1ST VETERAN'S BATTALION RECRUITING FAQS

 

Do I have to be a Veteran to join?

A. Yes you do. You must be either on active duty or a Veteran.

Do I have to be a U.S. Military Vet?

A. No, we accept foreign Veterans and active military too.

What will you accept as proof for being a Vet?

A. One of the following:

(If you have problems finding your DD-214 or other documentation, let us know and we will discuss options on a case by case basis.

What do you consider a Vet?

A. We follow the Veteran's Administration rules. In order to be considered a Vet you must have completed more than 180 days active duty.

If I am a Casual Player, can I play on the Battalion servers?

A. Yes, as long as another squad or platoon has not scheduled the server for closed squad practice.

Can I be kicked out of the Battalion?

A. Yes you can. You must follow the Rules of Conduct. We are here to have fun playing a team based games. In order to keep harmony in the team, there has to be rules. We expect everyone to act in an adult fashion. We have a Chain-of-Command that works. Those that have a slip up will be dealt with via the Chain-of-Command. Those that can not or will not act in an adult fashion or follow the BN SOP will be asked to leave.

Do you require mandatory practice or mandatory matches?

A. No we do not require you to have any mandatory anything. But if you indicate that you want to be in a Hardcore Competitive squad, you will need to put in the practice time and show up for matches. If your schedule is too demanding and you just want to play as you have time, then we have squads that are casual and we also have Ready Reserve slots in squads. We understand the difference between a game and real-life.

If I am in a Casual Squad or a Ready Reserve, will I be able to play in matches?

A. Yes, you can participate in practices. Many Squads would love for you to act as OPFOR for their practices. Also, if a squad has someone who is MIA or WIA and can't make a match, they may ask you to fill in for their missing member.

Can I play more than one game in the Battalion?

A. You certainly can. You can play any game that you wish. Eventhough we have introduced some new sanctioned games into the 1st Veteran's Battalion you are not prevented from playing other games. If you wish to play one of the sanctioned games as a member of a team or squad you are required to complete the game training through the Battalion DI Cadre. However, if you are a member of another clan or group that plays another game which is introduced as a 1VB sanctioned game you are required to resign your membership with that clan or group.