True Riflemen (TrM) is a clan that originated on Playstation Network but since then, we have expanded to Xbox LIVE. We are a moderate size clan and we specialize in First-Person Shooter games.

TRUERIFLEMEN CLAN HONOR CODE

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TrM members will display a professional gaming demeanor at all times. Any match a TrM member participates in should observe the rules of Fair Play, Sportsmanship and Respect. As a TrM member, you not only represent yourself but TrM as a whole.

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TrM is a community made up of gamers of any age. As a member of TrM, you have the ability to play with and recruit gamers of any age.

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All TrM members must register on the website. As a registered member, you will have access to the Forums . New members must read and accept the Honor Code and Rank Structure.

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All TrM members are encouraged to share any issues or ideas through the Chain of Command and with The Council of Leaders ANYTIME! The leaders of True Riflemen believe in the open door policy and encourage members to use it.

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New members will NOT be allowed to change their gamer tag until reaching the rank of Sergeant and receiving approval from a Section Leader or higher.

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TrM members CANNOT be apart of any other gaming communities/clans! Any and all gamer tags must be either in TrM clans or in none at all. TrM does NOT have ANY alliances with other gaming communities/clans! TrM will remain friendly and professional with ALL gaming communities at all times! ZERO TOLERANCE! If a TrM member leaves, they are allowed back by TrM Leaders Vote to allow them back in. In the event of a member wanting to come back, each situation will be looked at by the COUNCIL/Division Leaders on a case-by-case basis.

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Violation of the Honor Code will earn a Gamer a warning; two warnings Demote and Three Warning and you will be banned from the community. Members caught purposely cheating and/or participating in manipulated online play will be immediately banned. No exceptions!

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Honor Code violations consist of trash talking, t-bagging, discrimination, racism, sexism, harassment, illegal drugs, cheating, poaching, squad deranking or any other aggressive behavior toward fellow online gamers. Cheating is defined as any manipulation of online play; this includes, but is not limited to modding, bridging, stand-bying, forcing host, action replay, glitching / super jumping in match making / ranked games to gain an unfair advantage, playing online custom / ranked games with Modders, and circle boosting. Every situation is different and will be handled appropriately on a case by case basis.

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BOTTOM LINE!!! Have fun, play games, and network with other gamers that share the same interest. At the end of the day, it is after all just a game!

TRUERIFLEMEN CLAN RANK STRUCTURE

RECRUIT

A new Recruit is a gamer who has been invited to play with and get to know the TrM/EJIN gaming community. This period of time is to enable the gamer to decide if TrM/EJIN is the right online gaming community for them. After this period of time, the Recruit will be voted on by their peers and asked to join TrM/EJIN as a Private in a squad of a clan.

PRIVATE

first responsibility of a Private is to register at www.trueriflemen.ejin.com. A Private can be classified as a new member to TrM/EJIN. Responsibilities of a Private include knowing the Honor Code, meeting other TrM/EJIN members, and participating in clan matches. Your time spent as a Private is geared towards getting familiar with the TrM community and the professional manner in which we play.

Private’s Responsibilities:
1.Register at www.trueriflemen.ejin.com. This must be done in a timely manner or his/her position in the squad.
2.Learn, understand, and follow the Honor Code.
3.Learn, understand, and follow the rank structure and chain of command.
4.Participate in clan and squad activities as well as game with their squad.
5.Attend clan and squad meetings.



SERGEANT


A Sergeant gamer who has earned the privilege of getting a TrM gamer tag once approved by his/her Section Leader. As a Sergeant, leaders will be depending on you to learn game strategies and train with others in order to better prepare for clan or squad matches. A Sergeant is expected to set an example by being a role model for the Privates and Recruits below you and to help them whenever possible.

Sergeant’s Responsibilities:
1.Follow the Honor Code.
2.Follow the chain of command.
3.Set an example by being a role model for the Privates and Recruits and help them whenever possible.
4.Work closely with Lieutenants and Captains to learn new game strategies, attend practices, and train others in his/her squad.
5.Attend clan and squad meetings.



LIEUTENANT

A Lieutenant is the Captain’s right hand and the first line of defense in upholding the Honor Code. As a Lieutenant, you will be responsible for assisting the Captain in setting up meetings and practices, training lower ranking members, and finding potential recruits. The Lieutenant can also run practices and meetings when his/her Captain is not present.

Lieutenants Responsibilities:
1.Be a dedicated and an active member in the squad.
2.Follow and enforce the Honor Code.
3.Assist the Captain in setting up meetings and practices, training lower ranking members, and screening potential recruits.
4.Take charge of meetings or practices if the Captain is not present.
5.Attend clan and squad meetings.
6.Ensure no member is left behind!



CAPTAIN

A good Captain must possess the following qualities: leadership, the ability to positively reinforce the TrM infrastructure, sound decision making, and dedication. As a Captain, you will need to evaluate all new recruits and vote on them, run practices and play squad/clan matches. The Captain is responsible for promoting his/her own Lieutenant to assist himself/herself. Also the Captain keeps track of squad records and lists by posting the squad list in the clan’s forum. This includes messaging the squad on squad/clan match results and meeting times. He/she must also ensure that all members follow the honor code, register on the web site, and behave in a professional manner. The Captain will report any infractions directly to his/her General, following the chain of command. The rank structure is there for a reason therefore do not take minor problems to Section Leaders or Division Leaders. A Captain becomes eligible for a promotion by displaying the above qualities and excelling in all his/her job responsibilities. As always, good communication is the key to success.

Captains Responsibilities:
1.Know, understand, and be able to teach all the responsibilities of the lower ranks.
2.Act in a professional manner at all times.
3.Ensure members are following the Honor Code and have registered at www.trueriflemen.ejin.com.
4.Be active online in the game and on the forums.
5.Show dedication and commitment while assisting his/her General run a successful clan.
6.Run weekly meetings and squad practices as well as having a “Game Night” for your squad.
7.Ensure members are in a squad with people that play the same game(s), if not transfer them to another Captain’s squad.
8.Evaluate and vote on new recruits.
9.Register on www.trueriflemen.ejin.com/faggnation.com, make challenges, and play in squad/clan matches.
10.Train your Lieutenant as your replacement.
11.Follow the chain of command and take issues to your General not higher ranks.
12.Post squad list in the clan’s forum using one the squad list prefixes with a color that represents the squad by.
13.Ensure no member is left behind!



GENERAL

Generals are the backbone of TrM and should be respected by all TrM members. As a General, he/she is a role model for the Captains and all the members of his/her clan. A General is responsible for running one TrM clan, overseeing all aspects of his/her clan. As a General, you must promote Captains to assist you in running the clan. Additionally General will be responsible for updating his/her clan list and encouraging all members to utilize the clan’s forum. The General must ensure that all members have read and are playing by the Honor Code. In addition, the General is expected to make sure all clan members are familiar with the rank structure and know who the leaders are in the community. Generals are also expected to meet with his/her clan weekly to discuss clan issues and vote on promotions within the clan. Generals must ensure that Captains are registering on www.trueriflemen.ejin.com/faggnation.com and are playing clan matches with other online clans and also TrM clans. The General works closely with his/her Captains and Section Leader to create an enjoyable gaming experience for all. A General is responsible for taking care of minor matters within the clan. The General is expected to report major infractions directly to his/her Section Leader or Division Leader. A General becomes eligible for a promotion by running a successful clan that represents what TrM stands for. A General must display sound judgment and decision making in all aspects of his/her online interaction. As always, good communication is the key to success.

Generals Responsibilities:
1.Know, understand, and be able to teach all the responsibilities of the lower ranks.
2.Run and oversee all aspects of one clan.
3.Help other Generals when needed.
4.Maintain a clan list at all times.
5.Ensure all Captains update their squad list.
6.Update your clan/members list on the forums every month using the prefix clan list.
7.Hold weekly meetings with Captains and Lieutenants to discuss squad issues and pass on the latest information and community news.
8.Attend the MANDATORY meeting every Sunday or notify his/her Section Leader if they cannot attend.
9.Work closely with his/her Captains and Section Leader to create an enjoyable gaming experience for all members in the TrM/EJIN community.
10.Handle issues in his/her squads with the Captains and take only major infractions to the Section Leader.
11.Communicate in game and on the forums be spamming messages that are passed down from the TrM/EJIN leaders.
12.Make sure all Captains are registered on www.trueriflemen.ejin.com/faggnation.com, making challenges, and playing in squad/clan matches.
13.Ensure all members know the rank structure and who the leaders are in the community.
14.Request TrM gamer tags from Section Leader for approval.
15.Ensure the Captain and squad is playing together in similar games and/or game types, if not transfer the member(s) to another Captain’s squad.
16.Ensure no member is left behind!



SECTION LEADER (TrM)

The Section Leader position comes with many responsibilities, such as being directly responsible for running multiple successful Platoons/Division. As a Section Leader, you are a role model for all Generals in your section. By accepting the rank of Section Leader, you are making a commitment to be a fair and responsible leader. This includes making yourself available several times a week to solve problems, hold meetings, and hearing new ideas. The Section Leader work closely with his/her Generals to ensure that all members are playing in a professional manner. The Section Leader will be responsible for ensuring that Generals turn in their clan lists on time and are meeting weekly with their Platoons/Division. The Section Leader must attend one of his/her clan’s meetings per week to ensure participation and share community news. The Section Leader is also a Moderator on the website and is responsible for posting clan news, clan events, and communicating with the clan via his/her forum and clan’ forums. Being a Moderator comes with a lot of responsibility. The Section Leader decides what is appropriate and inappropriate and needs to be removed and warn offenders when the forum rules are broken. The Section Leader is also required to keep discipline within his/her clans and report any infractions directly to the Division/Community Leaders. The Section Leader is directly responsible for ensuring Generals fulfill all their requirements listed in the Generals rank description. A Section Leader is eligible for a promotion after running and maintaining multiple successful Platoons/Division that represent what TrM stands for. A Section Leader must display sound judgment and decision making in all aspects of his/her online interaction. As always, good communication is the key to success.

Section Leaders Responsibilities:
1.Must be active online and the forums on a regular basis.
2.Be available to hear new ideas, suggestions, comments, and solve problems that arise within his/her section.
3.Work closely with his/her Generals to ensure that all members are playing in a professional manner and following the Honor Code at all times.
4.Ensure that Generals post their clan list on time and finalize them of every month.
5.Attend one clan meeting per week.
6.Approve TrM gamer tags.
7.Approve transfers within own section.
8.Keep discipline within the squads and report any infractions directly to the Division Leaders.
9.Be a Moderator on the website, which means deciding what is appropriate and inappropriate and giving warnings to offenders when the forum rules are broken.
10.Post clan news, clan events, and communicating with the clan via his/her forum as well as the clans’ forums.
11.Make sure Generals are fulfilling their responsibilities by evaluating them on a regular basis.
12.Work closely with Division Leaders to promote TrM in a positive way to all online gamers.



DIVISION LEADER (TrM)

Division Leaders are responsible for specific Divisions (PS3 And Xbox). Division Leaders oversee and coordinate the Section Leaders. A Division Leader serves as a role model for all Section Leaders and the entire division. As a Division Leader you will be working closely with Community Leaders to make decisions that affect your Division as a whole. A Division Leader must work closely with the Section Leaders to oversee all activity within his/her Division, and to ensure that all members are playing in a professional manner that represents TrM. Communication and decision making are the two most important qualities of a Division Leader. Often you will be pulled in many different directions so it is imperative that you exercise good judgment and patience. A Division Leader will deal with many stressful situations and must be fair but firm, and represent the best that TrM has to offer. A Division Leader should keep an open line of communication with all the Section Leaders and hold weekly meetings to communicate direction. The Division Leader also has the ability to start new Platoons/Division. The Division Leaders is also a Super Moderator on the website and is responsible for posting Division news, Division events, and communicating with his/her Division via his/her forum. Being a Super Moderator comes with a lot of responsibility. The Division Leader decides what is appropriate and inappropriate and must remove and ban offenders when forum rules are broken. A Division Leader must display sound judgment and decision making in all aspects of his/her online interaction. As always, good communication is the key to success.

Division Leaders Responsibilities:
1.Oversee and coordinate the Section Leaders.
2.Serves as a role model for all Section Leaders and the entire division.
3.Work closely with Community Leaders to make decisions that affects his/her Division as a whole.
4.Work closely with the Section Leaders to oversee all activity within his/her Division, and to ensure that all members are playing in a professional manner that represents TrM.
5.Keep an open line of communication with all the Section Leaders and hold weekly meetings to communicate the direction of the Community.
6.Start or approve new Platoons/Division.
7.Be a Super Moderator on the website, which means enforcing the forum rules and guidelines by giving infractions or banning offending members.
8.Post Division news, Division events and communicate with their Division via their forum.
9.Move their gamer tag (Xbox Live) weekly into new Platoons/Division to communicate with the members and address any issues within the Division.
10.Display sound judgment and decision making in all aspects of their online interaction.
11.Evaluate Generals for promotion to Section Leaders



Community Leader (TrM)

Community Leaders are responsible for TRUERIFLEMEN as a whole and all divisions there in. Community Leaders are the role models for the entire TRUERIFLEMEN family. Community Leaders are responsible for helping the Division Leaders with decisions pertaining to their specific Division in the community. Community Leaders work with the Division Leaders to train and identify new and up coming Leaders. Community Leaders are required to meet with Division Leaders weekly and discuss issues and ideas. Community Leaders are required to help build TRUERIFLEMEN in new games and different online platforms. Community Leaders are also Super Moderators/Administrators on the website and are responsible for posting community news, upcoming community events and communicating with the community via their forum. Community Leaders decide what is appropriate and inappropriate and must remove and ban offenders when forum rules are broken. Community Leaders must display sound judgment and decision making in all aspects of their online interaction.



The Council of Leaders (TrM)

The Council of Leaders is made up of the founding members of TrM. The Council works within a democratic structure voting on what is best for all of TrM. These ideals keep the community from being about one person’s quest.