MAJ.Spartan-S63=US=

All probationary members of the rank E1-E2 can only have a max of 2 weeks of total leave time until they reach the rank of E3 and achieve full member status. (2 weeks means total, it can be 2 consecutive weeks, 2 separate weeks, or any variation within). ANY PROBATIONARY MEMBER WHO IS CONSIDERED AWOL/MIA WILL HAVE THEIR APPLICATION IMMEDIATELY WITHDRAWN.

Recruits are not eligible for leave until reaching the rank of E-1

Emergencies must be communicated to anyone within the member’s CoC ASAP! They must inform the CoC of what happened and an approximation of how long they will be gone. The CoC must notify the other members of his CoC. If a member needs and extension than this must be posted ASAP.

Once approved, and leave has been taken, the requestor must post his/her return on the original leave request thread. Failure to do so places the member into AWOL status.

All requests should be made 48 hours in advance for proper due process.

All leave requests must be in written form on the “Leave request forum.” (C&S members will post in the C&S forums) Format for leave requests are as follows: Member name: Dates requested: Reason for leave: Have you read, and do you understand =US=Regulation 8:

All members who will not be checking the forums, attending practices, and/or attending clan meetings for 3 days or more must apply for leave. Member's activity on the forum is monitored on a weekly basis, and a member who has not checked the forums in 3 Days will be considered AWOL. A member who has not checked the forums in 2 weeks will be considered MIA and may be discharged.

Members may only request a Company transfer if they hold the rank of E-3 or above.

Any member-requested Company transfer may result in the member taking a rank reduction (non-disciplinary type) of at least one (1) pay grade. This applies to both enlisted and officers.

Unit transfers must be approved by both the losing and gaining Company Commanders. Either Company Commander has the authority to stop the transfer

If someone, friend or not wishes to follow you after you have left, you MUST report it to a C&S member before that person discharges to follow you or else you will be guilty of poaching members from the Unknown Soldiers Community. In the same sense, if you wish to discharge to follow a discharged member, please state it at reason of discharge so as not to seem as poaching Punishments will follow. —-> 1. You will be issued a “Other Than Honorable or Dishonorable Discharge” and all of the punishments associated with it. —-> 2. You will will have the opportunity to appeal this punishment. Battalion Commander will decide if there should be punishment for poaching

Discharged by Battalion Commander for any reason of a dishonorable nature including but not limited to regulation violations and/or conduct unbecoming of a =US= member. —-> 1. Member may not return, this discharge is final and cannot be undone. No Respawns! —-> 2. Banned from any and all =US= Forums,Discord TS , and Game Servers.

Discharged by Battalion Commander for violation(s) of regulations or for other reasons of a non honorable nature. Company Commander can issue for the reason of a member discharging under and active Article 15 —-> 1. Member may not return unless unanimous C&S approval. —-> 2. Banned from any and all =US= Forums, Discord, Game Servers, and other clan media —-> 3. If the member is found to have re-joined under a different name without C&S approval, that member will be Dishonorably Discharged immediately.

General REQUIREMENTS: Member has served in the =US= and wishes to leave or is being discharged for reasons other than disciplinary —-> 1. Access upon discharge is limited to that of a non-member. —-> 2. Upon re-application to the clan, the member will return as Recruit, repeating the probationary period. —-> 3. Loss of any previous awards and badges. —-> 4. A 3 Month waiting period is required to reapply.

Honorable REQUIREMENTS: Member has served honorably with the =US=, has requested a discharge for an acceptable reason and has 6 months of service. —-> 1. Regular non-member forum access —-> 2. Retains right to return at a minimum of one rank reduction where applicable with a mandatory 3 month waiting period. Rank will be decided on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Company Commander. —-> 3. Maintain all previous awards and badges.

Well respected member with good standing meeting the following requirements: —-> 1. Member must request retirement. The Command and Staff will not consider retirement unless it is requested. —-> 2. Minimum Rank of E7 or O3 —-> 3. Minimum membership of 1 Year. —-> 4. Must have made a significant addition/accomplishment for the clan. —-> 5. Must depart in good standing with =US=. —-> 6. Must pass a C&S vote on the matter —-> 7. Exceptions may be granted for exceptional service within the clan or as a celestial. These are not all inclusive requirements, as each request will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If approved, members may receive the following status: —-> 1. Retain Forum access excluding NCO, Officer club, C&S and special discussion access and Moderator status. —-> 2. Retain Discord access (Any admin access privileges to be determined at time of vote). —-> 3. A member who leaves to join a rival clan and receives retirement status may lose the right to retain their Discord access. Final determination will be made by the Batallion Commander when voting on the members retirement. —-> 4. Rights to return at Current Rank if a position for that rank is available, otherwise you may return to the clan at a rank deemed necessary by the the Batallion Commander based on needs of the clan. —-> 5. A one month waiting period is required to return.

Discharge types explained. All Reenlistment Procedures apply unless otherwise stated by C&S:

Battalion CO, Battalion XO, Battalion SEL, Company Commanders and Company 1SG's are the only personnel authorized to request a discharge for another member.

All members requesting discharge will have 48 hours to repeal their request.

Company Commanders will review and finalize all Honorable and General discharges. Company Commanders can finalize Other Than Honorable discharges only when a member discharges under an Active Article 15 (see =US= A-15) All Retirement, Other than Honorable and Dishonorable Discharge requests will be reviewed and finalized by the Battalion Commander or his designee.

Members wishing to receive a discharge from the =US= should post a request in the discharge forum and give a simple reason why they would like to be discharged. The post should be labeled “Requesting Discharge”.

The term “Insubordination” applies to all forms of communications used by the =US=. All forums (even non =US=), Discord, and In-game Text/Voice.

Insubordination that has been witnessed by other members should be reported through their CoC, respective Company CO/1SG or =US= SEA.

Any member who attempts to force a clan policy change by inciting other members to engage in unauthorized group activities including mutiny or mass insubordination will be immediately discharged and banned from the =US= forums and all =US= servers including Discord and gaming servers. If you feel the =US= needs a change to a policy or regulation use your CoC. =US= Command Staff and C&S will always listen to our members' ideas and concerns when the CoC is used properly.

Insubordination – defiance of authority. Every member of the =US= will have respect for the ranks of officers regardless of company or department. Insubordination to =US= Officers, or NCO’s may be dealt with by demotion or even result in being discharged from the =US= with Dishonorable terms. Members refusing to follow an order given by any =US= Officer may be dealt with by demotion or even result in being discharged from the =US= with Dishonorable terms.