Joining HATO is easy.
Post an application on the GTA forums and spend some effort in it.
After you have been accepted (depending on your past experience) as an ISU, you will have to complete your Phase 1 test before receiving whitelisting to the server.
This test consists of questions about this handbook and server rules. Make sure you study them both.
You are able to schedule your Phase 1 with an RTO from the HATO Discord.
Depending on your experience, you can request an RTO / HATO management to show you the basics in-game. After passing your Phase 1, you are expected to play with management or RTO to gather a few feedbacks about your performance. You can find yourself on our public roster to keep track of your progression. This is not mandatory but it does get you promoted quicker.
I failed my Phase 1
Not to worry, you are allowed to reapply after 48 hours. Make sure you really do study up the handbook and server rules by then.
Phase 2 begins when you have spent enough time as an ISU, gathered positive feedbacks and your hours are acceptable. Once you have reached a total of 7 hours on as HATO within the last 30 days, you will then receive a promotion to ISU-JO.
Despite having the promotion, you will only be whitelisted as a J/O once you have passed your Phase 2 test. If you do pass, you will be signed off from the training program by the H/RTO and a T/M once they have reviewed your performance.
Phase 2 really puts your knowledge to the test. It consists of building in-game, questions regarding HATO and so on.
If you are unsure about building, once again, please just contact an RTO or management and you will be showed the basics.
If you fail the Phase 2, you will not be demoted back down to ISU, however you will remain at that rank until you have recompleted the test and passed!
HATO does not have any mandatory training but it is encouraged that you will request optional training around the areas you're uncomfortable.
IMPORTANT: If you do not complete your Phase 2 test within 2 weeks from the day of your promotion, you will be removed from HATO.