SAF Code of Conduct

Awareness, judgement, discipline, action, results.

To this end the Salvation Air Force (SAF) has adopted the following Rules and Regulations:

The Governing body of SAF is SAF Battlewing Command.

The title of Wing Commander is reserved for Command members who shall hold the rank of two star General or higher

SAF Battlewing Command is responsible for:

Negotiating and approving all Alliances

Negotiating and approving all Wars

Confirming any Rank promotion from the rank of Colonel and up

Creating and approving new Squadrons

Creating and appointing new Staff positions.

Appointing trustworthy pilots to the position of Squad Leader

Choosing replacements for a vacancy in Command

Disciplining pilots who fail to conduct themselves in a positive manner

Commissioning awards and other rewards for exceptional service to SAF

Supervising the structure of SAF and its general direction

Various other responsibilities that Command deems necessary to assign.

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Each Command member commands a Wing. Wings include a collection of squads.

Each Wing Commander is responsible for:

Keeping the other Command members abreast of issues regarding squads in their wing.

Promotions of ranks Ensign through Lt. Colonel

Affirming that Squad rosters within their Wing stay current and accurate

Taking disciplinary actions for all squads under his/her command

Supervising all Squad Leaders under his/her command

Coordinating Wing actions (participation in Wars, meetings, other engagements)

Maintaining Wing resources (WebPages, mailing lists, etc.)

Various other responsibilities that the Wing deems necessary to assign.

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Several Staff positions have been commissioned to help keep SAF running smoothly.

Staff members report directly to SAF Battlewing Command itself.

The Rank of Brigadier General is reserved for Staff members.

Position: Recruiting Commander

Primary Point of Contact for all Recruiting Issues.

Responsible for maintaining the Recruiting database and information contained within.

Responsible for answering the help requests of new recruits.

Various other responsibilities that Command deems necessary to assign.

Position: Battle and Tactics Commander

Primary Point of Contact for all Mods and battle Scenarios.

Manages Mods and Tactics submission, edits them, and places them on the SAF Webster.

Places missions on SAF Website.

Various other responsibilities that SAF Battlewing Command deems necessary to assign.

Position: Awards Administrator

Primary Point of Contact for all Awards Issues.

Responsible for maintaining the Awards database and information contained within.

Responsible for answering questions regarding Awards.

Various other responsibilities that Command deems necessary to assign.

Position: Training Commander

Primary Point of Contact for all Training Issues.

Recruitment of members of the Special Forces Unit (SFU).

Organizing SAF Training Nights.

Various other responsibilities that Command deems necessary to assign.

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All Squad Leaders report directly to their respective Wing Commander.

Squad Leaders shall hold the rank of Major or above

Squad Leaders responsibilities include:

Recruiting new members

Verifying that pilots remain active

Adding, Deleting and Editing pilots and their info on the roster

Verifying that all squad roster entries stay current and accurate

Appointing an XO and supervising his/her job

Appointing a TO and supervising his/her job

Supervising the actions of his/her squad members

Assisting in the development of his/her Pilots

Promoting squad members up to the rank of Captain

Reporting all disciplinary issues to his/her Wing Commander

Maintaining Squad resources (WEB pages, mailing lists, etc.)

Reporting to his/her Wing Commander

Following orders from the Command and Wing Commander

Various other responsibilities that the Squad deems necessary to assign.

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All Executive Officers (XO) report directly to their respective Squad Leader.

Executive Officers responsibilities include:

Making sure, that new squad members sign up at Combat Zone and Battlestats

Making sure, that new squad members petition for membership in the "Salvation Air Force" Zone Club Profile.

Making sure, that squad members keep all information stored in their BSC-Profile up-to-date and accurate.

Reporting any deleted or reserved pilot to the POC for Combat Zone and Battlestats.

Reporting any deleted pilot to the Zone Profile Manager.

Assisting in the development of Squad Members

Reporting to his/her Squad Leader

Various other responsibilities that his/her Squad Leader deems necessary to assign.

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All Training Officers (TO) report directly to their respective Squad Leader.

Training Officers responsibilities include:

Primary Point of Contact for Training matters

Developing the squad members' flying skills

Approving, modifying and deleting submitted tips in the Talon Academy

Uploading missions created by any members of his/her squad

Reporting to his/her Squad Leader

Various other responsibilities that his/her Squad Leader deems necessary to assign.

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The most important position in SAF is a Pilot, or Member. Obviously without our Pilots we would not exist. Because of this, the greatest burden is placed on each of our pilots regardless of rank or position. But it is here that each of us can have the GREATEST FUN. We think this is a fair trade off. As a pilot you will be expected to:

Learn and strictly abide by the Internet Gaming Zone’s (IGZ) Code of Conduct. If you are not aware of these Conduct rules, go to the IGZ now, click on help, and select "Code of Conduct" under General Zone Topics on the Left hand side of the screen, or try the link following these rules. There will be no exceptions in failure to abide by these rules, and it will result in at least a demotion.

Conduct yourself in a manner that reflects positively on SAF. As SAF becomes larger, more talented, and more respected; there is little doubt that we will become the targets of harassment and improper phrases. If this happens to you, you are to IGNORE those taunts. Do not lower yourself and thus SAF into unnecessary and immature arguments, shouting matches, or other unbecoming behavior. Remember that others are constantly watching us and a great deal of their opinions of us come from our perceived actions. It is sometimes necessary to lose a battle in order to win the war. If the harassment reaches a point where it interferes with your game play, please log the incidents in question by making screenshots and report these to your CO and/or a Zone Sysop.

Conduct yourself in a manner, which identifies you as a respectable member. This involves respecting others, no matter if SAF-member or non-SAF member as well. Calling names and insulting others on any of the SAF message boards or other public areas is unacceptable.

We expect you to act maturely and truthfully as a member. Dishonest actions are NOT tolerated and are grounds for a discharge.

Support SAF and its allies. This goes for participating in organized events such as a war, simple 'pick-up' games, and other events that you are asked to take part in. This also extends itself to voicing your opinion honestly and fairly in Squad matters and discussions.

Conduct yourself as a good sport. It doesn't matter if you've just humiliated, been humiliated, or had a close game with a SAF member, one of our allies, or a hated enemy. If they were not on the Zone, you would have not been able to play them. Being a good sport promotes the entire gaming community. As members of this community it is our obligation to make it a fun place for ourselves and others to play. Besides no one likes a sore loser or a gloating victor.

Keep your Squad Leader up to date on all relevant business regarding your current status, your squad, SAF wide, or external events of which you become aware.

Identification: As a Pilot of SAF you are entitled to wear the badge SAF_ in front of your user name. When acting in any SAF capacity, you are required to identify yourself clearly and correctly. Forging messages as other SAF members on the message boards or elsewhere will not be tolerated.

Zone Profile: SAF has a Clubs Profile on the Zone. Members of SAF are required to petition for membership in the club called "Salvation Air Force". You can do so, by clicking here.

Your zone name must match the name on the SAF roster. If you change your name you are required to petition for membership again with your new name. Promotions will not be given to a pilot that does not have a current Zone Profile.

Being a member of this profile will help identify you as a SAF member on the Zone.

BSC-PPID: Once you have successfully signed up at Combat Zone and Battlestats, you are required to enter your BSC-PPID into the SAF interface. This is how your awards will be placed in your bio and your games are added to your Squad standings during an event. Promotions will not be given to a pilot that has not entered their BSC-PPID. Pilots are responsible for all transmissions made under their user name.

SAF NEWS: As a pilot you are required to check the message boards and the news on the SAF homepage on a regular basis. This will constitute our primary communications site.

Each Pilot is expected to learn the Chain of Command. Your Commanding Officer (CO) is your Squad Leader. Any communication regarding official business should be brought to his/her attention. You must contact and gain your CO's approval in order to:

Address the Command directly

Request a transfer to another squad

Request consideration for a leadership position (New Squad Leader, etc.)

Report a problem with another pilot (SAF or otherwise) to your Squad Leader. Your Squad Leader is responsible for reporting any issues he/she decides requires disciplinary action to the Wing Commander. It is up to the Wing Commander to either make a decision or contact the Command and reach a decision on the issue. Failure to follow this procedure will constitute "Breaking the Chain of Command".

Gain approval for a leave of absence (extended leave for personal reasons)

Recruit; Any member who has obtained the rank of Flight Officer and the permission of their Squad Leader may participate in the recruiting process.

Failure to learn, follow, and respect the Chain of Command is a demoteable offense.

SAF is a gaming club. It is not involved with any illegal actions, like sharing and distributing warez, crackz, cheatz or similar "filez", nor do we support it. Promoting any of those actions on any of SAF's message boards/homepages or open chat areas is a demotable offense.

All members are required to check in with their CO at least every two weeks unless a prearranged "leave of absence" has been granted. Failure to do so will result in your being removed from your squad position.

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Pilots who are unable to play for an extended period of time may be placed of a Reserves list.

The Reserves list is designed as a place that a pilot who is unable to compete for a period of time but still wants to retain their membership can reside until such a time as they can resume activity.

Reserves are not to be used as a place to dump inactive pilots. Inactive pilots will simply be deleted.

Pilots who require extended periods of leave (longer than two weeks) may ask their CO for reserve status.

Each Squad Leader is responsible for placing pilots in their squad on reserve.

Reactivation from Reserves requires approvals from the Wing Commander and Squad Leader of the squadron a pilot wishes to be reactivated in. This reactivation has to be requested at the Transfer Officer.

When going on reserve a position in your old squad WILL NOT be held for you. When reactivated you will be placed where there is room for you on the roster.

While on reserves, a pilot is not permitted to compete in SAF events.

While on reserves, a pilot is not permitted to compete in SAF Top Gun.

While on reserves, a pilot is not permitted to participate in Recruiting.

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These Rules have been submitted to The SAF Battlewing Command for approval.

Edited and placed here by SAF_Windancer