Regulations, Training, and Procedures (RTPs) - Changelog

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Procedure 10: Programs and Initiatives Directory

[USDF] Reach Out Program
Removed mention of JSD

Open Door Policy
Removed "additionally" from "USDF additionally offers the Open Door Policy" line

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Procedure 3: Proper Address

Chapter 1, subsection 1

Change from: Personnel ranked W2 to O3 may be addressed as "Mr/Ms, username" by any member that is superior to them in rank.
Change to: Personnel ranked W1 and above may be addressed as "Mr/Ms, username" by any member that is superior to them in rank.

Change from: By default, "sir" or "ma'am" are standard in this proper address procedure and should be adhered to; however, if a member requests to be referred to by their rank and/or position without "sir" or "ma'am", they are free to do so.
Change to: "Sir" or "ma'am" is the standard proper address procedure if directly speaking to a superior higher rank than yourself, applies only to WO or above. However, if a member requests to be referred to by their rank and/or position without "sir" or "ma'am", they are free to do so.

Change from: USD P&E, USD ED, DepSecDef etc.
Change to: For example: USD P&E, USD ED, DepSecDef etc.

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Procedure 1: HQ Operations

Subsection 5. Officer Command Center
From:

Command: | Function

:remove | Requires 3 actions from the operator:
First, type in the command. Then, click middle of any avatar in the room. The OCC bot will ask if you want to remove the picked avatar from the room to avoid confusion. Type in yes to proceed or no to cancel.

Getting up from the OCC seat cancels this command.

To:

Command: | Function

:remove | Requires 3 actions from the operator:
First, type in the command. Then, click the tile below any avatar in the room. The OCC bot will ask if you want to remove the picked avatar from the room to avoid confusion. Type in yes to proceed or no to cancel.

Getting up from the OCC seat cancels this command.

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Procedure 8: Background Check: FEAT {X}
Chapter: SECTION III. GUIDE - HOW TO ACCURATELY COMPLETE THE FEAT {X} REQUEST FORM

Change:

Desired Office - select the office you plan to apply for. If you are an E5 and desire to apply for OMP, you MUST select OMP for your request to be reviewed and FEAT {X} to be completed.


to:

Desired Office - select the office you plan to apply for. If you are an E5 and are applying to the OMP, you MUST select OMP for your request to be reviewed and FEAT {X} to be completed.

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Procedure: Whistleblower Protection Act

Subsection: 1. Access to Information

Change:

Given the sensitive nature of supplied information, the Intelligence Portfolio has taken measures to ensure all information is withheld and secured appropriately.

to

Given the sensitive nature of supplied information, the Intelligence Portfolio will have preventive measures to ensure all information is withheld and secured appropriately.

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Procedure 6: Promotions

Old Information:

• Some ranks may have a FEAT requirement. Attached table shows this:
• Recommended Service Time (RST) is also one of the requirements for promotion to paygrades E4-O4. For more information on Recommended Service Time please visit Regulation 5: Promotion, Demotion and Discharge Requirements.
• If the promotee forgets the procedure during their promotion, assist them with remembering it.
• DO NOT have the personnel change their motto during the report. This causes an unnecessary delay. Following an E3 > E4 promotions, the promoter must host an E4 post-promotional training for their promotee. If the promoter is unable to do so, they may ask another Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer to do so for them.
• The individual called to report moves swiftly to stand directly in front and faces the Warrant/Commissioned Officer.

New Information:

• The following FEATs have a minimum rank requirement.
• Recommended Service Time (RST) is also one of the requirements for promotion to paygrades E4-O4. See Regulation 5: Promotion, Demotion and Discharge Requirements for more information.
• If the promotee forgets the procedure during their promotion, assist in teaching them by correcting any mistakes.
• DO NOT have personnel change their motto during the reporting procedure as it causes unnecessary delays. Following E3 > E4 promotions, the E4 post-promotional training must be hosted.
• The individual called to report moves swiftly to stand directly in front of the Warrant/Commissioned Officer facing them.

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Procedure 4: Complaint Forms (Action Request, Appeal, Review, Discipline, VIP, and Foreign)
INDEX:

Hyperlinks for Table of Contents updated to reflect current page.

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Procedure 5: Utilizing the SoW System

Changes:
- Addition of "5" in Procedure 5: Utilizing the SoW System title
- Fonts changed to reflect standard - trebuchet ms /verdana = Arial
- Spaces added in between subheadings and body
- Subheadings font size changed from "2" to "3"

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Procedure 6: Promotions

Changes:

CHAPTER 1. PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Subsection 2. Other Ranks (E4+)

- Code fix for the table that caused an issue to bold words within the table
[table style="font-weight:bold;"] > [table style="font-weight:light;"]

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Regulation 2: Standing Orders for Dress

CHAPTER 6: UNIFORM CUSTOMIZATION

Old Information:
TIE: Worn with long sleeve shirt only. Cannot be worn with the Lobby Guide Uniform.

New Information:
TIE: Must be worn with a long sleeve shirt; long sleeves are only allowed when paired with a tie. Cannot be worn with any other uniform.

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Regulation 9: Activity Points and SoW

CHAPTER 1: STANDARD OF WORK

Subsection 1: General Information

Old Information:
Personnel are exempt from SoW for the week they join an office to allow for training and orientation.
New Information:
Personnel are exempt from SoW during their first week in an office to allow for training and orientation.

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Old Information:
Personnel who are rank eligible to confirm shifts must first obtain FEAT {Z}.
New Information:
Personnel eligible by rank to confirm shifts must first obtain FEAT {Z}.

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Subsection 2: Submission Tracking

Old Information:
Points will update immediately but will be removed if they are found to be questionable or cannot be confirmed.
New Information:
Points will update immediately but will be removed if found questionable or unconfirmable.

Old Information:
FORGING (FAKING) POINTS IS NOT TOLERATED AND IS A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE PER THE UCMJ.
New Information:
FORGING OR FALSIFYING POINTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND IS A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE UNDER THE UCMJ.

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Subsection 3: Office and Council Guidelines

Old Information:
Directors, at their own discretion, may remove members who repeatedly fail to meet their office duties despite trying to counsel and assist them.
New Information:
Directors, at their discretion, may remove members who repeatedly fail to meet their office duties, even after counseling and assistance.

Old Information:
1 to 1 plan of action/Issued demerit
New Information:
One-on-one plan of action/Issued demerit.

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Subsection 4: Standard of Work Pay

Old Information:
Top 5 ranked personnel through the SoW system are considered Top Performers.
New Information:
The top 5 ranked personnel in the SoW system are considered Top Performers.

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Subsection 5: Top Performers Program

Old Information:
Top 5 performers within the SoW system on the global work tracker will be deemed Top Performers and are awarded an additional bonus along with the standard pay.
New Information:
The top 5 performers in the SoW system, as recorded on the global work tracker, will be deemed Top Performers and awarded an additional bonus along with their standard pay.

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CHAPTER 2: Activity Points

Subsection 2: High Achievers

Old Information:
Top 5 performers within the Activity Point system on the global work tracker will be deemed High Achievers. Attached table illustrates bonus rewards for high achievers.
New Information:
The top 5 performers in the Activity Point system on the global work tracker will be recognized as High Achievers. The table below outlines the bonus rewards for these performers.

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Regulation 1: Legislation

Chapter 1: The Workers and Their Fundamental Rights
Subsection 3. Freedom from Discrimination

Old Information:
No worker can be discriminated against, rejected, or excluded from activities, operations, etc., within USDF due to, but is not limited to:
1. Race
2. Religion
3. Age (enlistment to USDF requires following Habbo age restrictions of 13+ nonetheless.)
4. Personal interests or hobbies (so long as they are not offensive to other Habbos.)
5. Sexuality (gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.)
6. Gender or Gender Expression (Note: All workers must wear uniform and clothing according to their chosen gender when enlisting to USDF upon enlistment. However, personnel who wish to change the gender of their Habbo avatar simply need to notify the JSIG or a member of OSD+ in order for the change to be made. You will not be permitted to change without a valid reason. USDF is not responsible for mis-genderings but may intervene.)
7. Appearance (Real life or Habbo, e.g., Habbo Club, non-Habbo Club; note: all workers must submit to Regulation 2, Standing Orders for Dress.)
8. Disability (Physical or mental, as well as ESL status.)

New Information:
No worker can be discriminated against, rejected, or excluded from activities, operations, etc., within USDF due to, but is not limited to:
1. Race
2. Religion
3. Age (USDF requires users to be of approved Habbo age, 13+ with no exceptions.)
4. Personal interests or hobbies (Whereas deemed appropriate and inoffensive to other Habbos.)
5. Sexuality (LGBTQ+)
6. Gender or Gender Expression (Note: All workers must wear uniform and clothing according to their chosen gender when enlisting to USDF upon enlistment. However, personnel who wish to change the gender of their Habbo avatar simply need to notify the JSIG or a member of OSD+ in order for the change to be made. Personnel are not permitted to change without a valid reason. USDF is not responsible for mis-genderings but may intervene.)
7. Appearance (Real life or Habbo, e.g., Habbo Club, non-Habbo Club; note: all workers must submit to Regulation 2, Standing Orders for Dress.)
8. Disability (Physical or mental, as well as ESL status.)

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Subsection 4. Freedom of Association

Old Information:
There are conditions that apply to USDF personnel who leave to create their own new military. Any USDF personnel is free to leave at any time and we do endorse the creation of new militaries. However, if this new military is considered a security risk to USDF, it may be automatically declared an enemy. These security risks include the following, but are not limited to:

The member of personnel who is making the new military colludes with others while still employed in the USDF.
The member of personnel who is making the new military uses their influence in the USDF to influence other personnel to move to their new military (referred to as "personnel stealing").
The member of personnel who is making the new military allies with an enemy or organization the USDF is at war with.

New Information:
There are conditions that apply to USDF personnel who leave to create their own new military. Any USDF personnel is free to leave at any time and we do endorse the creation of new militaries. However, if this new military is considered a security risk to USDF, it may be automatically declared an enemy. These security risks include the following, but are not limited to:

USDF Member whom is creating a new organization colludes with others whilst still employed.
USDF Member whom is creating a new organization uses their influence to poach other members to move to another organization. (Also known as "Personnel Stealing")
USDF Member whom is creating a new organization allies with a rival organization the USDF is at war with.

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REGULATION 2: Standing Orders for Dress
CHAPTER 3: Office Uniforms
JDT UNIFORM:

New information:
Medals may be worn with this uniform.
This uniform cannot be worn with face blushes, facial hair, glasses or accessories.

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Regulation 4: Discharges, Reinstatements, and Transfers

Chapter 5. Subsection 4.

Old Information:
Exclusion: Enlisted personnel in the ranks of E1-E4 and selectees are allowed one branch transfer, provided that their total service time is 7 days or less, and it's their first enlistment. These transfers can be managed by any OMP XO+.

New Information:
Exclusion: Enlisted personnel in the ranks of E1-E3 and selectees are allowed one branch transfer, provided that their total service time is 7 days or less, and it's their first enlistment. These transfers can be managed by any OMP XO+.

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Procedure 1: HQ Operations

Chapter 3. Subsection 3.

Old Information:
A USDF commissioned officer that is on leave enters HQ through the sentry.
The sentry should not salute officers that are on leave.

New Information:
A USDF commissioned officer that is on leave or R2 enters HQ through the sentry.
The sentry should not salute officers that are on leave or R2.