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In the [[Clans]] a Point Commander is the rank of a [[Point (Clan)|Point's]] commanding officer. The amount of authority carried by the Point Commander rank isn't like many other military ranks as the Clan Point varies in size.  
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Point Commander is the first official level of command authority.<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 11</ref> In the [[Clans]] a Point Commander is the rank of a [[Point (Clan)|Point's]] commanding officer. The amount of authority carried by the Point Commander rank isn't like many other military ranks as the Clan Point varies in size.  
  
 
Since a [[BattleMech|'Mech]] is a Point, technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander.
 
Since a [[BattleMech|'Mech]] is a Point, technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander.
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The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In AeroSpace Fighter points, the Point Commander acts as the flight lead. In [[Battle Armor]] Points, the Point Commander leads the five [[Elemental|Elementals]] much like an Inner Sphere [[Sergeant]], coordinating their strikes. An armored vehicle Point Commander is responsible for both tanks in the point. Finally, conventional (non Battle Armor) [[Infantry|infantry]] Point Commanders command 25-soldier points. (In the [[Inner Sphere]] this infantry formation would be a [[platoon]] and typically be commanded by a [[Lieutenant]].)
 
The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In AeroSpace Fighter points, the Point Commander acts as the flight lead. In [[Battle Armor]] Points, the Point Commander leads the five [[Elemental|Elementals]] much like an Inner Sphere [[Sergeant]], coordinating their strikes. An armored vehicle Point Commander is responsible for both tanks in the point. Finally, conventional (non Battle Armor) [[Infantry|infantry]] Point Commanders command 25-soldier points. (In the [[Inner Sphere]] this infantry formation would be a [[platoon]] and typically be commanded by a [[Lieutenant]].)
  
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== Point 1-5 ==
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In certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (''solahmna'' conventional [[infantry]] platoons or [[WarShip]] crews for example) or when dealing with [[Inner Sphere]] military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as '''Point 1''', '''Point 2''', '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''', or '''Point 5'''. The lowest of these ranks, '''Point 1''' and '''Point 2''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere [[Corporal]], while the upper ranks, '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''' and '''Point 5''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere [[Sergeant]]. These Point designations also serve to identify the position of a [[MechWarrior]] in a [[Star]].
  
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Each Clan uses unique insignia to identify a Point 1-5.
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===Clan Blood Spirit===
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|+ [[Clan Blood Spirit]] Military Rank Insignia
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!colspan=10| Point positions
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! [[Point 1]]
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! [[Point 2]]
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! [[Point 3]]
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! [[Point 4]]
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! [[Point 5]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Blood-Spirits-Point1.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Blood-Spirits-Point2.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Blood-Spirits-Point3.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Blood-Spirits-Point4.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Blood-Spirits-Point5.png]]
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|}
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==References ==
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<references />
 
[[Category:Military Ranks]]
 
[[Category:Military Ranks]]

Revision as of 16:26, 23 December 2009

Point Commander is the first official level of command authority.[1] In the Clans a Point Commander is the rank of a Point's commanding officer. The amount of authority carried by the Point Commander rank isn't like many other military ranks as the Clan Point varies in size.

Since a 'Mech is a Point, technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander.

The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In AeroSpace Fighter points, the Point Commander acts as the flight lead. In Battle Armor Points, the Point Commander leads the five Elementals much like an Inner Sphere Sergeant, coordinating their strikes. An armored vehicle Point Commander is responsible for both tanks in the point. Finally, conventional (non Battle Armor) infantry Point Commanders command 25-soldier points. (In the Inner Sphere this infantry formation would be a platoon and typically be commanded by a Lieutenant.)

Point 1-5

In certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (solahmna conventional infantry platoons or WarShip crews for example) or when dealing with Inner Sphere military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as Point 1, Point 2, Point 3, Point 4, or Point 5. The lowest of these ranks, Point 1 and Point 2 could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Corporal, while the upper ranks, Point 3, Point 4 and Point 5 could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant. These Point designations also serve to identify the position of a MechWarrior in a Star.

Each Clan uses unique insignia to identify a Point 1-5.

Clan Blood Spirit

Clan Blood Spirit Military Rank Insignia
Point positions
Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Point 5
Blood-Spirits-Point1.png Blood-Spirits-Point2.png Blood-Spirits-Point3.png Blood-Spirits-Point4.png Blood-Spirits-Point5.png

References