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Rules of Engagement

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+ The Rules of Engagement define when and how members of the 174th + Battle Group are authorised to use force. All members are expected to + know and follow these rules at all times. Failure to do so may result + in disciplinary action. +

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Authorised Use of Force

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Force is authorised only under the following conditions:

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  • + Direct hostile action: A target has taken hostile + action against group members or assets. +
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  • + Demonstrated hostile intent: A target has + displayed clear hostile intent, such as weapons charged and + directed at group personnel or an aggressive approach with no + communication. +
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  • + Standing orders: Command has designated the + target hostile by standing order prior to the engagement. +
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  • + Active contract or mission objective: The target + is identified as an objective within a sanctioned mission or + contract. +
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  • + Defence of a neutral or civilian: A neutral or + civilian is under active attack and the group has the capacity to + intervene. +
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Escalation and Warning

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+ Unless a member or the group is under active fire, a warning must be + issued before engaging. Members must make a reasonable attempt to + communicate intent and allow the target an opportunity to stand + down. If the target does not respond or continues to advance, force + may be used under the applicable condition above. +

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+ Offensive engagements, where the group initiates contact against a + target not currently attacking, require explicit authorisation from + a Rank 4 or higher officer, or from the council. Individual members + may not initiate offensive action on their own authority. +

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Civilians and Neutrals

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+ The default stance toward civilians and neutral parties is to avoid + interaction entirely. Members must not provoke, threaten, or engage + neutral parties without authorisation. If a neutral becomes a direct + threat, the escalation process applies before force may be used. +

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Surrendered and Fleeing Enemies

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+ Enemies who surrender or attempt to flee must be pursued and + captured where possible. Lethal force against a surrendered or + fleeing enemy is a last resort, permitted only when capture is not + feasible and the enemy remains an active threat. Rank 3 and above + may authorise the release of a captured enemy if operational + circumstances require it. +

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Prohibited Actions

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+ The following actions are prohibited at all times, regardless of + orders: +

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  • + Impairing medical vessels: Medical ships must not + be attacked, disabled, or obstructed unless the vessel is + confirmed hostile and the group has its own medical capacity + available. +
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  • + Destroying escape pods: Escape pods must never be + destroyed. Members are expected to pursue and capture them where + possible. +
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  • + Griefing: Harassment, repeated unprovoked + attacks, and any conduct intended to ruin the experience of other + players is strictly prohibited. +
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Friendly Fire

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+ All friendly fire incidents, accidental or otherwise, must be + reported to the commanding officer immediately and documented. + Members involved must stand down and await instruction before + continuing the engagement. +

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Target Verification

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+ Before engaging any target, members must have visual confirmation of + hostile action or recognised hostile markings. Uncertainty is not + sufficient grounds to open fire. If a member cannot confirm a target + is hostile, they must hold fire and seek clarification from their + commanding officer. +

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Code of Conduct

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+ The Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of + all members of the 174th Battle Group. It applies across all group + platforms and activities: in-game, on Discord, on any other group + tools, and on external platforms when a member is visibly representing + the group. Membership is conditional on upholding these standards. +

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Expected Behaviour

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All members are expected to:

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  • + Treat all members and non-members with respect at all times. +
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  • + Refrain from harassment, hate speech, and discrimination in any + form. +
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  • Follow the orders of ranking members during operations.
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  • + Raise disputes through proper channels rather than through direct + confrontation. +
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  • Be honest with leadership and fellow members.
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Disciplinary Process

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+ Discipline is handled on a case by case basis. There are no fixed + tiers; the response is proportionate to the severity and context of + the conduct in question. +

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  • + Informal warning: Any Rank 3 or above may issue + an informal warning for minor conduct issues. +
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  • + Formal warning: A Rank 4 officer or department + head may issue a formal warning for more serious or repeated + issues. +
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  • + Removal: Removal from the group requires a vote + of the Rank 5 council. A majority is required to pass. +
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+ Members subject to disciplinary action have the right to present + their account of events before a decision is reached. Inactivity is + not treated as a conduct issue and is governed separately. +

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Grounds for Immediate Removal

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+ The following offences result in immediate removal from the group + without prior warning. The council may vote to make the removal + permanent. +

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  • Cheating or exploiting game mechanics.
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  • + Doxxing or sharing personal information about another member + without their consent. +
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  • Hate speech or discrimination of any kind.
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  • Threatening or blackmailing members.
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Appeals

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+ Any member who has received a formal warning or been removed from + the group may appeal the decision to the full Rank 5 council. The + council will review the appeal and reach a final decision by + majority vote. Appeal decisions are binding. +

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Fleet Composition

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