Groups, Ranks & Specialties Explained

[The Watchman]

This section is used to explain our groups and forum ranks. The rank symbol recognizes those who have advanced through hard work and participation - they do not favor the lurker. We take pride in the fact that this forum is 100% spam-free. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: For an extremely brief period we re-named 'Patriot' rank to 'Guardian'. We have abandoned the sugar-coated 'Guardian' rank and put it back to where it belongs. Merriam-Webster defines 'Patriot' as someone who loves their country and, by golly, that's where it will stay! The MSM and corrupt officialdom have done their best to make the word 'Patriot' a dirty word - [Wash My Mouth] them.

Forum Groups:

• Newly Registered Members - Moderated

• Registered Members - Free Range

• Range Riders - Sanctuary Leadership - Patriot Rank

Forum Ranks:

Hibernating - 1 to 49 posts.


Awakened - 50 to 99 posts.


Hears and Sees - 100 to 199 posts. You receive a 'hard' copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights pocket guide.


Bug Out Scout - 200 to 299 posts.


Gone To Ground - 300 to 399 posts.


Wolverine - 400 to 499 posts.


Survivor - 500 to 699 posts. There are 'Specialist' ranks within the 'Survivor' category. These are voluntary and you will be asked if you'd like to have one of these designations. Yes, more than one person can receive the same designation but the one with the most postings in that category could be the one who eventually is promoted to 'Patriot' rank. Survivor to Sentinel to Patriot - your participation, knowledge and expertise determines your rank.

• Agriculture, Gardening

• Bushcraft

• Chaplain

• Clothing, Protective

• Communications, Electronics, EMP

• Concealment, Intelligence, Surveillance

• Construction, Shelter

• Education, Training

• Energy, Power, Fuels

• Entertainment, Recreation

• Environment, Retreat Sustainability

• Finance, Commerce

• Food Acquisition, Preservation, Storage

• Foraging

• Health, Medical, Sanitation

• Information Archivist, PAW Librarian

• Journalist, Newshawk

• Livestock, Poultry

• Logistics, Supplies, Acquisition

• Security, Defense, Weaponeering

• Tools, Implements

• Transportation

• Water Resources

Sentinel - 700-999 posts.


Patriot - Special rank appointed by the Foreman. 1000+ posts and has made significant contributions to the health and activity of this forum. Has own blog in "Journals of Discovery".