commanders; Responsible for anything that happens to a member of their Company; Works with the Company status reports;
Coordinates the Company-training calendar; Approves leaves and transfer to the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR); Approves promotions within their individual companies; Deals with Company funds; Oversees all officers in Company; Selects and prepares Company leaders; Cuts orders removing recruits who fail to meet the standard for the Watch; Required position for a Company

Has the same duities as those Of the Alliance Company Commander.

Responsible for the Company and only answers directly to the Force and Regiment Commanders; Responsible for anything that happens to a member of their Company; Works with the Company status reports;
Coordinates the Company-training calendar; Approves leaves and transfer to the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR); Approves promotions within their individual companies; Deals with Company funds; Oversees all officers in Company; Selects and prepares Company leaders; Cuts orders removing recruits who fail to meet the standard for the Watch; Required position for a Company

Responsible for the Company and only answers directly to the Force and Regiment Commanders; Responsible for anything that happens to a member of their Company; Works with the Company status reports;

Responsible for the Company and only answers directly to the Company Commander, Force Commander and Regiment Commanders; Responsible for anything that happens to a member of their Company; Works with the Company status reports; and assist All Company Officers.

Responsible for the Company and only answers directly to the Company Commander, Force Commander and Regiment Commanders; Responsible for anything that happens to a member of their Company; Works with the Company status reports; and assist All Company Officers.

Has the same Duties and responsiblities as those of the Alliance XO.

Optional position for Commanders to use for Companies in excess of 16 members; One of the officer positions that a company receives for each 16 personnel is assigned; Max number of Platoon Leaders per Company = 5; Duties to be dictated at time of placement; Examples of positions for a Platoon Leader are: Logistics Officer; Realm Defense Commander; Event Coordinator

The Project Officer is for special projects such as a new game or other new projects and is only for a minimum amount of time.

Most important NCO in each Company; Serves as Member Orientation NCO & handles all recruitment issues for company; Work towards making the company a cohesive organization; Responsible for award submissions; Ensures members know who our allies and enemies are in each game; Deals with the overall well-being of the Company to include:; Checks ranks & e-mails of members; Ensures his Company is aware of what is happening; Backs up the Company Commander as necessary; Responsible for the conduct of every member in his Company; Able to answer almost any question that a member of the company might have
Required position for a Company

Most important NCO in each Company; Serves as Member Orientation NCO & handles all recruitment issues for company; Work towards making the company a cohesive organization; Responsible for award submissions; Ensures members know who our allies and enemies are in each game; Deals with the overall well-being of the Company to include:; Checks ranks & e-mails of members; Ensures his Company is aware of what is happening; Backs up the Company Commander as necessary; Responsible for the conduct of every member in his Company; Able to answer almost any question that a member of the company might have
Required position for a Company

Most important NCO in each Company; Serves as Member Orientation NCO & handles all recruitment issues for company; Work towards making the company a cohesive organization; Responsible for award submissions; Ensures members know who our allies and enemies are in each game; Deals with the overall well-being of the Company to include:; Checks ranks & e-mails of members; Ensures his Company is aware of what is happening; Backs up the Company Commander as necessary; Responsible for the conduct of every member in his Company; Able to answer almost any question that a member of the company might have
Required position for a Company

Optional position; first line of leadership; Ensures members know about the Watch and what to do and what not to do; Responsible for finding out what the problems are and getting the problems to the proper officer; Responsible for the basic training of the members of the Watch; Is the first person members go to when they have a problem; Fulfills the duties of the First Sergeant when he is absent

This is the person responsiable for adminstering the guild Xfire setup.

Maintains relations with allied guilds; Maintains links to ally site on RBW page; Coordinates joint guild events; Facilitates communication with RC and other Guildmasters

The APA officer is responsible for maintenance and supervision of the RBW files section and assisting with all personnel actions of the Royal Black Watch in concordance with the PAC Officer.

Adminsiters the UO shard, is first person to talk to if you have a problem in relations to the shard or would like to apply to be a Game Master.

The ideal representation of the root and core from which the RBW grows, the High Guardian of the Innocent is charge with guiding new members with direction, feedback, and assistance. Important too, is the HGI's role in helping all members remember their goals and responsibilities in furthering the image of the Watch through their positive actions.

PVP officer of the Company. Ensures that all members are trained in threat identification. Ensures that all members that choose to are able to actively contribute to PVP efforts on behalf of the Watch. Should be able to lead RVR/ PVP operations. Must have an intimate knowledge of how to form groups for maximum combat capability. Works with the XO and maintains ties with key members of the Alliance to ensure all threats can be overcome.

The Warden supports in game activities by arranging Events for Members in there assigned time zone and overseas locations. Title will be Warden of the Eastern, Central, Western and Far Marches. They report to Force and Company Commander on issues that effect their area of responsibilities to be defined in the future.

Optional position; PVP officer of the Company; Will work with the Company 1SG; Ensures that all members are trained in threat identification; Ensures that all members are able to actively contribute to PVP efforts on behalf of the Watch; Should be able to lead RVR/ PVP operations; Must have an intimate knowledge of how to form groups for maximum combat capability; Can be reduced in position for changing games; also is responsible for setting up and maintaining the Combat Assault Teams, each team should have a unique ability which when all teams are combined form a strategic unit.

Insures the day to day operations of the company are running smooth, brings suggestions from the enlsted view point to the company commander? Also helps to iron out bumps in the road when noticed.

Leader of the important raids and instances that empower other RBW members to grow and succeed, this position is earned again and again through proven leadership on the battlefield. Working under the direction of the Company Commander and XO, a Battlefield Commander is the will, mind, and backbone of every raid and fellowship.

Company Representative in the Kinship Alliance. Acts as Company Commander's Proxy on votes for acceptance of new Alliance Members and Kinships and other issues. Reports to Force and Company Commanders; XO. Takes recommendations from Wardens and Company Officers for Kinalliance members. Makes Recommendations of possible Allies (Royal Black Watch Guild) to XO, Company, Force and Regiment Commanders.

Optional position; Tracks all of Company’s excess equipment and funds; Sends the list of excess equipment to the Regiment Mail string OR uploads it to forums quarterly

This position works with the Company Leadership team by managing the administrative duties of the Kinalliance website. Also creates graphic for company awards.

(Description need to revised or position eliminated) Responsible for the storage and dissemination of Class Trait Lore Books. Will be the point of contact for Kinship Members to request books and pages as well as store books and pages sent to them or left in Kinship House. This is an Officer position in the game.

The Mathom House Director (formally Treasurer) will be responsible for maintaining the Kinship item bank, donated resources and Kinship House Chests. Director is responsible for keeping the Regiment, Force and Company Commanders advised on the state of the bank, posts item lists to the website and distributes as requested. Authorized to organize Kinship house Chests as directed by Force/Company Commander, selling excess/unwanted items as necessary. Makes payments as directed. This position requires (multiple) open character slots to hold the items and resources. May be required to hold the Kinship's gold reserve.

Responsible for anment of new members and indoctrination in the Royal Black Watch. Ensures new recruits know their assigned Warden and March and how to use the RBW website. Posts recruitment messages on websites as authorized by Company Commander.

Company Raid and Combat training leader. Responsible for scheduling Raids via RBW forums (or with the aid of the Emissary of Blade and Bow, thru the Kinalliance) and ensuring Company Members are knowledgeable of equipment and tactics required. Assists with training, with emphasis on raid survival and tactics. Appoints raid leader assistants for all RBW combat events including the Ettenmoors.

Crafting trainer. Helps with information and materials to be available as needed for Kinship Crafters. Arranges for quest help as needed. Works with Logistics to have recipes and materials available in Kinship House as required.

Collects and tells stories of deeds and daring of the Company. Sets up storytelling events. Posts stories to RBW website.

Works with Operations NCO and Company staff to arrange weekly Events, requesting assistance as required to fulfill Events requirements.

The Advisor in LotRO is a former Officer that, while they are still active in the game are no longer part of the active Leadership Team due to being in another Company or real life issues. There experience with The Watch and in game allows them to advise the Force Leader and Company Commander on various game play and Guild issues. They retain the rank of Officer in the game. Act as Arbitrators (with Company 1st Sgt and Operations NCO) as required for Member disputes and grievances. This can be either singularly or panel of 3 (or 5) as required. Decision can only be appealed to Force/Regiment Commander. Company Commander carries out decision.

(Retired) Change in game removed need for book/page storage.
Assists the Librarian as needed

This Position is the Recrutment of new members and the maintance of members that are less then 90 days in the watch.

Processes and seeks recruits for the watch. Ensures that all are registered on the watch website.

NCO in charge of all class leaders, insures class leaders are performing their monthly trainings and answer questions. First person you go to when you have an issue with your class leader.

This is a Guild Master that we have cordinated a Alliance with in a specific game.

CAT Leader is an NCO position that has (group size) people assigned to him and it is his job to insure the group works to its greatest effect in PvP

Assists the Mathom House Director with the Kinship Items Bank. This position can have multiple members assigned to it.

Help with the creation and organisation of Holiday, Birthday, Anniversary events etc

Creating and organizing holiday, birthday, anniversary events etc

Coordinate raids and events. See that people are equipped and ready for such events, and if not, redirect them to an officer who can help them get ready.
DCRO is required to keep opened communications with other officers so they are all aware of progress.

Coordinate low level raids and events. See that people are equipped and ready for such events, and if not, redirect them to an officer who can help them get ready.
DCRO is required to keep opened communications with other officers so they are all aware of progress.

Takes care of the awards for the website.

Helps the recruiting and commaraderie of Echo Company by creating, putting into place, and maintaining individual physical media (pictures, etc.) for the company on multiple web sites. Instructs others on "how to" use our website and others media functions. Creates and maintains a presence for Echo Company and ultimately RBW as a whole, in social media environments (Twitter, Youtube, Myspace, Facebook, etc.). Reports directly to the Company Commander.

Optional position for Commanders of Companies in excess of 16 members; NCO position that corresponds to the Platoon Leader position; Acts as a proxy First Sergeant Position for each Platoon; Max no. Platoon Sergeants per Company = 5; Duties to be dictated at time of placement

Allied guild representative who is physically in RBW in game.
Duties: Learn to know us better and report to NOR

Leads a team that trains and learns to fight together; Creates teams with a balance of classes and skills; Ensures his team is a cohesive fighting force; Team member’s first line of leadership

Guildmaster or guild member of another guild who is allied with the Watch. This position allows an allied guild to make use of our calender of events and forums and is only given to a guild that we have long-standing relations and trust with.

This is the normal position of a member in the Royal Black Watch

Position assigned to members currently on leave status.

Position given to members currently in the Inactive Ready Reserve.