Ranking System

This section describes how the ranks are set up and how to progress through them. Ranking is not tied to any specific game or achievement.

Military rank is more than just who salutes whom. Military rank is a badge of leadership. Responsibility for personnel, equipment, and mission grows with each increase in rank.

Ranks

Non-Commissioned Officers

Non-commissioned officers, or NCOs, are the sergeants of the clan. They act as leaders in their squads and serve as a link between the enlisted men and the officer corps. Your NCOs are experienced gamers and leaders, and they will always assist you, both in and out of the game.

Officers

Offices are the top-level leadership of the clan. Platoon officers serve as leaders for their squads and platoons. Headquarters officers typically serve in specialized leadership roles such as game server, web server, and forum administration; forum moderation; communication with other clans; development and enforcement of clan policy; and management of the clan as a whole.

The Promotion Process

All ranks are subject to modification and approval by the Officer Corps. You can ask to be promoted if you feel you have met the requirements of the next rank, but it is your squad leader's decision on whether or not to promote you.

Squad leaders may also initiate the promotion process. In this case, the squad leader will always follow the procedures specified here, and will keep both you and the officers informed.

The process described in this section outline the minimum requirements for promotion. Typically, we will initiate a clan-wide promotion process once or twice a year in which all active members will receive a boost in rank. (Corporals, senior NCOs, and Officers may not be automatically included in this process as they may already be at the top of their existing rank structures.)

Basic Requirements for All Promotions

1. You must progress through the ranks in order: you cannot skip a rank.
2. Active participation includes time on a DES game server or forums, or in official Clan Matches that are played on the other clan's server. Normal game play or forum participation outside of DES does not count for this purpose.
3. Any of the requirements for promotion can be waived at the discretion of your squad leader or an officer, but meeting all requirements will make the process easier.
4. Cheating and disrespectful behavior towards other players will result in corrective actions being taken, which can include loss of rank and privileges on the game servers and forums. You should conduct yourself with honor at all times. Poor sportsmanship reflects badly on the clan, and on your Savior!

Specific Promotion Requirements

Recruit to Private

• Active on -]DES[- server during recruit probationary period.
• Vote by -]DES[- membership.

Private to Private First Class

• Active participation on the -]DES[- Forums
• Consistent positive representation of the clan
• 4 months of active participation at PVT

Private First Class to Specialist

• Active participation on the -]DES[- Forums
• Consistent positive representation of the clan
• 4 months of active participation at PFC

Specialist to Corporal

• Active participation on the -]DES[- Forums
• Consistent positive representation of the clan
• Positive attitude and service to other members
• 4 months of active participation at SPC

Corporal to Sergeant

NCO ranks are achieved by demonstrating merit and leadership skills. Appointments to NCO ranks are made at the discretion of the Squad Leaders and Officer Corps.

• Special Review by Officer Corps
• Consistent positive representation of the clan
• Consistent positive attitude and service to other members
• Long-term and consistent active participation at CPL and lower ranks

Sergeant to Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant to Sergeant First Class
Sergeant First Class to Master Sergeant
Sergeant Major

• Consistent demonstration of leadership skills and ongoing contribution to the welfare of the clan and it's members.

Command Sergeant Major and above

• Reserved for squad leaders, platoon leaders, and headquarters staff; appointed and approved by general officers.