5th Marine BCT Rules

5TH MARINE REGIMENT

BASIC COMBAT TRAINING (BCT) RULES & REGULATIONS

Honor • Courage • Commitment

The following rules and regulations apply to all recruits attending Basic Combat Training within the 5th Marine Regiment. These regulations are established to maintain discipline, professionalism, organization, and an effective MilSim training environment.

SECTION 1 — ATTENDANCE & PREPARATION

1.1 All recruits must arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled training session.

1.2 All recruits must have the required modifications installed and updated before attending training.

1.3 All recruits must have a functioning microphone and be capable of communicating clearly.

1.4 Recruits must wear the designated BCT uniform and carry only authorized equipment.

1.5 Recruits must notify a Drill Instructor if they are unable to attend training.

1.6 Leaving training without notifying an instructor is prohibited, except during emergencies.

1.7 Recruits must complete all required training phases before graduating.

SECTION 2 — DISCIPLINE & PROFESSIONALISM

2.1 All recruits must follow reasonable and authorized instructions issued by Drill Instructors.

2.2 All recruits must address instructors and leadership by their appropriate military rank.

2.3 Arguing, disrespecting, or deliberately undermining instructors is prohibited.

2.4 Recruits must maintain military bearing throughout training.

2.5 Horseplay, trolling, or intentionally disrupting training is prohibited.

2.6 Harassment, discrimination, bullying, and personal insults will not be tolerated.

2.7 Recruits must demonstrate maturity, integrity, accountability, and self-control.

2.8 Recruits are responsible for their own actions and must accept reasonable correction.

2.9 All recruits must treat fellow recruits with respect regardless of experience or gaming platform.

SECTION 3 — CHAIN OF COMMAND

3.1 All recruits must respect and follow the established chain of command.

3.2 Recruits must report training-related questions and concerns to their assigned Drill Instructor first.

3.3 Matters that cannot be resolved by a Drill Instructor shall be forwarded to the Senior Drill Instructor.

3.4 Unresolved matters shall be forwarded to Basic Combat Training Company Command.

3.5 Recruits shall not bypass the chain of command unless reporting serious misconduct, harassment, abuse of authority, or an emergency.

3.6 Recruits may not impersonate an officer, NCO, Drill Instructor, or other authorized personnel.

SECTION 4 — COMMUNICATION & RADIO DISCIPLINE

4.1 Recruits must remain attentive and refrain from unnecessary talking while an instructor is speaking.

4.2 Recruits must request permission to speak during formal instruction unless reporting an urgent matter.

4.3 Radio communications must remain clear, professional, brief, and relevant.

4.4 Screaming, music, soundboards, microphone spam, and unnecessary radio transmissions are prohibited.

4.5 Recruits must remain on their assigned radio frequency unless instructed otherwise.

4.6 Recruits must acknowledge instructions when required by their Drill Instructor.

4.7 Recruits must immediately report communication or technical difficulties.

SECTION 5 — FORMATIONS & MOVEMENT

5.1 Recruits must remain in their assigned formations until dismissed or instructed otherwise.

5.2 Recruits must maintain appropriate spacing and positioning during formations.

5.3 Unauthorized movement during inspections, briefings, and formations is prohibited.

5.4 Recruits must not wander away from the designated training area.

5.5 Recruits must remain with their assigned training group throughout exercises.

5.6 Recruits must not enter restricted areas without authorization.

5.7 Recruits must be prepared to assemble when directed by their instructors.

SECTION 6 — WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT

6.1 Recruits may only use weapons and equipment authorized by Training Command.

6.2 Unauthorized weapon discharge is strictly prohibited.

6.3 Intentionally aiming weapons at friendly personnel outside authorized training exercises is prohibited.

6.4 Intentional friendly fire and team killing are strictly prohibited.

6.5 Recruits must follow all in-game weapons safety procedures established by their instructors.

6.6 Unauthorized use of grenades, explosives, or other restricted equipment is prohibited.

6.7 Recruits may not access unauthorized arsenals or equipment storage areas.

6.8 Recruits must not intentionally damage, waste, or abandon assigned equipment.

SECTION 7 — VEHICLES & TRANSPORTATION

7.1 Recruits may not operate vehicles without instructor authorization.

7.2 Recruits must occupy their assigned seats during transportation.

7.3 Recruits may not enter or exit vehicles without authorization unless necessary to address an immediate in-game hazard.

7.4 Reckless driving, intentional vehicle destruction, and unauthorized vehicle usage are prohibited.

7.5 Recruits may not operate aircraft, armored vehicles, or specialized equipment unless authorized as part of training.

7.6 All transportation instructions must be followed throughout training.

SECTION 8 — TRAINING PARTICIPATION

8.1 All recruits must actively participate in assigned training exercises.

8.2 Recruits must make a reasonable effort to learn and retain all instructional material.

8.3 Recruits must demonstrate teamwork and assist fellow recruits when appropriate.

8.4 Refusing to participate without a legitimate reason may result in additional training or disciplinary review.

8.5 Recruits must complete assigned evaluations without cheating or unauthorized assistance.

8.6 Recruits must not intentionally interfere with another recruit's training progression.

8.7 Recruits are encouraged to ask questions when they do not understand instructions.

8.8 Recruits who fail an evaluation may receive additional instruction and an opportunity to retest.

SECTION 9 — DRILL INSTRUCTOR AUTHORITY

9.1 Authorized Drill Instructors are responsible for maintaining discipline and conducting training.

9.2 Drill Instructors may issue verbal warnings and reasonable in-game corrective training.

9.3 Drill Instructors may remove disruptive recruits from a training session.

9.4 Drill Instructors must not abuse their authority or engage in personal harassment.

9.5 Corrective training must serve a legitimate instructional or disciplinary purpose.

9.6 Drill Instructors must apply training standards fairly and consistently.

9.7 All serious disciplinary incidents must be documented and forwarded to Training Command.

9.8 Recruits have the right to report instructor misconduct without retaliation.

SECTION 10 — PROHIBITED CONDUCT

The following actions are strictly prohibited during Basic Combat Training:

Cheating, hacking, or exploiting game mechanics.
Intentional team killing or friendly fire.
Disrespect toward instructors or fellow recruits.
Refusal to follow reasonable training instructions.
Unauthorized use of weapons, vehicles, or equipment.
Harassment, discrimination, or bullying.
Impersonating regiment leadership.
Falsifying training or attendance records.
Deliberately disrupting training exercises.
Unauthorized departure from training.
Sharing sensitive community information without authorization.
Retaliation against personnel who report misconduct.

SECTION 11 — DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Violations of BCT regulations may result in the following disciplinary actions:

Level 1 — Verbal Warning
Issued for minor or first-time violations.

Level 2 — Corrective Training
Assigned to correct deficiencies in discipline, knowledge, or performance.

Level 3 — Formal Written Warning
Issued for repeated violations or significant misconduct.

Level 4 — Removal from Training
The recruit is removed from the current training session and may be required to repeat BCT.

Level 5 — Suspension
The recruit is temporarily suspended from regiment activities pending disciplinary review.

Level 6 — Dismissal
The recruit may be permanently removed from the 5th Marine Regiment following authorized command review.

Serious violations may result in immediate escalation without completing every preceding disciplinary level.

SECTION 12 — GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To successfully graduate from Basic Combat Training, recruits must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and performance in the following areas:

Regiment Code of Conduct.
Standard Operating Procedures.
Military ranks and responsibilities.
Regiment chain of command.
Military bearing and discipline.
Radio communication procedures.
In-game weapons safety.
Basic formations and movement.
Teamwork and coordination.
Equipment knowledge.
Operational readiness.
Final BCT evaluation.

All recruits must receive approval from authorized Training Command personnel before being assigned to an operational battalion.

Previous military or MilSim experience does not automatically exempt a recruit from Basic Combat Training.

SECTION 13 — RECRUIT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By participating in Basic Combat Training, every recruit acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to follow the rules and regulations established by the 5th Marine Regiment. All recruits are expected to uphold the standards of the regiment and understand that failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

No individual is above the rules, regardless of rank, experience, or personal relationships within the regiment.

Discipline is expected. Respect is mandatory. Commitment is earned.

HONOR • COURAGE • COMMITMENT

ONE REGIMENT. ONE BROTHERHOOD. ONE MISSION.

SEMPER FIDELIS — ALWAYS FAITHFUL!

By Order of:
5th Marine Regiment Command
Basic Combat Training Company Command