“He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.“
- Confucius

What is respect?

Respect is earned, not given. It is a unifying force as well as a calling card of superior men. The ability to acknowledge a foe's strength or grit, even when that foe is woefully outnumbered or outgunned, shows respect. Respect is also a cornerstone of a professional fighting force. This means respect for the officers in charge who give orders, and for your fellow soldiers who follow them.

Actions such as firing when you do not need to do so, whether out of boredom, accident, or ignorance, belies a lack of respect for those around you - particularly if someone, such as your commander, is speaking. In mixed company, others around you may not always show this same respect - do not join them at their level. Set the example.

Remain disciplined and respectful, and you will be responding to them in a manner befitting the Company and your inherent dignity: that is, by destroying your enemies, in larger numbers and with greater ferocity than they could possibly imagine, a feat they could only match in their wildest imagination.

Overview of Proper Etiquette

What does it mean to be an ambassador of the Organization?

As a member of the Organization, the eyes of the public will be upon you in all that you do. Wearing a tag associated with the Tenth marks you as representative of the Organization’s culture and membership at all times. Whether you’re in a public squad or engaged in high-level, organized point-hold tactics with another outfit’s squads, the Organization will be judged on how you present yourself.

Rank and File

Within the Organization, members adhere to a structured chain of command, based on discipline and respect. Those within the chain of command of higher rank earned their place through hard work, dedication, and taking heart in the meaning of the Warriors' Ethos. As such, it is required of members to show due respect to those who have put in the time and effort to earn the rank of Officer.

The Current ranking structure of the Organization is based on a system that not only favors, but forces members to learn to push themselves to become better. Ranks are not awarded based on good behavior or favoritism, but instead on hard work and dedication - all self imposed. After completing IET, recruits will be granted a starting rank; and be granted their identification tags [10co] to wear with pride

Why does the Chain of Command exist?

The Tenth is split into several divisions that handle the various duties of the Organization. Each division consists of several officers, each in charge of various squads. During combat, a single order from a Platoon Lead must be disseminated downward to dozens. Having a clear chain of command allows each individual level to interpret and apply the intent of those orders to their specific capabilities and mission-structure.

The Chain of Command allows all of this to happen in mere moments from the time the Platoon Leader arrives at a plan to the time vehicles are moving to the target. Each link in the chain interprets orders and conveys clear, concise instructions that are easy to follow and which are manageable by the soldier.

Other ranks and levels of organization may exist at the Company level, but are outside of the scope of this document.