Regulations, Training, and Procedures (RTPs) - Changelog

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Regulation 1: Legislation
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Introduced new Chapter 1: APPLICABILITY, which establishes different policy formats and their scope.
Formalized "Directives" as orders issued by JSD and OSD referring to their specific office/portfolio.
Expanded the authority to issue "Standing Orders" to members of the NSC under specific conditions.
Introduced information on the Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) and the Probationary Period. Chapter 2, Section 4.
Office applications must have their verdict delivered within 72 hours of submission, as opposed to the former policy, which made it 7 days.
Performed other miscellaneous edits, revisions, and corrections.

Regulation 3: Ranks and Offices
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Introduced spoilers to rank insignia displays in an effort to improve the visual appeal of the Regulation.
Introduced Chapter 5: MAIN OFFICES, which covers the main offices that USDF offers, as well as their designated responsibilities. 

Regulation 4: Discharges, Reinstatements, and Transfers
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Improved the definition of discharge classifications (punitive, honorable, and administrative).
Improved categorization and simplified explanation of all policies.
Introduced additional information on resignations, retirements, and reinstatements.
Improved explanation of punitive discharge appeals and pertinent policies.
Performed other miscellaneous edits, revisions, and corrections.

Regulation 5: Promotion, Career Advancement, and Command Appointment Standards
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Renamed the Regulation to: Promotion, Career Advancement, and Command Appointment Standards. Formerly titled Promotion, Demotion, and Discharge Requirements.
Refined promotional standards, procedures, and expectations. Improved their outline within the Regulation.
Defined punitive authority and elaborated on Demotions and Promotion Locks in Chapter 1, Section 2.
Introduced new Chapters 3 and 4. Their content was formerly spread out across Regulation(s).
Performed other miscellaneous edits, revisions, and corrections.

Regulation 6: Foreign Policy and CIW-I
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Corrected formatting and consistency issues across the Regulation.
Introduced "Mutual Recognition Treaties" to codify existing practice.
Performed other miscellaneous edits, revisions, and corrections.

Regulation 7: Medals, Awards, and Honorifics
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Performed other miscellaneous edits, revisions, and corrections.

Regulation 8: Uniform Code of Military Justice
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Introduced Section 1: Disciplinary Authority to Chapter 1. This Section elaborates and defines punitive authority in various bodies within the USDF.
Elaborated on various types of Non-Judicial and Judicial Punishments. Expanded examples of NJPs, and elaborated on the Demerit and Demotion policies.
Reviewed & rephrased certain punitive articles to improve clarity & consistency across the Regulation.
Expanded on disciplinary action appeal and pardon procedures. 
Performed other miscellaneous edits, revisions, and corrections.

Regulation 9: Activity Points, SoW, and Payment Programs
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Reconstructed the entire Regulation due to major issues with the former version. 
Further clarified the SoW & AP standards, their tracking process, personnel requirements, and all other relevant information.
Added information on the Joint Services Support (JSS) initiative.

Regulation 10: Chain of Command
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Content was not altered. (yet)

Regulation 12: Communication Platforms
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Merged with Regulation 14: Terms and Conditions on USDF Forums. The revised content of (fmr.) Regulation 14 is located in Chapter 3, Section 3 of Regulation 12.

• Terms and Conditions on USDF Forums have not been altered.

Performed other miscellaneous edits, revisions, and corrections.

Regulation 13: Leave Policy and Reserve Component
Reworked the regulation structure. Implemented the Chapter > Section > Subsection format. 
Rephrased the majority of provisions to have a formal writing style.
Improved clarification of restrictions for personnel on R1 and R2 reserve status.

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