Galactic Marines

21st Galactic Marine: SOP

21st Galactic Marine Guidelines:

1.  Minging/Trolling will not be tolerated in any instance. (Minging may result in PT, a strike, or removal)

2.  Random Death Match (RDM) of another Trooper, is strictly prohibited and shall be dealt with under Republic Law and may result in removal from the Corps. 

3.  Respect is to be maintained at all times. This is expected to be shown to fellow soldiers, superior officers, as well as troopers in other battalions. 

4.  You must always listen to your superior officers, regardless of the reason. Failure to do this shall be met with the appropriate punishment. If the order in question is a direct violation of the rules and guidelines of the Corps or Republic, report them through the Chain of Command. 

5.  Always follow the Chain of Command.

6.  Always abide by the server rules, as well as any guidelines/rules set in this document.

21st: Certifications

The following section contains a few of the major guidelines that members of the Specialized Forces must Follow:
(This Includes: ARC and Squad Jobs) 

1.  Whilst on a certification job, you must not mess around or misbehave. If you do, it shall result in the appropriate punishment being issued. 

2.  Do not misuse any of your equipment on the battlefield or on duty. 

3.  Use of the officer model is restricted to those of the rank Officer+

4.  Do not utilize your vehicles on events unless granted permission from the Gamemaster.

21st: CHAIN OF COMMAND

*Always follow the Chain of Command! Failure to do so will result in a strike!*

Marshal Commander - MCO

Commander - CO

Vice Commander - XO

Senior Officer- MAJ | LTC | COL

Officer - 2LT | 1LT | CPT

Senior NCO - MSG | 1SG | SGM

NCO - SGT | SSGT | SFC

Enlisted - PVT | PFC | LCPL | CPL

Punishment Limitations (Demote/Remove/PT/Strike)

Follow COC if you need a higher rank to address a situation. If you are removing someone you MUST have evidence 

COL able to punish up to CPT    [Strike/PT/Demote/Removal]
  LTCOL able to punish up to 1LT [Strike/PT/Demote/Removal]
    MAJ able to punish up to 2LT   [Strike/PT/Demote/Removal]
CPT able to punish up to SGM    [Strike/PT/Demote]
  1LT able to punish up to 1SG [Strike/PT/Demote]
    2LT able to punish up to CPL [Strike/PT/Demote]

When reprimanding a trooper within the Army Branch of the Republic, ALWAYS inform them that they can appeal their punishment to any Vice Commander+ within their battalion, and having evidence would be useful. 

When reprimanding an Officer, make sure you discuss it with your fellow MAJ+/Command. You MUST have evidence.

21st: DEFCON PROCEDURES

The following Defcon procedures are to be followed without question once the relevant authority has issued the order for it to be changed. Ensure that you follow this chart accordingly. 

Defcon Six

Regular Duties. Listen to your current Commanding Officer.

Defcon Five

High Alert. Be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary.

Defcon Four

Immediately find your Commanding Officer and patrol with them.

Defcon Three

Battle Stations! Move to the 3rd floor and ATC!

Defcon Two

Secure Vital Areas! Protect the Engine Room!

Defcon One

Evacuate the Base via Main Hangar Bay!!!

Officer Rank Expectations

Colonel - As a colonel, you are the 3rd most trusted position within the battalion and the highest senior officer position you are tasked with overlooking the officer core as such are trusted to address punishments to CPT and below, you have not gotten here by chance you have shown that you are capable and competent in your abilities to lead others when your Command team is not present and ensuring your troops have tasks as well as holding those accountable who are not up to the Republics standards.  You should be looking to teach junior officers/new senior officers the ropes. Ensure the junior officers are conducting flag-ups.

Lieutenant Colonel - As an LTC you should be looking to assist your Colonel+ in guiding the junior officers and answering any questions you can. Ensure you are communicating well with those both above and below you as you will be expected to address 2LT and below and may be contacted in regards to them.  Continue to assist in flag-ups and ensure new officers are conducting them.

Major - Congratulations on reaching major and joining the senior officer team! As a major, your general concerns should be focused on learning the responsibilities of a senior officer from those above you. You are also expected to assist the NCO core I.E. building/teaching/addressing concerns and if you cannot solve them you are to follow the appropriate chain of command [COC] since you are trusted as a major to handle and address situations from CSM's and below you will also be asked to give your permission for others to apply for the rank of 2LT.  As a MAJ+ you gain the ability to remove others from the battalion and you will be contacted by others to do so, however,  evidence will be required for removals. [If you cannot remove them due to the parameters of your rank please follow COC as required]

Captain - As a captain by now you should have familiarized yourself with how to handle your duties as an officer to a high standard your main focus should be assisting your fellow officers with flag-ups and helping your MAJ+ with managing the NCOs as well as guiding enlisted of the battalion ensuring they move through the ranks and are aware of what they should and shouldn't be doing you may address situations from 1SG and below.

First Lieutenant - As a 1LT you should be assisting CPT+ by communicating NCO quotas and tasks to help them reach their goals within a timely manner and conducting flag-ups for your battalion as well as learning from those above you. You may strike/PT/Demote SFC and below if you need someone to be removed you are to contact a MAJ+ with evidence.

Second Lieutenant - As a 2LT you are to ask questions and learn from those above you as the youngest member of the officer core you are entrusted to address CPL and below as such are able to Strike/PT/Demote them if you need someone to be removed you are to contact a MAJ+ with evidence. You will also be able to start conducting flag-ups for your battalion and will be taught how to do so.