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The below diagram displays how the Company/Guild is configured and how various departments are inconnected. As you can see the Major is the center point for which everything is built around.

Two rank Platforms exist that can be chosen at the game section level regardless of game type. This will be selected to better fit what kind of game rather than category. The Pentagon will determine which platform a specific game will follow.

Company Platform	Guild Platform
Major Field Ops Captain Battle Ops Captain MP Journalist Field rank Master Sergeant Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Private	Grand Master Honor Guard Battle Ops Honor Guard Royal Guard Journalist Field rank Templar Knight Dark Knight Teutonic Knight Knight Squire

Pentagon Administrator Support

The Admin support is not responsible for the daily running of the section. The AS is senior leadership within the clan available for advice, questions, comments, concerns, or help from any member about any ranked or non ranked member in the section, or most of anything else WN related within their authority. The Admin Support is responsible for higher level IS tickets, HD requests, LOAs, and assuring the quality of the Major, tagged members, and the current status of the section. In the absense of a Major/GM, the Admin Support becomes interim leader of the section until a suitable replacement is found. The Admin Support has ultimate final authority in all decisions of the section, but the decisions of Majors are very rarely overruled. The Admins Support may support multiple games and may have tasks beyond supporting games.

Major / Grand Master

The Major/GM is responsible for the daily sectional running. These daily tasks include assigning and keeping track of all sectional tagged members, keeping order, activity, and organization (including events) in and out of game, and to handle most minor quarrels, IS tickets, non HD/LOA requests in the scriptorium, and approving pending members for the section. The Major is held accountable to the Admin Support(s) assigned to the game.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 months of membership and have a minimum of 50 posts in the forum (Exceptions - Game Champion for a new game approved by Pentagon).
• Not on probation in last 6 months.

Field Captain / Field Honor Guard

The FO Captain/HG has varied tasks within the section dependent upon the Majors current needs. The Major/GM may assign such tasks to the FO Captain/HG as roster upkeep (or other various forum "paperwork" jobs), event planning and execution, limited leadership (as assigned by the Major/GM) of general sectional members and other tagged sectional members (such as MP, Journalist, etc.), general sectional leadership as assigned by the Major/GM during any extended absense they may have, as well as approving vouchers when (or if) assigned. The FO Captain/HG is held accountable and assigned by the Major, with the final approval and ultimate oversight by the Admin Support.

• 2 per section.
• May increase to 3 if your section has enough members to justify (i.e. 40+), Admin Support approval required.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 months of membership and have a minimum of 50 posts in the forum (Exceptions - Game Champion for a new game approved by a Pentagon member).
• Not on probation in last 3 months.

Battle Ops Captain / Battle Ops Honor Guard

The BO Captain/HG is the competitive specialist of the section. In being held accountable by the BO department, the BO Captain/HG is expected to meet certain standards and requirements set up to best allow a potential for success in any in game competition they (as in the competitive team) desire to succeed in. The BO Captain/HG is optional to sections who desire to compete at a higher standard than casual. The Major nominates a candidate (or is potentially chosen by the commissioner in the case of newly released Dev games) after consultation with the section's assigned Admin Support, of which then the BO department assesses the potential candidate for possible acceptance into the BO program. If accepted, the BO is held accountable to not only the BO department, but the Major and Admin Support of the section.

• Section must be active in competitive gaming to utilize this rank.
• Addition of this rank to a Company/Guild is subject to the approval of Battle Operations.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 months of membership and have a minimum of 50 posts in the forum (Exceptions - Game Champion for a new game approved by a Pentagon member).
• Not on probation in last 3 months.

Sergeant Major and Paladin

The Sergeant Major/Paladin rank is the highest of the field rank. They have shown complete loyalty toward the nation. They have shown experience within game play and are always willing to provide tips and demonstrate for. They carry the law within their soul and always remind the ones in need , they carry the word of the nation and spread it throughout the world. Their main objective is to train the lower rank for future battle, to be a mentor to all lower rank and help them achieve higher skill.

• This rank is limited to 7 members maximum.
• Must be Primary of game to achieve.
• Rank is primary to any subset of additional ranks.

Master Sergeant and Templar Knight

The Master Sergeant/Templar Knight will defend all high rank with the strength of the Nation. There is no limit to how many can be in this rank. They have strong loyalty, have shown remarkable abilities in hand to hand combat, weaponry, and have acquired great knowledge across the land and will kill at the command of any high rank. Master Sergeants/Templar Knights can make limited decisions in clan battles and direction, however Game Leaders will have final approval. They cannot however promote or expel a member. Choose members that are online during the times that they are whenever possible. There prime objective is to use them to protect the foundation of Warrior Nation™.

• There is no limit to how many can be within this rank.

Staff Sergeant and Dark Knight

The Staff Sergeant/Dark Knight has shown to be even more powerful in offensive and defensive measures. There is no limit to how many can be in this rank. They are not only are successful in battle but have shown great loyalty among the nation. They are successful in leading small teams and coordinating strategic plans.

Promoted to this rank based on performance, activity, teamwork, and contribution, subject to the terms the Game Leader in charge puts forth.

• There is no limit to how many can be within this rank.

Sergeant and Teutonic Knight

The Sergeant/Teutonic Knight shows greater strength and participation in the clan. There is no limit to how many can be in this rank. They search out battles, successfully defeat other opponents, come to the need of other members. They can also suggest members with the approval of the game leaders. They bring new strategies and are in constant communication with the members.

• There is no limit to how many can be within this rank.

Corporal and Knight

They engage in battle and work with the teams as much as possible. They are the strength on the field in numbers and in marksmanship. They have proven they can take orders and follow through. They are strong in many various weapons.

• There is no limit to how many can be within this rank.

Minimum Requirements

• You will remain a Corporal/Knight until you have gone through a successful signing of a monthly rollcall since last promotion or transfer and have a minimum of 50 posts in the forum.

Private and Squire

The grunts of the Nation. New members will start their membership in this class. They are on a trial period, therefore have no clan privileges and may not recruit new members until they have completed their trial period. They are not allowed to recruit new members without the specific approval of the members in charge.

• There is no limit to how many can be within this rank.

Trial Period:
• You will remain in this rank until you have gone through a successful signing of a monthly rollcall. So trial can vary from 1-31 days depending on when you became a member.
• This rank also consists of those that do not sign rollcall. If you fail to sign a rollcall 2 times you are immediately dropped to this rank regardless of previous rank and must successfully complete another rollcall to move back up. Failure to respond to 3 rollcalls in a row will remove you from the roster completely.

(New members who have joined within a few days of rollcall summaries may petition with the "I'm new" and "Didn't know" clauses.)

Non-Primary - No Rank

The Non-Primary Rank is actually no rank at all. This is used to list those that play additional games but have a different game as a primary. This non-rank can not be promoted and is equal to a Corporal/Knight in status. Regardless of rank in another game, this person holds no authority under this non-primary ranking.

The Pentagon / Administration

• Games can be from more than one category (i.e. FPS, RTS, RPG, MMOG, Console) or it is possible to have more than one or overlap assigning of a game. Members designated within a category may divide up responsibility among themselves to accommodate their needs. Games that administrators oversee are decided solely by either the Generals or the Pentagon as a whole. Game leaders do not pick who supports them.

Administrators in violation of any WN laws bypass the Justice Department.
• All administrators will be handled by their superior officers following the appropriate chain.

Administrator Staff Level Caps

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5 Star	3
Lieutenant General	2
Major General	3
Brigadier General	10
Colonel - JA Courtyard	7
Colonel - Development	4
Colonel - Battle Operations	3
Colonel - MP	4
Colonel - Alpha Special Forces	4
Colonel - Bravo Special Forces	4
Colonel - Echo Special Forces	4
Colonel - Creative Lab	1
Colonel - Journalist Dept	2
Total	51

5 Star General - Military Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for the creation and direction of the clan's vision, mission and values. Ensures that all departments and aspects of Warrior Nation provide the required resources needed to ensure growth and stability. Must approve all structural changes within the core chain of command design.

Has Veto authority on any issue. Has the right to evict authority from an Administrator or Department at any level if corruption, abuse of power, abuse of members, abuse of resources, lack of activity or state of emergency is determined. Is the only authorized person to declare the entire Warrior Nation Network to be at war with another clan/guild or gaming organization.

Other CEO responsibilities include but are not limited to: designing logos, board and site skins, colors choices, font selections, web page content, documentation updates, upgrades, feature enhancements, flash and non-flash navigation systems, rank tags, special graphical support for organizational structures. Design and deployment of structure. HTML, XML, CSS design, modifications, plug in, extension, application installation and configurations.

5 Star General - Military Chief Technical Officer

Ensures that all departments and aspects of Warrior Nation provide the required resources needed to ensure growth and stability. Must approve all core structural changes in the chain of command.

Other CTO responsibilities included but are not limited to: Management, development, security and repairs over Web Server, MySQL Server, Mail Server, Teamspeak Server, some Game Servers. Advanced support of high end needs. Advanced coding of HTML, XML, PHP, SQL queries, custom scripting of multiple languages. Developer of multiple custom scripting applications, advanced modification of plug ins, extensions, core modifications to Vbulletin. On Demand system and data backup and recovery of all vital information.

5 Star General - Military Chief Knowledge Officer

Ensures that all departments and aspects of Warrior Nation provide the required resources needed to ensure growth and stability while providing guidance and direction at all levels in WN. Member must approve all core structural changes in the chain of command.

Has Veto authority on any issue. Has the ability to discharge any member from any rank or department due to breaking WN law, lack of activity or in a state of emergency. Facilitating connections, coordination and communications amongst Administration staff.

Oversees the development of the Justice Department infrastructure in all activities, including policies and procedures, while ensuring that the Dept is evaluating IS tickets and appeals in a fair, just and timely manner.

5 Star Generals
Lieutenant Generals
Major Generals

Participate in discussion, determination and voting on all Laws and Policies affecting the entire clan, including declaration of war. (This group has the right to add to the influence of Brigadier Generals and Colonels by including them in discussions to provide additional feedback and suggestions.)

This is an extension of the 5 Star Generals that will be responsible for providing nationwide support for all areas within the Administration system.

5 Star Appointed Lieutenant General
• Appointed by the 5 Star Generals.
• Duration of Term has no expiration.

• Assists in management of all departments while ensuring communication is taking place appropriately within all levels in the Pentagon on issues that are of clan-wide impact. 
• Assists departments that require additional resources in planning and execution of changes and/or normal operating tasks.
• Performs random audits of a department’s policies and procedures to ensure quality and fairness for the staff and members. 
• Performs random audits on game sections to ensure that ranks are used properly, members are being selected in ranks appropriately, that the section values are in line with WN as a whole, ensure that leadership is not leading sections astray from the policies and procedures of WN. Reports all findings to the Military Council for discussion. If anything is found which needs to be corrected, lines of communication with the games assigned Admin Support will be opened to help correct problems or alleviate concerns.
• Assists 5 Star Generals with various high level tasks as needed which can include planning or execution of changes, managing high impact or emergency issues.
• They will participate with 5 Star Generals in the discussion and selection of Major General Staff.
• Provides quality support for games they are assigned to.
• Washes the Administrators cars on a monthly basis.

Publicly Elected Lieutenant General
• Elected by public vote in accordance with the election policies and procedures.
• Office duration of 8 months with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms.

• Assists in problem solving with all departments while ensuring communication is taking place appropriately within all levels in the Pentagon on issues that are of clan-wide impact.
  
• Collects information about public concern and analyzes the issues to identify patterns, reoccurring issues, wide scale effecting problems. Brings forward all the data in an organized fashion to the Pentagon for internal discussion. If legitimacy is found after debate in the Pentagon, the Lt General will be responsible for presenting the information to the military council for finalized approval (or denial), and making sure that stagnation does not occur on the implementation of passed ideas.
  
• Assists departments that request additional resources in planning and execution of changes and/or normal operating tasks.
  
• Performs random audits on game sections to ensure that ranks are used properly, members are being selected in ranks appropriately, that the section values are in line with WN as a whole, ensure that leadership is not leading sections astray from the policies and procedures of WN. Reports all findings to the Military Council for discussion. If anything is found which needs to be corrected, lines of communication with the games assigned Admin Support will be opened to help correct problems or alleviate concerns.
• Provides quality support for 2 games they are assigned to.
• Responsible for publishing public news reports in regards to new developments, decisions, progression of ideas and projects from the Pentagon.  May be assigned various projects and tasks by the 5 Star or Lieutenant Generals.

Restrictions:

• Publicly Elected Lt General will not have access to high level sensitive JA Courtyard information such as evidence rooms and verdict voting chambers.
• No direct authority to add or remove a member of the Pentagon without first seeking Military Council advisement and 5 Star General authorization.

Election Policies and Procedures

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WN Election process has 7 phases for a total duration of 60 days. Election begins at the end of the previous candidate's 6th month in office in order to be completed by the 8th month end of their term.

• Prior to the beginning of each election, the guidelines are evaluated by the Military Council to determine if any modifications of requirements or processes are needed.

Phase 1 - Game Section nomination period for duration of 10 days.
• 1 thread will be created for each game section forum.
• 1 thread will be created for all development games combined. Number of allowed nominees to move to the election detemined by the population of development games combined at the time of election.
• Only primary members of that section may reply with their nominations.
• At the end of the period, the person with the most nominations in each game section will run in the 1st election primary poll.
• One nominee for the entire game

Phase 2 - 3 days to count nominations, determine disqualifications and prepare list of candidates to move forward in the campaign.
• Disqualifications include any edited nominations or duplicate entries from the same member.
• Thread logs will be reviewed for any tampering of the thread including deletions or modifying any portion of the threads. Any tampering may disqualify the sections participation and will result in maximum punishment including loss of rank of those found guilty of fraud.

Phase 3 - 2 week duration for nominees to campaign.
• Each nominee has the opportunity to speak to members in attempt to influence votes in their favor.
• Campaigns are restricted to the official campaign forum

Phase 4 - Poll runs to vote for 7 top nominees for a duration of 9 days.

Phase 5 - 3 day Military Council Candidate Selection Period
• Military Council is required to discuss and vote on 5 out of 7 top candidates who may move on to the next phase.

Phase 6 - 2 week duration for final 5 candidates to campaign.
• Each nominee has the opportunity to speak to members in an attempt to influence votes in their favor.
• Campaigns are restricted to the official campaign forum
• Each nominee will be required to answer official predefined questions that will be released over the 2 week period. These questions are designed to help members get a better understanding of the candidates they will be voting for.

Phase 7 - 1 week final poll to vote for final winning candidate.

Next Election Schedule
Phase 1 - March 12th - March 21st, 2009
Phase 2 - March 22nd - March 24th, 2009
Phase 3 - March 25th - April 8th, 2009
Phase 4 - April 9th - April 17th, 2009
Phase 5 - April 18th - April 20th, 2009
Phase 6 - April 21st - May 4th, 2009
Phase 7 - May 5th - May 12th, 2009

Guidelines

Qualifications:
• 365 days of registration as a WN member at the time nominiees are counted.

Disqualifications:
• Any warnings points in the last 12 months.
• Previous Dishonorable Discharge.
• Previously forced out of an Administrator position.
• Voluntarily resigned from an Administrator in the last 90 days.
• Currently in an Administrator position.

Rules:
• No spamming within your game forum as it will disrupt the normal operations. Only the Campaign Forum can be used for propaganda.

• No threatening other opponents or voters.
This includes hate messages, telling another they don’t have a chance and should just drop out, etc. Anyone caught will be punished under Law 6 to the fullest extent.

• Current Administrators will not be allowed to run in this election or show any public support for any candidate. They must remain neutral during the process. However Administrators are allowed to vote in both polls.

• Members who vote must have been here for at least 60 days from the date of the first poll in phase 3. Those who do not have 60 days here will not have the vote button option.

• Additional rules may be released at the beginning of an election.

Consists of the following Groups:

• MP Brigade
• Judge Advocate Courtyard

This department encompasses the Judge Advocate Courtyard and MP Battalion as they share the responsibility to uphold high standards within the laws and policies of WN. 

Major General

Responsible to ensure Brigadier Generals and Colonels with the respected departments are active and working with their teams. Identify when members need to swap teams so that the best combinations are present. Works with the Lieutenant General and 5 Star Generals in Brigadier General Selections as well works to ensure the Brigs are selecting new Colonels from within game sections lacking proper support.  Interact in the daily processes and decisions that are provided by each department. 

Ensure that the policies, procedures and processes of both departments ensure the success that the overall enforcement within WN is effective and fair.  Establish bridges between both sides of enforcement to build shared values and responsibilities that complement each side to the other.

Ensure any clan wide impacts resulting from normal processes or changes are properly communicated to the Pentagon as a whole.   Work with other department MG’s as needed on collaboration of changes, events or activities that may be cross related or effect other departments.

Provides quality support for games they are assigned to.

MP Brigade

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Brigadier General MP

Oversee daily process activities of the entire MP department. Select Colonel MPs and Marshals to assist in department tasks and observe MPs to ensure they are performing their duties properly. Provide final approval on all MP selections. When required, assert final authority on signature, avatar, and spam violations.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Colonel MP

Provide assistance in leading the daily operations to ensure MPs are following protocol and engaging in the daily requirements set forth by the MP Department policies and procedures. Accept applications from game leaders for MP nominations of game sections. Provide evaluations of prospective and current MPs.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Marshal

Oversee MP activities, manage unsupported forums (which have no current designated moderator), process all Spam/Avatar/Signature reports. The Marshals are global moderators and will assist in both section and non-section reported posts if the forum moderator is unavailable. Marshals cannot submit IS requests. They are to contact their Colonel, Brigadier General or Grand Master/Major of the offenders section.

Requirements: At least 3 month's experience as MP.



MP/RG

Provide moderation of designated forum to include:
Closing old threads
Monitoring post contents for law or policy violations and delete/lock when necessary
Submit reports on law and policy violations
Inspecting signatures of members posting in designated forum
Assist game leader in section activities as needed.

Requirements: At least 1 month's membership.

Judge Advocates Courtyard

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Overall Responsibilities

All levels within the JA Courtyard are responsible for managing submitted punishments. They will provide quality audits on punishments requested to ensure they are fair and fall within set guidelines. They will review and cast decisions and process all disputes and appeals. Responsible for reviewing and validating evidence, questioning witnesses as it relates to various cases. Process warning points and any required discharges.



Brigadier General JA

Responsible for ensuring their team is participating and completing the tasks that are assigned. Ensure that communication is transparent on all issues within the department. Provide training of new procedures; perform audits of policy and protocols. Work with the Major General to ensure the values and guidelines of the department are complimenting the entire Justice Department. Selecting new Colonels as positions require fulfillment.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Colonel JA

Responsible for performing the assigned duties and tasks required of the JA Courtyard department.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to. (Max of 3 games)
If a JA holds a sub rank then their Max game support will be 2 so as not to interfere with the daily activities demanded by the position of JA.

JA Common Policy and Procedure

The JA's will only be involved in extreme cases. For the day-to-day punishments, it will be the GAME LEADER's discretion as to what gets punished, etc. The JA has the authority to step in if need be, and can also regulate our upper rank, however we must give GAME LEADERS & ADMINS leeway to handle business on their own if possible, and only come to JA as last resort.

Judge Advocate Department Involvement

• Extreme issues for regular members that the Major/GM/Admin Support feels they cannot handle properly themselves.
• An issue with a GM/Major, HG/Captain or anyone else above field rank ASSUMING the Admin Support of that section can not handle the issue himself.

Administrators

Any issue from warning points, dishonorable discharge or appeals for Administrators will not be handled by the Justice Department. Instead these cases are handled strictly by the Generals.

How it works:

Only Game Leaders and ADMIN can submit a punishment to the Inner Sanctum. However, Grand Masters and Majors are only allowed to submit tickets with a point value of 6 or lower. Actual forum permissions have been edited to reflect this change. If the amount of points issued results in a probation or dishonorable discharge from Warrior Nation, the Admin Support of the offenders primary game must post the Inner Sanctum request. This change speeds up the process as well as promotes more communication between game leaders and the administrators that support them.

• *ANYONE* can initiate an appeal as long as they have been a member for 30 days or more.
• An appeal must be submitted within 7 days of the offense to be accepted.
• Appeals should include as much information as possible. Clearly state everything that happened, include witnesses names to be questioned. Links, screenshots, logs are vital to helping you win an appeal.

The Judge Advocates will review all evidence and may question all witnesses. Once the review is completed the Judge Advocates will cast a poll and vote as to whether you are innocent or guilty.

• If you are found innocent all charges will be reversed.
• If you are found guilty, the JA's will review whether the requested punishment is acceptable. The JA's have a right to increase or decrease the original punishment. If no original punishment was set, the JA's will decide your initial punishment.
• Once your appeal is completed, you may not appeal again for a period of 6 months.
• If a member is granted a return via appeal he/she may NOT hold any tagged rank or apply for any tag for a period of 90 days from the day of return. This does not include field ranks I.E Sergeant Major/Paladin
(Effective July 1st '08- Any member returning from a discharge before this date will not be included in this policy)
• Periodically 5 Star Generals will review random appeals. If they so decide, they may veto the ruling. In doing so all 5 Star Generals must vote majority.

If people initiate trials over stupid things, then they themselves will be reprimanded. This is only to be used as a last line to stop problems.

Note that the council is only to be used in extreme circumstances. if its being used to frequently, then this means that the game leaders are failing in their positions

*NOTE that unless an official trial is initiated, that the Judge Advocates have NO SAY over punishment or who is guilty, innocent, etc. - the punishment and dealing with problems falls upon the GAME LEADERS of the section.

Consists of the following Groups:

• Special ForcesBrigade
• Alpha (North America)
• Echo (Europe)
• Battle Operations

Major General

Responsible to ensure Assigned Special Forces Brigadier Generals and Colonels are active and working with their teams. Identify when members need to swap teams so that the best combinations are present. Work with the Lieutenant Generals and 5 Star Generals in Brigadier General Selections as well works to ensure the Brigs are selecting new Colonels from within game sections lacking proper support. 

Responsible to ensure that Battle Operations is following protocols and properly executing tasks needed to ensure a constant quality of Competitive Gaming and Non-Competitive Organized Events.  Will address structural complications as needed and work with the Brigadier General to develop, plan and execute needed changes.  Periodically perform audits in order to identify needed immediate changes to current processes or execution of newly designed plans.   

Responsible of ensuring that Competitive Gaming does not negatively impact the Non-Competitive side of the Sections (Company’s) by causing desertion of casual gaming, elitism or Section collapse.    Will participate in random daily activities and decisions in order to ensure they are current on the inter-workings of the department.

Ensure any clan wide impacts resulting from normal processes or changes are properly communicated to the Pentagon as a whole.   Work with other department MG’s as needed on collaboration of changes, events or activities that may be cross related or effect other departments.

Provides quality support for games they are assigned to.

Special Forces Brigade

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• Administrator
• Supports 3-6 games as Admin Support
• Each team will provide backup support for their own team members.



Special Forces Battalion - Brigadier General

Responsible for ensuring their team is communicating with one another, sharing responsibilities and supporting as backup when needed. They will train and coach all new Colonels with great detail including ensuring they are on the right path by constant follow up. They will work with the Major General in selecting quality Colonels and work with other Brig Generals when a need for team member swaps is required.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Special Forces Battalion – Colonel

They will ensure sections mature in a quality manner, they will strive to bring success to a sections growth as well assist in keeping order, boosting morale and ensuring sections mature in a respectable manner. They will support the game leaders in organization, events, and contests as well assist with problems and solutions. It is the duty of the Special Forces to be responsible and identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the section.

Provide quality support for the games they are assigned to.

Other duties will include some shared responsibilities.

• Process all scriptorium LOA and Honorable Discharge requests.
• Process all reinstatement requests in the NG for LOA and HD returns.
• Monitor the approval queue and ensure registrations do not exceed 10 days, while also notifying the game leader for any registration that exceeds 5 days.
• Ensure that the Game Leader roster is current and update when necessary.

Battle Operations Brigade

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Brigadier General Battle Ops

Responsible for ensuring their team is participating and completing the tasks that are assigned. Ensure that communication is transparent on all issues within the department. Provide training of new procedures; perform audits of policy and protocols. Work with the Major General to ensure the values and guidelines of the department are complimenting the needs of the clan as a whole. Selecting new Colonels as positions require fulfillment.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Colonel Battle Ops

Responsible for managing and assisting in the daily activities of the Battle Ops staff to ensure process and procedure is followed. Work with the staff to identify specific changes and needs of the game sections as they arise and work to ensure Battle Ops Captain/HG staffing follows the requirements set forth by the department. Ensuring communication within the department, assist in creation of needed resources and documentation, manage, ensure and update the LRC as needed to ensure information is current.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Battle Operation Commissioners

In charge of overseeing four or more section Battle Ops Captain/Honor Guards to ensure they have the tools, resources, skills and knowledge to be successful in organized gaming.
• Authority to make a decision on a match that cannot be confirmed or when there is a dispute.
• Search for, establish and maintain section/global Alliances with suitable clans/guilds.
• Ensure that the sections are creating valid and viable alliances with other clans.
• Communicates all clan wide activities.
• Ensures that the sections are utilizing their Battle Ops Captain/Honor Guard correctly and assists them in organizing their section events.
• Works with the Administrators in the approval process of incoming requests for new Battle Ops Captain/Honor Guards.
• Responsible for updating the Diplomacy page.
• Collects activity reports from their Battle Operations team via PM and consolidates them into a single report on a monthly basis.

Commissioner Selection Process

• Battle Ops Commissioners are appointed by the Department Administrative staff.
• One Battle Ops Commissioner for every 6 FPS/RTS games.
• One Battle Ops Commissioner for every 6 MMO/RPG games.
• One Battle Ops Diplomat for every 4 Alliances.
Battle Operation Captain / Honor Guard



Battle Operation Captain / Honor Guard

• In charge of managing organized gaming, such as events, game nights, ladders, matches, leagues, tournaments.
• Authority to make a decision on a match that cannot be confirmed or when there is a dispute.
• Search for, establish and maintain Alliances with suitable clans/guilds.
• Communicates all section activities within the section and the Battle Operations Department.
• Reports to their designated commissioner on a monthly basis to relay activity information.
BO Captain / Honor Guard Selection Process
• Battle Ops Captain/Honor Guards are appointed by the GM/Major of the section.
• Selection is submitted to the Battle Operations Department for review and approval.
• The Battle Operations Commissioners with Admin staff approval have the right to decline or revoke any member of this rank within reason.
• It is expected that the member holding this rank is engaged in organized activities. If the rank is not being utilized for its purpose the rank will be eliminated from the sections rank lineup until a satisfactory plan has been established.



United Alliance Member

Leaders from other clans that have joined Warrior Nation in alliance.
• Game alliance(single section): 2
• Multiple games alliance(2 sections): 3
• Global alliance(3+ sections): 5
• Exceptions in specific situations

Consists of the following Groups:

• Special ForcesBrigade
• Bravo (North America)
• Charlie (Console Worldwide)
• Development

Major General

Responsible to ensure Assigned Special Forces Brigadier Generals and Colonels are active and working with their teams. Identify when members need to swap teams so that the best combinations are present. Work with the Lieutenant Generals and 5 Star Generals in Brigadier General Selections as well works to ensure the Brigs are selecting new Colonels from within game sections lacking proper support.

Responsible to ensure that Development is following protocols and properly executing tasks needed to ensure a constant incoming flow of qualified games.  Will address structural complications as needed and work with the Brigadier General to develop, plan and execute needed changes.  Periodically perform audits in order to identify needed immediate changes to current processes or execution of newly designed plans.  Will participate in random daily activities and decisions in order to ensure they are current on the inter-workings of the department.

Ensure any clan wide impacts resulting from normal processes or changes are properly communicated to the Pentagon as a whole.   Work with other department MG’s as needed on collaboration of changes, events or activities that may be cross related or effect other departments.

Provides quality support for games they are assigned to.

Special Forces Brigade

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• Administrator
• Supports 3-6 games as Admin Support
• Each team will provide backup support for their own team members.



Special Forces Battalion - Brigadier General

Responsible for ensuring their team is communicating with one another, sharing responsibilities and supporting as backup when needed. They will train and coach all new Colonels with great detail including ensuring they are on the right path by constant follow up. They will work with the Major General in selecting quality Colonels and work with other Brig Generals when a need for team member swaps is required.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Special Forces Battalion – Colonel

They will ensure sections mature in a quality manner, they will strive to bring success to a sections growth as well assist in keeping order, boosting morale and ensuring sections mature in a respectable manner. They will support the game leaders in organization, events, and contests as well assist with problems and solutions. It is the duty of the Special Forces to be responsible and identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the section.

Provide quality support for the games they are assigned to.

Other duties will include some shared responsibilities.

• Process all scriptorium LOA and Honorable Discharge requests.
• Process all reinstatement requests in the NG for LOA and HD returns.
• Monitor the approval queue and ensure registrations do not exceed 10 days, while also notifying the game leader for any registration that exceeds 5 days.
• Ensure that the Game Leader roster is current and update when necessary.

Development Brigade

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Brigadier General - Development

Responsible for ensuring their team is participating and completing the tasks that are assigned. Ensure that communication is transparent on all issues within the department. Provide training of new procedures; perform audits of policy and protocols. Assisting in the selection of development staff at all levels.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Colonel - Development

Responsible for managing the development and ensuring they are fulfilling their duty and responsibilities as set forth by the Development department. Assist the Brigadier General in creation of policy, procedure and protocols. Participate in staff application review and selection of qualified candidates. Identify when staff needs to be overturn do to inactivity or lack of participation. Ensure that developers have all the tools and resources available to perform their required functions.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Engineer - Development

• In charge of training and appointing a permanent leadership when the section exits development.
• Development Engineers have elite moderator permissions to oversee all sections in development and do administrative work (approving recruits, updating rosters, approving scriptorium, …) for those sections.
• Development Engineers can oversee a section by supervising the Game Champs, moderating the section forum and updating their roster.
• Development Engineers provide leadership support in the sections they are over.

• 6 Development Engineers

Authority:
They oversee the development sections until a game leader is chosen, they are the leads over the Game Champs who are all competing to become the game leader.

Engineer - Research

• In charge of testing and evaluating new games, demos and betas.
• Research Engineers have elite moderator permissions to help out all new sections trying to enter WN and do administrative work (approving recruits, updating rosters, approving scriptorium, …) for those sections.
• Responsible for writing reviews/previews and encouraging others to do so as well.
• Helps keep WN informed on new and upcoming releases, as well as the latest gaming news from companies.
• May provide assistance to the Game Champs in new games, in terms of recruiting and internal structure.

• 3 Research Engineers

Authority:
They research and assist new games that are trying to enter Development. Responsible for the evaluation of new and upcoming releases.

Engineer - Console

• Responsible for both Research and Development of Console games within WN.
• Console Engineers have elite moderator permissions to oversee all sections in development and do administrative work (approving recruits, updating rosters, approving scriptorium, …) for those sections.
• Provide forum support and training for Game Champs.
• Responsible for writing console reviews/previews and encouraging others to do so as well.
• In charge of testing and evaluating new console games.
• May provide assistance on PC games if necessary.

• 3 Console Engineers

Authority:
They oversee the console development sections until a game leader is chosen, as well as test and evaluate new and upcoming console games.

Duties and Procedure:

• When a section is introduced in development, a Developer can ask for the responsibility of supervising it.
• Game Champs are appointed after discussion by the entire development staff.
• Developers are responsible for updating the member roster.
• Once a game leader is chosen the Developers are pulled out and the new game leader takes over. Only after a game leader is chosen, can a Pentagon member take on that game to oversee it as Admin Support. Pentagon members may assist in game play and help out, but the Developers are the main authority during its initial development stage.
• When the Developers are pulled out after a game leader is chosen the Developers go back to writing p/reviews and/or the next section on the list.



Research Miner

• Research Miners are responsible for testing and evaluating new games.
• Research Miners download trials, demos, and sign up for betas of new games in order to test them and report their findings to the WN public.
• Responsible for writing reviews/previews of the games that they test. Required 1 review/preview every 2 months minimum.
• Research Miners should be in the habit of reading gaming websites/magazines to further their knowledge of upcoming games.
• May provide assistance in Development games that they play, however Research Miners are not game leaders of these sections.



Game Champion

Game Champs are the primary leadership ranks for new games. They recruit, post information on their forum, help anyone who needs it and refer any problems which they cannot deal with themselves up the chain of command. Usually there will be at least one Development Engineer assigned to their section who will be able to answer any questions and give help where needed.

• A Game Champ is chosen by development staff to support the building efforts of a new section. GCs are directly under Engineers in authority over their game, and both must work together for the good of the section as a whole.
• There can be 2-7 selected and all are competing for the rank of game leader.
• There will be no backstabbing, down talking or gossiping bad rumors of any participant or you will be disqualified.

What it takes to be a Game Champ:
- You need to have proven your dedication towards Warrior Nation
- You need to have basic leadership qualities, previous experience in a leading role is a benefit.
- You need to be mature, polite, friendly and helpful.

Consists of the following Groups:

• Combat Journalist Department
• Creative Lab

 

Brigadier General

Responsible for ensuring the creative department is participating and completing the tasks that are assigned.  Ensure that communication is transparent on all issues within the department.   Provide training of new procedures; perform audits of policy and protocols.   Assist with the selection of new creative Lead staff.  Ensure the creative groups have the tools and resources necessary to function properly.

Responsible for ensuring that Journalist department is providing the required news reports in the announcements on a timely basis.  Working with Colonels to ensure that the tools and resources are available as needed.  Perform audits of policies, procedures, protocols and formats of the news articles that are posted.  Ensure the process of news collection is configured in the most efficient manner.

Ensure any clan wide impacts resulting from normal processes or changes are properly communicated to the Pentagon as a whole.   Work with other department MG or BG’s as needed on collaboration of changes, events or activities that may be cross related or effect other departments.  Engage in random daily activities of the departments to ensure that a working knowledge of the services these areas provide.

Provides quality support for games they are assigned to.

Combat Journalists

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Colonel Journalist

Responsible for ensuring all level of journalists are participating and completing the tasks they are assigned. Ensure that communication is transparent on all issues within the department. Provide training of new procedures; perform audits of policy and protocols. Working with staff on any development of news formats and ensuring that news articles are released on schedule. Assisting in the selection of journalist staff at all levels. Responsible to issue Medal of Resolution and Ace Awards.

Provide quality support for games they are assigned to.



Editor

General
- Review CJ applications.
- Suggest members for Ace Award.

Recruiter
*Limited to 1.

- Communicates with Game Leadership in order to educate them about the CJ approval system and getting a new CJ for their system.
- Communicates with Sectional CJ applicants if necessary.
- May voluntarily sign up as a Backup for the Weekly Warrior.

Instructor
*Currently limited to 3.

- Introduces and welcomes new Sectional Journalists.
- Oversees an assigned group of sectional Journalists.
- May voluntarily sign up as a Backup for the Weekly Warrior.

Corrector
*Currently limited to 3.

- Corrects Sectional Reports.
- Signs up to publish the Weekly Warrior.
- Writes promotion stories if asked.
- May be assigned additional duties.

Interview
*Limited to 1.

- Responsible for editing and releasing of interviews.
- Make sure that as many interviews as possible are covered .



Journalist

General
- Responsible signing monthly random roll calls.
- Minimum of 30 days membership.

Sectional
*Limited to 1 per section.

- Sectional CJs can only be primary members.
- Responsible for writing reports for the Weekly Warrior. If possible, on weekly basis.
- Has to write at least one report per month.

Interviewer
*Currently limited to 9.

- Comment on and correct interviews.
- Write newsworthy interviews.
- Responsible for writing 2 interviews per month.



Scholar
*Currently limited to 3.

- Full responsibility on history updating within the nation.
- Review Historian applications.
- Suggest Historians for Ace Award.
- Oversees a group of Historians.
- Compiles additions for the main WN History.



Historian
*Currently limited to 13.

- Minimum of 30 days membership.
- Sign the weekly CJ Roll Call.
- Responsible over a group of histories.
- Tasks are maintenance, updating, and in some cases redesigning.

*If an Editor or Scholar position is vacant, the amount of Journalists or Historians may exceed. Current limits may vary and are discussable depending on the needs of the department.

Creative Lab

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Colonel Creative Chief

In charge of the Creative Lab. The job is to oversee GAT, VAT, WNRadio, SWAT creative areas, ensure their is always strong leadership and activity in each. Help to influence and inspire, motivate and improve these areas. Overall to ensure that each area is succeeding to its highest potential. To get involved with all these areas and have fun with them.

- Reports to Brigadier General of Creative Works
- Update the special rank roster
- Hand tags to new people if needed
- Help out with new projects
- Making sure the leaders do their work
- Dealing with complaints that might come your way





Head
*Limited to 1.

- Moderates the Silver Screen.
- Runs Video of the Month.
- Provides quality C&C in the Silver Screen.
- Leads the teams projects and makes sure of there development.
- Keep the team motivated and enthusiastic about video editing.
- Runs the departments weekly rollcall
- Produces the departments courier each month
- Makes sure the team is on task and active both on forums and with projects.
- Deals with applications.



Video Artist Team (VAT)
*Currently limited to 10.

- Developers of video clips and movie creations.
- Provides quality C&C in the Silver Screen.
- Works on current assignments and initiatives.



Head
*Limited to 1.

- Moderator of the Graphix Outpost.
- Provides quality C&C in the Graphix Outpost.
- Assures the Sig of the Week is being done.
- Leads the teams projects and makes sure of there development.
- Keep the team motivated and enthusiastic about graphics.
- Runs the departments weekly rollcall
- Produces the departments courier each month
- Makes sure the team is on task and active both on forums and with projects.
- Deals with applications.



Graphics Artist Team (GAT)
*Currently limited to 20.

- Developers of signatures, avatars, forum banners and any game related graphical material requested by sections or Departments.
- Provides quality C&C in the Graphix Outpost.



Head
*Limited to 1.

- Moderator of the Music Showcase.
- Provides quality C&C in the Music Showcase.
- Leads the teams projects and makes sure of there development.
- Keep the team motivated and enthusiastic about playing music.
- Runs the departments weekly rollcall
- Produces the departments courier each month
- Makes sure the team is on task and active both on forums and with projects.
- Deals with applications.



WNRadio
*Currently limited to 15.

- Show activity in the Music Showcase.
- Broadcasting games, music and events via Radio streams.
- Manage the WNRadio.





Head
*Limited to 1.

- Moderator of the Design Suite.
- Provides quality C&C in the Desing Suit.
- Leads the teams projects and makes sure of there development.
- Keep the team motivated and enthusiastic about web development.
- Runs the departments weekly rollcall
- Produces the departments courier each month
- Makes sure the team is on task and active both on forums and with projects.
- Deals with applications.



Section Web Artist Team (SWAT)
*Currently limited to 10.

- Develops and maintains section sub domain web sites.
- These positions do not work on core pages, only sub domains.
- Answers questions in the Design Suite.

Minimum Requirements
- Intermediate skill level in html
- Fundamental understanding of tables
- Must be familiar with Dreamweaver
- Must be familiar with FTP for file uploads
- Ability to create simple site skins using Graphics

Preferred Requirements (Not required to join team, but is desired)
- Intermediate skill level in xhtml
- Intermediate skill level in CSS
- Able to create and/or manage Dreamweaver templates

Bonus Requirements (Not required but is an added bonus to the team.)
- PHP
- MySql you reach the correct people involved