Forces of Nature - A Day of Defeat Gaming Clan

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Recruiting and Membership Information
Recruitment Officer - [FON]Catastrophe

All potentials should also check the Field Manual as well as the Server Rules and learn it well.

1) All FON names can be:
   a) A force of nature unless you wish to keep your existing name
   b) Must be unique; you may not duplicate any past or present FON member name
   c) Names may not contain any sexist, racist, or foul language
   d) All names must be approved by the officers

2) We recruit openly. Please provide the following information in a post in the Recruitment Information section of our forums.
   1 - Player Name
   2 - First and Last Name
   3 - Country and State/Province
   4 - Age and Date of Birth
   5 - Favorite Weapons: 2 Axis and 2 Allies
   6 - Favorite Maps: list two
   7 - Do you have a headset with a microphone
   8 - Internet connection type/speed: Example 3Mb Cable Modem
   9 - List your clan experience
   10 - List your league experience
   11 - List your STEAM ID

3) It will be up to the discretion of the Recruitment Officer [RO] once an application has been filled out on our forums when the applicant becomes a recruit. A vote of the members for new recruits is not required

4) Once you are a recruit [R] there is a probationary period. The suggested requirements are:
   a) A total of 10 hours every 2 weeks play time on our server as measured by Psychostats
   b) Must register on our forums and actively check and participate on them
   c) Should check the website for updates and information regularly

5) Things that we look for include, but are not limited to;
   a) Attitude - Be respectful to other players, good sportsman-like conduct. We are not interested in punk attitudes.
   b) Participation - Regularly check the website and forums, and help out where you can or are ask to.
   c) Teamwork and Skills - Ability to work as a team, follow instructions, and eventually the ability to lead.
   d) We do not condone or allow cheating of any type!

6) Once an evaluation period has occured, which is up to the discretion of the [RO], the [RO] will propose a vote of membership to all active officers and recruitment staff.

7) The recruitment officer [RO] shall be the primary contact for any recruitment questions or problems. In the event the [RO] is not available or is unable to resolve the issue the commanding officer will.

8) Membership shall be based on the following requirements in three categories:

  Active Member - Must use [FON] tag, regularly plays with other members, and voted in by members
   a) Must have 5 hours per 2 weeks on our server as measured by Psychostats
   b) Must attend practices you are expected to participate in
   c) Must reply to any e-mail that requires your vote within 72 hours
   d) Must register on the forums and check them regularly
   e) Must regularly check the website for announcements and updates
   f) Must notify the officers of any prolonged absences
   g) Members of rank Pfc. or higher are allowed to vote on clan issues proposed by the officers

  Reserve Member - A reserve is unable to play often due to extenuating circumstances
   a) Officers must vote upon any member becoming reserve
   b) Suspend any rights to vote

  Recruit / Applicant - A person who is applying for active membership
   a) Can not vote
   b) Can not hold any rank
   c) Must fulfill the recruitment requirements as listed in the above sections

9) Leaving the clan - Ways to be removed
   a) State in writing via e-mail or the forums your intensions to leave the clan and why
   b) Disciplinary action - See section 10
   c) Extreme Inactivity - Officers discretion, if you are unable to be contacted or don't play ever

10) Disciplinary Section

  Reasons for disciplinary action
   a) Disrespecting ANY [FON] member (including recruits) or any friendly organization members
   b) Abuse of rank, admin, or other privelages
   c) Cheating!

  Disciplinary Actions
   a) Written (e-mail or forums) apology to person(s)/clan
   b) Temporary restriction from clan matches/practives
   c) Demotion, revokation of admin, or other privelages
   d) Increased expectations similar to recruits
   e) Removal from the clan and banned from the servers

11) Officers
   a) Must be at least 18 years old
   b) Must be able to accept phone calls
   c) Must be able to use voice communications
   d) Must have a high speed internet connection
   e) Will be added as necessary based on needs by the officers
   f) Can only be appointed with commanders approval, majority vote rule does not apply

This Page Updated: September 15, 2006