1. General

1.01. As a member of v75th, you represent not only yourself, but the rest of the clan. Act responsibly, don't put down other organizations or individuals publicly. Conduct yourselves as professionals and soldiers.

1.02. Derogatory or slanderous language that involves race, gender, sexual preference, religion or creed can and will be grounds for immediate removal from v75th, with or without warning.

1.03. Cheating will NOT be tolerated.  Any members found cheating will be removed from the roster.  This is a zero tolerance policy.

1.04. Respect your fellow members.

1.05. Members are expected to follow the direction of any higher-ranking members; they have earned it.

1.06. Use chain of command to resolve problems and seek information.

1.07. If you have a problem with your immediate superior, skip one level in the chain and report the problem.

1.08. Unit disagreements will be kept private.  DO NOT post grievances in public forums.

2. Communication

2.01. All members are required to create a Hotmail account for use with MSN Messenger.

2.02. All members must install Ventrilo and MSN Messenger.

2.03. All members must have a headset and microphone to compete in official matches.

2.04.Members are expected to regularly participate in forum discussions.

2.05.Members are expected to check the America's Army Forum periodically.

3. Membership

3.01. Completed applications are required to request admission into the v75th.

3.02. Applying players shall be assigned the rank of Recruit.

3.03. All Recruits must complete and pass an Official Tryout with at least one v75th Squad Leader.

3.04. Recruits will be given limited access to membership activities during a 2-week trial period.

3.05. Recruits must read, acknowledge and accept the Rules & Bylaws of the v75th.

3.06. Membership can only be granted by a unanimous vote (within set time) of the v75th

3.07. Recruits accepted into membership shall be assigned the rank of Private.

3.08. All Privates must qualify in America's Army with the [v75th]USERNAME tag.

3.09. All members must have an e-mail account compatible with MSN Messenger.  Your displayed name should have the following syntax: [v75th]UserName.

3.09.a All members wanting a name change must get it approved by Company HQ and you will not be allowed to change it back or change it again for six months.

3.10. Membership in the v75th is a privilege and can be revoked at any time with or without cause by the senior ranking member.

4. Promotions

4.01. All Privates in good standing after 30 days of active duty with the v75th, and under the recommendation of their Squad Leader, may be promoted to Private First Class.

4.02. Squad Leaders may recommend promotions to Private First Class, Corporal, or Sergeant.

4.03. Platoon Leaders award promotions to Private First Class, Corporal, or Sergeant.

4.04. Platoon Leaders may recommend promotions to Staff Sergeant or Sergeant First Class.

4.05. Company Commanders award promotions to Staff Sergeant, Sergeant First Class, 1st/2nd Lieutenant, Master Sergeant, or First Sergeant.

4.06. Only those members in good standing and with a zero accounts receivable balance shall be eligible for promotion above PFC.

5. Roles

5.01. Roles within the squad are to be assigned by the Squad Leader.

5.02. Squad assignments are at the discretion of the Platoon Leader.

5.03. Roles within the Platoon are to be assigned by the Platoon Leader.

5.04. Platoon assignments are at the discretion of the Company Commander.

5.05. Roles within the Company are to be assigned by the Company Commander

5.06. If roles remain vacant, the highest-ranking member shall be responsible for performing or delegating the unassigned duties.

6. Awards

6.01. Any member may nominate another for an award.

6.02. All nominations for awards must be in writing, cite the name of the nominee, the date of the event, the situation or environmentals, and the reason(s) that the member should receive the award.

6.02. Squad Leaders will present any/all nominations to the Platoon Leader.

6.03. Platoon Leaders must review all nominations for awards for completeness and present them to the Company Commander.

6.04. Company Commander shall have full autonomy to accept or decline nominations for awards.

6.04. Awards are to be presented during an Official Event and shall be displayed on the receiving members profile page.

7. Official Practices

7.01. There will be at least one Official Practice each week and are to be posted on the v75th Calendar.

7.02. Members not able to attend Official Practices must create a reply to the appropriate post in the forum.

7.03. Members are expected to use the weapons assigned to them during all Official Practices.

7.04. Members must select their appropriate Class prior to the start of each round.

7.05. All members are expected to be familiar with any/all map and battle plans used in Official Practices.

7.06. Members who exceed 500 ROE points during an Official Practice will be subject to suspension, demotion, or dismissal.

7.07. All member must be familiar with and use in-game commo commands to acknowledge orders, report position, and share enemy locations.

7.08. Squad and Team Leaders are expected to use voice applications to set plans, direct the engagement, and manage the Official Practice.

7.09. While practices are not mandatory, they are encouraged.  Only the most active members shall have the opportunity to represent the v75th in Official Matches.

8. Ladder Play

8.01. Only the Company Commander, ladder captain, or highest ranking member, can challenge or accept challenges in ladder play.

8.02. You must be registered with the ladder prior to match acceptance before signing up to represent the v75th.

8.03. Each ladder roster shall consist of no less than the minimum number of players required by the ladder plus an additional two slots.

8.04 Slots are to be filled by the Company Commander, ladder captain, or highest ranking member).

8.05. Members selected for ladder rosters are expected to be familiar with all ladder rules.

8.06. All members listed on a ladder roster must attend all practices or meetings related to their assigned ladder.

8.07. Match assignments, including class, will be at the discretion of the each ladder's Squad Leader.

8.08. Members who accept an assignment for an Official Match are expected to be ready to play at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the match.

8.09. Members who cannot make an Official Match must find a suitable replacement and notify the appropriate Squad Leader.

8.10. Members who are unable to attend an assigned match and make no effort to find a suitable replacement may be subject to removal from the ladder.

8.11. Members who exceed a combined 500 ROE points or team-kill during an Official Match shall be suspended from ladder play for no less than 1 match.  For members with multiple instances of team-kills, the suspension shall be increased at 1 match per team-kill.  Repeat violators may be subject to demotion, indefinite suspension from ladder play, or expulsion from the clan.

8.12. Ventrilo is required for all ladder competitions.

8.13. Any violation of clan, America's Army or Ladder rules may result in demotion, indefinite suspension from ladder play, or expulsion from the clan.