9th SS Aufklarungs Abteilung bylaws
It is the goal of the 9th SS Aufklarungs Abteilung to portray the lives
and experiences of the common soldier on the Eastern and Western Front
during the Second World War.
Unit Dues
Unit dues are $15.00 for TSG and $20.00 for HRS.
Equal opportunity Statement
The 9th SS Aufklarungs Abteilung is an equal opportunity organization.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex,
or religious preference.
Age Restrictions
Must be 18 years of age to join, but if you are
under 18 years it will be determined on a case by case
need.
New Members
New members will be put on a years probation.
Within this time it is expected they obtain
the minimal basic uniform and equipment from the list
Alcohol and Drug usage
Alcohol consumption is permitted by members of age
at events which allow it. However, members are
encouraged to exercise proper restraint when drinking
to ensure that drunkeness does not occur.
Illegal drug usage is expressly prohibited.
Members of the 9th SS Aufklarungs Abteilungt
who are found to be using drugs
will be permanently expelled form the organization
and if necessary, proper authorities will be contacted.
Safety and Weapons Inspection
Safety is the #1 concern of the 9th SS Aufklarungs Abteilungt.
All members who wish to carry a weapon must pass
an inspection be instructed on safe weapons handling.
Rank
Rank in the 9th SS Aufklarungs Abteilung
will be appropriate to the number
of members and will be appointed upon merit and experience.
Authenticity Committee
The Authenticity Committee will be headed by the
unit commander. Membership in the committee is
open to all members. The Authenticity Committee
will determine the uniform requirements for the unit,
as well as be the authoritative voice on authenticity
matters among unit members.
Specialty Impressions
Being that the 9th SS Aufklarungs Abteilung
is a basic SS reconnaissance unit,
specialist impressions such as engineers, etc.
are generally not approved of. However, if
someone wishes to portray a specialty impression,
it must be approved by the Authenticity Committee.
Amendments
These bylaws may be amended at any given time.
If any member wishes to amend the bylaws, a unit
meeting will be called and a vote will be taken.
In order for an amendment to be ratified , it must
have a positive vote from 2/3 of unit membership.