Popular Post Gaurav Posted May 21, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Team Carnity is the driving force that manages the off-road club. This management ensures consistent drives, the development of all off-roaders, and the advancement of Carnity off-road club. All Team Carnity ranks demand a substantial voluntary time and effort both physically and mentally. Teamwork and commitment are the most important factors here, much more than individual driving capabilities and skills. The Team Carnity Grading Structure provides you with a clear road map for the next level of your off-road journey and rewards selective offroaders based on their Capabilities, Contribution, and Commitment. Consistent with Carnity's commitment to community and contribution, there are special benefits for senior off-roaders who commit to embracing Carnity's long-term vision and contributing to the success and growth of Carnity and its off-road club. Team Carnity ranks will prepare you for bigger "Commanding and Leading" roles within Carnity Off-road Club. SUPPORT TEAM Pre-requisite 1) Minimum 10 any level "Carnity" drives are required after your Intermediate promotion to become eligible for the Support Team. Once you decide to join Team Carnity to excel further with your off-roading, people, and commanding skills, you will be extensively trained by the whole Team Carnity from Expert - Marshal - Crew at various stages by supporting different levels drives. Activities for Support Team Members Support different Marshals and Crew at Newbie level drives to demonstrate: Your ability and willingness to support new offroaders. Ability to gain control of commanding situations. And clear communication skills to help manage the convoy. Possible progress toward becoming an Advisor Once you have proved to be a regular Supporting Team member and have supported different trip leads on several Newbie and Fewbie drives, we will gather your periodic feedback. Based on this feedback and reviews you might receive an invitation to become a Carnity Advisor for further advancement within our community. You will also need to have completed a minimum of 10 Intermediate Level drives, and be a regular club member (minimum supporting 6 Newbie or Fewbie drives per quarter) to become eligible. Being invited to an Advisor role means we put our faith in you as a passionate club member who displays maturity and passion to carry your knowledge on to new off-roaders who are still progressing through the ranks. Duration: 3-7 days, to gather your feedback. ADVISOR - (By invitation only) For the ADVISOR, your community reputation has to be at least at the "Good" level. Neutral - 0 points Fair - 200 points Average - 500 points Good - 1,000 points Excellent - 2,000 points Simply because your community reputation is the first benchmark that identifies your helping, supporting and contributing nature. Secondly for selecting you for commanding roles, your community reputation plays a vital role so that other off-roaders are acquainted with your name, knowledge and leadership skills. Based on our experience, leaders with higher community reputation and social presence develop better fan-following, commands respect faster and control convoy management efficiently. You can earn community reputation points by making more meaningful contributions through new topics, replying to posts, trip reports, gallery images and helping others based on the below points allocation. P.S. Any unfair activity to influence your community's reputation will result in permanent rejection. This Advisor level is the cornerstone of Team Carnity Structure as you will always remain an "Advisor" first even when you attain a Marshal rank. As an advisor, you will, constructively help, support, and advise other advisors with "respect" being part of this big multicultural family. You can discuss or even question ideas at any level but respectfully and professionally by keeping all the dialogue exchanges confidential for internal use only. Your biggest transformation from an off-roader to a leader will be done at this level. With solid experience in supporting drives and handling recoveries, you will join the most comprehensive and power-packed Leaders Lead sessions. The Leaders Lead Sessions, which consist of 3 drives and significant homework and preparation in advance of the drives, will eventually teach you all about leading and navigating in the desert, extreme recovery scenarios, and learning to lead the convoy in the various terrains UAE has to offer. These sessions are conducted by a crew member, tailored specifically for you, and be done for a handful of members only at a time. This is invaluable information and exclusive training that you will only receive at the Advisor level with Carnity. You will be learning the basics of leading the convoy in the desert in three different steps: Advance sand reading, planning your lead, terrain, level, and emergency exits. Lead with navigational software to systematically scale the lead for all the cars in the convoy. Ability to lead, recover and manage the convoy in the most extreme desert available in the UAE. Once you complete these 3 sessions then you will be eligible to lead drives under supervision: Minimum two partial leads for any daytime Fewbie drives under Expert/Marshal/Crew supervision. Plan, manage, and a lead minimum of four daytime Fewbie drives under Expert/Marshal/Crew supervision. You can extend above two partial or four full leads beyond if you need more time to develop confidence. Once you successfully, complete the minimum of two partial and four full leads under supervision, then you will be eligible for your Expert promotion. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only. Lead/Support: Minimum 6 drives per quarter (3 months). Forum contribution to earn Carnity points. Skills required Meticulous planning and preparation. Ready for new challenges or unexpected situations. Leadership skills to always put the team before yourself. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation on the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive. We will invite the selective "Support Team" candidates when they are ready for an Advisor Role. EXPERT This level will be the most essential in your off-road development as you will start leading and managing drives independently with the support of other senior advisors. And also you will help in developing new advisors to pass on the knowledge, experience, and skills for managing adventurous yet safer off-road drives. The expert level will offer you continuous improvement in your overall development by alternating between the lead and supporting the drive every week. This way, you will still learn and advance your knowledge by supporting other trip leads in different terrain to understand the complexity and challenges involved and practicing independent lead and convoy management. Carnity Benefits Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only. Forum contribution to earn Carnity points. What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly. Trip planning, safety exits, and recce skills. Response to vehicle breakdown and accidents. Skills required A resilient, calculative, and rational thinker. Self-reliance, positive attitude, and forward-thinking. Kind, selfless, and considerate of others’ concerns. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie, Fewbie Plus, Intermediate, or Extreme drives. Inspect the vehicle for safety before the off-road drive. Support all other level drives, proactively. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation in the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive. Duration: 3-7 days, to gather your feedback. MARSHAL Marshal is the epitome of all levels in the off-road grading structure. At this level with all your experience and knowledge, you are required to engage in mentorship roles, develop new off-roaders, and help advance the off-road club's growth. Your continuous commitment and passion for off-road needs to rise above and beyond any other advisor to support, lead, rescue, and explore new areas, or drives. Without any checklist or number counts your dedication and commitment should be very visible and motivating for all other advisors and off-roaders to follow. Carnity Benefits Earn reward and recognition from Desert Driving Courses. Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only Carnity off-road club betterment and advancement. What you'll learn Trip route planning as per convoy’s response. Drive topic and calendar posting and management. Deal with different cultures, mindsets, and nationalities. Explore new areas and conduct recce trips independently. Basic car technical and electronic management skills. Skills required A humble, approachable, and social person. Matured, pro-active, calm, and composed. Mentor-ship skills to train off-roaders at all levels. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead ALL LEVEL drives independently. Assign and manage second lead, center forward and sweep. Support and supervise senior offroaders at all levels. Drive Joining All Levels Forum participation Active participation on the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive. Selected by Crew & Marshal based on community feedback and contribution. SENIOR MARSHAL The Senior Marshal rank is the ultimate badge of honor for off-roaders who have achieved unparalleled heights of passion, creativity, and dedication toward off-roading. This rank is not solely based on the number of drives but also on the quality and innovative concepts utilized during those drives. A Senior Marshal reflects exceptional maturity, tenacity, and courage even under the most challenging circumstances. As a Senior Marshal, you should be able to go above and beyond regular commitments and earn immense respect and admiration from all levels of off-roaders. Your knowledge and expertise in off-roading techniques, skills, recoveries and safety protocols should inspire others to improve their skills and knowledge. Your passion and dedication to off-roading should result in a strong bond with other off-roaders, to leave remarkable memories for a lifetime. You should be a true inspiration to others, and your contributions to the sport of off-roading should be remembered for years to come. As a Senior Marshal, you are not just a skilled off-roader; you are a beacon of inspiration and leadership to the entire off-roading community. 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GauravSoni Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Kudos @Carnity !! A very well defined structure! 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) Hi @Carnity I've been reading and interpreting the requirements to join Team Carnity and I'm looking forward to further aid and improve my skills and reliability after my intermediate promotion. I'm a little turned around on the requirement after completing 10 drives as an intermediate. If I got a role as a support member is there a series of examination processes to ensure I'm fit for the role? as I'm reading other comments here and it seems to be somewhat the case. Also, another quick question. after the promotion I presume Support starts at just supporting Newbie and Fewbie drives, but what's the requirement to support higher level drives? such as Fewbie + and intermediate? Thanks for any replies I'm just interested and excited to potentially join Team Carnity as an active member as I will be heading into university soon in Dubai Edited March 20, 2023 by Benjamin 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Frederic Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Benjamin said: Hi @Carnity I've been reading and interpreting the requirements to join Team Carnity and I'm looking forward to further aid and improve my skills and reliability after my intermediate promotion. I'm a little turned around on the requirement after completing 10 drives as an intermediate. If I got a role as a support member is there a series of examination processes to ensure I'm fit for the role? as I'm reading other comments here and it seems to be somewhat the case. Also, another quick question. after the promotion I presume Support starts at just supporting Newbie and Fewbie drives, but what's the requirement to support higher level drives? such as Fewbie + and intermediate? Thanks for any replies I'm just interested and excited to potentially join Team Carnity as an active member as I will be heading into university soon in Dubai Great to see your commitment @Benjamin ! After you have completed those 10 drives, you become eligible to request to join the support team if you feel that you want to progress further and become a supporting member, which in our language is a senior member that is willing to help others and finds satisfaction in teaching others on how to become confident off-roaders. After requesting your promotion, we will first internally assess how you have progressed until now (are you a team-player and ready to help out during your drives, or you prefer snoozing in the car with snacks while others are shoveling away)... 😁 Apart from being a team-player, we also look for mature people who can remain calm and can be a gentle guide to our Newbies and give them comfort and reassurance so they are at ease, just like you felt on those first couple of drives and got the confidence from another senior member or support team member. In our opinion, Fewbie+ and Intermediate drives need little to no support (except perhaps for LIWA drives or similar more demanding drives). The reason is that we expect from that point onwards all members of the convoy know their car, skills, and should know how to self-recover. There is no real challenge in supporting a high-level drive but trust me the challenge to support a low-level drive can be immense and that's exactly where we want to see people rising to the occasion. Having said that, i do know that during high level drives there can also be numerous challenging stucks and recoveries, but these are more technically challenging, and do not compare in the same manner as teaching a Newbie how to self-recover, or guide him calmly and with a friendly smile even after consecutive crests and stucks (we do enjoy these things and any future lead of us should find satisfaction in teaching others). Hope this clarifies your inquiry 4 5 2 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, Frederic said: Great to see your commitment @Benjamin ! After you have completed those 10 drives, you become eligible to request to join the support team if you feel that you want to progress further and become a supporting member, which in our language is a senior member that is willing to help others and finds satisfaction in teaching others on how to become confident off-roaders. After requesting your promotion, we will first internally assess how you have progressed until now (are you a team-player and ready to help out during your drives, or you prefer snoozing in the car with snacks while others are shoveling away)... 😁 Apart from being a team-player, we also look for mature people who can remain calm and can be a gentle guide to our Newbies and give them comfort and reassurance so they are at ease, just like you felt on those first couple of drives and got the confidence from another senior member or support team member. In our opinion, Fewbie+ and Intermediate drives need little to no support (except perhaps for LIWA drives or similar more demanding drives). The reason is that we expect from that point onwards all members of the convoy know their car, skills, and should know how to self-recover. There is no real challenge in supporting a high-level drive but trust me the challenge to support a low-level drive can be immense and that's exactly where we want to see people rising to the occasion. Having said that, i do know that during high level there can be numerous challenging stucks and recoveries, but these are more technically challenging, and do not compare in the same manner as teaching a Newbie how to self-recover, or guide him calmly and with a friendly smile even after consecutive crests and stucks (we do enjoy these things and any future lead of us should find satisfaction in teaching others). Hope this clarifies your inquiry Thank you @Frederic that answers my question perfectly. I'm looking forward to supporting Newbie drives (If I meet the requirements of course ) I do see the reasoning behind higher level drives not needing the support, and I totally agree. Lucky for Team Carnity shovel is my second name 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted March 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 9:45 AM, Frederic said: or you prefer snoozing in the car with snacks while others are shoveling away And there is nothing wrong with this choice too, as we all are different and comes from various background, mindset and situations. That's why some prefer to chill out over the drive to relax from week-long work and stress. As much as Team Carnity's path seems exciting and rewarding but it does come with a lot of responsibilities, hard work and commitment. Every team carnity member (currently 35) from a support role to the crew, contributes a lot and spends a great amount of time before and after the drives. So technically anyone wishing to join team carnity should answer these questions by themselves: Are you "genuinely" a team player? If not you will feel disappointed in the short run. Team player has a mountain of tolerance and respect for each other, at all times. Are you having some free time at hand, and are not always busy? 5 2 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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