From c25aa035fecd2427831cdfa17d912dcf1bfd55c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Alex Pooley (@zuedev)" Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 08:35:09 +0100 Subject: add Joining Process section with detailed application and onboarding steps --- communities/174bg/handbook/public/index.html | 183 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 183 insertions(+) (limited to 'communities') diff --git a/communities/174bg/handbook/public/index.html b/communities/174bg/handbook/public/index.html index ada804c..fe2cdcd 100644 --- a/communities/174bg/handbook/public/index.html +++ b/communities/174bg/handbook/public/index.html @@ -410,6 +410,189 @@ +
+

Joining Process

+

+ The following describes the full path from initial contact to + confirmed membership. Every step applies to all applicants without + exception; officers do not have the authority to bypass the process + for any individual. +

+ +
+

Prerequisites

+

+ Before applying, a prospective member must meet all of the following + requirements. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not + proceed. +

+
    +
  • + Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. + The 174th Battle Group operates as an adult community; this + requirement is non-negotiable. +
    • +
  • + Star Citizen account: Applicants must own a copy + of Star Citizen and hold a verified RSI account in good standing. + The group does not accept applicants who have not purchased the + game. +
    • +
  • + No prior bans: Applicants must not have been + previously banned from the 174th Battle Group or from any other + group known to leadership. Known ban histories must be disclosed + during the interview; undisclosed prior bans discovered later are + grounds for immediate removal. +
    • +
+
+ +
+

Application

+

+ The joining process begins when a prospective member joins the + group's Discord server. On joining, they are automatically presented + with a short questionnaire covering basic information: their RSI + handle, their age, their prior Star Citizen experience, and their + areas of interest within the group. +

+

+ Once the questionnaire is submitted, an available officer will + arrange a voice interview. This is conducted on the group's Discord + server and is the primary vetting step. The interview serves three + purposes: to verify the information provided in the questionnaire, + to assess whether the applicant is a good fit for the group's + culture and expectations, and to give the applicant the opportunity + to ask questions before committing. +

+

+ Following the interview, the officer makes an accept or decline + decision. If the applicant is declined, the officer must provide a + brief reason. Declined applicants may reapply after 30 days unless + the decline was on the grounds of a prior ban or conduct, in which + case the matter is referred to the Rank 5 council. +

+
+ +
+

Onboarding

+

+ Accepted applicants are onboarded immediately following the + interview. The following steps are completed before the new recruit + participates in any group activity: +

+
    +
  • + Discord role: The Rank 0 role is assigned, + granting access to member-only channels. +
    • +
  • + RSI org invite: An invitation to join the group's + RSI organisation is sent. The recruit is expected to accept within + 48 hours. +
    • +
  • + Introduction post: The recruit posts a brief + introduction in the designated welcome channel. This is not + optional; it is the first step in becoming known to the group. +
    • +
  • + Mentor assignment: The recruit is assigned a + mentor: an experienced member, Rank 2 or above, from their area of + interest. The mentor is the recruit's primary point of contact + throughout the probation period. +
    • +
+

+ Division assignment is not made at this stage. Recruits enter the + group as undeclared and spend the probation period determining where + they fit before the formal assignment is made. +

+
+ +
+

Probation Period

+

+ All new members begin at Rank 0 and remain on probation until they + advance to Rank 1. The probation period has no fixed end date; it + concludes when the recruit meets the advancement requirements. + During this period, the recruit has full access to group activities + but does not hold a formal role and may not exercise any authority + over other members. +

+

Training during probation is structured around two activities:

+
    +
  • + Shadowing: Recruits attend operations and + activities alongside experienced members. This is the primary way + recruits learn the group's procedures, communication standards, + and expectations in practice. Recruits are expected to observe + before acting and to ask their mentor when uncertain. +
    • +
  • + Department drills: Departments organise periodic + drills covering their specific discipline: ship combat and + formation flying for Naval, FPS exercises and boarding drills for + Marine, and field repair and resource operations for Auxiliary. + Recruits are expected to attend drills relevant to their intended + area and to treat them as a required part of their training, not + an optional extra. +
    • +
+

+ Mentors are expected to provide regular feedback to the recruit + throughout the probation period and to raise any concerns with their + division leader or department head promptly. Recruits who are + struggling should be given guidance before any formal escalation. +

+
+ +
+

Advancing to Rank 1

+

+ Advancement from Rank 0 to Rank 1 marks the end of probation and + formal entry into the group as a full member. To advance, a recruit + must satisfy all of the following: +

+
    +
  • + Minimum participation: The recruit must have + attended at least three group sessions. Sessions count only if the + recruit was an active participant, not merely present. +
    • +
  • + Drill attendance: The recruit must have attended + at least one drill run by the department of their intended + division. This is the single most concrete indicator of whether + they are prepared for the role. +
    • +
  • + Minimum time: At least two weeks must have + elapsed since the recruit joined. This ensures that advancement + reflects consistent participation over time, not a concentrated + burst of activity. +
    • +
  • + Rank 3 sign-off: A Rank 3 or above officer, + typically the recruit's mentor or their division leader, must + confirm that the recruit is ready to advance. This sign-off + reflects a judgment that the recruit understands and upholds the + group's standards and is a good fit for full membership. +
    • +
+

+ On advancing to Rank 1, the recruit's division is formally assigned + based on the area they trained in. If the recruit has not settled on + a division, the assigning officer and mentor will make the + recommendation based on what was observed during probation. The + recruit is granted the Rank 1 Discord role for their division and is + eligible to begin working toward a defined role within their + department. +

+
+
+

Rules of Engagement

-- cgit v1.2.3