PFNG Session

A pFNG Session is a Session geared primarily at introducing pFNGs to ShackTac, and assess their performance in live combat. Missions played during a pFNG Session are somewhat easier (or at least, intentionally winnable), and will feature a large number of pFNGs distributed throughout the Fireteams. Additionally, FNGs and other members of ShackTac may get the chance to try playing more advanced roles such as Fireteam Leaders, Squad Leaders, Platoon Leaders or even Pilots during this mission, since the stakes are generally lower.

pFNG Sessions were somewhat common during the ArmA 2 era, where they occurred every few months to match the long recruitment cycle and large number of players recruited in each cycle during that era. pFNG sessions were usually played on a Wednesday.

In the ArmA 3 era, ShackTac's recruitment procedures appear to have changed, admitting a small number of players at a higher frequency, instead of a large number of players at a low frequency. As a result, pFNG Sessions have apparently disappeared altogether.