The Military Code was amended in its entirety on October 26, 2017. The old law was as follows:
Quote:Military Code
An act establishing the rules and regulations of military forces
1. Command Structure
(1) The South Pacific Special Forces (“SPSF”) will be led by the Minister of Military Affairs and a panel of three Generals, herein referred to as the General Corps.
(2) Further ranks will be bestowed at the discretion of the General Corps.
(3) All new SPSF members will be designated the rank of Trainee until such time as they have a complete understanding of the Code of Conduct and NS military gameplay.
(4) Beyond the Minister of Military Affairs and General Corps, the rankings will be as follows from next highest on down; Officer, Soldier, Trainee.
(5) The General Corps is responsible for the planning of and overseeing of all missions of the SPSF.
(6) Officers can lead operations and give orders on behalf of the General Corps.
2. Requirements of Membership
(1) SPSF members must have a nation residing in The South Pacific that is in full compliance with the laws of the Coalition.
(2) Members must be able to join the WA with a nation for use in operations.
(3) SPSF members are required to return their WA nation or WA status, if not being used, to a nation in The South Pacific and endorse the Delegate and the Council of Regional Security. Members are not forbidden to use it on other missions, but if not in use, they should reside in The South Pacific and endorse the relevant, aforementioned authorities.
(4) SPSF members must treat each other with respect and offer assistance to one another whenever possible.
(5) SPSF members are expected to sign in during roll call
(6) SPSF member must never publish mission details, including upcoming, current and past, in any public area of the forum or any other regional or in-game forum, without first receiving special clearance from the Minister of Military Affairs or the Generals.
3. Disciplinary Regulations, Procedures and Actions
(1) The following actions will be subject to disciplinary regulations--
a. Aiding the enemy; Giving an enemy region or organization any information or assistance, in particular serving in enemy forces or spreading enemy propaganda.
b. Disgraceful conduct; Conduct unbecoming of a member of the SPSF.
c. Disobeying a lawful command; Intentionally or recklessly disobeying a lawful command.
d. Espionage; obtaining or attempting to obtain information of a confidential, restricted or private nature with the intent to disclose said information to an individual or individuals not authorized to possess it.
e. Ill-Treating Subordinates; Bullying, humiliating, degrading or using unnecessarily harsh behavior against a subordinate.
f. Misconduct towards a superior officer; Disrespectful behavior or communication to a superior officer.
g. Obstructing an operation; Putting at risk or otherwise delaying, disrupting or discouraging a lawful operation.
h. Failure to meet membership requirements; Failing to meet the SPSF requirements of membership.
(2) The Minister of Military Affairs and the General Corps may institute the following disciplinary actions against any member who commits an above misconduct--
a. Demotion.
b. Dishonorable Discharge.
c. Honorable Discharge.
d. Private apology.
e. Public apology.
f. Suspension.
