Operations Guide
Otherwise know as the rulesIntroduction
575th Operations Group,
575th Operations Group is a United States Army Military Simulation Unit based on the real life 75th Rangers and Green Berets in the game ArmA III during the present day. We host deployment operations on our private servers using; Terrain, Medical, Weapon, Radio, Vehicle modifications.
Our structure, ranks, billets, and atmosphere is closely related to the U.S. Army. And we strive to be as similar to the army as possible.
We are a serious unit, looking for quality members to take part in our missions and events. We are willing to work with anyone who has the right attitude and mindset.
We made this unit because of bad leadership, gameplay, and overall manipulation of players and we look to fix the problems of most milsims these days and make the best possible experience for milsims'iers.
Basic Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years old.
- You must have a legal copy of ArmA 3.
- You must be proficient in the English language.
- TeamSpeak 3 VOIP Client and working microphone/speakers/headset. You need to hear us, we need to hear you. You will not be allowed to begin initial training without these.
- Ability to attend at least two of our unit wide events each month for ArmA III on every Saturday and Sunday of each week at around 1830 (6:30pm) Eastern Standard Time (Unit Time).
Our Definition of Military Simulation
Operations Group 575 is a Military Simulation unit. The meaning of this tends to vary within the ARMA community there are many units offering competing levels of tactical realism and bureaucratic simulation.
To us this means that we use proper military tactics while in game, we do have rank, but primary to define roles within the game we do not desire or expect saluted or to be called sir.
Our definition of Military Simulation to help you evaluate our play style:
- View is restricted to first-person, except when in vehicles.
- Advanced ACE Medical Simulation with KAT
- ACE Advanced Medical is used, with an Advanced CPR mod.
- Gear is handled via a restricted arsenal, available in-mission at deployment zones.
- Respawns and join-in-progress is generally allowed, and handled by Zeus.
- In addition to the server mod list, some client-side modifications are allowed.
- Personal Arsenal is not allowed under any circumstances.
Real Life Comes First
We understand that ARMA is just a game and as such you might not always be able to attend. We never want you to be in a position where you are sacrificing your real life activities to meet our requirements and we implement strong redundancy plans at every level of the chain of command so that absence does not affect the wider group.
However, we also encourage you to think about the good of the unit when you need to be absent and consider stepping down from your position to take a Leave of Absence in the event that life takes an unforeseen turn.
Please just communicate, use the discord so that as a unit we have proper expectations.
Ranks and Promotions
Operations Group 575 operates on a system of ranks which are directly tied to the position that the member holds and their seniority within the group..
Rank Structure Rangers
PV1 through to SPC
These ranks are available to members of the infantry who are not in leadership positions. Rising through these ranks is mostly a matter of time in grade.
For complete and being slotted into the following roles (Combat Engineer, Combat Medic, Combat Communications Specialist) between the ranks of PVT and PFC will give an Automatic Promotion to Next Rank
CPL through to SGT
These ranks are available to members who are in Fireteam leader positions
SFC through to SSG
These ranks are available to members who are in Squad leader positions
MSG
These ranks are available to the member who is in the Platoon Sergeant position
Rank Structure Aviation
WOC through to CW2
These ranks are available to members of the aviation detachment and are used for non leadership roles such as copilots, crew members or ground support.
CW3 through to CW5
These ranks are available to members of the aviation detachment in leadership roles such as pilots or squadron commanders.
Rank Structure ODA
SGT through SSG
These ranks are available to members who are in ODA positions
SFC through to MSG
These ranks are available to members who are in ODA operations and intel positions
First Sergeant and Sergeant Major
First Sergeant will be awarded to the most Senior NCO in the Ranger Platoon or the ODA.
Sergeant Major will be awarded to the Groups most senior NCO
Officer
2LT through to MAJ
These ranks are available to officers in the Ranger, aviation, ODA or ODB. These require a significant period of time spent in the NCO or WO ranks as well as additional leadership and tactical training programs. The number of officers in the unit is limited so these ranks are also subject to competitive application.
Promotion Policy
Promotions are issued weekly on Sundays after the weekly group Operation.
The Unit Commander and the members commanding officer has the final say on whether the member will promote.
Promotion eligibility is determined on the following criteria:
- Time in Service
- Training Requirements
Username Structure:
Custom nicknames and callsigns are accepted, but must be exactly the same on Teamspeak, Discord, and in the game, and fit in with the following guidelines:
- No numbers at the end of your name.
- No ridiculous combinations of words. Example: "bigbaddaddy"
- No self promotion of services. Example: "buymycampics.TV"
- Not be stupid
- First letter must be capitalized. Example: J. Doe
- If using first initial and last name, there must be a space after the period. Example: J. (Space) Doe
Multi-Clanning
Multi-Clanning is allowed. To be honest we do not care, but if you disrespect OG575, try to poach, of fail to follow any of the unit rules, you will be shown the door in accordance with the disciplinary policies.
The Basic Rules
Real Life First
If your can not make an op or training just please tell us, there is no issue with you having a life, just an issue with allowing us to expect your attendance and not showing.
No Drama Policy
This is the catch all policy, we understand there are issues from time to time, but when the staff has to start asking what have they done now after every time they hear your name, it's an issue.
Our Reputation
The 575th Operations Group would like to be known as a fun but serious Milsim community you are to avoid any action that would negatively reflect on the unit.
No Racism
Or hate speech, if you do not understand this or have an issue with this, there is the door.
Done be a (insert your favorite swear word here)
- Intentional Team Killing.
- Griefing/Harassment.
- No Verbal Abuse.
- Limit The Use Of Language That Is Lewd, Obscene, Vulgar, Discriminatory
- No Recruiting From Within OG575 (Poaching)
- No Cheating / Hacking / Scamming
- Don’t Send Links That Can Harm The User’s Computer. On Discord Or Teamspeak
- No Spamming.
- No Broadcasting Of Music In Channel.
For Zeus
- Do Not Punish Players In Game As Zeus.
- Do Not Abuse Players.
- Do Not Abuse Your Position
- No Selfish, Abusive Or Disruptive Behavior.
For Leaders and Staff
- Do Not Abuse Players.
- Do Not Abuse Your Position
- No Selfish, Abusive Or Disruptive Behavior.
- Be Honorable
- Be Respectful
- Remember This Is A Game
Whether Something Is Considered “Objectionable” Is Up To Command (The Staff). This Includes Profile Names, In-game Chat, Voice Chat, And Any Other Public Communication.
Disciplinary Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to clarify guidelines for member conduct
Responsibility of Members
It is the duty and the responsibility of every member of the Operations Group 575 to be aware of and abide by existing policies and rules.
THREE (3) STRIKES POLICY
Unless specified otherwise, any violation of the OG575 Rules will be disciplined using a “Three Strikes System”.
First Offense
You will receive a verbal warning from a staff member
Second Offense
You will receive a verbal warning Two or more staff members in a single conversation. And PM on discord with the warning in writing.
Third Offense
This is where we show you the door, ban you, kick you to the curb, remove you from the roster, and speak ill of from this day hence.
OG575 STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT ITS SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, TO SUSPEND OR TERMINATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND/OR ACCESS TO ANY OG575 SYSTEMS / SERVICES AND THE RIGHT TO FINAL INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES