ORGANISATION

What is a virtual military, is it like a milsim group?

Being a virtual military, we combine realism game-play and some milsim aspects to create a distinctive experience. We don’t simulate any standing national military, instead, we play ourselves as a member of the fictional multinational unit: the Joint Security Organisation.

What is the group culture like?

In-game we're switched on with the occasional moment of levity. Campaigns and weekly operations are taken seriously, but our mid-week sessions are usually more lighthearted.

How can I progress in the group, and get into different types of units?

Every member enters as a rifleman and can go on to specialise in different roles: Aviation, Armour, and Infantry. Members who are interested can embrace more responsibility and adopt a variety of leadership positions.

What are your activity requirements?

We ask that you make a best effort to attend as many operations as possible, but at a minimum at least one official operation every month. Members are required to inform their unit commanders of their unavailability prior to OPs(i.e. Opt-out). Additionally it is a requirement that you log into the organisation website once a fortnight to receive news and broadcasts.

Do you have mandatory training?

Yes and no. Upon joining you'll need to install our modpack and bind the all the necessary controls in-game with another member(at most a 30minute process). After this, all additional training is optional. However, participating in training is required to advance in the group, participate in campaigns, and to perform specialised roles. You can expect to be treated like an adult in our training sessions.

Where is your membership from?

Our members come from all around the world. Most significantly, Oceania and North America.

Do you accept people new to Arma?

            Yes!

How do you communicate?

All official notices and any other important information are delivered through the Internal Messaging System(IMS) on our website. We regularly use both Discord’s voice and text chat functions to communicate. Additionally, we have a Teamspeak server for use during Arma missions.

Can I be a member of other groups whilst in JSO?

Yes, on the condition that they are not another milsim or virtual military group, and that you meet our activity requirements.

Because your group has ranks do I have to call anyone sir?

No. Our ranks denote a member's contribution and experience within the organisation, and although we expect respectful conduct between all members, we do not require anyone to be addressed by rank or the paying of formal courtesies.

Do you play other games together?

Whilst Arma 3 is our sole official platform, we currently have Squad and DCS world as supported platforms. Members are able to suggest new platforms but they need to meet our selection criteria. Our members also regularly play other games together. Examples include: Wargame, Hell let loose, Tarkov, Blackwake, Star Citizen, et cetera.

Do you have to use your real name?

No, members may use a pseudonym. Members may also choose to provide only a first initial, and a last name e.g J. Bloggs. That being said, most members use their real names.

ARMA OPERATIONS

How often do you play?

We have one scheduled operation every Saturday at 2300UTC/Zulu as well as individual unit mission times. Impromptu sessions occur regularly as well. This does mean that members from Europe and Africa may find it difficult to attend our operations.

How long are your operations, and what do you do during them?

Our weekly operations run for approximately 2 hours and vary significantly in content. Helicopter-borne assaults on Tanoa to counterinsurgency operations in Takistan are just an example. Depending on numbers on the day, operations can be squad sized PvP or Platoon sized COOP missions.

Do you allow third-person view on your server?

No, on our main operations server you are restricted to first person.

Do I need any paid DLC or expansions to join?

Yes. members must-have APEX to join.

Do you have equipment restrictions in-game?

Yes. Our in-game focus is challenge and teamwork, every player selects a specific role and equipment at the start of the mission. Imagine playing as a medic or anti-tank specialist and never getting the opportunity to play your role because everyone else is already carrying that equipment. If you want to play dress up in the arsenal and run a sniper with thermal sights, heavy AT and enough meds to run a hospital, please look elsewhere for a group.

Do you use fixed-wing aircraft in your operations/missions?

No. In our experience the scale of Arma 3 doesn't lend itself well to fixed-wing operations, instead we use a variety of rotor-wing aircraft to accomplish our mission. If you want your fixed-wing itch scratched, several members are avid DCS pilots and are happy to show new players the ropes.

Can I be a sniper/do you use snipers in your missions?

Sniping is performed by our special forces members when required to complete their mission. However, in general we do not use sniper teams in our regular infantry operations; that being said, marksmen are a regular part of our fireteam and squad set-ups.

Where is your server located?

Our main Arma server is located in Seattle.