Welcome to the Continental Army! In this guide you will need to read and study the formations and commands along with understanding the rules of the Army in order to become an adequate soldier and ready for combat. Upon entrance to the army you have fully agreed to these form of codes and are to expect punishment if broken.
**Note: These commands are inspired by real military codes.
Table of Contents
I. Behavior of a Soldier
II. Military Formations
III. Basic Commands
IV. Military Ranks
V. Proper Attire
I. Behavior of a Soldier
A Soldier of the Continental Army must always show the utmost discipline and hold a powerful understanding of respect.
A soldier must always refer to his superiors as “Sir” or “Ma’am” and shall not place any sort of disagreement in public, but will wait for a private meeting with the superior.
A Soldier must follow orders to the best of their abilities and always keep focus towards the officer.
A Soldier will not make a fool out of himself and will be at his highest respectful attitude when on-duty for the Soldier represents the powerful army of this great nation.
A Soldier will keep his weapon from the innocent civilians and will do no harm unless to protect another civilian, for the Soldier knows that citizens of America are the main priorities of protection for the Government. Respect the weapon, do not abuse it.
A Soldier will help a fellow Soldier out in his time of need and will leave no one behind.
A Soldier will respect his higher commands along with those within the same rank or below them.
In times of trouble the Soldier will notify the nearest higher rank nearby instead of causing more trouble by taking self actions themselves.
A Soldier is everyone, from Fencible to the Commander-in-Chief himself.
Upon entrance to the army you have fully agreed to these form of codes and are to expect punishment if broken.
II. Military Formations
Rank- Lining up shoulder to shoulder (Make sure to keep arm-space when holding a musket).
File- Column, front to back (Make sure you have 1 stud spacing between the person in front of you).
Line of Battle- Forming 2 ranks
Command: “Line of Battle!”
Stagger- A zig zag that is started from the officer’s side. The person near the officer moves back, skip a person, move back, skip a person, move back, etc.
Command: “Form Stagger!”
Arrowhead- Forming a “V” like formation (by moving forward from the line). No units within the formation. Used as a guarding stance.
Command: “Form Arrowhead!”
Wedge- Forming a triangular shaped formation that is filled with units within the triangle. Used to break enemy lines or moving in an armored stance.
Command: “Form Wedge”
Square- Forming a square based on how the officer counts. 1’s move on right right side, 2’s stay still, 3’s move on the left side, 4’s move on the opposite closing the square. Used to defend from any cavalry attacks.
Command: “Form Square!”
Circle- Forming a circle around the officer. Leave no spaces between each soldier. Mainly used to guard the officer from any ambushes or whenever surrounded by the enemy.
Command: “Form Circle!”
III. Basic Commands
**Always fall in line with fixed bayonet and shouldered arms.**
Musket Drills
-Fix Bayonets: Placing bayonets on musket. (B)
-Address Bayonets: Removing bayonets from musket. (B again)
-Shoulder Arms: Placing musket with attached bayonet on shoulder. (F)
-Make Ready: Readying Musket. (N)
-Take Aim // Present: Aiming musket. (F/N)
-Charge Bayonets: Thrusting your bayonets while staying still. (E)
-Bash: Using musket to bash. (X)
-Fire: Firing your musket. (Left Mouse Click)
-Fire at Will: Firing on your own accord. (Left Mouse Click)
**Automatic reload and shoulder
-Order Arms: Remove the musket tool
Sabre Commands
-”Hold Position”: P
-”Make Ready”: M
-”Charge”: C
-”On Me”: N
-”Fire”: F
-”Advance”: Z
-”Fire at Will”: G
-”Fall Back”: H
Faces
-Left Face- 90 degree turn to your left
-Right Face- 90 degree turn to your right
-About Face- 180 degree turn
-Left Oblique- 45 degrees to your left
-Right Oblique- 45 degrees to your right
-Center Face- In a rank, face the Officer
-Forward Face- In a file, face the front where the officer is standing
Firing Commands
-Fire by Volley- Firing all at once when the officers orders a “Fire”
-Fire by File- Firing one after the other (in turns) starting from the officer’s side
-Fire at Will- Fire on your own accord. Do not stop until a “Cease Fire” is ordered
-Cease Fire- Stop firing
-Commence Firing- Keep firing every time you reload until a “Cease Fire” is ordered. In a Fire by Volley, wait for your turn to fire again
Line Commands
-”On me!”- Form a file behind the officer
-Center- Form a rank on the officer’s left
-”On my right!”- Form on the Officer’s right
-”Attention!”- Order arms and stay silent. Pay attention for further orders.
Marching Commands
-”Forward… March!”- Begin marching behind the officer
-”Company… Advance!”- Same thing. Begin marching behind the officer
-”Prepare…”- Be ready to halt
-”Halt!”- Stop marching. Make sure to keep a 1 stud spacing between the person in front
Cavalry Commands
“Mount!”- Mount the horse closest to you, or the horse you rode last.
“Dismount!”- Dismount the horse, and stand 2-3 studs directly in front of it.
“Present… Blades!”- Equip your sabre, and keep in the passive position.
“Give… Point!”- Ready your sabre in a attacking position (T twice).
“Sheath… Blades!”- Put your sabre away.
“Passive!”-Put your blade in a passive position while mounted (T once)
“Trott!”- Slow your horse, and keep at that speed unless called to adjust (E)
“Gallop!”- Full speed, should only be called when the formation is complete (E)
“Adjust!”- A warning that the formation is starting to fall apart.
IV. Military Ranks
**Just because you meet the qualifications listed below for each rank, does not guarantee any promotion at all. We need to be able to see for the progression of your knowledge in either training or in battle. This means that a Lieutenant Colonel must witness any qualifications and note-worthy aspects of a potential applicant.
**If you're 100% active within your current rank doesn't assure you a promotion, to receive a promotion the rank above yours must have an opening, this is to prevent flooding within a certain rank; this does not mean that your work has been wasted, giving your best will assure you the next person who will be promoted will be you.
Enlist: New recruit, follows orders to any higher rank present.
**Pass the Private Entry Obby in order to be promoted.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Private: Has passed the Private Entry Exam stated above, and is allowed to hold positions of responsibility in the main part of the army, when assigned.Should consider participating in raids and general/regiment specific trainings.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Lance Corporal: Has all privileges listed above, however seniority can be taken into consideration, meaning that you are allowed to assume command of a force of soldiers who hold lower ranks. Keep in mind, as soon as a higher rank presents himself to the server, he automatically assumes command of all lower ranks, unless he states otherwise.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Corporal: Fully trained soldier, should be familiar with all formations and firing commands.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Sergeant: All of the qualifications of a corporal, is also allowed to lead a company in a march.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Senior Sergeant: All of the qualifications of a sergeant, is also allowed to lead a company in firing commands and musket drills.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Master Sergeant: All of the qualifications of a senior sergeant, should be an expert in both fields of formations and basic/advanced commands.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Sergeant Major: All of the qualifications of a master sergeant with a few exceptions. A sergeant major is considered to be a NCO (Non-commissioned officer), and should have an above-average understanding of the specialty commands and formations of the regiment he/she is currently contributing to. They can only be commanded by their current regiment commander.
-Uniform: Standard Officer Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Lieutenant: All of the qualifications of a sergeant major, excluding the fact that he/she answers only to the regiment commander, and the regiment specific experience.
-Uniform: Standard Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Captain: All of the qualifications of a Lieutenant, seniority is taken into consideration. They are allowed to host training with colonel+ permission. He can send recommendations from said trainings for promotions.
-Uniform:Standard Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Major: All of the qualifications of a Captain, seniority is taken into consideration. They are the commanding officers on the field, and take responsibility for any faults or mistakes made by the line they commanded.
-Uniform: Standard Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Lieutenant Colonel: All of the qualifications of a Major, seniority does not apply. They are the commanding officers of the field, and can lead their regiments in the absence of their commander.
**Can only promote Fencibles and Privates
-Uniform: Standard Commanding Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Commanding-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359670
Colonel: All of the qualifications of a Major, seniority does not apply. They are the main commanders for their regiment, and they are charged with collaborating with the other commanders as well as with the commander in chief to decide how to approach a fray.
****Can only promote Fencibles to Master Sergeants
-Uniform:Standard Commanding Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Commanding-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359670
IV. Disciplinary Actions
Team Killing
1st count- Verbal warning, offender will be monitored unless reason is proven to be justified.
2nd count- Notion for demotion, nothing will be guaranteed, only taken into consideration unless the first count was proven to be justified.
3rd count- Immediate demotion, no room for error, only recovery.
Speaking Out Of Term
1st count- It will be ignored, or you will have a verbal warning, dependent on the commander.
2nd count- You will be asked to step out of line and will be asked to remain after the training has concluded to speak with the instructor in terms of possible punishment.
3rd+ count- Punishable by being kicked from the server, or being dismissed from the training with no credit earned. Severe punishments possible.
Common Disrespect
1st count- Verbal warning. Your name will be taken down, and you will be monitored for any other offences. You will be forced to take a in-training punishment, which would include anything along the lines of laps, more exercises, etc
2nd count- Removal from the server. No exceptions. Recommendation for demotion/exile can be possible.
Disobeying Orders
1st count- Verbal warning.
2nd count- Recommendation for demotion
3rd count- You will be forced to leave the server, unless either of the previous two counts are justified.
Upon entrance to the army you have fully agreed to these form of codes and are to expect punishment if broken.
V. Proper Attire
-Always wear the full uniform (pants and legs)
-Wear proper head gear that follows the colonial era (no space or troll hats)
-No packages. PERIOD
-No inappropriate T-Shirts. Only if they fit with the uniform.
**Note: These commands are inspired by real military codes.
Table of Contents
I. Behavior of a Soldier
II. Military Formations
III. Basic Commands
IV. Military Ranks
V. Proper Attire
I. Behavior of a Soldier
A Soldier of the Continental Army must always show the utmost discipline and hold a powerful understanding of respect.
A soldier must always refer to his superiors as “Sir” or “Ma’am” and shall not place any sort of disagreement in public, but will wait for a private meeting with the superior.
A Soldier must follow orders to the best of their abilities and always keep focus towards the officer.
A Soldier will not make a fool out of himself and will be at his highest respectful attitude when on-duty for the Soldier represents the powerful army of this great nation.
A Soldier will keep his weapon from the innocent civilians and will do no harm unless to protect another civilian, for the Soldier knows that citizens of America are the main priorities of protection for the Government. Respect the weapon, do not abuse it.
A Soldier will help a fellow Soldier out in his time of need and will leave no one behind.
A Soldier will respect his higher commands along with those within the same rank or below them.
In times of trouble the Soldier will notify the nearest higher rank nearby instead of causing more trouble by taking self actions themselves.
A Soldier is everyone, from Fencible to the Commander-in-Chief himself.
Upon entrance to the army you have fully agreed to these form of codes and are to expect punishment if broken.
II. Military Formations
Rank- Lining up shoulder to shoulder (Make sure to keep arm-space when holding a musket).
File- Column, front to back (Make sure you have 1 stud spacing between the person in front of you).
Line of Battle- Forming 2 ranks
Command: “Line of Battle!”
Stagger- A zig zag that is started from the officer’s side. The person near the officer moves back, skip a person, move back, skip a person, move back, etc.
Command: “Form Stagger!”
Arrowhead- Forming a “V” like formation (by moving forward from the line). No units within the formation. Used as a guarding stance.
Command: “Form Arrowhead!”
Wedge- Forming a triangular shaped formation that is filled with units within the triangle. Used to break enemy lines or moving in an armored stance.
Command: “Form Wedge”
Square- Forming a square based on how the officer counts. 1’s move on right right side, 2’s stay still, 3’s move on the left side, 4’s move on the opposite closing the square. Used to defend from any cavalry attacks.
Command: “Form Square!”
Circle- Forming a circle around the officer. Leave no spaces between each soldier. Mainly used to guard the officer from any ambushes or whenever surrounded by the enemy.
Command: “Form Circle!”
III. Basic Commands
**Always fall in line with fixed bayonet and shouldered arms.**
Musket Drills
-Fix Bayonets: Placing bayonets on musket. (B)
-Address Bayonets: Removing bayonets from musket. (B again)
-Shoulder Arms: Placing musket with attached bayonet on shoulder. (F)
-Make Ready: Readying Musket. (N)
-Take Aim // Present: Aiming musket. (F/N)
-Charge Bayonets: Thrusting your bayonets while staying still. (E)
-Bash: Using musket to bash. (X)
-Fire: Firing your musket. (Left Mouse Click)
-Fire at Will: Firing on your own accord. (Left Mouse Click)
**Automatic reload and shoulder
-Order Arms: Remove the musket tool
Sabre Commands
-”Hold Position”: P
-”Make Ready”: M
-”Charge”: C
-”On Me”: N
-”Fire”: F
-”Advance”: Z
-”Fire at Will”: G
-”Fall Back”: H
Faces
-Left Face- 90 degree turn to your left
-Right Face- 90 degree turn to your right
-About Face- 180 degree turn
-Left Oblique- 45 degrees to your left
-Right Oblique- 45 degrees to your right
-Center Face- In a rank, face the Officer
-Forward Face- In a file, face the front where the officer is standing
Firing Commands
-Fire by Volley- Firing all at once when the officers orders a “Fire”
-Fire by File- Firing one after the other (in turns) starting from the officer’s side
-Fire at Will- Fire on your own accord. Do not stop until a “Cease Fire” is ordered
-Cease Fire- Stop firing
-Commence Firing- Keep firing every time you reload until a “Cease Fire” is ordered. In a Fire by Volley, wait for your turn to fire again
Line Commands
-”On me!”- Form a file behind the officer
-Center- Form a rank on the officer’s left
-”On my right!”- Form on the Officer’s right
-”Attention!”- Order arms and stay silent. Pay attention for further orders.
Marching Commands
-”Forward… March!”- Begin marching behind the officer
-”Company… Advance!”- Same thing. Begin marching behind the officer
-”Prepare…”- Be ready to halt
-”Halt!”- Stop marching. Make sure to keep a 1 stud spacing between the person in front
Cavalry Commands
“Mount!”- Mount the horse closest to you, or the horse you rode last.
“Dismount!”- Dismount the horse, and stand 2-3 studs directly in front of it.
“Present… Blades!”- Equip your sabre, and keep in the passive position.
“Give… Point!”- Ready your sabre in a attacking position (T twice).
“Sheath… Blades!”- Put your sabre away.
“Passive!”-Put your blade in a passive position while mounted (T once)
“Trott!”- Slow your horse, and keep at that speed unless called to adjust (E)
“Gallop!”- Full speed, should only be called when the formation is complete (E)
“Adjust!”- A warning that the formation is starting to fall apart.
IV. Military Ranks
**Just because you meet the qualifications listed below for each rank, does not guarantee any promotion at all. We need to be able to see for the progression of your knowledge in either training or in battle. This means that a Lieutenant Colonel must witness any qualifications and note-worthy aspects of a potential applicant.
**If you're 100% active within your current rank doesn't assure you a promotion, to receive a promotion the rank above yours must have an opening, this is to prevent flooding within a certain rank; this does not mean that your work has been wasted, giving your best will assure you the next person who will be promoted will be you.
Enlist: New recruit, follows orders to any higher rank present.
**Pass the Private Entry Obby in order to be promoted.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Private: Has passed the Private Entry Exam stated above, and is allowed to hold positions of responsibility in the main part of the army, when assigned.Should consider participating in raids and general/regiment specific trainings.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Lance Corporal: Has all privileges listed above, however seniority can be taken into consideration, meaning that you are allowed to assume command of a force of soldiers who hold lower ranks. Keep in mind, as soon as a higher rank presents himself to the server, he automatically assumes command of all lower ranks, unless he states otherwise.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Corporal: Fully trained soldier, should be familiar with all formations and firing commands.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Sergeant: All of the qualifications of a corporal, is also allowed to lead a company in a march.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Senior Sergeant: All of the qualifications of a sergeant, is also allowed to lead a company in firing commands and musket drills.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Master Sergeant: All of the qualifications of a senior sergeant, should be an expert in both fields of formations and basic/advanced commands.
-Uniform: Standard Army Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Standard-Uniform-item?id=153359859
Sergeant Major: All of the qualifications of a master sergeant with a few exceptions. A sergeant major is considered to be a NCO (Non-commissioned officer), and should have an above-average understanding of the specialty commands and formations of the regiment he/she is currently contributing to. They can only be commanded by their current regiment commander.
-Uniform: Standard Officer Uniform
Pants- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Lieutenant: All of the qualifications of a sergeant major, excluding the fact that he/she answers only to the regiment commander, and the regiment specific experience.
-Uniform: Standard Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Captain: All of the qualifications of a Lieutenant, seniority is taken into consideration. They are allowed to host training with colonel+ permission. He can send recommendations from said trainings for promotions.
-Uniform:Standard Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Major: All of the qualifications of a Captain, seniority is taken into consideration. They are the commanding officers on the field, and take responsibility for any faults or mistakes made by the line they commanded.
-Uniform: Standard Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359773
Lieutenant Colonel: All of the qualifications of a Major, seniority does not apply. They are the commanding officers of the field, and can lead their regiments in the absence of their commander.
**Can only promote Fencibles and Privates
-Uniform: Standard Commanding Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Commanding-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359670
Colonel: All of the qualifications of a Major, seniority does not apply. They are the main commanders for their regiment, and they are charged with collaborating with the other commanders as well as with the commander in chief to decide how to approach a fray.
****Can only promote Fencibles to Master Sergeants
-Uniform:Standard Commanding Officer Uniform
Pants-http://www.roblox.com/Army-Pants-item?id=153361175
Shirt- http://www.roblox.com/Army-Commanding-Officer-Uniform-item?id=153359670
IV. Disciplinary Actions
Team Killing
1st count- Verbal warning, offender will be monitored unless reason is proven to be justified.
2nd count- Notion for demotion, nothing will be guaranteed, only taken into consideration unless the first count was proven to be justified.
3rd count- Immediate demotion, no room for error, only recovery.
Speaking Out Of Term
1st count- It will be ignored, or you will have a verbal warning, dependent on the commander.
2nd count- You will be asked to step out of line and will be asked to remain after the training has concluded to speak with the instructor in terms of possible punishment.
3rd+ count- Punishable by being kicked from the server, or being dismissed from the training with no credit earned. Severe punishments possible.
Common Disrespect
1st count- Verbal warning. Your name will be taken down, and you will be monitored for any other offences. You will be forced to take a in-training punishment, which would include anything along the lines of laps, more exercises, etc
2nd count- Removal from the server. No exceptions. Recommendation for demotion/exile can be possible.
Disobeying Orders
1st count- Verbal warning.
2nd count- Recommendation for demotion
3rd count- You will be forced to leave the server, unless either of the previous two counts are justified.
Upon entrance to the army you have fully agreed to these form of codes and are to expect punishment if broken.
V. Proper Attire
-Always wear the full uniform (pants and legs)
-Wear proper head gear that follows the colonial era (no space or troll hats)
-No packages. PERIOD
-No inappropriate T-Shirts. Only if they fit with the uniform.