usjtf charter and bilaws v 2.4 (2013)

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United States Joint Task Force

“Tip of the Spear”

Charter and Bilaws

V 2.4 (JAN 2013)

Fourth Division Second Division

Third DivisionFirst Division

USJTF “Special Warfare” Corps

Fifth Division

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What is this manual?

This USJTF manual provides a doctrinal framework on how the United States Joint Task Force Operates with our

Code of Conduct, Special Warfare Creed, and USJTF bylaws. It also addresses administrative issues and the layout

of the USJTF in all aspects of operations. Content discussion includes rules that apply to the organization of the

USJTF and our regulations in the current operational environment. It is not intended to be a stand-alone

publication. To fully understand operations of the United States Joint Task Force, leaders must have an

understanding of all aspects of operations, organization, and doctrine encompassing the organization.

This manual provides the “Checks and Balances” That an all-Volunteer organization needs!

The primary audiences for this manual are Infantry, Reconnaissance, and Special Warfare Company Commanders,

Executive Officers, Strike Group Leaders, Strike Team Leaders, and Individual Enlisted members. Secondary

audiences include Corps, Division, Brigade, and Battalion Commanders and Executive Officers in the Senior USJTF

Command Structure to include Sergeant Majors. Training cadre of the USJTF Special warfare schools and their

appointed administrative staff are also directed to teach doctrine from the USJTF Charter and bylaws.

USJTF leaders and members must understand our Code of Conduct, Special Warfare, Creed, and USJTF bylaws.

They should use this manual as a set along with the publications listed in the references.

The version number (Current Version Number 2.4) identifies the current copies from the previous editions. They are

intended to apply across the entire spectrum of the USJTF Program.

The proponent for this publication is USJTF Headquarters. The preparing agency is the Senior Command Staff

(USJTF). You may send comments and recommendations for improvement of this manual by e-mail, or

telephone. Point of contact information follows:

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 785-365-9815

This publication applies to all members of the United States Joint Task Force (USJTF) unless otherwise stated.

Teams are encouraged to print a hard copy of this manual for review.

Unless otherwise stated, whenever the masculine gender is used, both men and women are implied.

Bradley Crawford

Bradley Crawford

Major General (Airsoft), USJTF

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Table of Contents USJTF Commander Introduction (Page 2)

USJTF Table Of Contents ()

USJTF Code of Conduct and Special Warfare Creed (Page 4)

I. USJTF Media Regulations and Member Fees (Page 5)

II. USJTF Eligibility and Enlistment (Page 6) III. USJTF Rank and Promotions (Page 6-15)

IV. USJTF Commanding Officer (Lieutenant General) (Page 15-16)

V. General Officers (General-Brigadier General) (Page 16-18)

VI. Field Grade Officers (Colonel-Major) (Page 18-19)

VII. Company Grade Officers (Captain-Second Lieutenant) (Page 20-12)

VIII. Enlisted Members (Sergeant Major-Operator) (Page 21-24)

IX. Official USJTF Events (Page 24-25)

X. USJTF Uniform (Page 25)

XI. Voting (Page 25-27)

XII. Conflict of Interest (Page 27)

XIII. Separation policy due to misconduct (Page 27-28)

XIV. Safety Procedures and use of Legal Fields (Page 28-32)

XV. USJTF Cadet Program (Page 32-33)

XVI. USJTF Event Hosting Rules (Page 33)

XVII. Amendment Changes (Page 33)

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I. You are a member of the Task Force, a fighting man or woman with a true dedication to MILSIM

Airsoft and the essence of teamwork at your side representing the Worldwide Allied Countries of the

USJTF. Never will you forget the virtues of honor, integrity, teamwork and dedication as you are a

Task Force Operator.

II. You will always train yourself to a higher standard, and be humble to the fact never wavering in

this regard. Never will you revert to physical or verbal arguments to resolve issues on the field or off

the field. Professionalism will be your motto as you will lead the way in your conduct regardless of

the situation. Cheating to gain an advantage on the Airsoft field will not be tolerated.

III. If you are senior in rank you will take command, if you are junior in rank you will follow the

leaders appointed over you. Regardless of team affiliation all members will respect the Task Force

Rank System at all levels from ALL Countries. In the absence of orders the most senior officer or

enlisted member will lead his or her USJTF Operators onward to victory.

IV. USJTF leaders will respect Subordinates and lead by example at all times. USJTF Leaders will

not give an order that they are not willing to do themselves. Task Force leaders are not allowed to

belittle or talk down to Junior Task Force members at any level. Respect will be maintained at all

levels of the Chain of Command both up and down the chain.

V. USJTF Enlisted members will follow all orders given by the USJTF officers appointed over them

regardless of the Situation. USJTF Officers will also follow all orders given to them by the Senior

Staff appointed over them regardless of the Situation. All Operators are encouraged to offer

suggestions on the field of battle, but once the decision has been made by the senior ranking

member regardless of affiliation, all Task Force members are required to follow orders given by the

Senior USJTF Member on the field.

I am a Special Warfare (SW) Operator a master of my tactical and technical trade. I am proficient

with my weapons systems and know how to employ them to the environment. I am a warfighter

capable of fighting in the woods or in the city, in the day or in the night. Weather does not my hinder

my ability to operate on the Airsoft field as I will use it for the advantages it possesses. As a

Special Warfare Operator I know how to use the terrain to enhance my situational awareness and

battlefield prowess. I move silently, but quickly with solid drilled training and plans executing

missions given to me with professionalism and honor. I am honed with the skills needed to survive

and to excel on the modern day Airsoft battlefield.

I am a humble minded individual who has the confidence and dedication to get the job done, no

matter what the odds. I will always strive to be a team player that trains others on the skills I learn

to enhance the sport with the future generation. I will assist new and upcoming players alike and

will be patient and tactful to my students never wavering in this regard. I will constantly hone my

skills to enhance the readiness in the community and the Task Force. This is what makes me the

total sum of my parts, a warrior, a mentor, and a Professional!

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USJTF Charter and Bylaw’s V 2.4 (JAN 2013)

I. USJTF (United States Joint Task Force)

1. The name of the organization/agency/group shall always be the USJTF or United States

Joint Task Force during all official sanctioned USJTF events, Training days, or

organizational travels as a Joint group regardless of world location.

2. All USJTF Members are expected to Abide by the USJTF Bylaw’s, Code of Conduct, and for

Special Warfare Members (The Special Warfare Creed) at all times during official

sanctioned USJTF events, Training days, or organizational travels as a Joint group. Teams

are encouraged to keep a good reputation, excellent conduct, professionalism, Integrity,

and Honor at all times off USJTF time as we are all representatives of the Organization.

3. Use of USJTF patches, badges, rank, seals, symbols, and other USJTF images and videos

are not to be trademarked or used for unofficial purposes. Unofficial purposes include

claims of team ownership of any of the above items, claims of individual ownership of any

of the items above, any use of NON-USJTF Entities, or use of any items above for

derogatory or distasteful purposes. They belong to the USJTF and all members who

represent it!

4. Any team or individual associated with the USJTF are authorized to create USJTF

Pictures, Media items, or Videos to promote the program. All Pictures, Media items, or

Videos used to promote official sanctioned USJTF events, Training days, or organizational

travels as a Joint group will include the following:

All members participating in any official USJTF Media shoots or in a position to be

interviewed by a NON-USJTF Media group will be in the full USJTF Uniform and conduct

themselves as professionals.

Use of Derogatory language, racist or sexist remarks, use of pornography, unsafe acts, or

acts of less than moral character during the Media shoot are prohibited.

Member Teams are allowed to promote themselves in the USJTF (For recruiting drives,

Events promotion, EXC) during USJTF Media shoots as long as the USJTF is mentioned in

the Media shoot and they are wearing the FULL USJTF uniform as prescribed in USJTF

Regulations.

If USJTF Media items or Videos are used to promote official sanctioned USJTF events,

Training days, or organizational travels as a Joint group are made the organization asks

that the originating members please share them on the USJTF website under their home

state link.

There is no fee, or join up cost is applied to USJTF Membership at any time.

Training is provided “at the cost” of charges for all USJTF Members as stated in the USJTF

Bylaw’s except for Special Warfare Courses with a 40 Dollar (20 EURO Fee) MAX given back to

the school. No profit will be made on any USJTF School. Members will put all profits made at

Special Warfare Schools back to the school to buy materiel for the next set of students to

improve the course or the next generation.

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Only “Legitimate” fields and training grounds are used by the USJTF at ALL Times! Members

will have the right to charge fees to run events (At a reasonable cost) or all events conducted

by the Task Force. USJTF Teams who host local games have the option of keeping the money

for themselves, Donating to charity, or donating the money to their state command for

equipment and supplies to be voted on by the team who raised the money at the event in

question.

II. USJTF Eligibility and Enlistment

The USJTF will provide equal opportunity and fair treatment for all personnel, and family

members, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or National origin, or Age, and

provide an environment free from sexual harassment.

Applicants will be over the age of 15 or older For Officer and Enlisted

Applicants will be between the ages of 13-15 years old for the USJTF Cadet Program.

Teams will have minimum of (5) Players upon application (And through their

membership) and are made into companies that fall under state or country brigades in

the USJTF program.

Individuals can join each Brigade under the Reserve Company located in each Brigade,

The Chapter Commander places them as necessary.

Teams will contact their local Commanders of their states and countries prior to

joining the USJTF.

Teams and Individuals will register on the USJTF Website prior to joining the USJTF.

III. USJTF Promotions

The New USJTF promotion standards are broken down into three sections (By order here):

1)Initial Entry of USJTF Teams, Members, and Reserve Forces

2)The promotion of Officers in the USJTF Rank Structure

3)The Promotion of Senior Sergeants, Sergeants, and Operators in the USJTF Rank Structure

1) Initial Entry of USJTF Teams, Members, and Reserve Forces

Initial Entry into the USJTF (Starting Teams): Starting teams and individuals to the USJTF are

authorized the following rank structure upon arrival into the program in Two distinct

categories:

1) USJTF USA Chapter Program (Starting)

2) USJTF Chapter Worldwide Program (Starting)

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1) The USA Chapter Program (Starting Teams includes):

The USJTF Member is the current “MULTICAM Uniformed Force” of the USJTF and the Active

Duty component of its Airsoft Arm. These Forces are the same worldwide regardless of

location.

These members wear the USJTF MULTICAM Battle Uniform

http://www.wix.com/usjtfstaff/uniform in the Task Force.

All Members in the USJTF are the professionals of the organization and are expected to

achieve and excel at their duties. USJTF Members are outside the box thinkers expected to

train on Tactics, Strategy, and Command based tasks on the airsoft battlefield through self-

education and self-will. The USJTF Member takes average men and women in the sport and

molds them into something special in the MILSIM airsoft World. As a USJTF Member you’ll

learn about structure, discipline, service, dedication, and commitment. You’ll become

stronger—both physically and mentally in both your airsoft and your daily life—and be better

equipped to take care of yourself and others in just about any situation.

Requirements to be a "Member" in the USJTF:

1) 15 Years or older

2) Must buy a USJTF Multicam Battle Uniform

3) Must have a dedication and willingness to learn!

4) Willing to go the Extra Mile for not just yourself but others!

5) Be a supporting member of the USJTF in your local community!

6) Anyone including members in “Reserve” Teams who meet Regular requirements can be

USJTF Regulars.

The USJTF USA “Regular” Command Structure (Starting):

Command Group

(1) First Lieutenant (Company Commander)

(1) Sergeant First Class (Acting as the Senior Sergeant or Acting First Sergeant)

(1) Second Lieutenant (Acting as the XO or Executive Officer)

(1) Corporal (RTO or Radio Telephone Operator)

Strike Section Leadership: If companies have two or more full strike groups they can Form a

"Strike Section" (Platoon equivalent) In the USJTF. Strike Sections can only be formed when 2

or more full strike teams are present in one team.

Strike Section Leadership includes:

(1) Second Lieutenant (Strike Section Commander)

(1) Sergeant First Class (Strike Section Sergeant)

Strike Group Leadership:

Strike Groups (our equivalent of a Squad) are made with as many people as the team provides

in manpower as regardless of team size as teams can fill as many Strike Groups as they have

personnel. Teams will fill the following ranks based off of the best trained people possible to

hold them.

http://www.wix.com/usjtfstaff/uniform

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The organization and ranks for a Strike Group include:

Strike Group (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta...EXC based on phonetic order as far as it can go)

Strike Group Sergeant (Staff Sergeant....NCO in Charge of ALL Enlisted members of the Strike

Group)

Corporal (RTO or Radio Telephone Operator)

Strike Group (Our equivalent for a Squad in the USJTF)

Strike Group Command

Strike Group Leader (Staff Sergeant)

Strike group Radio telephone Radio Operator (Corporal)

Strike Team Alpha

Strike Team Leader (Sergeant)

Designated Marksman/Rifleman/Machine Gunner/Grenadier (Operator)



Strike Team Bravo





Attached rules:

1) Teams can add or take away from Strike Groups (EXAMPLE: have up to 5 but no less than 3

personnel in a fire team)

2) Teams MUST have a fully functional Command Group at all times (No Exception)

3) ALL Strike Groups must be manned by a Staff Sergeant for the Command of that Strike

Group (Unless time and rank advancements dictate)

4) All members in a USJTF Unit must have a USJTF Multicam Battle Uniform in their

possession complete when they are in the organization.

2) USJTF Worldwide Program

The Worldwide Program includes:

Command Group

(1) Major (Battalion Commander for the Country...Can be expanded to a Brigade Commander

(Colonel) if Three Battalions exist in the set Country)

(1) Sergeant Major (Acting as the Battalion Sergeant Major). Can be expanded to a Brigade

Sergeant Major if Three Battalions exist in the set Country.

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(1) Captain (Acting as Battalion Executive officer...Can be expanded to a Brigade Executive

Officer (Major) if Three Battalions exist in the set Country)

(1) Sergeant (RTO or Radio Telephone Operator)

If Extra Battalions Exist: (3 Teams in a different geographical location in the same Country)

Two personnel will be assigned to report the Brigade Command Group for their set regions as

assigned by the Colonel of the Country.

(1) Major (Battalion Commander....To report to the Brigade Commander of the Rank of

Colonel)

(1) Sergeant Major (Battalion Sergeant Major....To report to the Brigade Sergeant Major)

Company Command: Each company (Independent Airsoft Team) is organized into Companies.

Each Battalion has a minimum of 3 Companies and a Maximum of 5 Companies.

Each Company or Airsoft Team participating with the USJTF will have:

(1) Captain (Company Commander for each One to Three Strike Groups in a Country...Based

on team size)

(1) First Sergeant (For each Company encompassing One to Three Strike Groups in a

Country...Based on team size)

(1) First Lieutenant (As the Executive Officer For each Company encompassing One to Three

Strike Groups in a Country...Based on team size)

Strike Section Leadership: If companies have two full strike groups they can Form a "Strike

Section" (Platoon equivalent) In the USJTF. Strike Sections can only be formed when 2 or

more full strike teams are present in one team.

Strike Section Leadership includes:

(1) Second Lieutenant (Strike Section Commander)

(1) Sergeant First Class (Strike Section Sergeant)

Strike Groups (our equivalent of a Squad) are made with as many people as the team provides

in manpower as regardless of team size as teams can fill as many Strike Groups as they have

personnel. Teams will fill the following ranks based off of the best trained people possible to

hold them. These formations are the same around the World.

The ranks for a Strike Group include:

Strike Group (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta...EXC based on phonetic order as far as it can go)

Strike Group Leader (Staff Sergeant....NCO in Charge of ALL Enlisted members of the Strike

Group)

Strike Team (Our equivalent for a Fire Team)

Strike Team Alpha


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Strike Team Bravo





Attached rules:

1) Teams can add or take away from Strike Teams (EXAMPLE: have up to 5 but no less than 3

personnel in a fire team)

2) Strike Group’s MUST have a fully functional Staff Sergeant at all times (No Exception)

3) ALL Strike Groups must be manned by a Staff Sergeant for the Command element of that

Strike Group (No Exception)

4) All members in a “Regular” USJTF Unit must have a USJTF Multicam Battle Uniform in their

possession complete when they are USJTF “Regulars” in the organization.

5) USJTF Regulars will earn the “Full time USJTF Ribbon” and a title of “Regular” on their

profile block.

USJTF Promotion Officer Criteria

Promotion Requirements for officers:

From Second Lieutenant To First Lieutenant: Key leaders (Company Commander: Captain, And

the First Sergeant of the Company) will identify the ability of the Officer in Question for

promotion to have the compliance and ability to lead a Strike Group and take on the role of an

Executive Officer. This is evaluated after a 6 month period of service with the USJTF of their

assigned rank (The date assigned to the organization) where the Second Lieutenant took on

duties with the company assigned as his or her rank in a successful effort. The Company

Commander will decide to either promote the Second Lieutenant or keep him or her at their

current rank for the next 6 month evaluation period. After an additional six months if they did

not make it the first promotion board the Officer in question will be reevaluated for promotion

by the board (Captain and the First Sergeant of the Company are assigned to the board). The

officer in question will be RE-Boarded until they meet the standard required for promotion.

From First Lieutenant To Captain: Key leaders Battalion Commander: Major, And the Sergeant

Major of the Battalion) will identify the ability of the Officer in Question for promotion to have

the compliance and ability to lead a Company and take on the role of a Company Commander.

This is evaluated after a 6 month period of service with the USJTF of their assigned rank (The

date assigned) where the First Lieutenant took on the duties with the company assigned as

his or her rank in a successful effort. The Battalion Commander will decide to either promote

the First Lieutenant or keep him or her at their time rank for the next 6 month evaluation

period. After an additional six months if they did not make it the first promotion board the

Officer in question will be reevaluated for promotion by the board (Captain And the First

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Sergeant of the Company are assigned to the board). The officer in question will be RE-

Boarded until they meet the standard required for promotion.

From Captain To Major: Key leaders (Brigade Commander: Colonel and the Sergeant Major of

the Brigade) will identify the ability of the Officer in Question for promotion to have the

compliance and ability to lead a Battalion and take on the role of a Battalion Commander. This

is evaluated after a 12 month period of service with the USJTF on the time of service of their

assigned rank (The date assigned) where the Captain took on the duties with the company

assigned as his or her rank in a successful effort. The Brigade Commander will decide to

either promote the Captain or keep him or her at their time rank for the next 6 month

evaluation period. After an additional six months if they did not make it the first promotion

board the Officer in question will be reevaluated for promotion by the board (Brigade

Commander: Colonel And the Sergeant Major of the Brigade are assigned). The officer in

question will be RE-Boarded until they meet the standard required for promotion.

From Major to Lieutenant Colonel: Key leaders (Brigade Commander: Colonel And the Sergeant

Major of the Brigade) will identify the ability of the Officer in Question for promotion to have

the compliance and ability to lead a Brigade or a National USJTF Staff and take on the role of

either a Brigade or a National USJTF Staff. This is evaluated after a 12 month period of service

with the USJTF of their assigned rank (The date assigned) where the Captain took on the

duties with the company assigned as his or her rank in a successful effort. The Brigade

Commander will decide to either promote the Captain or keep him or her at their time rank for

the next 6 month evaluation period. After an additional six months if they did not make it the

first promotion board the Officer in question will be reevaluated for promotion by the board

(Brigade Commander: Colonel And the Sergeant Major of the Brigade are assigned). The officer

in question will be RE-Boarded until they meet the standard required for promotion.

From Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel: Key leaders (Division Commander: Brigadier General and

the Sergeant Major of the Division) will identify the ability of the Officer in Question for

promotion to have the compliance and ability to lead a USJTF Brigade. This is evaluated after

a 12 month period of service with the USJTF of their assigned rank (The date assigned) where

Lieutenant Colonel took on the duties with the Battalion assigned as his or her rank in a

successful effort. The Division Commander will decide to either promote the Lieutenant

Colonel or keep him or her at their time rank for the next 6 month evaluation period. After an

additional six months if they did not make it the first promotion board the Officer in question

will be reevaluated for promotion by the board (Division Commander: Brigadier General And

the Sergeant Major of the Division are assigned). The officer in question will be RE-Boarded

until they meet the standard required for promotion

From Colonel to Brigadier General: Key leaders (USJTF Commander: Major General and the

Command Sergeant Major of the USJTF) will identify the ability of the Officer in Question for

promotion to have the compliance and ability to lead a Division and take on the role of a

Division Commander. This is evaluated after a 12 month period of service with the USJTF of

their assigned rank (The date assigned) where the Colonel took on the duties with the Brigade

assigned as his or her rank in a successful effort. The USJTF Commander will decide to either

promote the Colonel or keep him or her at their time rank for the next 6 month evaluation

period. After an additional six months if they did not make it the on the first promotion board

the Officer in question will be reevaluated for promotion by the board (USJTF Commander:

Major General and the Command Sergeant Major of the USJTF are assigned to the review

board). Review Boards will be held every 6 months until the Officer in question holds the skills

to advance in his or her field.

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So in closing the promotion rate (If you lead the way) is:

2LT to 1LT: 9 USJTF Troops under your command (6 Months)

1LT to CPT: 25-35 USJTF Troops under your command (6 Months)

CPT to MAJ: 100-150 USJTF Troops under your command (12 Months)

MAJ to LTC: 150-250 USJTF Troops under your command (12 Months)

LTC to COL: 250-1000 USJTF Troops under your command (12 Months)

COL to BG: 1000-2500 USJTF Troops under your command (12 Months)

Total time to Brigadier General: 5 Years

USJTF Promotion Enlisted Criteria

Promotion Requirements for enlisted members:

3) The Promotion of Senior Sergeants, Sergeants, and Operators in the USJTF Rank Structure

Enlisted Members in the USJTF will be promoted off of requirements of success, dedication,

ability to lead operators in airsoft combat, and commitment to the program. All USJTF Enlisted

Members are required to uphold the highest traditions of Military Honor, True Brotherhood,

Teamwork, Respect, humbleness, Integrity, Dedication, and total group effort. Team

commanders of these Enlisted men and women and if necessary Higher command (For

Lieutenant Colonels and above) will promote enlisted members on their merits, commitment to

the organization, and their ability to lead Airsoft players at higher levels of responsibility.

Cadet (UE-1):

Cadets are our USJTF member between the ages of 13-15 who cannot participate in large

scale events, or USJTF Schools but are the future of our Program. They hold no rank (Blank

rank patch) in the USJTF but are eligible for training events with USJTF units worldwide.

These members are eligible for training at any time with USJTF units they request. Once they

turn 15 they are awarded the rank of Operator First Class for their Training service and are

assigned to USJTF Units Worldwide.

Promotion Standards: None

Operator (UE-2) Operator First Class (UE-3):

The Operator is the Start of the USJTF rank system, serving as Operators for some of the

smallest Task Force units such as Strike Teams. They principally serve as Riflemen, Support

Gunners, Designated Marksmen, and Anti/Tank Gunners in Strike Teams (4 Man Teams).

Operators are responsible for their individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness.

To be an “Operator” is a step taken to become a professional in their trade. Although it is the

lowest rank in the Task Force, the Operator has very important responsibilities that can make

or break the success of the Task Force.

ALL NEW AIRSOFT PLAYERS WITH LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE WILL START AS A

(UE-2) OPERATOR IN THE USJTF (NO EXCEPTIONS)!

Promotion Standards: Operator to Operator First Class: Key leaders grading the promotion

(First Sergeant of the Company the Operator is assigned) will identify the ability of the

Operator in Question for promotion to have the compliance and ability to serve in a Strike

Team and take on multiple roles in the team. This is evaluated after a 4 month period of

service with the USJTF of their assigned rank (The date assigned to the organization) where

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the Operator took on duties as a Riflemen, Support Gunner, Designated Marksmen, or

Anti/Tank Gunner in Strike Team with his or her rank in a successful effort.

The Company First Sergeant will decide to either promote the Operator or keep him or her at

their current rank for the next 4 month evaluation period with a fair and due process. After an

additional four months if they did not make it the first promotion board the Operator in

question will be reevaluated for promotion by the board (The First Sergeant of the Company

the Operator is assigned to will make the Final Determination on Promotion). The Operator in

question will be RE-Boarded until they meet the standard required for promotion.

Corporal (UE-4)

The corporal is the base of the NCO ranks, serving as leader of the smallest Task Force units,

principally; Strike Team leaders (4 Men). Like sergeant, corporals are responsible for the

individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of their Operators. As the command

sergeant major is known as the epitome of success in the NCO corps, the corporal is the

beginning of the NCO corps. As the NCO corps is known as the backbone of the Task Force,

the corporal is the backbone of the NCO corps. Can act as a Strike Team Leader or serve in a

Strike Team

Promotion Standards: Operator First Class to Corporal: Key leaders grading the promotion:

(First Sergeant of the Company the Operator is assigned) will identify the ability of the

Operator First Class in Question for promotion to have the compliance and ability to serve as a

Strike Team Leader. This is evaluated after a 4 month period of service with the USJTF of

their assigned rank (The date assigned) where the Operator First Class took on duties as a

Riflemen, Support Gunner, Designated Marksmen, or Anti/Tank Gunner in Strike Team with his

or her rank in a successful effort.

The Company First Sergeant will decide to either promote the Operator First class or keep him

or her at their current rank for the next 4 month evaluation period with a fair and due process.

After an additional four months if they did not make it the first promotion board the Operator

First class in question will be reevaluated for promotion by the board (The First Sergeant of

the Company the Operator First Class is assigned to will make the Final Determination on

Promotion). The Operator First Class in question will be RE-Boarded until they meet the

standard required for promotion.

Sergeant Ranks (UE-5-8)

Of all the NCO ranks, these ranks, very possibly, has the greatest impact on lower-ranking

Task Force Members. Operators, who are the basic manpower strength of the Task Force,

generally have sergeants as their first NCO leaders. It is to the ranks of sergeants that the

Operators look for example. Sergeants are responsible for the individual training, personal

appearance and cleanliness of their Operators. The authority of the sergeants is equal to that

of any other NCO rank. The sergeants must be unquestionably competent in order to carry out

the mission correctly, accomplish each task and care for assigned Operators. The rank of

sergeant is not a position in which to learn how to become a leader - no apprenticeship here.

While certainly the new sergeant will be developed new skills, strengthening old ones and

generally better, he or she is a sergeant, and is no less a professional than those grades of

rank to come. Commands Strike Groups and Strike Teams

Promotion Standards: Sergeant to Master Sergeant: Key leaders grading the promotion: (The

First Sergeant regardless of Sergeant Rank assigned) will identify the ability of the Sergeant in

Question for promotion to have the compliance and ability to serve as a Strike Team or Strike

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Group Sergeant. This is evaluated after a 6 month period of service (For Each Sergeant Rank)

with the USJTF of their assigned rank (The date assigned) where the Sergeant took on duties

as a Strike Team Leader, Strike Group Sergeant, or additional duty) with his or her rank in a

successful effort. The Company First Sergeant will decide to either promote the Sergeant or

keep him or her at their current rank for the next 4 month evaluation period with a fair and due

process (Per Sergeant Rank). After an additional four months if they did not make it the first

promotion board the Sergeant in question will be reevaluated for promotion by the board (The

First Sergeant of the Company is assigned to will make the Final Determination on Promotion).

The Sergeant in question will be RE-Boarded until they meet the standard required for

promotion.

First Sergeant (UE-8)

When you are talking about the first sergeant, you are talking about the lifeblood of the

Company in which He or She serves. There can be no substitute for this position or any

questions of its importance. When first sergeants are exceptional, their units are exceptional,

regardless of any other single personality involved. Perhaps their ranks insignia should be the

keystone rather than the traditional one depicted here. It is the position of first sergeant in

which almost all unit operations merge. The first sergeant holds formations, advises the

Company Commander (Captain) and assists in training all enlisted members. The first sergeant

is proud of the unit and, understandably, wants others to be aware of the unit's success. For

the first time, the title of address for this grade is not sergeant it is "first sergeant." There is a

unique relationship of confidence and respect that exists between the first sergeant and the

Company Commander (Captain) not found at another level within the Task Force. Responsible

for all Enlisted Operators in his or her Company

Promotion Standards: First Sergeant: Key leaders grading the promotion: (The Company

commander Selects the First Sergeant) The Company Commander will select his or her First

Sergeant from the best the USJTF has to offer (Sergeants Corps) on His or Her Team. These

men or women will be responsible for conduct, integrity, and the maintaining of standards of

the unit. First Sergeants must serve at least 6 Months as a Strike Group Sergeant to be

qualified for the position.

Sergeant Major (UE-9)

Enlisted Operators who attain the distinction of being selected to be Sergeant Major are the

epitome of success in their chosen field, in this profession of arms. There is no higher grade of

rank for enlisted Task Force Members, and there is no greater honor. The Sergeant Major

carries out policies and standard of the performance, training, appearance and conduct of

enlisted personnel. The Sergeant Major advises and initiates recommendations to the

commander and staff in matters pertaining to the local NCO support channel. Perhaps slightly

wider and more experienced than the First Sergeant, the Sergeant Major is expected to

function completely without supervision. Like the old sage of times past, the Sergeant Major's

counsel is expected to be calm, settled and unequivocally accurate, but with an energy and

enthusiasm that never wanes, even in the worst of times. Responsible for all Enlisted

Operators in the Unit assigned.

Sergeant Majors must have served at a least 12 Months as a First Sergeant and are picked and

appointed to their ranks by their area Commander (Lieutenant Colonel or Higher).

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So in closing the promotion rate (If you lead the way) is:

OPR to OFC: Yourself (4 Months)

OFC to CPL: 4 USJTF Troops under your command (4 Months)

CPL to SGT: 4 USJTF Troops under your command (6 Months)

SGT to SSG: 8 USJTF Troops under your command (6 Months)

SSG to SFC: 8-24 USJTF Troops under your Command (6 Months)

SFC to MSG: 8-24 USJTF Troops under your command (6 Months)

MSG to 1SG: 30 USJTF Troops under your command (6 Months)

1SG to SGM: 100-2000 USJTF Troops under your command (12 Months)

Total time to Sergeant Major: 4 Years

IV. USJTF Commanding Officer (Lieutenant General)

Commanding Officer, USJTF shall serve without pay and consist of 1 member.

Members include: Corps Commander, USJTF (Lieutenant General)

Minimum Requirements: 8-10 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 8 Years Active Duty Military,

Reserve, National Guard, Law Enforcement, service with good conduct discharge (Not

Required but Preferred)

Corps Commander, USJTF can serve 8 Years, extensions can be made and time of service

starts on the first day of the appointment order from the National Command.

Vacancies shall be filled by the Commander, USJTF with the recommendations of the USJTF

Division Commanders in consensus.

Corps Commander, USJTF absent from his or her position for more than 3 months will be

dismissed from their positions by vote of the General Officer Pool by vote from the General

Officer Ranks.

Corps Commander, USJTF shall preside at all Online General Officer meetings, appoint and

supervise Division Commanders programs, members, and perform other duties as associated

with the office in the entire USJTF Area Of Operations.

The Corps Commander, USJTF does have the authority to advise what individual Divisions do

in their divisional areas however unless it is Official USJTF Regulations that must be followed

they are only suggestions.

The Corps Commander, USJTF responsibilities are the following:

Develop systems for recruiting, supervise the development of Joint TECH Sharing projects,

Supervise Corps and Division Media shoot productions, Supervise Corps and Division Staff

(Operations, Logistics, and Intelligence officers), Supervise and pass guidance to Division

Commanders, Brief Sergeant Major, USJTF to Corps and Division activity or events, Plan for

Corps level operations and events as the Officer in charge. The Corps commander will also be

in charge of Troops if present on the field at official USJTF Events as he or she is the highest

ranking member present.

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Promotion authority: The USJTF Corps Commander is authorized to promote anyone as long as

they make the minimum requirement for promotion for Major General and below with

consultation from Division, Brigade, Battalion, or Company Commanders and their approval.

General Officers (Brigadier General and up) promotions can be authorized only by the

Commander, USJTF with the recommendations of the USJTF Division Commanders in

consensus.

Exceptions to command authority: The Corps Commander, USJTF cannot order USJTF Member

Teams (Companies, Battalions, Brigades, or Divisions) that are not at official USJTF Events

(See Section IX. Definition: Official USJTF Events) or any other members of the organization in

any official capacity.

Airsoft Command on field: (See Section IX. Definition: Official USJTF Events) during an official

USJTF event the Corps Commander while present at that event will have full command and

control capability of his or her Airsoft forces on the field as he or she is the senior ranking

officer and is present at the USJTF Function.

The Assistant Corps Commander shall assume the duties of the Corps Commander in case of

the Corps Commander’s absence. During this time the Assistant Corps Commander is

responsible for all roles and responsibilities as the Corps Commander. During an official

USJTF event the Assistant Corps Commander while present at that event will have full

command and control capability of his or her Airsoft forces on the field as he or she is the

senior ranking officer.

V. General Officers (Major General-Brigadier General)

General Officers shall serve without pay and consist of 11 members.

Members include: Assistant Corps Commander, USJTF (Major General), 1st Division

Commander, USJTF (Major General), Assistant Division Commander, 1st Division , USJTF

(Brigadier General) 2nd Division Commander, USJTF (Major General), Assistant Division

Commander, 2nd Division , USJTF (Brigadier General), 3rd Division Commander, USJTF (Major

General), Assistant Division Commander, 3rd Division , USJTF (Brigadier General), 4th Division

Commander, USJTF (Major General), Assistant Division Commander, 4th Division , USJTF

(Brigadier General), 5th Division Commander, USJTF (Major General), Assistant Division

Commander, 5th Division , USJTF (Brigadier General).

Minimum Requirements: 6 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 4 Years Active Duty Military,



General Officers can serve 4 Years, extensions can be made and time of service starts on the

first day of the appointment order from the National Command.

Vacancies shall be filled by the Commander, USJTF with the recommendations of the USJTF

Division Commanders in consensus.

General Officers absent from their positions for more than 2 months shall be dismissed from

their positions by vote of the General Officer Pool by vote from the General Officer Ranks.

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General Officers shall preside at all Online General Officer meetings, appoint and supervise

Brigade Commanders programs, members, and perform other duties as associated with the

office in their Divisional Area.

Division Commanders do have the authority to advise what individual Brigades, Battalions, and

Companies do in their divisional areas however unless it is Official USJTF Regulations that

must be followed they are only suggestions.

The division commander’s responsibilities are the following:


Supervise Division Media shoot productions, Supervise Division Staff (Operations, Logistics,

and Intelligence officers), Supervise and pass guidance to Brigade Commanders, Brief

Commander, USJTF to Division activity or events, Plan for Division level operations and events

as the Officer in charge. The Division commander will also be in charge of Troops if present on

the field at official USJTF Events (If he or she is the highest ranking member present).

Major General: The Major General carries out and creates policies and standards on the

performance, training, appearance, and conduct of All USJTF personnel in his or her Division.

The Major General uses all assets of his or her Division to incorporate its functionality, and to

constantly strive to improve the organization. The Major General is not an end all position as

he or she must take suggestions, ideas, and comments from all operators both enlisted and

officer and makes them into well founded all accepted policies in his or her Division.

The Major General is expected to function completely without supervision, not only making

the right decisions at all times, but acting as the standard of professional conduct for his or

her Division to follow.

Brigadier General: The Brigadier General is a direct link to the Division Commander as an

advisor for all functions of Training, Guidance, Logistics, and information regarding the

Division in combat and in Garrison. The Brigadier General also has a seamless working

relationship with the Division Sergeant Major in relation to all Enlisted Activities.

Promotion authority: Division Commanders are authorized to promote anyone as long as they

make the minimum requirement for promotion for Colonel and below. General Officers

(Brigadier General and up) promotions can only be authorized by the Commander, USJTF with

the recommendations of the USJTF Division Commanders in consensus. Division Commanders

cannot promote anyone outside of their Division commands.

Exceptions to command authority: Division commanders cannot order USJTF Member Teams

(Brigades, Battalions, or Companies) that are not at official USJTF Events (See Section IX.

Definition: Official USJTF Events) or any other members of the organization in any official

capacity.


USJTF event the Division Commander while present at that event will have full command and

control capability of his or her Airsoft forces on the field as long as he or she is the senior

ranking officer and is present at the USJTF Function.

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The Assistant Division Commander shall assume the duties of the Division Commander in case

of the Division Commander’s absence. During this time the Assistant Division Commander is

responsible for all roles and responsibilities as the Division Commander. During an official

USJTF event the Assistant Division Commander while present at that event will have full

command and control capability of his or her Airsoft forces on the field as long as he or she is

the senior ranking officer.

VI. Field Grade Officers (Colonel-Major)

Field Grade Officers shall serve without pay and consist of 3 rank grades.

Members include: Colonel (Brigade Commander’s), Lieutenant Colonels (Battalion

Commanders or Staff Officers), Major (Company or Battalion Commanders, Staff Officers)

Minimum Requirements: 4 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 2 Years Active Duty Military,



Field Grade Officers can serve 3 Years, extensions can be made and time of service starts on

the first day of the appointment order from the National Command.

Vacancies shall be filled by the Local Brigade Commander with the recommendations of the

Region Division Commander.

Field Grade Officers absent from their positions for more than 3 months shall be dismissed

from their positions by vote of the General Officer Pool.

Field Grade Officers shall preside at all Online Brigade meetings, appoint and supervise

Brigade Commanders programs and guidance, and perform other duties as associated with the

office in their Brigade Area.

Brigade Commanders do have the authority to advise what individual Battalions, and

Companies do in their Brigade areas however unless it is Official USJTF Regulations that must

be followed they are only suggestions.

The Field Grade Officer’s responsibilities are the following:


Supervise Brigade Media shoot productions, Supervise Brigade Staff (Operations, Logistics,

and Intelligence officers), Supervise and pass guidance to Company Commanders, Plan for

Brigade level operations and events as the Officer in charge. The Brigade Commander will also

be in charge of Troops if present on the field at official USJTF Events (If he or she is the

highest ranking member present).

Colonel: Colonels hold a command positions at the Brigade and sometimes the Division level

as senior Staff or “Chief of staff”. Colonels also work as Brigade Commanders in the USJTF.

Colonels are Responsible for Running a Brigade or if in a Division Staff Running the special

Functions assigned.

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They are the direct link to the Division Commander as advisors for all functions of Training,

Guidance, and information regarding their Brigades in combat and in Garrison. Colonels, when

acting as Brigade Commanders also have a seamless working relationship with the Brigade

Sergeant Major in relation to all Enlisted Activities

Lieutenant Colonel: Lieutenant Colonels hold a command positions at the Battalion (With a 2

state Brigade they command a Battalion with all forces located in that State (one state out of

the two) and sometimes the Brigade level as senior Staff or “Chief of staff”. Lieutenant

Colonels also work as Battalion Commanders in the USJTF. Lieutenant Colonels are

Responsible for Running a Battalion or if in a Brigade Staff Running the special Functions

assigned.

They are the direct link to the Battalion Commander as advisors for all functions of Training,

Guidance (For a 2 state area as two Battalion commanders are assigned, one per state under

on Brigade Commander), and information regarding their Battalion in combat and in Garrison.

Lieutenant Colonels, when acting as Battalion Commanders also have a seamless working

relationship with the Brigade Sergeant Major in relation to all Enlisted Activities.

Major: Majors hold a command position at the Battalion (For a 2 state area as two Battalion

commanders are assigned, one per state under on Brigade Commander), and sometimes the

company level as senior company commanders. Majors also work as staff Officers in the

USJTF. Majors are Responsible for Staff Work or if a Company Commander what their

companies do or fail to do on or off the field.

They are the direct link to the Brigade Commander as advisors for all functions of Training,

Guidance, and information regarding staff roles or as company commanders. Majors, when

acting as Company Commanders also have a seamless working relationship with their

company First Sergeants in relation to all Enlisted Activities

Promotion authority: Brigade Commanders are authorized to promote anyone as long as they

make the minimum requirement for promotion for Lieutenant Colonel and below. Brigade

Commanders cannot promote anyone outside of their Brigade Command.

Exceptions to command authority: Brigade Commanders cannot order USJTF Member Teams

(Companies) that are not at official USJTF Events (See Section IX. Definition: Official USJTF

Events) or any other members of the organization in any official capacity.


USJTF event the Brigade Commander while present at that event will have full command and


ranking officer. Command authority is only valid during official USJTF Events or designated

occasions where the Brigade commander is actually present on the field.

The Brigade Executive Officer shall assume the duties of the Brigade Commander in case of

the Brigade Commander’s absence. During this time the Brigade Executive Officer is

responsible for all roles and responsibilities as the Brigade Commander. During an official

USJTF event the Brigade Executive Officer while present at that event will have full command

and control capability of his or her Airsoft forces on the field as long as he or she is the senior

ranking officer.

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VII. Company Grade Officers (Captain-Second Lieutenant)

Company Grade Officers shall serve without pay and consist of 3 rank grades.

Members include: Captain (Company Commander’s), First Lieutenant (Company Executive

Officers, Strike Group Leaders), and Second Lieutenant (Strike Group Leaders)

Minimum Requirements: 1 Year of Airsoft experience (MIN), 2 Years Active Duty Military,



Company Grade Officers can serve 3 Years, extensions can be made and time of service starts

on the first day of the appointment order from the Local Brigade Command.

Vacancies shall be filled by the Local Brigade Commander for Captain, and the Company

Commander for all Company internal promotions.

Company Grade Officers absent from their positions for more than 3 months shall be

dismissed from their positions by vote of the Brigade Officer Pool.

Company Grade Officers shall preside at all Online Brigade and Company meetings, appoint

and supervise Company Commanders programs and guidance, and perform other duties as

associated with the office in their Company Functions.

Company Commanders have full discretion to run their teams as they see fit as they are the

Company Commanders of their assigned Companies and run them as the senior team member

off USJTF Time. During official USJTF Events, Company Commanders will enforce all USJTF

Standards as they are in effect

The Company Grade Officer’s responsibilities are the following:


Supervise Company Media shoot productions, Supervise Company Staff (Operations, Logistics,

and Intelligence officers), Supervise and pass guidance to Company Commanders, Plan for

Company level operations and events as the Officer in charge. The Company Commander will

also be in charge of Troops if present on the field at official USJTF Events (If he or she is the

highest ranking member present).

Captain: Captains hold a command position at the company level. Captains run the first true

large scale formations to take place in combat operations in the USJTF. Captains are

Responsible for what their companies do or fail to do on or off the field. They are the direct

link to the Brigade or Battalion Commander for all functions of Training, Guidance, and

information regarding their companies. Captains also have a seamless working relationship

with their company First Sergeants in relation to all Enlisted Activities.

First Lieutenant: First Lieutenants hold an XO billet that is not a command position; rather it is

considered staff. The XO is typically responsible for the management of day-to-day activities

on the field, such as maintenance and logistics, freeing the Company Commander (Captain) to

concentrate on tactical planning and execution. The XO also takes charge in the absence of

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the CO. While the experience gained as an XO is highly beneficial for an officer's professional

development, never serving in the position will not preclude an officer from commanding later.

Second Lieutenant: Second Lieutenants Are the beginning of the rank of officers ,and are used

in Strike Groups consisting of two strike teams of 4 members each and a command section

with themselves, a Strike Group Sergeant (Master Sergeant-Staff Sergeant), and a RTO

(Radioman). The Second Lieutenant is responsible for all that the Strike Group does or fails to

do. This includes the tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management,

and logistics of his Strike Group. He or she must know their Sergeants and Operators and how

to employ the Strike Group weapons systems.

Promotion authority: Company Commanders are authorized to promote anyone as long as they

make the minimum requirement for promotion for First Lieutenant and below. Company

Commanders cannot promote anyone outside of their Company command.

Exceptions to command authority: Company Commanders cannot order USJTF Members or

other members that are below or equal to their grade of rank from other teams that are not at

official USJTF Events or any other members of the organization in any official capacity. They

also cannot order USJTF units outside their Area of Responsibility without coordination with

the Acting area Commander in charge of the specific set of USJTF Personnel. Command

authority is only valid during official USJTF Events or designated occasions.


USJTF event the Company Commander while present at that event will have full command and


ranking officer in the Company. Command authority is only valid during official USJTF Events

or designated occasions where the Company commander is actually present on the field.

The Company Executive Officer shall assume the duties of the Company Commander in case

of the Company Commander’s absence. During this time the Company Executive Officer is

responsible for all roles and responsibilities as the Company Commander. During an official

USJTF event the Company Executive Officer while present at that event will have full


the senior ranking officer for his or her company.

VIII. Enlisted Members (Command Sergeant Major-Operator)

Enlisted Members shall serve without pay and consist of 10 rank grades.

Members include: Command Sergeant Major (Corps), Sergeant Major (Division, and Brigade),

First Sergeant (Company), Master Sergeant-Staff Sergeant (Strike Group Sergeants) Sergeant-

Corporal (Strike Team Leaders), and Operator First Class-Operator (Strike Team Members).

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Minimum Requirements:

Command Sergeant Major: 8 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 6 Years Active Duty Military,



Sergeant Major: 4 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 2 Years Active Duty Military, Reserve,

National Guard, Law Enforcement, service with good conduct discharge (Not Required but

Preferred)

First Sergeant: 3 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 2 Years Active Duty Military, Reserve,


Preferred)

Master Sergeant-Staff Sergeant: 2 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 2 Years Active Duty

Military, Reserve, National Guard, Law Enforcement, service with good conduct discharge (Not


Sergeant-Corporal: 1 Years of Airsoft experience (MIN), 2 Years Active Duty Military, Reserve,


Preferred)

Operator First Class-Operator: initial entry position (No experience Required), 2 Years Active

Duty Military, Reserve, National Guard, Law Enforcement, service with good conduct

discharge (Not Required but Preferred)

Enlisted Members can serve unlimited amounts of time except for a 3 year term with the

Command Sergeant Major and Sergeant Majors. Extensions can be made and time of service

starts on the first day of the appointment order from the Local Brigade or company Command.

Vacancies shall be filled by the Company Commander for all Company internal promotions.

Enlisted Members absent from their positions for more than 3 months shall be dismissed from

their positions by vote of the Company Assigned. The Brigade and higher levels have NO

authority to remove members from the Company Teams. Command Sergeant Major and

Sergeant Majors are voted for removal on the level in which they serve (Brigade, Division,

Corps) by the officers appointed to that level.

Enlisted members shall preside at all Brigade and Company functions for official USJTF Events

on a voluntary basis. However to remain certified at their current rank Enlisted members must

attend two related USJTF events a year. These events can be local events or Joint Traveling

games with other USJTF units across the country.

Enlisted members are only bound to the USJTF Regulations during Official USJTF Events.

During official USJTF Events, Sergeants of all levels will enforce all USJTF Standards as they

are in effect. Enlisted members will follow the orders of the officers and Sergeants appointed

over them During Official USJTF Events (See Section 7 Definition: Official USJTF Events).

Operators are encouraged to follow these guidelines and make on the spot corrections if

required.

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Promotion authority: Sergeants at all levels can recommend promotions at the company level

for members who show outstanding merit, dedication, honor, and integrity. Recommendations

for promotion are forwarded to the Company Commander and the company commander has

the authority to promote members based off the recommendations. Sergeant Majors and

above are appointed by the Brigade, Division, and Corps Commanders and can make

recommendations for Enlisted personal at all levels UNDER their Chain of Command .

Exceptions to command authority: Enlisted members of higher grade cannot order Enlisted

USJTF Members of lower grades or other teams Enlisted Members that are not at official

USJTF Events or any other members of the organization in any official capacity. Command

authority is only valid during official USJTF Events or designated occasions where the

Ranking Enlisted Member is actually present on the field for the company unless in an

AD-HOC Situation (See Below).


USJTF events the Sergeant at all levels of command while present at that event will have full


the senior ranking Enlisted member in his or her section (Command Sergeant Major, Sergeant

Major, First Sergeant, Strike Group Sergeant, and Strike Team Leader at all levels)

AD-HOC Situation: If enlisted elements are cut off on the field and no officers are present to

lead the unit, the Senior Enlisted member will take command and organize the group.

Regardless of team affiliation in this situation all USJTF Enlisted members will follow the

commands of the Senior Enlisted Member in Charge. Once link up with a USJTF Officer is

made the USJTF Officer will take charge of the Joint Force.

The Enlisted Members Roles and Responsibilities are the following:

Command Sergeant Major: The Command Sergeant Major carries out policies and standards of

the performance, training, appearance and conduct of enlisted personnel in the USJTF. The

Command Sergeant Major advises and initiates recommendations to the commander of the

USJTF in matters pertaining to the NCO support channel.

Sergeant Major: The Sergeant Major carries out policies and standard of the performance,

training, appearance and conduct of enlisted personnel in their unit (Division-Brigade). The

Sergeant Major advises and initiates recommendations to the commander and staff he or she

is assigned at all levels in matters pertaining to the local NCO support channel

First Sergeant: The first sergeant holds formations, conducts inspections, advises the

Company Commander (Captain) and assists in training, professional development, morale, and

discipline all enlisted members. The first sergeant is proud of the unit and, understandably,

wants others to be aware of the unit's success.

Master Sergeant-Staff Sergeant: Strike Group Sergeants are responsible for the individual

training, personal appearance and cleanliness of their Strike Group (Two Strike Teams with

one Sergeant and four Operators in each Strike Team. The authority of the Strike Group

Sergeants is different due to the fact that they are responsible for two Sergeants and assist

the Strike Group Leader (Second Lieutenant) with advice. The Strike Group sergeants must be

unquestionably competent in order to carry out the mission correctly, accomplish each task

and care for assigned Strike Teams.

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Sergeant-Corporal: Strike Team Leaders are responsible for the individual training, personal

appearance and cleanliness of their Strike Team. Strike Teams are set with one Sergeant

(Strike Team Leader) and four Operators in each Strike Team. The sergeants must be

unquestionably competent in order to carry out the mission correctly, accomplish each task

and care for assigned Operators.

Operator First Class-Operator: The Operator is the Start of the USJTF rank system, serving as

Operators for some of the smallest Task Force units such as Strike Teams. They principally

serve as Riflemen, Support Gunners, Designated Marksmen, and Anti/Tank Gunners in Strike

Teams (4 Man Teams).

Operators are responsible for their individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness.

To be an “Operator” is a step taken to become a professional in their trade. Although it is the

lowest rank in the Task Force, the Operator has very important responsibilities that can make

or break the success of the Task Force.

IX. Official USJTF Events

A fee of no more than 40 USD (60 Euros) will be charged at a National or International USJTF

Event for USJTF Members. All money will either go back to the event (I.E For field costs) and

the remaining money will go back to a charity of choice for the USJTF. No USJTF Members

will make money off a USJTF Game unless it is going to the next game in a series of repeat

games of its kind (I.E. A series where it takes money to run and upkeep that USJTF Series).

NON USJTF Members attending can be charged what the Field Owner Prefers but not over 50

USD (60 Euros) for an Official USJTF Event.

The USJTF is a part time organization for Member teams involved. Official USJTF Events are

by regulation the only time the USJTF system can be used by member teams in an official

capacity. All USJTF Ranks and positions are only valid during these occasions.

USJTF Event:

An organized Operation, training event , or Common Interest Play that is planned with

sufficient time (2 months out Minimum) involving only USJTF members or interested

applicants at a particular designated place and time within the 2 month planning window.

Examples of USJTF Official Functions:

Operation: A planned joint hosted event run by the Task Force. The Task Force provides all

logistics, OPFOR, Role-players, and administration at the said Operation. The USJTF Hosts the

set event or operation, and invites non USJTF Members to attend the event. The senior officer

present runs the event per USJTF Regulations.

Training Event: A planned joint hosted event run by the Task Force with USJTF Members

present. Attendees include an all USJTF pool of players with the sole intent of training

purposes within the organization and interested applicants. USJTF Training events are run by

the USJTF Staff, and are determined at a particular designated place and time within the 2

month planning window. The senior officer present runs the event per USJTF Regulations

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Common Interest Play: A particular situation where 2 or more teams attend a non USJTF event

and agree to work with each other as a joint effort. This includes skirmishes, and large scale

events such as other named operations. All teams involved must agree and determine the set

outlines here.

All teams and members must agree to take set actions 2 weeks prior to the event taking

place.

On agreement the senior member of the USJTF Chain of Command present leads the Joint

Force in Question.

This leads to a full understanding and commitment from all players involved.

As for any other set actions Leaders of the USJTF have no control over the teams

associated with the USJTF, unless it is a USJTF event.

X. USJTF Uniform

The USJTF is an Organization where professionalism is judged, in part, by the manner in which

a Task Force Member wears a prescribed uniform, as well as by the individual’s personal

appearance. Therefore, a neat and well-groomed appearance by all Task Force Members is

fundamental to the USJTF and contributes to building the pride and esprit essential to an

effective MILSIM Airsoft Organization. A vital ingredient of the USJTF’s strength and tactical

Effectiveness is the pride and self-discipline that Task Force Members bring to their

Organization through a conservative joint image. It is the responsibility of commanders and

Leaders of all levels to ensure that all Task Force Members under their command present a

neat, Clean and organized appearance as prescribed by USJTF Regulations.

Member Teams of the USJTF are required to wear the USJTF Uniform at all USJTF Sanctioned

Events (See Section IX. Definition: Official USJTF Events) or when Pictures, Media items, or

Videos used to promote official sanctioned USJTF events, Training days, or organizational

travels as a Joint group. USJTF Uniforms must be worn complete and by regulation during

these prescribed times.

Members can wear any type of battle gear with the uniform, and carry any type of weapon.

Teams are NOT required to wear the USJTF Uniform during non USJTF events or on individual

team time outside the organization

XI. Voting

USJTF Teams (Companies) can vote every two years on a new Brigade Commander for their

region. General officers retain their time in position but are retired after their time of service.

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Voting process:

1) An Officer in the Brigade without the possibility of a conflict of interest is appointed

the voting officer of the Brigade. This Voting officer cannot be a running candidate in

the election or affiliated to a running candidate.

2) An official ballot with the names of the possible selectees is drawn up 90 days out

from the election date and is drafted in an official announcement. The vote is locked in

in 60 days and no other possible selectees can enter the election.

3) The vote is started 30 days out from the election date and votes are tallied by the

voting officer of the Brigade. Each member of the USJTF in the voting region counts as

one vote. No double votes can be cast by any one person. The voting officer holds his

vote as a tie breaker if one is needed.

4) Results are posted after the election is finished on the deadline date and the new

Brigade Commander takes charge.

5) If a tie takes place the voting officer will determine the winner with his vote.

Voting on Special items

In some cases the USJTF will take ballot votes on changes to the organization. These votes

can include changes to doctrine, manuals, and special projects that the USJTF is developing.

Once a need for a vote is cast by members of the USJTF a process of voting will begin.

Votes to disbar members from the organization are NOT Permitted!

Voting process:

1) An Officer in the USJTF without the possibility of a conflict of interest is appointed the

voting officer of the Task force. This Voting officer cannot have a conflict of interest in

the topic at hand.

2) An official ballot with the voting issue is drawn up 90 days out from the election date

and is drafted in an official announcement. The vote is locked in in 60 days and no

other possible courses of action or ideas can enter the election.

3) The vote is started 30 days out from the election date and votes are tallied by the

voting officer of the USJTF. Each member of the USJTF in the Task Force counts as

one vote. No double votes can be cast by any one person. The voting officer holds his

vote as a tie breaker if one is needed.

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4) Results are posted after the election is finished on the deadline date and the new

policy or decision takes effect.

5) If a tie takes place the voting officer will determine the winner with his vote.

XII. Conflict of Interest

Any member of the USJTF who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or

appearance of a conflict) with any matter pending before the Task Force, of such nature that

it prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner, will

offer to voluntarily excuse him/herself and will vacate from the situation and refrain from

discussion and voting on said item.

These standards are to ensure fairness during decision making processes.

XIII. Separation policy due to misconduct

The USJTF prides itself with the highest accolades in Integrity, Honor, and dedication to the

Task Force. Our image is important and we all must do the right things to preserve the finest

traditions of the organization.

Members or Teams affiliated with the USJTF who commit the following acts will be subject to

separation procedures from the Task Force.

1) A clear cut case that the member has become a danger to the other players of the USJTF

by performing a dangerous and unsafe act(s) with knowledge to the fact.

2) Player has been caught cheating multiple times and his or her integrity has been

compromised.

3) Stealing or destroying other players items

4) Physical Fighting of any kind

5) Any racial, slanderous, or gender based comments towards individuals

6) Failing to comply with safety standards after being corrected on multiple occasions

7) Not acting as a team player but as a loner, disregarding USJTF events, chain of command,

and training

8) Clear cut breaches of the USJTF Code of Conduct or the Special Warfare Creed

9) Lying about an official US/Worldwide Military Service Record

these rules and expectations are set in place to ensure the highest standards of the United

States Joint Task Force. All Recommendations for expulsion will be held in the highest

regards of fairness, and integrity.

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All Ethics violations will be handled at the LOWEST Level of the USJTF Chain of Command. If

ethics violations encompass a senior member of the USJTF (Major or above) a panel of four

Colonels and one Brigadier General will be mobilized to witness the case, witness the

presented evidence, and render a verdict. The USJTF Commander will have a sway vote on the

presented evidence.

Separation Procedures:

1) An act breaching the USJTF Bylaw’s, Code of Conduct and for Special Warfare members

(The Special Warfare Creed) is broken and identified.

2) On the findings of the Act a verbal warning is issued to the offender and He or She is given

a second chance to fix the infraction. Serious cases of Serious Player Injury due to intentional

Means, Physical Fighting, Racist Remarks and Statements, and Sexual Harassment have a

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY.

3) For Offenders breaching the rules for a second time (Follow guidelines below)

4) The first line in the offender’s Chain of Command (For Brigade and below the Brigade

Commander, For Senior USJTF Officials the Commander, USJTF) receives the report and

conducts an investigation with an independent Officer assigned to the Level of command

represented.

5) The findings of the investigation are presented to the Commander at the appropriate level

(For Brigade and below the Brigade Commander, For Senior USJTF Officials the Commander,

USJTF) and the Commander dictates his or her course of action.

6) The commander can either remove the individual from the USJTF, Instate a probationary

period for the set offender, or dismiss the charges.

7) All investigation reports are sent to Commander, USJTF along with the outcome of the

commander’s decision. All finding will remain Confidential!

Fairness and equality WILL be enforced from the senior levels. Complaints must be valid and

have either photo, video, or hard proof with multiple witnesses before evidence can even be

considered.

This is a STANDARD for the USJTF….NO Exceptions. This is a STANDING ORDER FROM THE

USJTF COMMANDER!

XIV. Safety Procedures and use of Legal Fields

The USJTF will adhere to safety at all times while conducting official USJTF Events. The

USJTF is not an enforcement Arm for airsoft safety rules nor do we enforce a generalized set

of rules to be operated within Task Force. However Safety with all USJTF Events should be

considered at the forefront of Airsoft Operations at all times.

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USJTF Teams adhere to “Host field rules” meaning the following:

1. No Set USJTF Rule-set is in effect. The Hosting team for the USJTF Event, Training

Day, or Operation has full say on the rules of the game for that day. They own the field

and run the game so they earn that right to do so.

2. If another USJTF Team travels to another USJTF Field or a NON-USJTF Field with a

Joint Force they will respect the rule-sets of that field and comply with their

standards…Unless Mortal Danger from the following is apparent. We call this the

“Mortal Danger Rule”:

Non wear of eye and Body Protection (I.E. Eye protection)

Drinking or illegal Drug use present on site during gameplay (Drinking if over 21 is not

frowned upon as long as it is AFTER the gameplay is over and all airsoft weapons are

stored away not to be brought out again) Drugs have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY in

the USJTF. USJTF Forces are ordered by the USJTF Commander to Back away from

the Game until alcohol use has stopped during gameplay. USJTF forces will leave set

games immediately when illegal drug use is present. The Senior USJTF Officer in

Charge will brief the field owner on the reasons of Departure.

Physical contact in the means of real fighting on the field is PROHIBITED! The Senior

USJTF Officer in Charge will brief the field owner on the reasons of Departure

Use of Airsoft Velocities in the category of 600 FPS or above (Recommended FPS

Limits (.20) 400 FPS Rifles and Machine guns, (.20) 550 FPS with 100 Foot Minimum

Engagement Range for sniper rifles, and (.20) 300 FPS for Pistols) however this is at

the USJTF (OIC) Or Officer In Charge Decision.

These are merely suggestions Unless they fall under the “Mortal Danger Rule”

however if the Senior Officer in Charge of the USJTF Joint Force for that Day

identifies an unsafe environment they do have the right under the USJTF bylaws to

represent the USJTF and have a consultation with the field owner to discuss safety

concerns. The Senior USJTF Officer in Charge (OIC) will brief the field owner on the

reasons of Departure if the OIC for the Joint Unit feels the safety could risk Bodily

harm to USJTF Personnel.

Play on Public land such as city streets, and trespassing on private property during

official USJTF Events is prohibited! USJTF forces on official duty will leave set games

immediately when discovery of these facts are apparent.

Any acts of misconduct, Verbal, or Physical fighting, or Misunderstanding leading to a

serious event involving a USJTF Member will be reported up the USJTF Chain of

command regarding attendance of a game or event as a member of the USJTF. Our

members hold a higher standard!

Below are a set of guidelines or want we call suggestions for USJTF forces to follow.

As stated before it is up to the “Hosting Team or Field” to what the rule-set will be for

USJTF forces that day….However the “Mortal Danger Rule” is still in effect and the

(OIC) Officer in charge of USJTF forces for that day at that event do have the right

under the USJTF bylaws to represent the USJTF and have a consultation with the field

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owner to discuss safety concerns. The Senior USJTF Officer in Charge (OIC) will brief

the field owner on the reasons of Departure if the OIC for the Joint Unit feels the

safety could risk Bodily harm to USJTF Personnel.

This is a STANDARD for the USJTF….NO Exceptions. This is a STANDING ORDER

FROM THE USJTF COMMANDER! Any violations of the “Mortal danger rule” will be

handled by the bylaw’s

BASIC FIREARM HANDLING RULES

Treat Every Airsoft Weapon as if it is loaded

Always point Airsoft Weapons in a safe direction

Know your Target and Beyond

Do not shoot at anything you do not intend to eliminate out of the game

Never use an Airsoft Gun if you have been drinking or using drugs.

Standard Field and Safety Rules

The following rules are for the safety of the players. And only used as an example.

1. Always wear eye protection in the form of goggles, masks, or shooting glasses, or

safety glasses. Never remove your eye protection while on the battlefield. Regular

prescription glasses are NOT acceptable as safety eyewear. Must meet ANSI Z87.1

standards and wrap around the face.

Number one is a STANDARD for the USJTF….NO Exceptions. This is a STANDING

ORDER FROM THE USJTF COMMANDER!

2. Do not fire in the dead-pool (or designated "safe-zones") or through it. If you must test

fire your replica, take it into the hot-zone and fire it there.

3. All replicas in dead-pool or safe-zones have magazine out, safety on, muzzle cap fixed.

Sidearm should be holstered and on safe.

4. Do not point your replica at anyone unless you are involved in a game on the battlefield

and intend to shoot them.

5. Do not fire at any person without proper eye protection.

6. Do not fire at non-participants, including animals.

7. No illegal drug use will be permitted. No alcohol use before or during a game.

8. All "real" weapons including but not limited to firearms and fixed-blade knives are NOT

allowed at games. Folding utility knives and pocket knives are allowed as an essential

part of survival kit, but they may not be used in game-play.

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9. Carry replicas in boxes, bags, or carrying cases while transporting gear on or off the

field. Do not remove your replica from its case near a public highway, instead carry

your gear in its case to the designated staging area for the game.

10. Remove all of your gear and trash from the field when you leave.

Rules of Engagement:

The following rules are for the safety of the players. And only used as an example they are

NOT Requirements.

HITS & OUTS

- Anyone hit by a BB is hit and out.

- If you are "hit" during a game, 1) immediately yell "HIT!" as loud as you can, 2) place an

orange or bright red bandana over your head, 3) walk back to the designated dead-pool with

the bandana clearly visible at all times. (Any rag, bandana, shirt, or bright cloth of the correct

color is acceptable). Hold your replica in a non-threatening manner, do not fire, and do not talk

or interact with other players who are still active in the game.

- Ricochet BBs do not count as hits.

- Hits to your replica do not count as hits.

- When in doubt about a hit, call yourself out.

CQB/INDOOR PLAY

All players who participate in CQB should understand that they will be engaging targets

anywhere from 25 feet to even 5 feet away and because of that they may take painful hits. We

recommend full masks, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, and hats/helmets be worn for CQB to

avoid welts or breaking the skin. "Safety Kill" rules are not used for CQB, however players may

surrender if they wish at any time to the opposing force to leave gameplay without any harm.

SAFETY KILLS

when you are too close in range to be comfortable taking a shot, you can call out "SAFETY

KILL" on the player in your sights. Any clean shots with no cover fewer than 30 feet are good

candidates for safety kills. Do not call it unless the kill is already a given. Always honor safety

kills when they are called on you just like honoring a "HIT". Safety kills can only be called on

one individual at a time, not on entire groups. "SAFETY KILL" must be said loudly, as to

simulate actually firing. Silence can only be maintained if you can tag the other player out.

You must be able to point your replica and call "SAFETY KILL" on every person if there is more

than one.

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RUBBER KNIFE KILLS

Players are allowed to "tap out" other players with rubber or plastic knives made for safe

Airsoft use. Touch your opponent with your rubber knife and simply tell them that they're

dead. Contact should be no more than a tap; there's absolutely no slashing, throwing, hitting

or martial arts physical contact allowed. Contact must be made with a rubber or plastic

replica of a knife, sticks and other objects do not work. DO NOT tap another player in the

head, neck, face or groin.

SNIPER SAFETY

Anyone acting as a sniper with an upgraded bolt action rifle over 550 fps (1.9j) should carry a

sidearm that can be used alternately when engaging targets closer than about 100 feet. If you

have no sidearm and find yourself too close to the opposing force, you may either a) call a

safety kill, b) wait until they move to a safe range or c) relocate to a safe range. Do not fire at

targets closer than 60 feet.

BLIND MAN

This is called whenever a non-player enters the battlefield, or when a player enters the

battlefield without eye protection. All players are expected to echo blind man so that

everyone on the field hears it, and upon hearing it each player is expected to sit down and

wait until "Game on" is called to continue the game. If necessary, game coordinators will

explain the game to the non-participants.

IF LOCAL POLICE ENTER THE FIELD

This is a potentially dangerous situation, and is treated as if they don't know we are playing a

game. All players are expected to walk to the dead-pool in plain sight, either with their guns

over their head or leaving their guns in the field. Upon reaching the dead-pool each player is to

place his replica with his gear and gather in a group at least 20 feet from the gear. This is to

provide safety by comforting the officers by removing any equipment that appears threatening

to them. Gameplay is not commenced until we explain the situation and are allowed to

continue

XV. USJTF Cadet Corps

*Minimum age 13 Years old

*Cadets will wear a blank rank insignia stating they are a cadet until the age of 15 and be

allowed to wear the USJTF Uniform during the Cadet period.

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*Once the minimum age of 15 has been achieved they will be promoted to Operator First Class

for their service time.

*Cadet Companies can be formed as long as a parent sponsors the unit but again cadets have

no rank

*Cadets cannot attend USJTF Special Schools

*Cadets can attend USJTF Training days and serve on USJTF Member Teams at the unit’s

discretion but cannot attend large scale games with the USJTF

*USJTF Member teams are NOT responsible for training cadets and have full discretion on

attendance of cadets at their events.

*Cadets fall under the USJTF National Recruiting Command until 15 (For the USJTF Airsoft

Program ONLY...Has nothing to do with non USJTF Time) and then are released to their local

Airsoft Teams for Full USJTF Service

XVI. USJTF Event Hosting Rules

1. No Set USJTF Rule-set is in effect as we are not an airsoft safety enforcement arm. The

Hosting team for the USJTF Event, Training Day, or Operation has full say on the rules of the

game for that day. They own the field and run the game so they earn that right to do so.

2. If another USJTF Team travels to another USJTF Field or a NON-USJTF Field with a Joint

Force they will respect the rule-sets of that field and comply with their standards.

3. If a USJTF Member regardless of USJTF Rank is hosting a USJTF Official Event they

automatically by default become the ADMIN staff for that set game or event. All Rank and

orders at this point are invalid for the hosting member and all USJTF Members are ordered to

adhere to the Game rules and standards as outlined in the event.

4. USJTF Game Hosts are not required to answer to USJTF Superiors however they are

required to treat them with the utmost in respect and professionalism. Violations in Honor,

Integrity, and other criminal actions however are not covered in this decree. USJTF Field

Hosts for a USJTF Game or Event must uphold the standards of the USJTF Charter at all

times.

5. The USJTF Game Host is responsible for setting the fee for members attending the event.

However price gouging using the USJTF Name as a Marketing tool is not permitted. The

USJTF asks all USJTF Event Hosts to keep Airsoft Game prices at a reasonable cost to allow

all members of the Airsoft Community to participate.

XVII. Amendments

These by-laws may be amended by a two-third vote of the entire USJTF, provided a proposition

is present and provide a copy of the proposed amendment(s) are provided to each Senior Staff

Member (Brigadier General and above) at least 90 days prior to said election. Once new

amendments are voted into doctrine they are drafted and followed.

usjtf charter and bilaws v 2.4 (2013)

Documents

usjtf manual

usjtf leaders

usjtf bylaws

usjtf uniform page

usjtf charter

usjtf program

usjtf headquarters

usjtf eligibility