Post by AAC_Maj. Hubbabubba on Sept 6, 2007 22:06:21 GMT -5
AAC CHARTER
DESCRIPTION
The Allied Air Corp (hereafter called "AAC") is a squadron dedicated to flying Combat Flight Simulator : WWII Europe Series (hereafter "CFS1") within the Second World War period in an Allied mixed bombers-fighters unit.
GOAL
Our ultimate goal is TO HAVE FUN.
Free for all (FFA) are not our cup of tea and are only for exercises. Emphasis is on team work, strategy and tactics.
For us, a good pilot is someone who works for the greater good of the unit, not someone who wants to “rack kills” on his fuselage.
For us, a good mission is a mission in which we did our best to achieve our objectives, even in failure.
Our activities are concentrated in weekly missions, weekly exercises and occasional games to practice strategy, tactics and skills. You may fly with other formations, even enroll in them, as long as you respect our rules and regulations. You will receive the full attention of the staff members and be asked to participate as much as possible in our activities.
We do frequently associate with other CFS1 formations during missions and do participate in their own activities whenever possible.
Our motto is UNITED IN FUN.
RANKS AND CHAIN OF COMMAND
Our unit will follow the ranks of the USAAF during WWII, the highest possible rank being Colonel, the lowest being Second Lieutenant. All members are therefore officers. Those ranks reflect the chain of command for everyday administration of the squad. This is a complete list of those ranks;
Colonel (Col.), normally reserved to the Commanding Officer (CO);
Lieutenant-Colonel (Lt-Col.), normally reserved to Executive Officer (XO);
Major (Maj.), normally reserved to Second in Command (2IC), Bomber leader, Fighter leader and Technical officer.
All preceding ranks are "staff members". The following ranks are "members";
Captain (Cpt.);
First Lieutenant (1st. Lt.), or simply Lieutenant (Lt.);
Second Lieutenant (2nd. Lt.).
Ranks are attributed for administrative purposes only by staff. There are no "superiors" among us and we should always salute (~S~ or any other appropriate formula) other members. All members have equal voting rights in all matters.
CHAIN OF COMMAND DURING MISSIONS AND EXERCISES
During missions and exercises, members will use the British chain of command. Depending on the mission or the exercise, we will have Flight leader(s), Bomber leader(s), Fighter leader(s), leaders(s) and wingman(wingmen). Other denominations may be used depending on the situation.
Any member can be called to fill a leader position by the staff; a 2ND. Lt. may well have the Col. under his command for a mission for example. Leaders should be obeyed and helped throughout the duration of their command by all members placed under their authority. A leader may delegate his authority to another member, permanently or not, depending on circumstances of the mission or exercise, at his sole discretion. If a leader is KIA or MIA without having named his replacement, the highest ranking officer that was under his command at that time will assume the leader position which he may keep or delegate at his own discretion.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.- All AAC members are officers and should act accordingly. They will show respect and courtesy to each other, to other squadron member and to the public in general.
Notwithstanding the preceding statement:
1.A.- Any foul language is prohibited under any circumstances through any means of communication. This includes, but is not limited to, swearing, cussing, blasphemy or any degrading remarks.
1.B.- Critics of the AAC or AAC members, other squadrons and their members, or any group or individual that may reflect on the reputation of the AAC, should be dealt with through the chain of command during missions and exercises, and through ranks the rest of the time. Gossiping will never be tolerated at the AAC.
2.- All AAC members will play fairly and will not willfully cheat. Cheating is any action taken to get an unfair advantage during missions or exercises. This includes, but is not limited to, aircraft MDL, CFG, DP and AIR files modified with unrealistic data to procure an unfair advantage, the use of CFOing or Warping Cheat for displacement to modify the outcome of a game, the use of Auto-Follow Cheat to get the advantage in combat, the use of Bomb Training Cheat during mission and the use of "Refuel Gauges" to secretly lighten an aircraft for combat.
Notwithstanding the preceding statement:
2.A.- All pilots will fly approved AAC aircraft and use approved materials during AAC duties.
2.B.- When flying outside AAC activities, members will show the same fairness so as to not put the AAC into disrepute.
2.C.- Modification of AAC approved aircraft and material must be divulged to the Technical Officer before being used in a mission or exercise. The Technical Officer has the final word in that matter without any possible appeal.
2.D.- Any AAC member can ask the Technical Officer to investigate possible illegal modification or cheating evidence.
2.E.- Openly calling someone a cheater is in contravention with section 1 of these rules and will be treated as such, even if true.
3.- AAC members will attend as many activities of the AAC as they can and will keep staff members informed about their availability. They will confirm in advance their presence to an AAC event and, after having so confirmed, they will warn staff if incapable to fulfill that obligation.
4.- AAC members will help the squadron in any capacity they can. They will volunteer without being asked and, if asked, they will do their very best to comply.
5.- AAC members joining another CFS1 formation should divulge that information forthwith to staff members and give priority to AAC activities. If they are already members of other CFS1 formation when joining the AAC they should also divulge that information at enrollment procedures. If they are staff members and cannot perform their AAC duties because of conflict with other CFS1 activities, they should voluntarily returned to a non-staff rank. If they are members and cannot perform their duties because of other CFS1 activities, they should ask for an honorable discharge.
Notwithstanding the preceding statement:
5.A.- Loyalty is expected of all AAC members.
5.B.- AAC members will fly under AAC uniform during AAC events or other events not organized by their other formation(s).
5.C.- AAC members will fly under another formation uniform only when that formation is in charge of the event, even if other AAC members are present at that event.
5.D.- An AAC member flying in another uniform for another CFS1 formation not disclosed forthwith will be prima facie in violation of section 5.
5.E.- An AAC member, even under another CFS1 uniform, is bound by the AAC Charter.
SANCTIONS
Any contravention to the aforementioned rules and regulations is subject to sanctions.
Sanctions can range from suspension of flying privileges to dishonorable discharge.
SUSPENSION OF FLYING PRIVILEGES
Suspension of flying privileges may be no less than one week and no more than six months. During that period an AAC member cannot fly with other AAC members during AAC events unless a special waiver is given by the CO or, in his absence, the XO. He may continue to assist in other AAC functions and is still able to vote.
SUSPENSION OF AAC RIGHTS
Suspension of AAC rights may be no less than one week and no more than three months.
During that period an AAC member cannot participate in any AAC activity. His right to vote is also suspended. No waiver is possible.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Honorable Discharge should not be considered a sanction. It is given, not imposed. A member honorably discharged may re-enlist when circumstances change. Any member can, at his own discretion, ask for such a discharge without any prejudice or ill effect of any sort.
DISCHARGE
A discharge is a neutral sanction imposed for repeated minor offenses or evident lack of participation and involvement in AAC activities. The former AAC member may re-apply for enlistment but will not necessarily be re-enlisted.
DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE
A dishonorable discharge is the worst possible sanction reserved for serious offense, act of disloyalty or willful cheating. The former AAC member may not re-apply and, if he does, will not be re-enlisted.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Any AAC member can ask for a disciplinary hearing (the accuser). In his demand he should specify which contravention to the rules and regulations was presumably committed, by whom it was presumably committed and how it was presumably committed. He may also seek a specific sanction but the disciplinary hearing is not bound by it. This should constitute the charges.
The AAC member charged (the accused) must be advised to be present at the disciplinary hearing. If he fails to appear after having been summoned to do so, disciplinary hearing may proceed in absentia. Unless declared an emergency hearing, the accused may ask for a delay of no more than 24 hours to prepare his defense.
A disciplinary hearing is open to all AAC members not suspended of their AAC rights. The hearing is done through any convenient means of communication.
Disciplinary hearings are informal, their quorum is 50% of staff members and all other members present. The accused may at any time admit to the charges against him. The accuser may ask at any time to withdraw the charges. AAC members present at the hearing may ask questions, propose solutions, and give testimony in an orderly fashion. Non-members may be invited to give testimony or expert advice if the case calls for it. At any reasonable time during the hearing a member may ask for a vote on guilt. Accused and Accuser are foreclosed from voting.
If the vote is unanimous on guilt, the hearing continues for sanctions. If the vote is unanimous for non-guilt, the accused is liberated of the charges.
If a majority vote for a guilty verdict, the minority should explain why they voted so. If the explanations are not deemed frivolous or unfounded by the majority, the accused is liberated of the charges.
If the explanations are deemed frivolous or unfounded by the majority, the hearing continues for sanctions and mention of the reasons for rejecting the explanations are given.
If a majority vote for a non-guilty verdict, the accused is liberated of the charges. A split vote is considered a majority non-guilty verdict.
The accused, if liberated of the charges may be accused by any AAC member present at the hearing of a lesser charge if it is done immediately. Procedure is the same.
Once a guilty verdict is reached, a hearing should proceed regarding sanctions. A unanimous verdict should be reached by all AAC members on sanctions unless a minority group voted non-guilty but was deemed to do so for frivolous or unfounded reasons. Then, only the majority has to be unanimous. The minority can join their reasons to the final disciplinary decision. The accuser has the right to vote during sanctions proceedings.
Sanctions minutes are public and should contain the sanction(s) imposed and the reason(s) for which it was imposed and, in case of a minority report, the reason(s) for not agreeing with it.
Disciplinary hearing decision is final.
EMERGENCY HEARING
In case of emergency the CO, or in his absence, the XO, may suspend an AAC member of flying privileges or AAC rights for no more than one week. A disciplinary hearing, called here an emergency hearing, should take place within that period of one week to confirm the decision, the state of emergency invoked and, as the case may be, greater sanctions. If the emergency hearing comes to the conclusion that the suspension was uncalled for or that the emergency was invoked without necessity, it may impose sanctions on the CO or XO if they acted, in their opinion, with malice or take no action if they think it was done in good faith.
Any AAC member that openly defies a disciplinary hearing decision is in violation of sub-section 5.A.
DECLARATION
I (state your AAC pseudo and your real name and surname), do solemnly declare that I have read this document and that I agree with its principles and will obey the rules and regulations therein.
In any circumstances I will proudly act as an Officer of the AAC.
I will obey and command out of fun, not out of fear.
I will help my fellow members and the AAC in the true spirit of team work and comradeship within my capacity.
United in fun.
DESCRIPTION
The Allied Air Corp (hereafter called "AAC") is a squadron dedicated to flying Combat Flight Simulator : WWII Europe Series (hereafter "CFS1") within the Second World War period in an Allied mixed bombers-fighters unit.
GOAL
Our ultimate goal is TO HAVE FUN.
Free for all (FFA) are not our cup of tea and are only for exercises. Emphasis is on team work, strategy and tactics.
For us, a good pilot is someone who works for the greater good of the unit, not someone who wants to “rack kills” on his fuselage.
For us, a good mission is a mission in which we did our best to achieve our objectives, even in failure.
Our activities are concentrated in weekly missions, weekly exercises and occasional games to practice strategy, tactics and skills. You may fly with other formations, even enroll in them, as long as you respect our rules and regulations. You will receive the full attention of the staff members and be asked to participate as much as possible in our activities.
We do frequently associate with other CFS1 formations during missions and do participate in their own activities whenever possible.
Our motto is UNITED IN FUN.
RANKS AND CHAIN OF COMMAND
Our unit will follow the ranks of the USAAF during WWII, the highest possible rank being Colonel, the lowest being Second Lieutenant. All members are therefore officers. Those ranks reflect the chain of command for everyday administration of the squad. This is a complete list of those ranks;
Colonel (Col.), normally reserved to the Commanding Officer (CO);
Lieutenant-Colonel (Lt-Col.), normally reserved to Executive Officer (XO);
Major (Maj.), normally reserved to Second in Command (2IC), Bomber leader, Fighter leader and Technical officer.
All preceding ranks are "staff members". The following ranks are "members";
Captain (Cpt.);
First Lieutenant (1st. Lt.), or simply Lieutenant (Lt.);
Second Lieutenant (2nd. Lt.).
Ranks are attributed for administrative purposes only by staff. There are no "superiors" among us and we should always salute (~S~ or any other appropriate formula) other members. All members have equal voting rights in all matters.
CHAIN OF COMMAND DURING MISSIONS AND EXERCISES
During missions and exercises, members will use the British chain of command. Depending on the mission or the exercise, we will have Flight leader(s), Bomber leader(s), Fighter leader(s), leaders(s) and wingman(wingmen). Other denominations may be used depending on the situation.
Any member can be called to fill a leader position by the staff; a 2ND. Lt. may well have the Col. under his command for a mission for example. Leaders should be obeyed and helped throughout the duration of their command by all members placed under their authority. A leader may delegate his authority to another member, permanently or not, depending on circumstances of the mission or exercise, at his sole discretion. If a leader is KIA or MIA without having named his replacement, the highest ranking officer that was under his command at that time will assume the leader position which he may keep or delegate at his own discretion.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.- All AAC members are officers and should act accordingly. They will show respect and courtesy to each other, to other squadron member and to the public in general.
Notwithstanding the preceding statement:
1.A.- Any foul language is prohibited under any circumstances through any means of communication. This includes, but is not limited to, swearing, cussing, blasphemy or any degrading remarks.
1.B.- Critics of the AAC or AAC members, other squadrons and their members, or any group or individual that may reflect on the reputation of the AAC, should be dealt with through the chain of command during missions and exercises, and through ranks the rest of the time. Gossiping will never be tolerated at the AAC.
2.- All AAC members will play fairly and will not willfully cheat. Cheating is any action taken to get an unfair advantage during missions or exercises. This includes, but is not limited to, aircraft MDL, CFG, DP and AIR files modified with unrealistic data to procure an unfair advantage, the use of CFOing or Warping Cheat for displacement to modify the outcome of a game, the use of Auto-Follow Cheat to get the advantage in combat, the use of Bomb Training Cheat during mission and the use of "Refuel Gauges" to secretly lighten an aircraft for combat.
Notwithstanding the preceding statement:
2.A.- All pilots will fly approved AAC aircraft and use approved materials during AAC duties.
2.B.- When flying outside AAC activities, members will show the same fairness so as to not put the AAC into disrepute.
2.C.- Modification of AAC approved aircraft and material must be divulged to the Technical Officer before being used in a mission or exercise. The Technical Officer has the final word in that matter without any possible appeal.
2.D.- Any AAC member can ask the Technical Officer to investigate possible illegal modification or cheating evidence.
2.E.- Openly calling someone a cheater is in contravention with section 1 of these rules and will be treated as such, even if true.
3.- AAC members will attend as many activities of the AAC as they can and will keep staff members informed about their availability. They will confirm in advance their presence to an AAC event and, after having so confirmed, they will warn staff if incapable to fulfill that obligation.
4.- AAC members will help the squadron in any capacity they can. They will volunteer without being asked and, if asked, they will do their very best to comply.
5.- AAC members joining another CFS1 formation should divulge that information forthwith to staff members and give priority to AAC activities. If they are already members of other CFS1 formation when joining the AAC they should also divulge that information at enrollment procedures. If they are staff members and cannot perform their AAC duties because of conflict with other CFS1 activities, they should voluntarily returned to a non-staff rank. If they are members and cannot perform their duties because of other CFS1 activities, they should ask for an honorable discharge.
Notwithstanding the preceding statement:
5.A.- Loyalty is expected of all AAC members.
5.B.- AAC members will fly under AAC uniform during AAC events or other events not organized by their other formation(s).
5.C.- AAC members will fly under another formation uniform only when that formation is in charge of the event, even if other AAC members are present at that event.
5.D.- An AAC member flying in another uniform for another CFS1 formation not disclosed forthwith will be prima facie in violation of section 5.
5.E.- An AAC member, even under another CFS1 uniform, is bound by the AAC Charter.
SANCTIONS
Any contravention to the aforementioned rules and regulations is subject to sanctions.
Sanctions can range from suspension of flying privileges to dishonorable discharge.
SUSPENSION OF FLYING PRIVILEGES
Suspension of flying privileges may be no less than one week and no more than six months. During that period an AAC member cannot fly with other AAC members during AAC events unless a special waiver is given by the CO or, in his absence, the XO. He may continue to assist in other AAC functions and is still able to vote.
SUSPENSION OF AAC RIGHTS
Suspension of AAC rights may be no less than one week and no more than three months.
During that period an AAC member cannot participate in any AAC activity. His right to vote is also suspended. No waiver is possible.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Honorable Discharge should not be considered a sanction. It is given, not imposed. A member honorably discharged may re-enlist when circumstances change. Any member can, at his own discretion, ask for such a discharge without any prejudice or ill effect of any sort.
DISCHARGE
A discharge is a neutral sanction imposed for repeated minor offenses or evident lack of participation and involvement in AAC activities. The former AAC member may re-apply for enlistment but will not necessarily be re-enlisted.
DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE
A dishonorable discharge is the worst possible sanction reserved for serious offense, act of disloyalty or willful cheating. The former AAC member may not re-apply and, if he does, will not be re-enlisted.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Any AAC member can ask for a disciplinary hearing (the accuser). In his demand he should specify which contravention to the rules and regulations was presumably committed, by whom it was presumably committed and how it was presumably committed. He may also seek a specific sanction but the disciplinary hearing is not bound by it. This should constitute the charges.
The AAC member charged (the accused) must be advised to be present at the disciplinary hearing. If he fails to appear after having been summoned to do so, disciplinary hearing may proceed in absentia. Unless declared an emergency hearing, the accused may ask for a delay of no more than 24 hours to prepare his defense.
A disciplinary hearing is open to all AAC members not suspended of their AAC rights. The hearing is done through any convenient means of communication.
Disciplinary hearings are informal, their quorum is 50% of staff members and all other members present. The accused may at any time admit to the charges against him. The accuser may ask at any time to withdraw the charges. AAC members present at the hearing may ask questions, propose solutions, and give testimony in an orderly fashion. Non-members may be invited to give testimony or expert advice if the case calls for it. At any reasonable time during the hearing a member may ask for a vote on guilt. Accused and Accuser are foreclosed from voting.
If the vote is unanimous on guilt, the hearing continues for sanctions. If the vote is unanimous for non-guilt, the accused is liberated of the charges.
If a majority vote for a guilty verdict, the minority should explain why they voted so. If the explanations are not deemed frivolous or unfounded by the majority, the accused is liberated of the charges.
If the explanations are deemed frivolous or unfounded by the majority, the hearing continues for sanctions and mention of the reasons for rejecting the explanations are given.
If a majority vote for a non-guilty verdict, the accused is liberated of the charges. A split vote is considered a majority non-guilty verdict.
The accused, if liberated of the charges may be accused by any AAC member present at the hearing of a lesser charge if it is done immediately. Procedure is the same.
Once a guilty verdict is reached, a hearing should proceed regarding sanctions. A unanimous verdict should be reached by all AAC members on sanctions unless a minority group voted non-guilty but was deemed to do so for frivolous or unfounded reasons. Then, only the majority has to be unanimous. The minority can join their reasons to the final disciplinary decision. The accuser has the right to vote during sanctions proceedings.
Sanctions minutes are public and should contain the sanction(s) imposed and the reason(s) for which it was imposed and, in case of a minority report, the reason(s) for not agreeing with it.
Disciplinary hearing decision is final.
EMERGENCY HEARING
In case of emergency the CO, or in his absence, the XO, may suspend an AAC member of flying privileges or AAC rights for no more than one week. A disciplinary hearing, called here an emergency hearing, should take place within that period of one week to confirm the decision, the state of emergency invoked and, as the case may be, greater sanctions. If the emergency hearing comes to the conclusion that the suspension was uncalled for or that the emergency was invoked without necessity, it may impose sanctions on the CO or XO if they acted, in their opinion, with malice or take no action if they think it was done in good faith.
Any AAC member that openly defies a disciplinary hearing decision is in violation of sub-section 5.A.
DECLARATION
I (state your AAC pseudo and your real name and surname), do solemnly declare that I have read this document and that I agree with its principles and will obey the rules and regulations therein.
In any circumstances I will proudly act as an Officer of the AAC.
I will obey and command out of fun, not out of fear.
I will help my fellow members and the AAC in the true spirit of team work and comradeship within my capacity.
United in fun.