New California Republic Military Code
EXPECTATIONS OF CONDUCT
All service members of the NCRA are expected to uphold these following principles as stated in their oath of enlistment or commissioning.
- To bear allegiance to the New California Republic and its Constitution
- To support and defend the New California Republic against all enemies, Foreign and Domestic
- To obey all lawful orders of the President of the New California Republic, and of all superior officers
All personnel, active duty or off duty, are expected to abide by all laws of the New California Republic. This forbids all activity including or related to the following.
- Gambling
- Slavery
- Drug Abuse
- Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct
All On Duty personnel are expected to be in full uniform at all times during NCRA operations and while on duty. Uniform regulations are stated and explained further in the Dress Code section below.
Failure to comply with the above may lead to disciplinary action, Judicial and Non-Judicial. All personnel in the NCRA are eligible to be tried under court martial for severe infractions
ARTICLES OF COMMAND
Article 1 - Lawful Authority
All personnel shall obey lawful orders issued by officers, non-commissioned officers, Provost personnel, or other authorities empowered by NCR law.
An order requiring an individual to knowingly commit an unlawful act is not a lawful order.
Article 2 - Responsibility
Rank does not excuse criminal conduct.
Personnel issuing an unlawful order may be charged for the offense committed under that order in addition to Abuse of Authority.
Personnel carrying out an obviously unlawful order may likewise be held responsible.
Article 3 - Attempt, Conspiracy, and Assistance
Attempting to commit an offense, knowingly assisting in its commission, or conspiring with another person to commit it may be punished as the underlying offense.
Article 4 - Command Responsibility
Command personnel who knowingly permit serious criminal conduct by their subordinates and take no reasonable action to prevent, stop, or report it may be subject to disciplinary action.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Army Chain of Command
Determines who is in command of the battalion as a whole and takes place as the acting Commander. Command should always be given to the highest ranking person on the chain of command. In the case of no officer on base, high-ranking Military Police and Medical Personnel can take the position as the acting Commander.
| Rank | Type |
|---|---|
| NCR Commander | CO |
| NCR Executive Officer | CO |
| NCR Platoon Leader | CO |
| NCR Requisition Officer | CO |
| NCR Vertibird Pilot | WO |
| NCR Squad Leader | NCO |
| NCR Heavy Trooper | Enlisted - NCO |
| NCR Medic | Enlisted - NCO |
| NCR Engineer | Enlisted |
| NCR Weapons Specialist | Enlisted |
| NCR Trooper | Enlisted |
Medical Chain of Command
The Medical Doctor has the right to set all operational policies and priorities strictly within their own medical bay. All personnel are expected to follow all orders from the Medical Doctor within the medical bay with the exception of the Commander
| Rank | Type |
|---|---|
| NCR Medical Doctor | CO |
| NCR Medic | Enlisted - NCO |
Military Police Chain of Command
| Rank | Type |
|---|---|
| NCR Provost | CO |
| NCRMP Lieutenant | CO |
| NCRMP Staff Sergeant | NCO |
| NCRMP Specialist | Enlisted |
CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE (COMJ)
Punishment in the NCRA COMJ is divided between the categories of Judicial and Non-Judicial Punishment.
- Judicial Punishment is punishment determined after being found guilty during a court martial, generally only considered after major offenses.
- Non-Judicial Punishment is punishment administered by NCO’s and Officers for minor infringements or offenses.
Judicial Punishment requires an individual to be tried and found guilty under court martial. Punishments may range from, but are not limited to, the following. Military Police are not obligated to provide a court martial for any crime below Capital Offense.
- Loss of Rank
- Other Than Honorable Discharge
- Dishonorable Discharge
- Execution via Firing Squad
- Execution via Hanging
- Barred from reenlistment
Non-Judicial Punishment is punishment given typically for less severe or minor offenses. These are generally much less severe, and are given by NCO’s and Officers in the field to allow them better control over disorderly troops. These punishments must best fit the severity of the offense and may not be unusually cruel or arbitrarily given. These may include, but are not limited to, the following, with officers encouraged to find new and creative, but not harmful, punishments to supplement.
- Reprimand
- Forfeiture of Pay
- Extra Duty
- Diminished Rations
- Confinement to Base
- Confinement to Brig
- Loss of Rank (This punishment can only be given with the express permission and approval of an officer with the rank of Lieutenant or higher.)
CRIMINALS AND PRISONERS OF WAR
Prisoners of the NCRA are generalized into the two categories of Criminals and Prisoners of War (POW).
Criminals are individuals not part of an organization, nation, or army considered to be in a state of war or hostilities with the NCR, and have -
- Broken NCR laws inside of NCR held territory.
- Committed an act of terror against NCR citizens or NCRA personnel.
- Intentionally undermined or harmed NCR/NCRA operations or efforts.
- Destroyed or stolen NCR/NCRA property and/or equipment.
Criminals are protected under NCR laws and must be treated humanely and be provided with basic human necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. Criminals may not be abused or harmed for any reason while in captivity and are non-resisting. Criminals who attempt to resist or escape may have non-lethal action used to contain them.
Criminals may not be used for inhumane or lethally hazardous jobs, but may be used for manual labor and menial tasks. NCR citizens or those who are citizens part of a foreign nation not in current hostilities with the NCR will be granted the right to a court and jury - they may not be punished by NCRA forces without due process. This protection does not include those without proof of citizenship - these individuals fall under NCRA jurisdiction fully and punishments may be given by a CO or Command.
Prisoners of War are individuals who are members of an organization, nation, or army that are in a current state of war with the NCR. POW’s are protected under NCR law and must be treated humanely and be provided with basic human necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. POW’s may not be abused or harmed while in captivity and are non-resistant, though Non-Lethal action may be used to contain them if they resist or attempt escape.
POW’s may not be used for inhumane or lethally hazardous jobs, but may be used for manual labor and menial tasks. POW’s cannot be used to draw out or fool hostile forces into an ambush. POW’s may not be executed or traded without clearance from the current Commander or Acting Commander. Any Commanders ordering executions or trades will be held liable if found they were ordered for personal or dubious reasoning that goes against NCR/NCRA interests will be held liable.
LIST OF OFFENSES
Misdemeanor (MR)
Misdemeanors are to be considered crimes that do not directly hinder the capabilities of the NCRA.
Punishments for these crimes usually consist of Non-Judicial Punishments, except in repeat cases where the crime can be treated as a Major Offense.
Other punishments of similar severity can be employed, at the discretion of the person delivering the punishment.
| Crime | Description |
| Damage to Military Assets | Deliberately damage the army property or property within the camp to a minor degree with malicious intent. |
| Assault | Use of minor physical force without the intent to seriously injure against another member of the NCRA or Ranger. |
| Drug Possession | Owning recreational drugs or combat stimulants without the knowledge and approval from the CO/ACO or Medical Officer. |
| Drinking on Duty | Deliberately consuming alcohol while on duty. |
| Gambling | Gambling, with either military personnel in the camp or with civilians. |
| Fraternization on Duty | To have an undue romantic relationship between an enlisted member/an NCO, and a Commissioned Officer. Exceptions are made for those who have been married or romantically involved before one is commissioned. |
| Fraternization with the enemy | Excessively familiar/friendly relationships between soldiers and members of enemy groups. |
| Undisciplined Behavior | Acting/Speaking without respect to the Military Discipline, or towards senior ranking soldiers. |
| Disrespect to Uniform | Not wearing associated NCRA or NCRR uniform, or not wearing it properly. |
| Theft | Deliberately taking items from unauthorized areas, taking items or money belonging to others or taking and utilizing army equipment for personal gain. |
| Away Without Official Leave (AWOL) | Leaving the camp without permission from the Commander, or without announcing the departure. |
| Insubordination, Minor | Disobeying a lawful order; undermining authority without inciting mutiny. |
| Substance Abuse | Use of Jet, Turbo, etc. even off-duty. Send to medical before punishment. Use of combat stimulants such as Med-x and Psycho (in the case of morale troopers) are not to be considered abuse. |
Major Offense (MO)
Major Offenses are to be considered crimes that directly hinder the capabilities of the NCRA, while also not being jarring enough to warrant execution.
Punishment for these crimes usually consists of detention, suspension of responsibilities, long term restrictions, hard labor and demotion. Demotion requires permission from a Commissioned Officer.
Other punishments of similar severity can be employed, at the discretion of the person delivering the punishment.
| Crime | Description |
| Battery | Unwarranted use of physical force without apparent intent to kill against another member of the NCRA. |
| Creating a Workplace Hazard | Endangering the rest of the camp through neglectful actions. |
| Narcotics Distribution | Distributing illegal substances without knowledge or approval from the CO/ACO or Medical Officer. |
| Robbery | Unwarranted use of force to obtain an item, either against NCRA or NCRR personnel, or from the outsider without being ordered to. |
| Abuse of Prisoners | Unlawful corporal punishment, psychological torture, molestation and denial of basic needs of incarcerated troopers, civilians and prisoners of war. |
| Excessive Force | Using a disproportionate amount of violence against enemies or civilians. Torture, brutalization, improper takedowns, unwarranted arrests and killing of unarmed or surrendering individuals. |
| Neglect of Duty (NOD) | Careless or intentional failure to exercise due diligence in the performance of official duty. |
| Disobeying a Superior Officer (DASO) | To disobey a lawful order or command given by an Officer, or to assault an Officer on duty. |
| Sedition | To conspire, organize, or openly oppose rightful authorities and the rule of law. |
| Desertion | To willingly abandon post, duty, or unit with no intention of return. |
Capital Offense (CO)
Major Crimes are to be considered crimes that directly hinder the capabilities of the NCRA, and are serious enough to possibly warrant a Capital Punishment.
While Capital Punishment in such cases is permitted, it can still be punished in a number of other ways like Demotion or Dishonorable Discharge, at the discretion of the person delivering the punishment.
| Crime | Description |
| Desertion | Abandoning duty with intent to avoid following orders or to avoid life risking duties. |
| Sabotage | Destruction or dangerous use of camp equipment with intent to harm the personnel or hinder its military capabilities. |
| Attempted Murder/Murder | Unwarranted use of physical force with an intent to kill against another member of the NCRA or NCRR. |
| Assault on Officer | Unwarranted use of physical force without apparent intent to kill against an NCRA Officer. |
| Insubordination, Major | Disobeying orders, resulting in mutiny, NCR casualties, or desertion in force. |
| Treason | Acting against the interest of the NCRA or NCRR, through deliberate actions or surrendering of information to the enemy groups. |
| Kidnapping | Taking, moving, or confining a person against their will. |
| Cannibalism | Willingly and knowingly consuming a human, ghoul, or sapient mutant. |
| Use of Mercenaries | Paying civilians or non-NCR personnel to fight for the NCR. |
| Sabotage | Hindering military operations; destroying NCR equipment, comms, medication, or weapons. |
War Crimes (WC)
War Crimes are to be considered crimes that violate NCRA’s laws of war, target non-NCRA personnel and severely compromise the intended role, objectives and perception of the NCRA.
While Capital Punishment in such cases is permitted when the punished in question is not an officer, it’s recommended to incarcerate the individual and process them for a trial by the Military Tribunal of the NCRA, especially if the crime was committed by an officer.
| Crime | Description |
| Genocide | Using a disproportionate amount of violence with intent to destroy, harm or misplace a large group of people. |
| Unnecessary Destruction of Civilian Property | Destruction of civilian infrastructure and buildings, disruption of civilised life with no aims to affect the military capabilities of the enemy. |
| Internment | Imprisonment of civilians for prolonged time without charges. |
| Use of Nuclear, Biological and Toxic Means of War | Use of poison gas weapons, viruses, nuclear bombs, genetic instability and other types of tools that could be considered inhumane in war. |
| Refusal to Give Quarter | Killing surrendering enemies, or giving orders to do so without a good reason. |
DRESS CODE
All On Duty personnel are expected to abide by and follow all uniform regulations, are expected to be in full uniform during all NCRA operations or while on post or duty, and may not change or remove uniform without authorization from their current Commanding Officer or an Acting Commanding Officer. Failure to be in uniform may result in disciplinary action at the discretion of Officers or NCOs.
Every soldier is to be supplied with and be in their rank and specializations proper uniform before the start of their current shift. All On Duty personnel are to remain in said uniform during the entirety of their shift.
The Commander may authorize changes to uniform at their discretion due to shifting conditions in the field. Any authorized changes to uniform must always leave personnel easily identifiable as members of the NCRA, and cannot mask their identity as NCRA personnel. Whenever conditions shift back to a state of normalcy or peace, said authorization must be revoked and affected soldiers returned to proper uniform.
All personnel must keep their hair well groomed, and to have it kept to a natural color. Bright and exotic dyes are prohibited for use, though personnel may dye their hair to another color so long as it is a natural hair color. Hair must be cut to a length that goes no further than the shoulderblades, or can be tied off into a ponytail or bun, and must fit underneath a helmet.
Helmets or Covers may be taken off while indoors if appropriate.
Hairstyles that do not allow personnel to correctly wear any headgear are prohibited. It includes any hairstyle where the length or bulk interferes with the headgear fit. Hair with a length past the shoulder blades must be able to be tied into a bun or ponytail, and made to fit underneath a helmet or cover.
Hair color must remain natural or be used with a dye, tint, or bleach that reflects a natural hair color. Unnatural, artificial hair colors that detract from a professional military appearance is not allowed.