We post these rules so the potential recruit can tell what kind of squad we're trying to maintain and you, the recruit, can decide if you can have fun while following these principles.  If your answer is no, then you should probably look elsewhere for a more appropriate squad. Our new recruits are generally subject to a small probation period which ends after their second official squad night with us and the only other requirements are that you have a paid account in Aces High and intend to maintain it for the near future.

The principles of the groups  are simple, they're based upon the same rules you'd apply to yourself if you were sitting face to face across a table playing a board game.  In general, we believe supporting the Aces High Community as a whole can only make the game better for everyone.

Rule Number One -- Participate and support our squadron in a manner that promotes the interests of the JV44 and it's members.

  Have Fun -- Squad members are encouraged to fly together but it isn't a requirement on a non-squad night, nor is any particular aircraft required to be flown by  members.

  Hazing -- Good-natured hazing is encouraged but members are expected to use good judgment and anticipate other people may have a different tolerance for it.  Harassment is not to be tolerated in any squad member.                                                 

    Flame Wars -- Our members have friends among both our teammates and our 'enemies' and we discourage flame wars whether on the 'Nation',  'All' channels or Message boards.  Members who forget this may expect a gentle reminder to push back from the keyboard for a few minutes and they are expected to comply.

  Chute Shooting -- Go for the practical -- kill the usual spies at the field or town and leave the others alone.  If you see some poor guy at 20K and you're bored, ask him if he wants to be put out of his misery.

  Newbie moron -- Don't harass the Newbie.  If you can't take time to tell him to press E and the + key, then leave him alone.  Treat all players with respect.

  Gender and Race -- See all the rules above.                                      

  Squad Nights -- You must fly with the squad if you are logged in Aces High on any one of the two(2) squad nights Thursday 9pm EST & Friday Squad Ops 11pm EST to qualify as a member of the JV44 Butcher Birds. We don't take attendance, when you show up we put you to work, Family is always First...!

Disciplinary actions shall be at the discretion of the CO & XO with input from the members.

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 The primary functions of the Commanding Officer,  Notch, are to be administrative and to keep the squadron heading in the direction which the members have chosen as well as spokesperson for the squadron.  To coordinate activities with other Knights squadrons in making the Alliance a vital combat tool, and to publish information to our website.     

 The primary functions of the Executive Officer, Yak543d , shall be to assist the CO with the duties mentioned above and help organize pilots and ride preferences with the construction of missions and to assist with vital combat assessments.

The primary functions of the Operations Officer(aka OP Boss), Hornet33 , shall be to assist the CO & XO with the duties of organizing pilots and ride preferences and his tactical wisdom at picking targets.

 Everyone  is responsible for troops and supplies, but any staff member is primary responsible for this job, one needs to set an example if he wants to lead....

Interested in joining, contact one the these Officers in the Main Arena