User blog comment:FishTank/Introducing Vanguard, Wikia's Newest Volunteer Team/@comment-452-20160819225633

"In many ways, the name of the group says it all."

I certainly hope not: "The vanguard is the leading part of an advancing military formation. It has a number of functions, including seeking out the enemy and securing ground in advance of the main force."

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanguard (emphasis mine)

It's strange that you would choose a word with such aggressive military connotations for a group which are presumably supposed to be helpful and friendly.

"they do not replace or "outrank" your local administrators."

- Help:Vanguard

I've had issues in the past with other "volunteers" either not understanding their lack of authority, or otherwise deliberately giving the impression that they're above local wiki policies.

Given the definition of the word Vanguard, please ensure that they are aware they are not an invading force and do not "outrank" local admins or overrule local policies.

"Vanguard team members will make every effort to consult with your local team."

- Help:Vanguard

Is this policy, or is it a guideline the Vanguard team members are free to ignore?

To put it another way: are Vanguard team members required to consult with active local admins before carrying on with "securing ground in advance of the main force", or whatever it is they do?