Continental Army

The HiCOM Archive is a classified military leadership guide created for the Continental Army (CA) — an online MILSIM (Military Simulation) community. Designed as an educational resource, the Archive serves as a comprehensive handbook for officers holding the rank of Major (HiCOM) and above. It emphasizes leadership, command principles, organizational management, and regimental development.

Purpose and Classification

Authored by Zamalamamoemoe123, the Archive was established to support HiCOM members in their leadership roles, providing insights into command structures, regimental governance, and operational effectiveness. The document is officially classified within the CA and is not permitted for public distribution. Unauthorized sharing is treated as a serious offense, warranting formal corruption reports.

Core Principles of the HiCOM Archive

The Archive focuses on empowering HiCOM officers to take full responsibility for the regiments under their command, emphasizing:

1. Command Responsibility: Success or failure of a regiment is directly linked to its HiCOM leadership.
2. Regimental Focus and Approach: Leaders must maintain the intended purpose of their regiment and select an approach (e.g., discipline, combat focus, rally strength) that aligns with CA standards.
3. Shared Accountability: Problems within a regiment are viewed as collective failures, not individual shortcomings.
4. Leadership Conduct: Officers are expected to uphold integrity, prioritize real-life obligations, and act as role models for their members.

Major Topics Covered

The Archive is structured into several critical sections:

1. HiCOM Principles: Establishes the foundational values of responsibility, loyalty, and regimental prioritization.
2. Commanding a Regiment: Provides detailed guidelines on leading officer and NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) cores, setting up effective leadership structures, and handling promotions.
3. Leadership Approaches: Discusses various command styles such as meritocracy, democratic leadership, and centralized authority.
4. Regimental Fundamentals: Covers ranking systems, combat training, reputation management, and HQ relations.
5. Automation and Documentation: Highlights the importance of efficient systems for promotions, event logging, and regimental operations.
6. Research and Analysis: Introduces methodologies like SWOT analysis, quality control, field research, and diplomatic relations assessment.

The HiCOM Academy Connection

The HiCOM Archive was closely tied to the now-defunct HiCOM Academy, a training institution conceptualized and established by Zamalamamoemoe123 in partnership with Deadlyflames300. The Academy’s sole purpose was to teach the Archive's content in a structured academic format, offering various degrees and titles such as HiCOM Student, HiCOM Apprentice, Doctorate, and Professor.

Impact on the Continental Army

Although the HiCOM Academy was eventually shut down due to internal controversy, the Archive itself remains a cornerstone of CA officer training. Its principles have left a lasting impact on regimental operations, leadership development, and HiCOM governance across various units, including historical projects like C.G.D.R. (Community Growth & Development Research) within regiments such as CiCG, Marines, 5th, 2nd, and the former 11th.

Legacy and Significance

The HiCOM Archive continues to serve as both a guide and a cultural artifact within the CA community. It preserves the lessons, mistakes, leadership philosophies, and military doctrines of past and present officers, acting as a living document that shapes future leaders of the Continental Army.