[509th] Tactical Unit
CoD Tactical Realism Squad
Rules and Regulations
The following are the tactical based rules that govern our unit. These are to be abided by at all times by all players.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR RULES HAVE CHANGED
Last Update: March 11, 2010
1. Running
In general, we do not allow running on our servers. Running is only allowed in certain situations such as:
- Evading enemy fire
- Evading an enemy grenade
- Crossing roads and open areas that have no cover or concealment, or across bridges or other areas that cause you to be a "sitting" duck. Abusing run is a form of cheating and will get you warned, kicked, or banned.
There is never to be any running while inside buildings, down streets/alley ways, or to get back into the firefight! We WALK (in crouch) in these areas because in a real life scenario, running through these areas would be unrealistic. In most cases running would cause you to get yourself, or more importantly, your team killed. Walking in crouch is also tactical because it silences the sounds of movement in the game, which other tactical based clans know to listen for. Always remember that running is a DEFENSIVE action (run for cover), not an OFFENSIVE action (run and shoot). If you know or suspect an enemy is around the next corner, use your nade, do not run around the corner to kill him.
2. Jumping
Jumping from 2nd story heights or greater, in effect causing you to take damage, is prohibited. In a real life scenario, your team would be stuck carrying your body to assault the objective or defend the home front. Such actions will not be tolerated. Jumping to avoid fire is also prohibited.
We do not allow bunny hopping or matrix "wiggling" (i.e. swaying side to side) to avoid fire.
3. Use of Iron Sights
You must fire your weapon as it is raised, using your Iron Sights. Shooting from the hip is allowed in emergency use only, such as when you turn the corner (in crouch) and an enemy is there. Failure to use your Iron Sights will get you warned, kicked or banned.
4. Team Killing
We have Friendly-fire enabled on our servers, so if you accidentally shoot a teammate, the proper etiquette is to type out an apology using in-game text chat. A dead player will not be able to hear a verbal apology until he re-spawns, so a text/written apology is required to leave you in good standing. Failure to apologize for team killing or deliberate/malicious team killing may get you warned, kicked, or banned.
5. Spawn Killing
In general, you are not allowed to kill spawn. However depending on the game-type there are certain circumstances where spawn killing is allowed.
- DOMINATION - Spawn Killing is ALLOWED at any time. Shoot anything that moves!
- CAPTURE THE FLAG/BACK - You are ALLOWED to kill spawn only as a necessary means to enable you or your team to advance toward an objective (capture/recovery of either flag, score, prevent enemy from scoring) and as a means of self defense for you or a team member in close proximity to the spawn point.
You are never compelled to advance to your certain death into a hornets nest of enemy spawn. You are also never compelled to back off from an objective due to enemy spawn getting in the way. Fight your way through to reach the objective!
However, if you are not within close proximity to the spawn yourself, you are NOT ALLOWED to shoot the enemy spawn from a distance unless you are stopping the enemy from capturing/recovering either flag or from scoring, or your team members (who are in close proximity to the spawn) need cover in pursuit of an objective. Killing spawn when no team objective is served is NOT ALLOWED. You may defend yourself, defend a flag, or cover your advancing team. If you choose to simply kill and completely ignore the objectives, then you MUST BACK OFF THE SPAWN. Otherwise, your spawn killing is unjustified and you are merely trying to rack up kills. This action is vehemently frowned upon and will get you kicked or banned.
Additionally, if your team has possession of both flags, you must clear away from the enemy flag post area. You may be kicked for hanging around if you remain. This allows the enemy to spawn in a safe area, and also servers to prevent a rapid flag re-capture after scoring. - TEAM DEATHMATCH and ALL OTHER GAME TYPES - Spawn Killing is NOT ALLOWED. If you encounter a spawning enemy player, you are to toss smoke and back off. By the same token, if you spawn in front of an enemy player, and you see that they are trying hard to run or back away to allow you live, as a courtesy, please give them time to find cover. If you camp the spawns or kill a courteous retreater from your spawn, you will be kicked or banned. However, in any circumstance where a spawning player engages you (aims to fire), you may return fire. So remember, if you spawn and take aim to shoot the enemy you are thus considered a legal target yourself, so don't complain if you die as a result.
6. Explosives on Objectives
You should never plant an explosive device (bouncing betty, satchel charge, tripwire, etc) directly on an objective. It is not sporting and will not be tolerated.
7. Cheats/Hacks
Hacks/Cheats are never allowed. You will be kicked and possibly banned for using them. If you are unsure if what you have is a cheat or hack, ask first before using it.
If you suspect a player of hacking, notify a [509th] member in private. Ask them to go to spectator mode and let them know privately. We do not accuse players publicly.
8. Outside Recruiting
We at the [509th] shall never try to recruit new players or members on another clan's server. Members found doing this on another server will be discharged from the unit. Visitors found doing this on our servers will be banned immediately. Any clan wishing to invite [509th] members to their server should post in our forums, not in-game. The 509th will always extend the same courtesy to your clan.
9. Sportsmanship
Trash Talking and foul language is not tolerated. Friendly banter and joking between friends is OK, but flat out taunting or ridiculing "You got owned", "Noob", etc. is not tolerated. Respect will be given to all visitors on our server, and we expect the same courtesy returned to us.
Before you enter our servers please be aware that we do not tolerate ego's or attitude's from anyone. We own these servers and you are our guests, but like in any other community service, if you act like a child you will be treated like a child, and if this is the case you will be removed from the server. If you continue to display poor sportsmanship you may be banned depending on the severity of your incident.
10. Language
The [509th] does it's best to be a clean, respectful, and orderly unit. We try to run a clean server, and this includes language. Inflammatory slurs and language will not be tolerated. This includes your in game name.
Swear words or curse words are not to be used in our server. Remember that the COD series of games is enjoyed by all ages. There are many useful adjectives in the English language that are not curse words. Try them out, and expand your vocabulary. There are an infinite number of ways to make your point without swearing. The general rule of thumb will be to think of the [509th] servers as having a PG13 rating. People using bad language in our server will be warned. Repeat offenders may be kicked, or even banned. In cases where a [509th] member is caught engaging in such actions, punitive actions will result, which could include a discharge from the unit.
11. Conduct
We expect everyone to treat all visitors to our servers with respect. This respectful conduct also applies to [509th] members visiting other servers.
There shall be absolutely no arguing with a 509th member on our servers. You are a guest on our servers. If you are asked to do something by a member, please do it! If you are asked to stop then stop. Immediate compliance is required. If there is a disagreement, initially please defer to the ruling by the 509th member on duty at the time (even if you think you he or she is incorrect). To resolve any issues or conflict, please make a post in our forums (privately to an admin) or ask to speak with an admin on TeamSpeak if one is available.
For members, if a superior officer or a squad leader gives an order, listen to what he/she has to say and follow their instructions right away. If you disagree with an order, please do NOT argue with the person giving it. Please bring it up the chain of command so it may be arbitrated in a proper forum. We will not tolerate whining, complaining, or bickering in the unit or from our visitors. A fair decision will always be reached by the officers regarding any disputes between our members or with visiting players.
As a [509th] member, your actions reflect upon the entire [509th] squad. Therefore, you will not engage in behavior that is detrimental to the [509th]. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to: Cheating, Hacking, Disobeying rules or orders regardless of whose server it is, Disrespecting other players, squads, or servers, or in general, behaving in a manner that tarnishes the reputation of the [509th]. Be aware that the tactical gaming community is not that large, and the word does get around, and generally someone will find out if you've been misbehaving. In cases where a [509th] member is caught engaging in such actions, punitive actions will result, which could include a discharge from the unit.
12. Enjoy yourself!
Above all ...Have fun, and play fair.