LEST WE NEVER FORGET THEM
 

1. All applicants must have TS, F14D, ARRCAB, 18 CARRIERS, and xfire installed PRIOR to flying with us, or testing. Once tested, each new applicant will be required to conduct an interview with the Command Master Gunny. Required age limit is 17 years old. No exceptions.

2. All new members will be required to enter a 30 day probation period where they will be evaluated, and have an opportunity to obtain key information about conduct as a member.

4. All probationary members will be required to maintain the established minimum requirement for attendance.  This is at least 3 days a week, and for several hours per visit.  If you fail to meet this requirement, then your membership can be terminated without reconsideration.  You will however be sent an email warning you of this possibility and be given the opportunity to correct the problem.

5. Each probationary member will during the probation period, be scheduled to attend the SPECOPS BASIC TRAINING COURSE.  This is a requirement to come off probation, and become a full member within this command.  If you fail to attend, and complete this required training, you will remain on probation until the next class goes 30 days later, or you may be asked to leave the unit. Additionally you will be required to install and complete all training in America’s Army, and establish a minimum honor of 15.

6. Once each member on probation completes all required training, they will be given direct orders to their new pertinent command and will receive a commission / promotion if required.

7. SPECOPS GLOBAL COMMAND structure is as follows.  All members of the SPECOPS VETERANS ASSOCIATION make up the commanders staff. All additional members will make up main body of unit.  No member will be added to the Commander Staff until such time that a vacant spot opens when an existing Commander Staff member retires.

8. All members must if leaving for extended absence, please send a formal request for leave to the Command Master Gunny through your Unit Commanders so you can be put on leave status. This will make sure you don't end up on the inactive roster. You will need to provide a reason, and estimated return date.

9. All members must continuously stay up on all website changes to include maintaining all required downloads and games.  The responsibility for this is on each of the Unit Commanders and they will be held accountable.

10.  All members will be given an individual username and password and are required to keep in secret. No non members are to have access to anything.

11. All members will be instructed on and are required to use the rank structure at all times when addressing fellow SPECOPS Members.  While on probation, each member is required to use Sir in place of rank.

12. All members are tasked with policing the ranks. This means that if you see inappropriate actions going on within the TS server; bring it to the attention of a senior member.  If you are a senior member, pull that man to a separate channel and correct the problem professionally and immediately.

13 All members will make sure they treat each and every other member with respect and professionalism at all times. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!!! This goes for non members as well.  Your conduct reflects on us all.

14. All Unit Officers and SNCO’s will now be in charge of their personnel's service records (i.e., you will be required to review it periodically and make sure that your team members are getting the training they need. You will also have the aid of the Command Master Gunny to assist you. This includes making sure each members points and awards are up to date.

15.  Make sure you always pass on any word passed to you by your Unit Commanders or the SPECOPS Commander Staff to members that were not present at the time the original word was passed.  This insures max dissemination of information. "The word is Legs, spread the word"

16.  Missions will be created on average once a week. They will be posted days in advance on the website under Operations, then Mission Brief.  It is the duty of all Unit Commanders and SNCO’s to check this daily.  When a mission is posted, SPECOPS HQ will establish an Operations Center at the time of the mission for all Commanders to check in with at the beginning of the mission.  All Unit Commanders are charged with making sure your unit is present and trained to complete the mission posted.  All Unit Commanders will submit a list of members who participated in the mission to the Command Master Gunny so promotion points can be added to member record books.  There may at times be flash missions that have no warning. Be prepared.

17. Promotion points work like this. You earn 1 point for each mission you complete, or member you recruit. The scale is as follows. TO ACHIEVE THE NEXT LEVEL, YOU NEED THE REQUIRED POINTS LISTED. TO GO FROM 03 TO 04 YOU NEED 15 POINTS. TO GO FROM E7 TO E8 YOU NEED 25 POINTS (ETC.)

Ranks    Points
01 - 03    10    MISSION POINTS
03 - 04    15    MISSION POINTS
04 - 10    25    MISSION POINTS

E3 - E5    10    MISSION POINTS
E5 - E6    15    MISSION POINTS
E6 - E9    25    MISSION POINTS

18.  All testing must be completed by at least two observing members. One of them MUST be a Commanding Staff member to conduct the test.

20. When the applicant has successfully completed the test, those testing him must make sure the below listed information is gathered upon completion of the test, and an email is sent to the Command Master Gunny with that info. 

    SPEOPCS PVT NAME
    MSN Name (Displayed)
    MSN address is provided.
    Email Address if different from MSN is provided.
    First and Last name is provided.
    Location (for time zone purposes)
    Age (Must be 17 or older)

21. If a mission is multi-day, then you will receive a point for each day attended. These points are located on the member roster under each member’s names. When receiving a meritorious promotion, your point scale will return to 0. Additional points can be awarded for outstanding performance.

22. Always remember that when you come on each day and meet with other SPECOPS members, someone present is always senior.  You are hereby tasked with reporting to that officer immediately upon logging in as he might have word to pass.  If you are senior to those members already logged in, then you will log in and whomever was in charge will report to you with current unit status, i.e. we are on TS IP ___ and Game IP ___ and playing this, at this location.   Another example is if three members are on and they are all the same rank,
i.e. LT's, then seniority is determined by your date of promotion. 

23.  The Commanders policy on being a member of another VA while being a member here is this.  It is aloud as long as it does not interfere with your SPECOPS duties or attendance.  If it is found that this becomes a problem, you will be placed on review and could be asked to make a choice between the two VA's.

24. Resignation is simple.  If you elect to leave SPECOPS, then if for a good reason, you will be granted that, and if in the event you choose to return, you will be reinstated two ranks below the last rank held.

25. If you are asked to leave SPECOPS for any reason and after a vote from the Commander Staff, or you are removed from the roster due to no attendance, you will have the option to return, however only after a 3 month period has passed, and you will be required to start at the bottom and conduct a probation period as a new applicant.  

26.  If in the event you are found to have violated any of the Directives or Articles written herein, you will first be verbally counseled. Then counseled in writing. This will be done by the counseling officer sending an email to the offending member, and coping the Commander Staff.  This email will remain on file for 6 months.  If in the event you continue to present problems, then the Commander Staff will vote and you will may be asked to leave the Command. 

27. The Inactive Roster is for those members in a disciplinary state, those members that are on report for attendance, and those members who have requested formal leave.  If you are on this list for reasons other then official leave status, you will remain there for 15 days. If after that time, we still have had no contact with you, then the Commander staff will conduct a vote and you will be removed from the Command Roster all together. 

28.  As you move up and gain rank, you will also gain duties and responsibilities. Should you elect not to perform these duties, then you will not receive the promotion, and it will go to the next member in line.  If you elect not to be here and do your job, then "Take the Train".

29.  Each and every member will be required to read both the Command Directives and the Articles of the UCMJ posted on the website. Each Unit Commander will be required to go over both with that member and submit an email to the Command Master Gunny indicating this has been done.

30.  As of June 1st, 2005, SPECOPS GLOBAL COMMAND will institute the SPECOPS COMMAND HONOR ROLL ROSTER. The purpose of this roster is to honor those members who go above and beyond their current duties and perform in an outstanding manner for which tasks were performed that lift them above that of normal activities, i.e. participating in any project outside normal duties that benefit the entire command.  To be added to this roster, a member must be nominated by a member of the Commander Staff or his Unit Commander, and voted on by the majority.  Being a member of this roster, will guaranty your consideration for the SPECOPS MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD for that year.