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Task Force Echo (A Special Forces RP)

I can see how this could turn into a tactical love-fest real fast. Flirtatious operatives are a go.

Task Force Echo (A Special Forces RP)

Alright, the character is finished. I believe everything is in order. If anyone sees something out of place, please let me know.

Task Force Echo (A Special Forces RP)

Name: Theis Davidsen

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Nationality + SOF Origin: Norwegian FSK

Appearance

Personality

Theis, in short, is a man of simple and easy-going means. He abhors bullshit and would much rather just kick the front door in, if it means he's not standing around for an hour waiting for people to figure out the best way to breach a building. He's been noted as saying such;
"If the bossman has made a plan, follow through with it. Unless there is something blatantly wrong with it, don't argue. Every minute wasted is possibly one less minute to capture the bad guy or one more life gone. The Pre-Briefing is the time and place for questions and suggestions, not in the middle of a battlefield. Just do what's been said to do and go. And for God's sake, don't freeze up. Nothing bothers me more than a man or woman that doesn't know what to do in a combat situation. If you're at a loss of your next plan of action, look to your squad leader or simply move to another position. Don't sit there and think about it. Aside from that, just give me a rifle and suture so I can some terrorist scum and save my buddy laying next to me."
In the field, he'll be straight-forward and to the point, wanting nothing more than finishing the mission and heading home. When the bullets aren't flying, however, he becomes much more relaxed, and even has the ability to pop a few jokes every now and again.
The biggest mistake anyone can make, however, is underestimating Theis' simple attitude. Behind the facade is a sharp and quick-thinking mind. If he sees hesitation, Theis is quick to take charge and move the ball forward. He is quick to analyze a situation and figure the best course of action. It might not always be the best action, but its better than sitting on his ass waiting for a grenade to blow his ass up. To repeat and finish, Theis is a man of simple means with a sharp mind. Leave the bullshit at home and get the mission done as efficiently and safely as possible.

Backstory

Born to a career military father and medical doctor mother, Theis lived a relatively modest, though strict, lifestyle. His father kept him disciplined and physically strong, while his mother tended to his mental fortitude. Some parents may have seen this as overbearing, Theis didn't shy away from it, nor thought of it as too much. He believed his parents were getting him prepared for the rigors of adulthood. When the time came for his compulsory military service, Theis whole-heartedly joined up. Thanks in no-small-part to his parents, Theis quickly set himself apart from his peers. Always at or near the top, Theis never wavered. Soon after basic training, he signed up to be a medic.

Theis had learned a few things from his mother, but military medicine was much different than civilian medicine. He nevertheless rose to the challenge, and soon enough overcame it. After further schooling, Theis would become a field medic and serve in Operation Enduring Freedom. In this time, he had saved many of his fellow soldiers from certain death. During this time, Theis reached the rank of Sersjant (Sergeant.) Finally in 2012, thanks to his actions, the FSK would soon approach him to join their ranks. With a full recommendation from his senior NCO, Theis would come to accept the invitation. He had no idea what would be waiting for him during the new training, but he would be ready for it regardless.

The FSK's training hit him like a ton of bricks, sometimes it seemed, almost literally. The training was brutal, it was tough, but Theis endured. In between the grueling physical training, Theis would be given much more in-depth medical classes. These classes would range from dentistry, to veterinary care, to optometry and everything in between. During his training, Theis learned the proper techniques of assaulting isolated positions such as offshore oil rigs, as well as ship-to-ship operations. Theis didn't know how, but he retained all the knowledge and completed the physical and weapons training to become an official member of the FSK. Along with the completion of training, Theis would be automatically given the rank of Stasbssersjant.

Theis would go on to make a name for himself. He continued to be active in Operation Enduring Freedom, taking part in Anti-Piracy operations around the Horn of Africa. He also participated in retaking oil rigs in the North sea from terrorists. Theis would also take part in hostage situations in and around Norway and the Middle East. Thanks again to his unwavering attitude and exceptional field medical skills, Theis would again be approached for a position in a Special Operations unit. This time, for a unit bigger than one country. Theis would come to again accept a new position in a new unit; Task Force Echo.

Rank: Stasbssersjant (OR-6) ((Equivalent to Staff Sergeant))

Role: Medical Specialist

Loadout 1: CQC Operations

HK416C

- x6 30 round, 5.56mm detachable box magazine
-Aimpoint CompM4 Red Dot Sight
-T-FL QR Folding Foregrip
-Optional Suppressor

Glock 17
-17 round, 9x19mm detachable box magazine
-Lasermax Laser sight

Loadout 2: Open Sight Lines

HK416N
- x6 30 round, 5.56mm detachable box magazine
- Trijicon 4x ACOG sight
- Ergonomic Foregrip
- AN/PEQ-15 Laser Sight

USP Tactical .45 ACP
- 3x 12 round, .45 ACP detachable box magazine
- Surefire Aimpoint Laser sight
- Optional Suppressor

Equipment:
2x Fragmentation Grenades
2x Flashbang Grenades
Backpack of Trauma Kits for most injuries that could be sustained during combat

Task Force Echo (A Special Forces RP)

@WilsonTurner

Hey friend, I'm not the one accepting characters or anything, but I did feel like pointing something out in your sheet; You have a marine that had graduated from West Point. . . Sorry man, the only place you're going after graduating West Point is the Army. If you still want him a marine, then have him attending the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Michigan, if not then he should be a soldier in the US Army. Just a little tidbit to make it look better, :)

Sorry, one more thing; if he graduated from a military academy, he would be a fully commissioned officer, and not a warrant officer.

Again, just tidbits I thought that would help your character look even better.

Task Force Echo (A Special Forces RP) Interest Check

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2XReqnoXBU

Not going to lie, this is playing in my head while I'm interviewing all of you :D . Strangely. Eh, OOC will be up in an hour or so, with a CS sheet. A lot of work will be done to it, so do expect it to evolve.

@kingkonrad

I wanna see the reaction to someone overhearing that during a pre-mission ride. I'm sure the face would be priceless alone.

Task Force Echo (A Special Forces RP) Interest Check

Man, with all the interest that is being shown, I might not have a chance. Either way, I'll put my hat in this here ring and see how far I come out

CIA/SOG/SpecOps RP?

@Baron Leros

I noticed you said the Army and Navy specifically. While the answer is probably obvious, I just want it to be clear, are you going to allow characters from both the Air Force and Marines?

CIA/SOG/SpecOps RP?

A multilateral force was something I considered but I think for convenience sakes i'd like to keep it under the umbrella of a Joint US Military/Intelligence spectrum. Although a large part of the job for an agent i'd imagine would be to establish foreign assets, moles, informants, etc. and having one involved isn't at all out of question. I just think for the purposes of this RP specifically, it'd be best if most of the participants used American characters, given the US's unique position as a leader within NATO and counterterrorism around the world.

Also: Would it be in bad taste to involve current day terrorist organizations- one in particular- or would it seem more ethical to use made up but highly coincidental names and methods?

@Baron Leros

Makes sense to me, friend. Besides, it's your rp, do what you wish :)

And as for the terrorist organizations; as much as I would love to go kick some of their ass, it would probably be better to stay away from real names. Of course a fake name but extremely similar tactics and beliefs is incredibly fine in my book.

CIA/SOG/SpecOps RP?

This sounds like fun! I'm always looking for squad-based tactical rps. If you want to make it more believable for international operatives to work together, you could always make your own organization or just go with Tom Clancy's Rainbow organization.

Dreamscape | A World Forgotten (1 Spot Open)

Hmm, I was expecting more from my first post. Especially considering how long it took me to get out. I assure I will rectify this on the subsequent posts!