Leader Roles And Requirements For CAG

[GypsyOutlaw]

Ok I was asked for this info and spaced it so here it is for you all looking to move up in the clan

this is link to actual page: https://www.cagclan.com/recruiting/chain-of-command

also bear in mind this is to rank up not to be a member as we have the casual gamers who are not required to obtain weapons badges

CAG Chain of Command

CAG - Clan History and Structure
CAG Chain of Command, Rank and Unit Structure

"The continuous chain of authority that links the most junior private to the Commander in Chief and vice versa. Many argue that the U.S. implementation of the chain of command is the most important strategy employed by our military forces. In other armies the loss of a commander would throw the entire organization into disorder while in the U. S. military, the next most senior person present just assumes command. It is taught that whenever two Marines are walking together, one is in charge."

As of October 11, 2013 the following is in effect. In order to keep order and discipline a Chain of Command is always necessary for military units. CAG prides itself on being a very well disciplined Clan. The Chain of Command is not meant to belittle or show dominance above anyone, rather it is meant to maintain order in the Clan. Although CAG has very strict guidelines when it comes to Ranking up, exceptions to the rules are possible. Nothing proves the worthiness of Ranking up more than Loyalty and Dignity.
This Command Structure must be followed by all Members of the Clan, and under no circumstances be disobeyed or neglected. Failure to follow this structure will lead to immediate removal from the Clan.

Recruits must first obtain their Marksman's Weapon Badge to become an official member of CAG, then they may receive their Rank one of three ways:

1. They can try and earn their Rank by qualifying for either the Sharpshooter or Expert Badge. Each Badge will result in a different Rank being earned. To look at the Ranks awarded for each Badge click here.
2. Recommended for a promotion by an Officer
   
3. Time spent in the Clan
   
4. Number of total posts on the forums

There are a total of 11 enlisted ranks from Private 1st Class to the Sergeant Major of CAG that can be earned as mentioned above. CAG also considers prior Leadership roles in other Clans as a way of receiving their Rank in CAG. If you are interested in a Leadership role similar to the one you had in your previous Clan, you must be able to prove you had such a role to the CAG Staff. Leader

• The Leader of CAG is the only Member who can override decisions by the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  
• Current Leader is CAG CheechDogg

2nd In Command

• Has all the rights the Leader has in all matters regarding the Clan
• Current 2nd in Command is CAG ToxicBob

3rd In Command

• Has all the rights the Leader has in all matters regarding the Clan
• Current 3rd in Command is CAG GypsyOutlaw

4th In Command

• Has all the rights the Leader has in all matters regarding the Clan
• Current 4th in Command is CAG Covieleader

General-in-Chief

• Has all the rights the Leader and 2nd, 3rd and 4th in Command have in all matters regarding the Clan
• Current General-in-Chief Command is CAG PATRON

Joint Chiefs of Staff

• CAG's Joint Chiefs of Staff "Is" mirrored after the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff with a handful of additions and changes to translate it to better suit the CAG Clan
• They advise CAG's 4 top co-leaders in all clan matters
• The Joints Chief of Staff do not hold any operational command over any units but can still make decisions regarding clan matters such as discipline, promotions, demotions, recruitment and removal of members from CAG's rosters
• Members of the Joints Chief of Staff must "NEVER" be disrespected
• You can view the current members of the Joint Chiefs of staff by clicking here
  

Co-Leaders

• Co-Leaders are Members between the Ranks of Major and General
• Co-Leaders must "NEVER" be disrespected
  
• Co-Leaders have full authority over all matters in the Clan including, but not limited to, decision making, accepting new Members, removing Members from the Clan, enforcing rules, promoting Members and creating Clan Match Teams for Gamebattles or private Clan Matches

Division Commander

• Division Commanders are in charge of all Units and members of one game console, i.e., XBOX 360 Division, PS3 Division, PC Division
  
• Must be active on forums on a daily basis
• Must be able to manage clan roster
• Must be able to handle recruit processing, promotions and demotion

Brigade Commander

• Brigade Commanders are in charge of all Units and members of one game series, i.e., COD Brigade, Battlefield Brigade, Titanfall Brigade
  
• Must be active on forums on a daily basis
• Must be able to manage clan roster
• Must be able to handle recruit processing, promotions and demotions

Regiment Commander

• Regiment Commanders are in charge of all Units and members of one game, i.e., COD: Ghosts, COD: Black Ops 2, COD: MW3, Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4
• Must be active on forums on a daily basis
• Must be able to manage clan roster
• Must be able to handle recruit processing, promotions and demotions

Battalion Commander

• Battalion Commanders are in charge of all Units and members of one game according to region, i.e., COD: Ghosts America, COD: Ghosts Europe, Battlefield 3 America, Battlefield 3 Europe, Battlefield 4 America, Battlefield 4 Europe, Titanfall America, Titanfall Europe
• Must be active on forums on a daily basis
• Must be able to manage clan roster
• Must be able to handle recruit processing, promotions and demotions

Company Commander

• Company Commanders are in charge of all Platoons in their Battalion
  
• Must be active on forums on a daily basis
• Must be able to manage clan roster
• Must be able to handle recruit processing, promotions and demotions

Platoon Leaders

• Platoon Leaders are in charge 3 squads each
• Platoon Leaders must hold the rank of Warrant Officer 1 through Captain
• Must be active on the forums on a daily basis
• Must be recommended by an Officer
  

Platoon Sergeants

• Each Platoon has 1 Platoon Sergeant each and is the Platoon Leader's primary Assistant
• They are responsible for training Squad Leaders and recruits on how to properly execute strategies and tactics during matches.
• Platoon Sergeants also serve as Recruiters
  

Squad Leaders

• Corporal through Staff Sergeant are eligible for Squad Leaders
• Squad Leaders are in charge of 4-12 Members each
• They are in charge of recruiting and game planning during games
• Squads play tactful, organized games

Maneuver and Fireteam Leaders

• PFCs and Lance Corporals are eligible for Maneuver and Fireteam Leaders
• Maneuver and Fire-Team Leaders are in charge of 2-4 Members
• Are experienced run and gunners with the ability to play tactful
• Responsible for training new Members and Recruits

Point Man

• Point Men are the run n gunners, rushers and the most aggressive of all
• Are always looking for new recruits to recommend to their Fire-Team Leaders as possible Members
• Direct recruits and new Members to our website and get them registered

Below is a more more descriptive and thorough breakdown of each Rank in CAG.
6 Star General

• CAG's Leader
• Lead Forum Moderator and Site Administrator

5 Star General

• Assigned as 2nd in Command of CAG depending on experience and amount of training
• Minimum of 6 months active service or prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Forum Moderator and Site Administrator

General

• Assigned as General-in-Chief of CAG
  
• Minimum of 1 year in CAG
  
• Must have served as a either a Company, Battalion or Regiment Commander for a minimum of 3 months or as Commandant or Assistant Commandant of CAG
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

General

• Assigned as Co-Leaders and or Commandant of CAG
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a either a Company, Battalion or Regiment Commander for a minimum of 3 months
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

Lieutenant General

• Assigned as Co-Leaders, Corps Commanders and or Assistant Commandant of CAG
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a either a Company, Battalion or Regiment Commander for a minimum of 3 months
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

Major General

• Assigned as Co-Leaders and or Division Commanders or Assistant Commandant of CAG
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a either a Company, Battalion or Regiment Commander for a minimum of 3 months
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

Brigadier General

• Assigned as Co-Leaders and or Brigade Commanders or Commandant of CAG or Assistant Commandant of CAG
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a either a Company, Battalion or Regiment Commander for a minimum of 3 months
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

Colonel

• Assigned as Co-Leaders and or Regiment Commanders and or Commandant of CAG or Assistant Commandant of CAG
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a unit leader (fireteam, squad) for a minimum of 3 months or as platoon sergeant or platoon commander
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

Lieutenant Colonel

• Assigned as Co-Leaders and or Battalion Commanders and or Commandant of CAG or Assistant Commandant of CAG
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a unit leader (fireteam, squad) for a minimum of 3 months or as platoon sergeant or platoon commander
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

Major

• Assigned as Co-Leaders and or Company Commanders or Commandant of CAG or Assistant Commandant of CAG
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a unit leader (fireteam, squad) for a minimum of 3 months or as platoon sergeant, platoon comander
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

Captain

• Assigned as Company Commanders
  
• Minimum of 6 months with the Clan
• Must have served as a unit leader (fireteam, squad) for a minimum of 3 months or as platoon sergeant or platoon commander
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Forum Moderator

1st Lieutenant

• First Lieutenants are assigned as Platoon Leaders/Commanders
• Minimum of 6 months active service or prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Must have served as a unit leader (fireteam, squad) for a minimum of 3 months or as platoon sergeant
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Forum Moderator

Responsibilities include but are not limited to commanding the company, full unit and member evaluations, unit roster approvals, unit promotions, forum moderation
All officer ranks are required to be active on the forums on a daily basis, no exceptions Second Lieutenant

• Second Lieutenants are assigned as Platoon Leaders/Commanders
• Minimum of 6 months active service or prior similar role in another Clan which can be verified
• Must have served as a unit leader (fireteam, squad) for a minimum of 3 months or as platoon sergeant
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• Must have all Weapon Badges
• Forum Moderator

Responsibilities include but are not limited to commanding platoons, full unit and member evaluations, unit roster approvals, unit promotions, forum moderation
All officer ranks are required to be active on the forums on a daily basis, no exceptions

Warrant Officers 1 through 5

In order to receive the Rank of Warrant Officer 1-5 the following requirements must be met:

• Warrant Officers are specially trained Members who are capable of managing the Clan's website and forums
• Minimum of 6 months in the Clan
• Must have served as a unit leader (fireteam, squad) for a minimum of 3 months or as platoon sergeant
• Must complete officer's training only done by the Leader of CAG
  
• Can only be commissioned by the Leader or 2nd in Command of CAG
• Must have all Weapon Badges
  
• Specialize in one particular field
• Can and do Command Units as well as lead, coach, train, and counsel subordinates
• Are Eligible to become Platoon Commanders
  
• Forum Moderator

Sergeant Major of CAG
The Sergeant Major of CAG is a very unique and distinguished Rank and Billet and serves as the Clan's main source of communication between the Officers and Enlisted Members of CAG.

Responsibilities of the Sergeant Major of CAG include:

Making sure everyone underneath him is up to date with what is going on with the Clan
Passing down information to the Clan of upcoming events
Must be active daily on the forums
Capable of handling matters of discipline and morale among all enlisted members

In order to become the Sergeant Major of CAG the following requirements must be met:

• Candidates for Sergeant Major of CAG must have at least 11 months of active service with the Clan
• Must be active on a daily basis on the forums with a minimum of 1100 posts
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank
• This Rank and Billet can change hands every 3-6 months depending on activity
  

Sergeant Major

CAG Sergeant Majors are members who are currently the senior enlisted members of the clan. They serve as the senior enlisted adviser to the Company Commander and handle matters of discipline and morale among the enlisted members.

A maximum of 1 Sergeant Major is allowed to server at a time for the Clan

In order to receive the Rank of Sergeant Major the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum 1000 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 10 months in the Clan
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank and Billet
  
• Must earn the Experts Badge

Master Gunnery Sergeant

CAG Master Gunnery Sergeants are members who have chosen a particular MOS to specialize and train others in when needed, i.e., the Master Gunnery Sergeant chooses to be a career Close Quarter Battle Team Member, this means he will be tasked with training all members who would like to become 8154-CQB Team Members.

A maximum of 5 Master Gunnery Sergeants per MOS and billet are allowed per platoon

In order to receive the Rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum 900 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 9 months in the Clan
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank and Billet
  
• Must earn the Experts Badge

1st Sergeant

CAG First Sergeants serve as the Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Company Commander and XO.

During this time, First Sergeants must begin planning on whether they will be pursing an Officers role with the clan or remain in the enlisted ranks. If the member decides to remain as enlisted he/she may no longer be considered for promotion into the officer ranks, therefore all members are advised ahead of time to think this thoroughly before making their decision.

It is advised that any member who holds the rank of First Sergeant take advantage of their time as First Sergeant and assist his Company Commander and XO with everything they possibly can so that they can get a feel for what being an officer is really like.

A maximum of 1 First Sergeant is allowed per Company

In order to receive the Rank of First Sergeant the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum 800 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 8 months in the Clan
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank and Billet
  
• Must earn the Experts Badge

Master Sergeant

CAG Master Sergeants are members who are tasked with providing recruits and members of all units in his Company with technical leadership. This means that Master Sergeants must be able to put together classes and designate each member of his company with certain areas to cover on each map.

Master Sergeants must also be able to evaluate each member of his company and put together a detailed report for his Platoon Commander which can include suggestions about what weapon they should be using and what billet they should be designated with to help improve their skills and gaming experience

In order to receive the Rank of Master Sergeant the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum 700 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 7 months in the Clan
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank and Billet
  
• Must earn the Experts Badge
• Must be active on forums daily
  

Gunnery Sergeant
CAG Gunnery Sergeants are members who have earned their Experts Badge and are ready to train and help recruits and new members obtain their Weapon Badges

Gunnery Sergeants "Gunnies" are CAG's Face of Discipline, if you get out of line expect one of these guys to find out one way or another.

During this time, Gunnery Sergeants should begin planning so they can decide on whether to keep moving up the Chain of Command or remain as the chief of operations for his Company

A maximum of 1 Gunnery Sergeant per Company is allowed

In order to receive the Rank of Gunnery Sergeant the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum 600 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 6 months in the Clan
  
• Must be recommended for this Rank and Billet
  
• Must earn the Experts Badge
  

Staff Sergeant
CAG Staff Sergeants are usually billeted as Platoon Sergeants but may hold other billets and even be meritoriously promoted if they have satisfactorily demonstrated that they are capable of carrying out the responsibilities and duties of a higher rank either through a recommendation or request.

In order to receive the Rank of Staff Sergeant the following requirements must be met:

• Minimum of 500 posts on the forums
  
• Minimum of 5 months in the Clan
• Must earn the Expert Badge
  

Sergeant
CAG Sergeants are members of the clan who have chosen to take command of a squad for a minimum of 6 months. If the member does not complete the 6 months as a squad leader, he/she may be demoted back to Corporal depending on the reason for not being able to complete the 6 months.

Sergeants may be promoted and designated as Platoon Sergeants if no qualified members are currently available as long as they have their Sharpshooter's Badge and even be meritoriously promoted if they have satisfactorily demonstrated that they are capable of carrying out the responsibilities and duties of a higher rank either through a recommendation or request.

A maximum of 10 Sergeants per MOS and Billet are allowed in the clan and promotion to Sergeant may be delayed due to an excessive amount of current Sergeants

In order to receive the Rank of Sergeant the following requirements must be met:

• Minimum of 400 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 4 months in the Clan
• Must earn the Expert Badge
  

Corporal
CAG Corporals are members of the clan who must choose to server as recruiters for 1 month upon becoming Corporals or take command of a squad.

Corporals may be promoted and designated as Platoon Sergeants if no qualified members are currently available as long as they have their Sharpshooter's Badge

A maximum of 10 Corporals per MOS and Billet are allowed in the clan and promotion to Corporal may be delayed due to an excessive amount of current Corporals

In order to receive the Rank of Corporal one of the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum of 300 posts on the forums
  
• Minimum of 3 months in the Clan
• Must earn the Expert Badge
  

Lance Corporal
CAG Lance Corporals are members of the clan who are consistent on xbl and are eligible for fireteam leaders

In order to receive the Rank of Lance Corporal one of the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum of 200 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 2 months in the Clan
  
• Must earn the Sharpshooter Badge

Private 1st Class
CAG PFCs make up the bulk of the clan's members. Casual players who are only looking for a clan to play with when they have time and are not able to stay active on the forums because of their work or school schedules will remain at this rank unless their post count goes up or they earn their Marksman Badge.

PFCs may only be designated with the MOS 0311 and billet of Rifleman or pointman or fireteam leader

In order to receive the Rank of Private 1st Class one of the following requirements must be met:

• Must have a minimum of 100 posts on the forums
• Minimum of 1 month in the Clan
  
• Must earn the Marksman Badge
  

Private
In order to make it as an official member of the clan the following requirements must be met:

• Must have been invited or referred to the Clan by a Clan Member
• Complete the 2 week probation period
• Must have a minimum of 50 posts on the forums
  

Prospect
A CAG prospect is someone who has been invited to join CAG by a Clan Member after seeing him/her play in a public lobby. Prospects have a slight advantage over a recruit in that they have already been scouted and the clan member or members that invited him to the Clan already liked what they saw. If you are referred to or invited to join the Clan you do not have to go through a try out and you are automatically accepted as an official Clan Member and you receive the rank of Private.
Recruit A recruit is someone who has asked or requested to join CAG via a recruiting post or by simply visiting our website. All recruits must go through and pass a tryout session with the Clan.
Recruits must make sure the following requirements are completed:

1. Must be registered and submit a clan application
   
2. Must subscribe to their application thread to keep track of their status
   
   
3. All instructions will be posted in each recruit's application thread
   

This Command Structure must be followed by all Members of the Clan, and under no circumstances be disobeyed or neglected. Failure to follow this structure will lead to immediate removal from the Clan.

If you have any questions regarding issues, please contact any of the Staff Members here.

[CAG JB]

This topic is probably one of my favourites,that I have used through my time in growing through the ranks since joining CAG.Its also one that I have frequently referenced through this time and continually reference in terms of other members and their progression.Theres a great value of stuff like this round the forums if you spend the time to delve deeper.
To add to Gypsys post anyone can also access this on google by simply searching "CAG Chain of Command" which will take you straight to it.

[Batman_OnA_Stick]

Sweet definitely nice to have something to go by when trying to rank up!

[CAG SACRILEGE]

Many people think I am a high rank. While I am not a low rank, I have much more to go. I have read this stuff 100x over. I highly RECOMMEND EVERYONE read this. This will explain the Chain of Command and the jobs they hold. Very useful info! Just remember to ALWAYS follow the Chain of Command. Especially the ones that are applying to Leadership Roles. I can not stress this enough!

Great work to everyone is CAG! Keep it up!

[Havocizzle]

I wanted to post my thoughts on the COC the other day. Felt it was important to answer something. This is a good a place as any.

I have spent the last 20 years working in a paramilitary type of organization. The BC Wildfire Service. We operate under a chain of command system just not as complex as the military ( we only have about 800 full time and an added 1400 auxiliary staff). I live and die by this structure because it works, its effective, its efficient, and prevents chaos and confusion.

We also rely heavily on the Incident Management System (Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin). An IMT (incident management team) ran 9/11 response during the first phase (just happened to be a wildfire imt). We can jump in during ANY emergency and run it.

Just like here. The system works. Believe in it, get familiar with it, and eventually you will wonder how people function without it.

I don't need to question superiors. I do what is asked and provide feedback if necessary. Only after discussing things with my superior, and not getting results, will I go up one rung of the ladder. It keeps things clean. It works in reverse too. Leadership fills in the section leaders and filters down information to us.

Just imagine if every one of us in the clan were to take all our issues to Cheech...poor fucking guy would have lost his shit years ago.


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[GypsyOutlaw]

yes the CoC works but only if those in your chain are around and helping out

at the moment there really is not CoC on the PS 4 so that is where me Parch and Patron are stepping in till we can get reliable people in place

we have to make sure these people know and understand the CoC and know how to use it

with most of the people on PS 4 fairly new they dont have the time in yet to really take control of the Company and Platoon but that is slowly changing as new recruits become members and get the needed time and training they need to take over

and while we are over here we need the Xbox One CoC to be training and helping new recruits and members to do the same as before they can move up the chain there must be people qualified to take their place

we have to be taking care of these people as much as possible or the clan as a whole will not progress the way it needs to and grow like it can and should

I know we got good people on the Xbox that are and will handle buisness like they should be while we are doing the same on the PS 4

[xPARCHx]

Just wanted to throw a heads up that in-game interactions are key in ever level of success. The games are the building blocks on your social interactions which are key in building a successful team.

[zarmcher]

Would there be a soecific amount of time a new Dogg, would have to be in the clan to apply fir the Corporal, i already have my expert.

[CAG CheechDogg]

Look at the chain of command. ..u will see all the requirements for each rank and billets

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[AlexFinley]

Would there be a soecific amount of time a new Dogg, would have to be in the clan to apply fir the Corporal, i already have my expert.

• Must have a minimum of 300 posts on the forums
  
• Minimum of 3 months in the Clan
• Must earn the Expert Badge

There you go my Zarmy warmy! Anything to make your life easier