Rebel Squadrons

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. About Us
  3. Fleets
  4. Bylaws
  5. Structure
  6. Command Staff
  7. Executive Staff
  8. Medals
  9. Ranks
  10. Fiction
  11. Formalities
  12. Abbreviations
  13. Credits

Operations Manual

Formalities

There are a few simple guidelines on formalities in the Rebel Squadrons.

  1. When you meet a superior for the first time, err to the side of being formal. They will relax the situation if they want to.
  2. Sir and ma�am are nice terms. Officers always like to hear that once in awhile. Although, said officer will almost always let you know if such formality is not required.
  3. The Rebel Squadrons has no set, formal ID line as many clubs or organizations do. However, try not to drag around half the alphabet with your name. There is no need to list all of your awards and positions for a short, two-line email. For most purposes, here is the suggested sign-off, which would include only your highest position in your Primary Fleet or the Club:

    John Q. Doe, Major, Rebel Squadrons
    Claw Squadron CO

    or:

    Major John Q. Doe, Rebel Squadrons
    Claw Squadron CO

  4. To show respect to another RS officer, or to open or close any conversation with them, you might try the Rebel Squadrons salute:

    (:"

  5. Once you have "broken the ice" with an officer and they are comfortable with you, it is generally okay to move to first-name terms. When in doubt, wait for the senior officer to make the move. Usually, however, senior officers do not keep things formal unless they think there is a reason to.
  6. In formal emails to a large group (Wing or Fleet), you should utilize a person�s full name and rank or just rank and last name. In a squadron setting, you can generally be more personable. However, in larger settings (Wing announcements and higher) you should always act more formally.
  7. Do not worry about wondering if you are ever being too formal. Chances are that people will tell you to relax if it is unnecessary. The RS does not stand too much on ceremony, and although the RS is based loosely on a fictional military, these formalities are mostly for role playing purposes. Nonetheless, they are encouraged to add to your RS experience.

And above all, if you have a question...always feel free to ask someone!

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