VFA-211 Strike Fighter Squadron Is looking for Controllers and Mission planners

[VFA-211]

DCS has a big community and choosing a place to settle down can be hard. There are a lot of groups out there and all of them have a different culture and fly differently. As you are reading this ask yourself what you want out of a DCS group.

VFA-211 is a DCS Strike Fighter Squadron that is dedicated to getting as close as possible to real-world Naval aviation operations. VFA-211 is committed to training its members to be the best of the best. VFA-211 offers a unique experience in that we capture the culture around Naval Squadrons. We’re a tight-knit group of like-minded people who act like a family building each other up.

We are devoted to making an authentic and realistic experience. We are often classified as a military simulation (mil-sim), but what does that exactly mean? Well, our definition of mil-sim is that we strive to get as close as we can to real-world operations within the limits of DCS. 

VFA-211’s members have a lot of experience in a wide range of tactics and procedures. Our members are devoted to helping one another accomplish the goal of creating a realistic experience within DCS. Mil sim does not mean you have to greet people and say sir, but we do have a chain of command and ranks to identify members and their respective contributing roles.

VFA-211 is looking for people to be ATC/AIC(Commonly referred to as GCI in the DCS community)/CATCC Controllers, etc. The Role entails going through our controller training course, no experience is required, and controlling at VFA-211 events that happen bi-weekly on Saturdays at 2030 EST and Every Tuesday at 2030 EST. VAW-126 (our controller squadron) has 3 slots open for Controller. Please note we will train you on all aspects of controlling and the controller can not fly in VFA-211.

VFA-211 is also looking for 2 mission planners. The role entails going to the VFA-211 Staff meeting that happens on Monday at 2030 EST and the mission planning sessions bi-weekly on Saturdays at 2030 EST on off weeks. The missions have to be made per VFA-211 SOPs and TTPs that will be taught to you. Note VFA-211 Mission planners can fly for VFA-211 but it’s not required.

VFA-211’s motto is “Work hard, play hard”. We feel that if you put in the effort that’s what you’ll get out of it. So is VFA-211 a good fit for you?  What do you want out of a DCS group? Here are more questions that you can ask yourself.

• Do I enjoy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and reading/ abiding by them? 

• Am I experienced enough in Controlling or mission planning?

• Do I enjoy working as a team and learning in a professional and realistic manner?

• Can I receive criticism in debriefs whether I fail or succeed in a given mission?

• Can I become part of a group that flies in the Eastern Standard Time zone on Tuesdays and Bi-weekly Saturdays at 2030 EST?

• Do I enjoy helping out the squadron outside of missions?

If you said yes to all of the above, VFA-211 may be a good option for you. If you have made it to the end of this, congratulations! We look forward to having you on our team. FLY NAVY!!

If you are interested in the VFA 211 Strike Fighter Squadron and want to learn more about it join our Discord at https://discord.gg/yT9RTndGe6.
 

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Edited August 21, 2024 by VFA-211