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The Army has an esports team now
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:11 am
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:11 am
Good grief.
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FORT MEADE, Md. -- Over 6,500 Soldiers are already hoping to be part of a new Army esports team that will compete in video game tournaments nationwide in an effort to attract potential recruits.
"It's essentially connecting America to its Army through the passion of the gaming community," said Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Jones, NCO-in-charge of the budding team.
About 30 Soldiers are expected to be picked for the team and some of the first positions could be filled this summer. Only active-duty and Reserve Soldiers are currently allowed to apply.
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Once built up, the team will fall under an outreach company that will also include an Army rock band and a functional fitness team.
Not everyone on the team will compete. Those who will may train up to six hours per day on video games, Jones said, adding that gameplay sessions would be live streamed or recorded for spectators to watch.
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Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:11 am to Jim Rockford
Fingers crossed that Mear makes the team
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:12 am to Jim Rockford
And every single one will come from MI, Signal, and Cyber. 
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:12 am to Jim Rockford
Army rock band?
Wtf
Wtf
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:15 am to Jim Rockford
Flying drones and robotic warfare are the future . Someone has to control them back at base . Future wars maybe more Luke video games
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:20 am to Jim Rockford
The navy is starting to use xbox controllers in their submarines and drones
I can see how video games could be helpful.
I can see how video games could be helpful.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:23 am to Jim Rockford
CSGO can be considered training for them
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:25 am to Brosef Stalin
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CSGO can be considered training for them
Global elite check in
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:26 am to Jim Rockford
I’m fine with this. No harm in looking for ways to increase recruits and provide some fun to our guys. The military is shifting toward more robotics and drone type shite so gamers could be a good step into that MOS. Great idea.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:34 am to Jim Rockford
Jokes on them National Guard will whip their arse in that too (Rifle Competition) since we play on our phones all weekend!
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:36 am to Jim Rockford
Press F to support the troops
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:37 am to Cocotheape
F
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:38 am to Jim Rockford
I've seen this movie. It's called The Last Starfighter.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:38 am to Jim Rockford
Many many colleges are offering full ride scholarships for Varsity esports teams nowadays. It is what it is. Soon it’ll be the norm.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 10:42 am to Jim Rockford
it's a smart move by the army
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