TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Section I - Membership Eligibility
- Section II - Code of Conduct
- Section III - Activity Requirements
- Section IV - Discipline & Discharge
- Section V - Promotions & Awards
Section I - Membership Eligibility
Prior to an enlistment application being accepted, the prospective member must meet ALL of the following minimum requirements:
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Be at or above the age of 18
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Possess a functioning microphone & speak intelligible and proficient English
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Possess a functioning copy of one of one of the primary games covered by 2nd Armored
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Not be banned from the game or servers we play on or have a history of bannable conduct
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Must agree to be bound by the rules and regulations contained in this publication
Section II - Code of Conduct
2nd Armored members are held to a higher standard of conduct and behavior than ordinary gamers due to their status in the organization. Since all eyes are on them whenever they enter a server, members must uphold the highest standards of conduct at all times. The following conduct guidelines below serve only as a general outline of accepted and prohibited behavior and must not be thought of as an exhaustive list:
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The use of “foul language” is appropriate in-game and during unit activities so long as it is not used in an offensive manner to attack, berate, or belittle others.
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Cheating, exploiting the game, trolling, and/or the use of glitches to gain an unfair advantage is strictly prohibited.
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Members are not permitted to be an active member of any other unit or clan other than 2nd Armored in games that we operate in. An exception for HLL comp teams is approved by leadership on a case-by-case basis.
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Members are representatives of the unit and must conduct themselves accordingly at all times. Behavior that casts a negative light on the member or the unit as a whole shall be avoided.
Section III - Activity Requirements
Active participation in 2nd Armored is the key to the survival of the unit. Without the individual effort of each and every member to be active in the community and in-game, the unit will slowly wither away. As such, the following guidelines and procedures are in place to ensure every member is doing their part to contribute to unit activity:
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2nd Armored members are encouraged to be active on discord and in-game whenever possible. There are no mandatory requirements for attending training or unit events, however priority slotting is given to more active members for unit events.
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2nd Armored officers are required to maintain activity in discord, with in-game activity dependent on their duty position. As the leadership branch of the unit, they are expected to serve as an example by being online and engaging with the community.
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No member may at any time or for any reason leave the discord server. Any 2nd Armored member that leaves the discord server will be considered to have left the unit, and their personnel file will be marked for deletion. If you are taking a leave of absence from the unit or the game, let your chain of command know and if needed mute the server so you don’t get pinged, but under no circumstances are you to leave the discord.
Section IV - Discipline & Discharge
Violation of 2nd Armored Regulations is grounds for disciplinary action appropriate to the level of offense. Serious or repeated violations will result in harsher actions being taken against the offending member. The list of possible disciplinary actions is listed below in order of severity:
NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT (NJP) - Punishment for minor offenses may be handed down by any officer to any member of subordinate rank.
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Verbal Warning: By far the most common, usually a superior telling a member to “knock it off”. No documentation required.
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Verbal Counseling: In the case of more serious matters or repeated minor violations, the offender will be taken to a separate secure voice channel and their negative behavior will be addressed and corrected by an officer.
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Written Counseling: The offender will receive a written letter of counseling via Discord DM, and a copy of the letter will remain in unit records for a period of 3 months.
COURT MARTIAL OFFENSES - More serious offenses or repeated offenses of a minor nature will be dealt with by the Division Judge Advocate General (JAG).
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Letter of Reprimand: The offender will receive a written letter of reprimand via Discord DM, and a copy of the reprimand will remain in unit records permanently.
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Suspension from Events: The offender will be prohibited from attending unit events for a time specified by the Division JAG.
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Forfeiture of Rank: Officers may be stripped of their rank and status and awarded a serviceman grade commensurate with their length of time in service with the unit. This action can only be taken by the Division JAG.
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Dishonorable Discharge: For the most serious offenses, members will be removed from the unit roster and, at the discretion of the command staff, banned from 2nd Armored servers and Discord. This is the most extreme form of unit discipline possible, and as such can only be accomplished by the Division JAG.
Section V - Promotions & Awards
PROMOTIONS
For rank structure and promotion criteria, refer to Rank Progression
Officers are appointed their rank based on the duty position they hold or are appointed to hold. Enlisted serviceman rank is based solely off of the amount of time spent in the unit. As such, enlisted promotions are processed automatically. Approval authority for promotions are delegated to the following command levels depending on the position:
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General Officer and Division Command Team appointments are at the sole discretion of the Division Commander.
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Division Staff appointments are at the discretion of the Division Chief of Staff.
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Brigade command and staff appointments including Battalion Commanders are at the discretion of the Brigade Commander or their designee.
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Battalion command and staff appointments including Company officers are at the discretion of the Battalion Commander.
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Serviceman promotions are automatic and tracked and processed by the Division Adjutant General or their designee.
Promotion Timeline
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Officer Promotions: Officer promotions are announced the date they take over responsibilities for their given area and are effective immediately.
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Serviceman Promotions: Promotions for servicemen are processed monthly six days prior to the end of a given calendar month, and are effective the 1st of the following month.
AWARDS
For a list of awards and criteria, refer to Awards and Badges
Awards are processed by the Division Adjutant General or their designee and posted in the 🎖𝔸wards🎖 channel once a week on Sunday nights. Award recommendations will be processed through the chain of command to be approved and added to the weekly award post. The following command positions have approval authority for the following awards:
Division Commander
2nd Armored Medal of Distinguished Service
Distinguished Service Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Soldier’s Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Brigade Commander
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Citation
Battalion Commander
Army Achievement Medal
Event OIC
Bronze Star
Superior Unit Award
All other awards not listed above have specific criteria and are automatically awarded when the criteria are met. It is the responsibility of the Division Adjutant General or their designee to monitor these criteria and add the respective awards to that week’s award list.