Hello! I am Captain s4mcr44 of the Training Company!
Currently, TC is truthfully pretty boring for those who are in it. We very rarely get updates and some would even say ‘forgotten’. Us Training Officers are still unable to open the window located on the first floor of BP which leads to the ladder for the roof, which any other division would have access to. It is in our duties to head to the roof if there are shooters or trespassers or even a rogue RG. Without access to that window, we are made to run all the way to the ladder located near the Throne Room or the one on the North of BP, and by that time the reason we are headed up there has already been handled. Also, we do not have access to some servers in which other divisions have. We have an academy, we are no different to the other divisions in that sense yet we still apparently (according to the servers) aren’t classified as Specialists.
As TC Officers, our basic duties include, Hosting qualification courses, hosting events, and upholding the standards of the Royal Guards in-game. Majority of which have been introduced internally.
Members within TC either stick around for a while then leave, or stay for a month and leave, the main reason being there isn’t anything to actually do whilst in the Training Company. Yes we are able to host ‘fun’ courses and ‘fun’ events but we hold no actual significance other than a rank above our heads and the ability to cuff people in-game.
Enough of me whining about how boring it is, here is some suggestions I have collected from TC which could help create our experience more fun and engaging.
Training Company Combats: Right now, there is nothing us TC Officers have that differentiate ourselves from SG’s or FG’s. We are allowed to head up to the roof under the circumstances there are shooters, or anywhere inside BP. Internal guidelines can always be put into place regarding this, such as, other divisions always take priority in the case there is a need for combat etc. Having combats gives us something to actually do in-game other than assist other divisions. Since there is obviously already a division that specialises in combat we are not expecting to just have access to what they have, but rather have our own combat gear. Including clothing (which is my next suggestion) and equipment, with guidelines that can be put into place internally, as stated before. More of an in-depth suggestion here! Training Regiment Officers Loadout - Buckingham Palace / Suggestions - Volute Forums. Will also be great with the new Heist update!
Training Company Clothing: Right now the TC are always questioned as to what they are. Whenever I am in game I am called a SG, or asked what division I am. I don’t blame them as we are only given uniform in which anyone could get (obviously if you complete the course). Apart from formals and the cap there isn’t anything which clearly indicates we are within the Training Company. Whilst a whole new uniform that would make us stand out would be nice, even a little adjustment to the No. 8s would be great. Also give us the ability to get rid of the sabre in the lockers because it’s always stuck on us even if we switch to bayonets. Winter uniforms too would be pretty cool.
Training Company Vehicles: Currently the TC have access to vans which can be acquired through a SG qual. I mean the vans are alright, but considering we also detain RG and attend to shootings, we should at least get something more fancy which is TC restricted. I am not implying we take a vehicle from RMP or GG, but right now we are stuck with a slow moving van. In the case there is an RG in the garden (assuming we are not accompanied by RMP) we are to squeeze our vans through the tight gate to then attempt to capture them, it gets to a point where id just rather walk. Yes, the vans are good for transporting RG’s to SJP for example, but under any other circumstance, the van holds no practicality for us to fulfil our duties, also having no distinction to a SG.
Training Company Musical Instruments: Whilst it is a controversial suggestion, it would be nice to have included for the TC. There is an in-depth suggestion here: (cant add another link but its called ‘ Coldstream Guards CO - Bugles’). As stated in a comment in the above suggestion, TC are mainly the ones hosting parades, it would make hosting parades as a whole more enjoyable for us instead of standing around at STJ!
Whilst we are not asking for all of these suggestions to be added. We are really just looking for a TC update. We have had the same old boring stuff whilst all of the other divisions are getting new additions. Yes the Officer Cadre has had its fair share of updates, however TC independently hasnt had any that I could name. The Training Company should not be put to the side and should be treated like any of the other divisions, we are integral to allow the Royal Guard to function, without us it would probably be a bit chaotic (hot take) so having an update for us is viable.
We are always pushing HQ for internal updates to try and satisfy the boredom which comes with being a TC Officer, yet I think the main thing we need is a development update. The Training Company do so much for the Royal Guards as a whole and yet are always asked to do more. High demand low reward. Numbers decrease as soon as people realise that its Eat, Sleep, GQC and repeat. I personally haven’t been in-game on RG in a long time due to the extreme boredom that comes with, and I am sure I can speak for most of TC there.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, at this point we will be happy with any TC independent update. I’m sure majority of these will be controversial however these are just broad ideas the Training Company would be more than happy to have.
Note: This suggestion is specified to just TC. As we too are a division. This can be applied to the whole Officer Cadre, but then again, what will that help with anything I’ve just said about TC being boring!