US ACP Supreme Commander…
or Not?
The US troops need a US Leader and it’s not because Funks can’t handle being the only Supreme Commander. Funks is perfectly capable and willing to lead all of ACP by himself and I know he can do it, but I believe we need a US Leader also for many reasons.
It is no doubt that leading a huge, active, global army comes with a ton of responsibilities. There is so much more to leading than any of us can imagine, it’s not just posting and leading events. It’s posting, analyzing, coming up with fresh tactics and strategies, intelligence gathering, troop support, conflict resolving, boosting morale, inspiring and motivating troops, entertaining troops during difficult times, communicating with other armies and leaders on a daily basis, negotiation, ACP site maintenance, ACP chat maintenance, recruiting, and so much more the list goes on. I truly believe a global army our size needs 2 Supreme Commanders, one on each side of the Mid-Atlantic Trench so that these responsibilities don’t become too stressful and overwhelming for one person. Funks has a real life too and school to concentrate on and I personally think he will soon burn out (tire) trying to juggle his real life plus ACP Supreme Commander responsibilities. Although Funks can do it, it isn’t fair to him and he needs a partner to share his duties. Resulting his enthusiasm and passion won’t extinguish as rapidly and his efforts will remain high.
We need a US Leader not only to share the responsibilities, but it’s important for participation, enthusiasm, and morale that US troops have someone of the highest authority to interact with and look up to. Funks can’t be online 24/7 and asking or expecting him to do so is horribly wrong. When a leader is in our chat, people look up to that person and interact with them. Their voices are heard and responded to and they feel like they are a part of something great. The US troops have somebody available to come to with their problems, concerns, or just share their joys and that feels great. They feel wanted, accepted, and appreciated like someone cares and they establish loyalty to ACP. Having that highest ranking person in chat is a real morale booster to all of ACP. Often times conversations discussing improvements for ACP happen and the troops contribute many great suggestions, again feeling involved and that boosts enthusiasm and morale. Just having a Supreme Commander’s presence and interaction in chat is inspiring and motivational to the troops. The leader become, and must act as, a role model to all of ACP.
Also during the US events, we need someone to take control and lead these events. Lately, US owners are offline or afk and there is disorder and infighting in our chat which effects our performance on the battlefield. There is a reason why we have established rank. If a leader is not present, then the 2IC’s must lead. If the 2IC’s are absent or afk which has been the situation lately, then the 3IC’s must take the lead immediately, and so forth. There should be no fighting in chat during our events over who is doing tactics. If you are the highest rank online and afk, you forfeit your opportunity to lead to the next person until you become active. If it is in the middle of a tactic, then you take over after the tactic in process is finished. Having a US leader present will solve all of these latest problems.
Also a US leader would motivate and/or make the US troops recruit to rebuild their US forces. I say less socializing in the chat and recruit a bit until we can rebuild, but someone firm needs to enforce this.
Here’s the problem with not having a US leader. The Us troops feel left out, unappreciated, bored, lose motivation, effort decreases, and they will leave ACP as we have experienced before. Let’s learn from our mistakes of the past. We must have a US leader for US troops to interact with, look up to, and be guided by, or ACP will sadly fail.
NOTE: It’s not all on the Supreme Commander’s shoulders…that’s why we have 2ICs and 3ICs and everyone needs to be doing their responsibilities to the best of their abilities at all times. That’s what we are here for and that’s what we should be doing. Rank isn’t just a title to brag about, it’s something we earned and we continue to earn or we should be demoted to let someone else do our jobs. We need ACTIVE ACP from the bottom up.
I know this is a tough discussion we must have, but it must be done for the good of ACP. There is no pressure on Funks, but let’s let him know how we all feel about this subject. Also, it’s not a matter of who’s better or regional pride. It’s about all of us, the great ACP.
It’s your army ACP. What do you think we should do? Make suggestions in comments below. Let your voices be heard.
“Once a loyal ACP soldier, always a loyal ACP soldier.”
~~Kenneth1000, retired ACP Supreme Commander
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DAAAA WHAT THE FUDGE
Sorry I’m just bored, and I just read Boomer’s ACP post.
~Keith09
LOL Keith! You are so funny<3 Thanks for reading this post:D
Funks can lead alone. Swimmer just needs to step up and act more useful.
I think all of the owners need to actually. I think we should be doing a lot more than what I see. No offense to anyone.
Yeah, I don’t see too many owners being active except purp and snaily and funks. We need new owners to replace the current ones.
I think we need a US leader, not because Funks can’t handle it (because he can), but it has many benefits.
Snaily may I ask you something? What has Swimmer ever done except lead a battle? He is nothing better than Slime except with a 2 in front of ic instead of 3. I’m sorry, but he should be demoted and replaced by you. All Swimmer has ever posted about are results of battles, that anyone can do, and you want him to do the same thing while being in command of ACP’s US division? He’s incapable of such a responsibility Snaily. To be honest, I think the next US division leader should be you, as you’ve taken ACP in your own hands, unlike any 2ic/3ic in ACP.
I think if we are honest, ACP needs an entire new owner ranks with some of the people who are currently owners and some people who are mods who can help, and possible retirees making a return because ACP is in it’s own damn trouble again.
I think it’s time for a revamp, and it’s never really been done before in ACP leadership except for overthrows and such because so much can be lost from it, but now for ACP, what else is there to lose?
-Some guy.
OK Flipper, what do you suggest? We are open for suggestions and your experience and perspectives of ACP are valuable. Offer solutions please, let’s discuss. Thanks for commenting.
I still kind of remember the last time Funks was leader and he went on vacation and Capn got temporary leader during that.
Funks is a boss. Why would you cramp his style?
This would not be cramping his style, it would be adding to his greatness…I hope. Funks is amazing, some may not agree, but I’ve seen him behind the lines and you may not know what he does and how he thinks. He is an amazing individual as well as leader and he has great vision for ACP! The leaders would work together but primarily be online during separate times. There will be times when both are online and can communicate with each other. If not, then they’d have to keep in communications with each other through chat, email, secret site, and other places, but it can be done.
I really don’t see this cramping Funks’s style. I worry about Funks taking on all these responsibilities solo while trying to have a real life. That’s just not fair and his energy may run dry early, especially with multiple wars coming at ACP at once. ALL OF ACP NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND DO WHAT WE JOINED FOR. Funks can’t do it by himself, WE ARE ACP and WE CAN DO IT TOGETHER AND WE SHOULD DO IT TOGETHER. Enough said. 😀 Let’s go ACP!
Thanks for you comment Superoo!
One of the US 2ics should be US leader.
We don’t need a US leader. Some people have just gotten it into their head that we do. As Mch said, Swim needs to step up his act, he isn’t proving to be a wonderous 2ic.
I fervently disagreed with Capn when he first talked to me about this, but now I see his point. We’re too divided.
Funks can lead very well on his own, and American 3ics/2ics can lead battles very well on their own. By separating up every single job into 2 sections – one for each side of the Atlantic – we’re diving the ACP at it’s core of being a global army.
Yes, having a US leader and a UK leader is dividing the army, because we would have high ranking representation in 2 very different time zones, which we need. It’s OK in my opinion to do this but BOTH sides, BOTH leaders MUST work together and effectively communicate with each other. The problem unfortunately with FANTA leadership was that after the honeymoon was over, they did not work together and I do not accuse Funks of this wrongdoing. Antant took the reigns away from Funks and went all on his own doing major changes to ACP, and this should have never happened without consulting and discussing with Funks. Both leaders MUST work together in a checks and balance system, consulting each other, discussing issues and solutions, and negotiating. This is the only way it would work.
I sadly think the division between the UK troops and the US troops is a product of individuals in our troops, their behaviors, pride, competition, and interactions with differences in cultures and socially accepted behaviors. I do not think this division, already in existence, is a product of leadership, but within ACP itself.
I like your comment Tom, thanks so much for caring to voice your opinions and concerns. These discussions must take place for the future of ACP.
And besides that, the USA owners need to prove themselves. Last night at 9 on a Sunday (which I know isn’t the greatest ever time for US people) Purp had to sneak onto the computer to lead an event.
I know, Purpleslime is so amazing! She’s one of our finest, no doubt. I really believe she needs to be 2IC, she’s certainly showing good 2IC qualities and is very encouraging, active, and taking control. GREAT JOB PURPLESLIME!
You entirely ignored me point *ono*
I have nothing to say, soooo yeah.
I hope that more ACP will voice their opinions and concerns on this topic. Think about it a while and please comment, everyone matters in ACP and now is your chance to give your perspective. That’s what is so great about ACP, we all have a voice and we all listen.
2 supreme commanders isnt enough, 4 would even things out.
i very much support a us leader
US Leader? Why not Canada?
Good point. When we say US Leader, what we really should say is American leader, meaning both the North and South Americas. One of our finest leaders was Canadian, Kenneth1000. When we say UK, that means really everything not included in the Americas, mainly Europe but not exclusive to Europe by any means as we have troops in Asia, Australia, Africa, etc. We are quite a global army:D
Thanks so much for you comment.
Well, I think we have gotten as far as we can on this post and the comments. I really hoped that more ACP would give their suggestions and opinions and discuss this more. I hope the lack of comments does not mean that ACP doesn’t care because it really is our army. I really appreciate everyone who read this post and commented here!
Anyhow, it’s all up to Funks. No pressure on you at all. Just trying to help you sort out whether you want to have a partner in leadership or not and how the troops feel about it. Whatever you decide I will support you 100% as well as this fine army.