Command Headquarters

COMMAND HEADQUARTERS

68^TH LIGHTNING LANCERS

January 7, 2008

Updated March 01, 2008

TO: Squad Pilots

68^th Lightning Lancers

FROM: 68Falcon, Colonel

Squad Commanding Officer

68^th Lightning Lancers

Due to some recent events, I have directed that a thorough review of current guidelines and rules governing the 68^th Lightning Lancers. The intent of this review was to update and clarifying the rules and guidelines governing the squad. I requested this review be performed by the following individuals:

68boxcar, Colonel

Squad Executive Officer

68Raptor, Major

Squad Intelligence Officer

68BigTex, Major

Squad Personnel Officer

Based on their review and recommendations, I have approved a set of revised guidelines and rules which replace the existing guidelines and rules, effective immediately. Attached is the revised set of guidelines and rules. Any exceptions to these guidelines and rules must be approved by me. I am requesting that all squad pilots confirm to me that they have received, read, understand and agree to these guidelines and rules.

If you have any questions or concerns, or desire any clarification regarding the attached guidelines and rules, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

68Falcon

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cc:

68Boxcar

68Raptor

68BigTex

68^TH LIGHTNING LANCERS

GUIDELINES AND RULES

• Minimum qualifying age for squad member is 21 years of age.

• Any person nominated for induction to the squad must fly with the squad for a minimum of 30 days prior to a decision being made regarding acceptance. All nominations must be submitted to command staff prior to commencement of the 30 day trial period. Acceptance will be based on input from squad members regarding the nominees fit within the squad. Final decision will be made by Squad Commanding Officer.

• New squad members must agree to add a ’68’ to front of their in-game name.

• Any squad member may voluntarily leave the squad for any reason, at any time, with no negative feelings on either part. It is your game to enjoy and if you feel you want to move on, no explanation is necessary.

• Any squad member may be asked to leave at any time at the discretion of the Squad Commanding Officer. If this were to occur, there would be no hard feelings on the part of the squad.

• Any member leaving the squad agrees to remove the ‘68’ designation from their name upon leaving the squad as this is a designation used only by the squad.

• All squad members agree to participate in a minimum of one squad night activity per week, unless you inform a Command Staff member of problems which make it unable for you to do so.

• Any squad member missing 3 full weeks of squad night activity will be removed from the squad unless you have informed a squad Command Staff member of this gap in advance. All decisions regarding removal will be made on a case by case basis by the Squad Commanding Officer.

• All squad members agree to conduct themselves in a civil and appropriate manner that reflects the Honor and Integrity of the 68^th Lightning Lancers whenever online. Because you are a member of the 68^th Lightning Lancers, you are an ambassador of the squad and all your actions are a reflection on the reputation of the squad as a whole. If complaints are received regarding inappropriate language or actions online, you could be removed from the squad based on an evaluation of the complaints received by the Squad Commanding Officer.

• All squad members agree to, on squad nights, participate as a squad ‘team player’, following the instructions of the Officer in command during the squad night activities.

• Squad VOX channel 168 is for use by 68^th Lightning Lancers at all times. If a squad member desires to fly and communicate with non-squad members, an unused channel other than 168 should be used. This will maintain channel 168 for exclusive use by 68^th Lightning Lancers when online. Only the Squad Commanding Officer, or Command Officer online, has the authority to invite a non-squad member on to the 168 channel. Any non 68^th Lightning Lancers should be asked to leave VOX channel 168 immediately if found on channel.

• When a squad member creates a mission, a VOX channel other than 168 should be used as a mission channel. This allows continued use by the squad of this channel for communication if they are not involved in the mission.

• No 68^th Lightning Lancers squad member shall create any squad or group in any area related to the 68^th Lightning Lancers or 347^th Fighter Wing without the permission of the Squad Commanding Officer.

• All squad members agree to remain as “Knights” at all times while online in all of the Main Arenas. When flying in the S.E.A. or Axis vs. Allies arenas during scheduled events squad members agree to fly together under the same country affiliation. During non-formal / non-squad related events members can fly under any country affiliation they chose in these arenas. The Training or Dueling Arenas are not subject to this rule. Keep in mind, however that you are a representative of the 68^th Lightning Lancers while in any arena.

• All squad members should feel free to put forward any suggestions, complaints or concerns regarding the squad or its functioning, or any squad member, to the Squad Commanding Officer, in private, for consideration.

• Squad members are encouraged volunteer to assist other squad members to improve their in-game skills, or assist when requested.

• Squad members are encouraged to fly and work together when online on non-squad nights, but this is not mandatory.

• The 68^th Lightning Lancers squad participates in many in-game special events. Squad members are encouraged to participate if possible, but this is not mandatory.