Regulation 6: Foreign Policy & Condemnation of Illegal Warfare
Change:
Changed order of Table of Contents and Subsections:
Old:
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 2: USDF Media Policies
Chapter 3: Consequences of Violating Terms regardless of Treaties and Agreements
Chapter 4: Alliances with Foreign Organizations
Chapter 5: Recognition of Foreign Organizations
Chapter 6: Condemnation of Illegal Warfare
New:
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 2: USDF Media Policies
Chapter 3: Recognition of Foreign Organizations
Chapter 4: Alliances with Foreign Organizations
Chapter 5: Consequences of Violating Terms regardless of Treaties and Agreements
Chapter 6: Condemnation of Illegal Warfare
-- Chapters and subsections will be referred to with new chapter and subsection numbers
Chapter 2: USDF MEDIA POLICIES, Subsection 1: Diplomatic Requests to USDF Personnel
Change:
Old:
Members of OISA can be found HERE on our PTS.
New:
Members of OISA can be found here on our PTS.
Chapter 3: RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS , Subsection 3: Official Contacts
Change:
Old:
The DIRSA handles all recognition suggestions/recommendation before being advised by the NSC on the matter. Any member of OISA may be contacted in order to notify the DIRSA.
New:
The DIRSA handles all recognition suggestions and recommendations. Any member of OISA may be contacted to notify the DIRSA.
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS
Modified subsection order:
Old:
Subsection 1: Term and Definitions
Subsection 2: Foreign Protocols
Subsection 3: Alliance Requirements
New:
Subsection 1: Term and Definitions
Subsection 2: Alliance Requirements
Subsection 3: Foreign Protocols
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS, Subsection 1: Terms and Definitions
Change:
Old:
Alliances, or treaties, are the formalized relationship between USDF and a foreign organization. Alliances are usually longer in length and are negotiated through terms set by each party.
Members of allied organizations will receive a 10c discount on any Standard/Platinum/Diamond VIP purchase.
USDF mandates that only the 1iC, and/or 2iC, and/or TFD of a foreign organization signature the alliance for it to be considered consented and effective.
All alliance terms with agency organizations will be settled to conveniently match ranks and positions.
New:
Alliances, or treaties, are the formalized relationship between USDF and a foreign organization. Alliances are usually longer in length and are negotiated through terms set by each party. Members of allied organizations will receive a 10c discount on any Standard/Platinum/Diamond VIP purchase.
USDF mandates that only the 1iC, 2iC, and/or TFD of a foreign organization may sign the alliance for it to be considered consented to and effective. All alliance terms with agency organizations will be settled to conveniently match ranks and positions.
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS, Subsection 2. Alliance Requirements
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Termination of an Alliance
Only the SecDef may end an alliance following notice to the foreign organization's 1iC, 2iC, or TFD. If a Declaration of War is to follow, then the treaty may be terminated without any warning or notice.
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS, Subsection 3. Foreign Protocols
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Old:
Who to Contact for an Alliance
Any member of OISA Command member may draft, but not enact, treaty terms with consent from the DIRSA. OISA personnel can be contacted to notify the DIRSA about alliance interests.
Alliance processing updates should be directed to the DIRSA.
Termination of an Alliance
Only the SecDef may end an alliance following notice to the foreign organization's 1iC, 2iC, or TFD. If a Declaration of War is to follow, then the treaty may be terminated without any warning or notice.
New:
Who to Contact for an Alliance
Any member of OISA Command member may draft, but not enact, treaty terms with consent from the DIRSA. OISA personnel can be contacted to notify the DIRSA about alliance interests. Alliance processing updates should be directed to the DIRSA.
CHAPTER 5. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING TERMS REGARDLESS OF TREATY OR AGREEMENT, Subsection 1. Types of Sanctions
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The Office of International Security Affairs (OISA), with supervision by the OSD, reserves the right to issue sanctions formally regarded as "Resolutions" and similar punitive actions against a foreign entity that, in any capacity, works to harm USDF personnel and/or other parties and initiatives working within USDF's interests. USDF may also implement multilateral resolutions, and/or unilateral resolutions.
New:
The Director of International and Regional Security Affairs (DIRSA), under the supervision of the USD for Intelligence and Security (I&S) and/or the National Security Advisor (NSA), reserves the right to issue sanctions formally referred to as "Resolutions" and similar punitive actions against any foreign entity that, in any capacity, seeks to harm USDF personnel and/or other parties and initiatives working in the interests of the USDF. The USDF may also implement multilateral and/or unilateral resolutions.
Modified Order of Sanctions:
Old:
Diplomatic Resolutions
Economic Resolutions¹
Military Resolutions
Individual Resolutions
New:
Individual Resolutions
Diplomatic Resolutions
Economic Resolutions¹
Militaristic Resolutions
CHAPTER 5. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING TERMS REGARDLESS OF TREATY OR AGREEMENT, Subsection 2. Resolving sanctions
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Organizations may be subject to specific terms set by the OISA and the SecDef within resolutions. Unless stated otherwise, the terms set will be unconditional and subject to further and more severe sanctions if they remain unresolved for a longer period of time. At the point in which the terms are met, the DIRSA or another specified party should be contacted immediately.
New:
Organizations may be subject to specific terms set by the DIRSA, NSA, and/or the SecDef within resolutions. Unless stated otherwise, the terms will be unconditional and subject to further, more severe sanctions if they remain unresolved for an extended period. Once the terms are met, the DIRSA or another specified party should be contacted immediately.
Change:
Changed order of Table of Contents and Subsections:
Old:
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 2: USDF Media Policies
Chapter 3: Consequences of Violating Terms regardless of Treaties and Agreements
Chapter 4: Alliances with Foreign Organizations
Chapter 5: Recognition of Foreign Organizations
Chapter 6: Condemnation of Illegal Warfare
New:
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 2: USDF Media Policies
Chapter 3: Recognition of Foreign Organizations
Chapter 4: Alliances with Foreign Organizations
Chapter 5: Consequences of Violating Terms regardless of Treaties and Agreements
Chapter 6: Condemnation of Illegal Warfare
-- Chapters and subsections will be referred to with new chapter and subsection numbers
Chapter 2: USDF MEDIA POLICIES, Subsection 1: Diplomatic Requests to USDF Personnel
Change:
Old:
Members of OISA can be found HERE on our PTS.
New:
Members of OISA can be found here on our PTS.
Chapter 3: RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS , Subsection 3: Official Contacts
Change:
Old:
The DIRSA handles all recognition suggestions/recommendation before being advised by the NSC on the matter. Any member of OISA may be contacted in order to notify the DIRSA.
New:
The DIRSA handles all recognition suggestions and recommendations. Any member of OISA may be contacted to notify the DIRSA.
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS
Modified subsection order:
Old:
Subsection 1: Term and Definitions
Subsection 2: Foreign Protocols
Subsection 3: Alliance Requirements
New:
Subsection 1: Term and Definitions
Subsection 2: Alliance Requirements
Subsection 3: Foreign Protocols
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS, Subsection 1: Terms and Definitions
Change:
Old:
Alliances, or treaties, are the formalized relationship between USDF and a foreign organization. Alliances are usually longer in length and are negotiated through terms set by each party.
Members of allied organizations will receive a 10c discount on any Standard/Platinum/Diamond VIP purchase.
USDF mandates that only the 1iC, and/or 2iC, and/or TFD of a foreign organization signature the alliance for it to be considered consented and effective.
All alliance terms with agency organizations will be settled to conveniently match ranks and positions.
New:
Alliances, or treaties, are the formalized relationship between USDF and a foreign organization. Alliances are usually longer in length and are negotiated through terms set by each party. Members of allied organizations will receive a 10c discount on any Standard/Platinum/Diamond VIP purchase.
USDF mandates that only the 1iC, 2iC, and/or TFD of a foreign organization may sign the alliance for it to be considered consented to and effective. All alliance terms with agency organizations will be settled to conveniently match ranks and positions.
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS, Subsection 2. Alliance Requirements
Add:
Termination of an Alliance
Only the SecDef may end an alliance following notice to the foreign organization's 1iC, 2iC, or TFD. If a Declaration of War is to follow, then the treaty may be terminated without any warning or notice.
Chapter 4: ALLIANCES WITH FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS, Subsection 3. Foreign Protocols
Change:
Old:
Who to Contact for an Alliance
Any member of OISA Command member may draft, but not enact, treaty terms with consent from the DIRSA. OISA personnel can be contacted to notify the DIRSA about alliance interests.
Alliance processing updates should be directed to the DIRSA.
Termination of an Alliance
Only the SecDef may end an alliance following notice to the foreign organization's 1iC, 2iC, or TFD. If a Declaration of War is to follow, then the treaty may be terminated without any warning or notice.
New:
Who to Contact for an Alliance
Any member of OISA Command member may draft, but not enact, treaty terms with consent from the DIRSA. OISA personnel can be contacted to notify the DIRSA about alliance interests. Alliance processing updates should be directed to the DIRSA.
CHAPTER 5. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING TERMS REGARDLESS OF TREATY OR AGREEMENT, Subsection 1. Types of Sanctions
Change:
Old:
The Office of International Security Affairs (OISA), with supervision by the OSD, reserves the right to issue sanctions formally regarded as "Resolutions" and similar punitive actions against a foreign entity that, in any capacity, works to harm USDF personnel and/or other parties and initiatives working within USDF's interests. USDF may also implement multilateral resolutions, and/or unilateral resolutions.
New:
The Director of International and Regional Security Affairs (DIRSA), under the supervision of the USD for Intelligence and Security (I&S) and/or the National Security Advisor (NSA), reserves the right to issue sanctions formally referred to as "Resolutions" and similar punitive actions against any foreign entity that, in any capacity, seeks to harm USDF personnel and/or other parties and initiatives working in the interests of the USDF. The USDF may also implement multilateral and/or unilateral resolutions.
Modified Order of Sanctions:
Old:
Diplomatic Resolutions
Economic Resolutions¹
Military Resolutions
Individual Resolutions
New:
Individual Resolutions
Diplomatic Resolutions
Economic Resolutions¹
Militaristic Resolutions
CHAPTER 5. CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING TERMS REGARDLESS OF TREATY OR AGREEMENT, Subsection 2. Resolving sanctions
Change:
Old:
Organizations may be subject to specific terms set by the OISA and the SecDef within resolutions. Unless stated otherwise, the terms set will be unconditional and subject to further and more severe sanctions if they remain unresolved for a longer period of time. At the point in which the terms are met, the DIRSA or another specified party should be contacted immediately.
New:
Organizations may be subject to specific terms set by the DIRSA, NSA, and/or the SecDef within resolutions. Unless stated otherwise, the terms will be unconditional and subject to further, more severe sanctions if they remain unresolved for an extended period. Once the terms are met, the DIRSA or another specified party should be contacted immediately.
NotActuallyHimLieutenant Colonel, United States Army
Deputy Director, Strategies, Plans & Capabilities
Office of Strategies, Plans, & Capabilities
United States Defense Force
