248th Desolation Battalion Combined Arms Battalion
248th Desolation Battalion // Regulations Database

Rules & Regulations

Unit-wide conduct, operational standards, attendance policy, and command governance. Select a dossier to access the relevant regulations.

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Out of Game Conduct

Access // Unit Personnel
01 // Community Standards

Out of Game Code of Conduct

  1. Be respectful, whether the person you are speaking to is higher rank, lower rank, a member, a recruit, or a guest.
  2. We welcome everyone. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination against groups such as specific religions, furries, etc. have no place in this unit. Respectful jokes are permitted at the discretion of any affected party, but must cease upon request. Severe offenses may result in removal from an operation or the unit.
  3. When joining a voice channel with other members, give a moment's pause to avoid interrupting a conversation that may already be ongoing.
  4. Do not harass users with repeated pokes or mentions on Discord.
  5. While a guest of another unit, whether on TeamSpeak, during an operation, or elsewhere, members are expected to conduct themselves professionally and abide by that unit's rules.
  6. NSFW content is prohibited on TeamSpeak and in any Discord channel not explicitly rated for NSFW content. We have a wide-ranging international community, and a subset of our population has not reached the age of consent in their respective region.
  7. Poaching is prohibited. Messaging members of our Discord, TeamSpeak, or unit to recruit them elsewhere without express and explicit authorization is a bannable offense. Members who are solicited for another unit should contact S-1, a recruiter, or Command.
  8. In the event of an argument, de-escalate as best you can. If required, contact your CO/XO or the next highest member in the chain of command to help resolve the issue.
  9. Discussion of controversial topics such as politics and religion is prohibited. These topics may be worthy of discussion, but this is not the forum for them. As an international unit with a wide variety of ethnicities, nationalities, religions, beliefs, genders, and sexualities, there is too much potential for these conversations to become heated or argumentative.
Priority Directive: Severe discrimination, harassment, poaching, or deliberate disruption may result in removal from an operation or the unit.

We are a Semi-Serious StarSim. Outside the game we are casual; inside the game we follow the conventions of a MilSim/StarSim community within reason. We are neither fully casual nor hardcore MilSim. Members are expected to find the middle ground and respect those who may take the experience more or less seriously.

01 // Operational Conduct

Chain of Command & Conduct

  1. Within the game, all members are expected to obey their chain of command. Discussion with leadership is permitted where appropriate, but their order is final. Deliberately disobeying orders or disrupting another member's experience may result in removal from the operation at the discretion of Zeus or Command.
  2. While we are a StarSim unit, rank is not an excuse to be disrespectful. We are members of a community first and troopers second.
02 // Equipment Authorization

MOS & Equipment

Members may generally carry equipment from only one MOS at a time. For example, a member may not act as a Pilot while also carrying a marksman rifle and an AT launcher. Members must hold the appropriate certification for any specialized equipment they carry. Violations will result in a kit correction, and repeat offenders may be removed from the operation.
03 // Vehicle Authorization

Vehicle Use

  1. Any ground element may use light vehicles such as Warthogs and BARC speeders at the discretion of their chain of command.
  2. Command may authorize general use of heavy armor in limited circumstances, such as when no Basilisk Clone Pilot is available or when additional armor is required.
  3. The use of aviation assets is strictly limited to trained and approved Clone Pilots in the Arcadia Aviation section.
04 // Standard Operation Cycle

Operation Timeline

T-45 Command elements and pilots load in, prepare kits, and ready aircraft.
T-30 Command briefing. Review objectives, questions, and final strategy.
T-30 General members load in, prepare kits, and report to the briefing area.
T-0 General operation briefing begins.
T+5 Operation commences and troops deploy.
05 // Zeus & Communications

Advisor Contact

  1. Do not repeatedly ping the Zeus. A single ping is authorized in an emergency. Otherwise, ask your chain of command to contact the Zeus callsign Advisor.
  2. Use of the in-game chat feature is strictly prohibited. TFAR exists to limit communication while out of range or dead. The only exception is contacting Advisor in the event of a TFAR issue.
  3. Soundboards and music playback, except when used by Zeus, are not permitted during operations because they interfere with streaming and unit promotion.
  4. While aboard a transport flight, troopers should use MISC 3 and keep communication essential. During takeoff, landing, or combat, the pilot may call STERILE COCKPIT, restricting discussion to mission-critical communication. This is automatic within 2 km of the destination.
06 // Contingency Procedure

Server Failure

  • All members will be pulled to the standby channel and informed that the operation is paused.
  • Zeuses and command elements will meet to determine whether the problem can be fixed within ten minutes, with five additional minutes allowed to set the operation back up.
  • If the issue can be fixed, members will be informed that the operation will resume within fifteen minutes and should not reconnect until instructed. If it cannot be fixed in that time, the operation will be cancelled.
  • Once Zeus clears the unit to resume, members will reconnect, grab kit, and report to the briefing area. Zeus will replicate the operation as closely as possible, provide a quick SITREP, and teleport members to the nearest appropriate point to continue.
01 // Attendance Requirement

Operation Confirmation

Each week, an operation post will be published for the upcoming operation. All members are expected to confirm attendance no later than 24 hours before the operation. Expected absences must also be recorded in the LOA channel with section leadership tagged and filed at least 24 hours in advance, except for Emergency LOAs.

Form Type: Date Start: Date End: Reason: @your immediate leadership (section/element 1IC)
02 // Leave Types

Leave & Status Categories

Short-Term Leave

LOA

1-3 Operations Max 21 Days

Leave of Absence is used for short-term absences covering one to three operations. If a member on LOA attends anyway, the operation will not count toward rank and any awards will be granted after the LOA ends. An LOA may be cancelled at any time before the operation starts. A start and end date are required.

ELOA: Emergency Leave of Absence may be filed at any time for illness, bereavement, crisis, or other extenuating circumstances and will be assessed at leadership discretion. Real life comes first.
Common examples: birthdays, family commitments, important events, prior engagements, and exams.
Long-Term Leave

TDY

Over 3 Weeks Max 3 Months Rank Progression Paused

Temporary Duty Assignment is a long-term leave status for members who require more than three weeks away but intend to return. The member will be unslotted from the roster during this period, although every reasonable effort will be made to return them to a similar role when one is available. Rank progression pauses but does not reset. A start and end date are required.

Common examples: prolonged work relocation, hardware failure preventing ARMA play, temporary shift scheduling conflicts, or ongoing health concerns such as hospitalization.
Reduced Commitment

Reserves

Below 50% Attendance Basic Infantry Only

Members unable to commit to 50% of operations may be placed in reserves. Reserve members may still attend operations, but normally only in basic infantry roles. They are not eligible for new certifications, and existing certifications are only used when no active member is available to fill the need. Reserve status is reviewed periodically and prolonged inactivity may result in discharge.

Rank is reset to the highest non-billet rank reached, up to CSP, and Time in Grade resets to zero. Falling below 50% attendance across a month may result in reserve placement at leadership discretion, but this is not automatic. A reserve request requires a start date.
Long-Standing Members

Retirement

Good Standing Seasonal Activity Checks

Long-standing members in good standing who are no longer able to commit to operations may request retirement. As with reserves, rank is reset to the highest non-billet rank reached, generally CSP, and Time in Grade resets. Retired members are subject to periodic or seasonal activity checks, but generally must be inactive for a prolonged period before being considered for removal.

The Command Council is formed from leadership throughout the unit, along with members who Command considers community leaders through other responsibilities such as S-Shops. The CO of the ground element, Medical Corps, and Aviation section each hold a guaranteed seat, as does the Unit Leader if not otherwise seated.

01 // Structure & Voting

Standing Orders

Motions

Decisions impacting the unit are brought before the council as motions, either by a council member or on behalf of the general membership. Each council member is expected to vote yea or nay in a timely manner. The member proposing the motion is assumed to have voted yea.

Simple Majority

A first-past-the-post majority of 51% is required to pass a standard motion. In the event of a tie, the Unit Leader casts a second vote. Select substantial motions may be referred to a vote of the general assembly.
02 // Accountability

Motion of No Confidence

Threshold // Two-Thirds Majority

A Motion of No Confidence may be made against any member of the council and requires a two-thirds majority to pass. If passed, the member is expected to step down as soon as reasonably possible.

Guaranteed Seats

If a motion passes against the holder of a guaranteed seat, the member is also removed from their slotted position unless the council elects to appoint another representative from that section, such as the XO.

Unit Leader Transition

If the Unit Leader is voted out, transfer of unit assets such as Discord and supporting accounts will occur in a timely manner not to exceed one month.
03 // Emergency Procedure

Motion to Suspend Rules

If extraordinary circumstances make quorum impossible, meaning 50% or more of the council is unavailable to vote, a member may make an incidental Motion to Suspend Rules. This emergency measure temporarily suspends normal voting procedures so the unit can continue operating. Any motion passed under this procedure is expected to be revisited and voted upon normally once quorum is restored.