Ranks

Position and responsibility

The NATIONAL PRESIDENT is the worldwide president of BATTALION 81 MC and carries the highest responsibility within the crew. He ensures the club works, stays stable and keeps developing, and he represents its interests internally and externally.

BATTALION 81 MC sees itself as a nation whose members follow shared rules and a binding code. This is where the title “NATIONAL” comes from.

The NATIONAL PRESIDENT is the club’s highest decision-maker. His decisions must be in line with the code, the rules and the interests of BATTALION 81 MC.

Election and term of office

The NATIONAL PRESIDENT is elected once a year in autumn. The sitting NATIONAL PRESIDENT opens the vote via WhatsApp.

He decides who takes part in the election. The options are:

• all members of BATTALION 81 MC,
• only the leadership, or
• only the FIRST 8.

Members of the FIRST 8, the NATIONAL GENERALS and the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT can run as candidates.

Removal from office

If the NATIONAL PRESIDENT violates the code, the rules or the interests of BATTALION 81 MC through his decisions or actions, he can be removed from office. This requires a joint decision of the FIRST 8, the NATIONAL GENERALS and the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT.

The removal and the following new election are handled in the JOINT OPERATION CENTER (JOC). Until a new NATIONAL PRESIDENT is elected, the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT takes over all duties and responsibilities of the office.

Duties and responsibilities

Leadership and club development

The NATIONAL PRESIDENT:

• carries overall responsibility for BATTALION 81 MC working and staying stable,
• enforces the rules and the code and makes sure they are followed,
• carries out the club program and develops it further,
• protects the interests, values and future of the club,
• ensures a consistent appearance and image of the club,
• handles difficult conversations, and
• plans and leads meetings.

Leadership and club structures

His duties also include:

• leading and overseeing the national and international club structures,
• checking that all charters are working,
• coordinating and overseeing recruitment, and
• promoting and demoting officers.

Organisation and communication

The NATIONAL PRESIDENT is responsible for:

• creating and publishing the weekly schedule,
• organising and opening the club lobbies,
• planning and leading club events,
• managing and monitoring the official club chats,
• keeping, maintaining and checking the member records, and
• updating and maintaining the official website.

Position and responsibility

The NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT carries the second-highest responsibility within BATTALION 81 MC and is the crew’s second-highest decision-maker. He supports the NATIONAL PRESIDENT, advises him and acts on his behalf in his duties and decisions.

The NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT is appointed by the sitting NATIONAL PRESIDENT, not elected.

Appointment and possible candidacy

During an election opened by the NATIONAL PRESIDENT, the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT can run for the office of NATIONAL PRESIDENT. The sitting NATIONAL PRESIDENT and the JOINT OPERATION CENTER (JOC) decide whether he is admitted to the election.

If the NATIONAL PRESIDENT steps down, the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT can also run. If another member of the NATIONAL GENERALS or the FIRST 8 is elected NATIONAL PRESIDENT, the new office holder decides whether the current NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT stays in office or someone else is appointed.

If the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT steps down, he receives the honorary title “VETERAN”.

Removal from office

The same procedure as for the NATIONAL PRESIDENT generally applies to removing the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT. The removal is handled in the JOINT OPERATION CENTER (JOC).

To protect the safety and interests of BATTALION 81 MC, the procedure can be carried out faster if circumstances require it.

Duties and responsibilities

The NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT supports the NATIONAL PRESIDENT in his duties and takes them over when the NATIONAL PRESIDENT is absent or hands tasks to him. In particular, this includes:

Leadership and club development

• helping to keep BATTALION 81 MC working and stable,
• enforcing and upholding the rules and the code,
• helping to carry out and develop the club program,
• protecting the interests, values and future of the club,
• supporting a consistent appearance and image of the club,
• handling difficult conversations, and
• planning and leading meetings.

Leadership and club structures

• helping to lead and oversee the national and international club structures,
• checking that all charters are working,
• coordinating and overseeing recruitment, and
• taking part in promoting and demoting officers.

Organisation and communication

• creating and publishing the weekly schedule,
• organising and opening the club lobbies,
• planning and leading club events,
• managing and monitoring the official club chats,
• keeping, maintaining and checking the member records, and
• updating and maintaining the official website.

In doing so, the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT acts on behalf of the NATIONAL PRESIDENT and keeps him informed about important decisions and developments.

Position and responsibility

The NATIONAL GENERAL is part of the national leadership of BATTALION 81 MC. He supports the NATIONAL PRESIDENT and the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT in leading and organising the club and takes on the tasks assigned to him.

The NATIONAL GENERAL is not elected but appointed by the NATIONAL PRESIDENT and the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT.

Term of office

The NATIONAL GENERAL stays in office as long as the sitting NATIONAL PRESIDENT holds that office. When the president’s term ends, the role of the NATIONAL GENERAL is reviewed as well, and it is then decided whether he is reappointed or his term ends. If the term ends, the person receives the honorary title “VETERAN”.

Duties and responsibilities

The NATIONAL GENERAL supports the NATIONAL PRESIDENT and the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT in their duties. In particular, this includes:

Leadership and club development

• helping to keep BATTALION 81 MC working and stable,
• enforcing and upholding the rules and the code,
• helping to carry out and develop the club program,
• protecting the interests, values and future of the club,
• supporting a consistent appearance and image of the club,
• handling difficult conversations, and
• planning and leading meetings.

Leadership and club structures

• helping to lead and oversee the national and international club structures,
• checking that all charters are working, and
• helping to coordinate and oversee recruitment.

Organisation and communication

• helping to create and publish the weekly schedule,
• organising and opening the club lobbies,
• planning and leading club events,
• managing and monitoring the official club chats,
• keeping, maintaining and checking the member records, and
• updating and maintaining the official website.

The NATIONAL GENERAL carries out his duties within his area of responsibility and the authority given to him. He agrees important decisions and developments with the NATIONAL PRESIDENT and the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT.

Position and responsibility

The SERGEANT AT ARMS is a member of the JOINT OPERATION CENTER (JOC) and has the same standing as the NATIONAL GENERALS. Within the leadership, he is the fourth decision-maker alongside the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT and the NATIONAL GENERALS.

In the JOC he has a say and a vote. He can also run for the office of NATIONAL PRESIDENT.

Duties and responsibilities

The SERGEANT AT ARMS is responsible for the fighting strength of BATTALION 81 MC in the game. This means preparing the members for conflicts with other players, crews or clubs and making sure the members and shared values are protected.

In particular, his duties include:

• preparing the BATTALION HAMMERS with fighters for close combat,
• preparing the FILTHY FEW with fighters for armed combat,
• training the members accordingly,
• making sure the crew is ready to defend itself, and
• defending the members and values of BATTALION 81 MC in the game.

Decisions and cooperation

The SERGEANT AT ARMS decides whether BATTALION 81 MC goes to war against individual players or other crews and clubs. He also decides when it is necessary to change lobbies.

For these decisions he asks for the JOC’s assessment and acts within the rules and the code. So that the charters can help with preparation and execution, he regularly consults the charter leaderships and their enforcers.

Position and responsibility

The CHARTER PRESIDENT leads his charter, for example ENGLAND or GERMANY. A member can earn the title or be granted it by the NATIONAL PRESIDENT.

The CHARTER PRESIDENT reports to the JOINT OPERATION CENTER (JOC) and directly to the NATIONAL PRESIDENT and the NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT.

If a CHARTER PRESIDENT steps down or hands over his office, his VICE PRESIDENT usually takes over leading the charter.

Charter leadership and team

The CHARTER PRESIDENT puts together a leadership team that helps him build and maintain the charter. The team includes:

• a VICE PRESIDENT,
• an ENFORCER,
• a ROAD CAPTAIN,
• LEUTNANTS, and
• REPRESENTATIVES.

The CHARTER PRESIDENT decides himself who fills each position. The offices of VICE PRESIDENT, ENFORCER and ROAD CAPTAIN can each be held by only one person. Any number of LEUTNANTS and REPRESENTATIVES can be appointed.

If needed, a charter can also introduce the honorary title “PROMOTER” to complement and support its own structure.

For the charter leadership to work well, a ratio of about one leader to ten members is recommended.

Duties and responsibilities

The CHARTER PRESIDENT is responsible for building his charter, keeping it together and maintaining it. In particular, his duties include:

Members and recruitment

• recruiting members for the charter,
• contacting new SUPPORTERS and sending them the rules,
• inviting new SUPPORTERS to the official chats and welcoming them,
• providing new SUPPORTERS with the required clothing,
• adding newly accepted members to the member records,
• keeping track of upcoming initiations and their dates, and
• carrying out initiations.

Leadership and organisation

• holding conversations with members and leaders,
• leading the CHARTER CHURCH,
• sharing out the tasks within the charter fairly,
• taking appropriate action when rules are broken, including a ban, and
• giving the JOC regular feedback on how the charter is developing and doing.

Rules, code and readiness

• making sure the members know and follow the rules and the code,
• regularly checking with the ENFORCER on the state and readiness of the charter’s fighters, and
• making sure the leadership team and the members work together.

Position and responsibility

The CHARTER VICE PRESIDENT supports the CHARTER PRESIDENT in leading and organising the charter. He is his deputy and takes over the lead when the CHARTER PRESIDENT is absent or hands tasks to him.

The CHARTER VICE PRESIDENT is chosen for the office by the CHARTER PRESIDENT. If the CHARTER PRESIDENT steps down or hands over his office, the VICE PRESIDENT usually takes over leading the charter.

Duties and responsibilities

The CHARTER VICE PRESIDENT supports the CHARTER PRESIDENT in his duties and, together with the leadership team, builds the charter, keeps it together and maintains it.

In particular, his duties include:

Members and recruitment

• helping to recruit new members,
• contacting new SUPPORTERS and sending them the rules,
• inviting new SUPPORTERS to the official chats and welcoming them,
• providing new SUPPORTERS with the required clothing,
• adding newly accepted members to the member records,
• keeping track of upcoming initiations and their dates, and
• helping to prepare and carry out initiations.

Leadership and organisation

• supporting the CHARTER PRESIDENT in conversations with members and leaders,
• leading the CHARTER CHURCH as deputy,
• helping to share out the tasks within the charter fairly,
• carrying out appropriate action when rules are broken, and
• keeping the CHARTER PRESIDENT informed about how the charter is developing and doing.

Rules, code and readiness

• helping the members know and follow the rules and the code,
• checking together with the CHARTER PRESIDENT with the ENFORCER on the state and readiness of the charter’s fighters, and
• encouraging the leadership team and the members to work together.

The CHARTER VICE PRESIDENT acts within his area of responsibility and agrees important decisions with the CHARTER PRESIDENT. If the president is absent or has handed him a task, he takes on the necessary responsibility as deputy.

Position and responsibility

The CHARTER ENFORCER supports the fighting readiness of his charter. He acts as a scout: he watches the members and looks out for suitable fighters for the HAMMERS and the FILTHY FEW.

He works closely with the CHARTER PRESIDENT, the CHARTER VICE PRESIDENT and the SERGEANT AT ARMS.

Duties and responsibilities

Finding and developing fighters

The CHARTER ENFORCER:

• looks out for suitable fighters for the HAMMERS and the FILTHY FEW,
• approaches suitable members and asks whether they are interested in joining the HAMMERS for close combat or the FILTHY FEW for armed combat,
• makes sure the fighters stay active, and
• keeps an eye on whether the members of the HAMMERS and the FILTHY FEW are still active enough.

Cooperation and training

The CHARTER ENFORCER regularly talks with the CHARTER PRESIDENT, the CHARTER VICE PRESIDENT and the SERGEANT AT ARMS. Together they discuss:

• what the HAMMERS and the FILTHY FEW are currently training,
• how this training can be done on a smaller scale within the charter, and
• which training or tasks the CHARTER ENFORCER can take on himself.

Inactive fighters

If the CHARTER ENFORCER notices that a fighter is inactive, he discusses the next steps with the CHARTER PRESIDENT and the SERGEANT AT ARMS. Together they can decide to suspend the member from the HAMMERS or the FILTHY FEW for a while. The suspension lasts until the member is active enough again.

Link to the SERGEANT AT ARMS

The CHARTER ENFORCER translates the messages and instructions of the SERGEANT AT ARMS into the charter’s language. He also helps make sure that the sergeant’s orders and requests are carried out within the charter.

Position and responsibility

The LEUTNANT supports the leadership and organisation of his charter. He takes responsibility for recruitment, guides new SUPPORTERS through their start and helps make sure the rules and the code are followed in the charter.

Duties and responsibilities

Recruiting and welcoming new SUPPORTERS

The LEUTNANT:

• helps recruit new members,
• contacts new SUPPORTERS and sends them the rules,
• introduces them to the clothing and the code of BATTALION 81 MC,
• invites them to the official chats, and
• adds newly joined members to the member records.

Supporting the charter

His other duties include:

• making sure the members know and follow the rules and the code,
• passing problems on to the charter leadership,
• taking over the ROAD CAPTAIN’s duties when he is absent, and
• making sure the charter rides in a tidy, good-looking formation.

The ROAD CAPTAIN leads the rides of his charter. He takes the lead and guides the riders safely through the streets.

During the ride, he makes sure the pace is appropriate and the formation is kept. When needed, he gives the riders instructions.

In many charters, the ROAD CAPTAIN also takes on tasks as an event manager. He can also get involved in the charter in other ways. In rank, the ROAD CAPTAIN is equal to a LEUTNANT within the charter.

The REPRESENTATIVES support the leadership of their charter in everyday club life. Their duties include:

• helping to recruit new members,
• messaging new SUPPORTERS and sending them the rules,
• adding newly joined members to the member records,
• making sure the members know and follow the rules and the code,
• passing problems on to the charter leadership, and
• making sure the charter rides in a tidy, good-looking formation.

The PROMOTER supports the charter especially with recruiting and welcoming new SUPPORTERS. His duties include:

• helping to recruit new members,
• messaging new SUPPORTERS and sending them the rules,
• adding newly joined members to the member records, and
• passing problems on to the charter leadership.

The PREPPER is responsible for planning and running events for the whole of BATTALION 81 MC. He prepares all kinds of events and makes sure they are organised and carried out.

Role and duties

The FILTHY FEW is the armed combat unit of BATTALION 81 MC in GTA V Online. Its fighters go to war for the club in public lobbies and collect the cuts of other MCs along the way (“patch hunting”).

The HAMMERS provide support for close combat.

Joining and requirements

Members of the FILTHY FEW must be active and have good skills with firearms in GTA V Online.

Interested members contact the crew leadership, who pass them on to the ENFORCER or the SERGEANT AT ARMS. The leadership can also spot suitable fighters and refer them to the right people.

Leadership and chain of command

The SERGEANT AT ARMS leads the FILTHY FEW. The fighters follow the instructions of the NATIONALS, the SERGEANT AT ARMS and the FIRST 8.

The HAMMERS are the close-combat squad of BATTALION 81 MC in GTA V Online. Their members report to the SERGEANT AT ARMS and can also take on jobs for individual charters when needed.

The HAMMERS are made up of members who are either training for a possible move to the FILTHY FEW or who have proven themselves especially in close combat.

Their duties include:

• securing the entrances to buildings during club activities,
• acting as door security when needed, and
• dealing with smaller threats in everyday crew life.

FULLMEMBERS are full members of BATTALION 81 MC. There is no attendance requirement; our principle is: “Real life comes first.” Membership lasts as long as the member follows the rules, the code and the dress code and actively wears the BATTALION 81 MC crew tag.

If a member activates the crew tag of another crew, he is usually removed from BATTALION 81 MC. A return is normally not intended. In exceptional cases, an extended SUPPORTER or PROSPEKT period can make it possible to rejoin.

At the initiation, every member receives the cut of his home charter and the WORLDWIDE cut. Further cuts must be earned by working for the club.

The PROSPEKT is a candidate for full membership of BATTALION 81 MC. He knows the code and the rules and fits the motorcycle club. During the prospect period he gets to know the brothers and sisters of the crew better. He is already seen as a future brother or sister, but is not yet a full member.

The prospect period ends with the initiation as a full member.

SUPPORTERS are new players who first join BATTALION 81 MC out of interest in the emblem, the name or the club. The CHARTER PRESIDENTS assign them to a suitable charter based on their language and decide whether they stay in the crew.

SUPPORTERS are introduced to crew life, the rules and the code. If a good bond develops between the club and the SUPPORTER, he can be put forward as a PROSPEKT for that charter.

If the SUPPORTER does not manage to build a bond with the club or to follow the rules and the code, he can be removed from the crew.

A HANGAROUND is not a member of BATTALION 81 MC. Through contacts within the crew, however, he can take part in BATTALION 81 MC events in the agreed dress code.

Because the crew does not play with RANDOMS and outsiders should not benefit from the crew’s strength permanently, a HANGAROUND can create a second PS account and have it join the HANGAROUND crew permanently. Alternatively, it is allowed to switch to the crew now and then to play with BA81.

Players who do not wear the active BA81 crew tag may not benefit from the crew’s strength for a longer period.

The FIRST 8 are the founding fathers of BATTALION 81 MC. Before it was founded, they were high-ranking members of another virtual motorcycle club in GTA V Online.

In 2018, Rockstar Games deleted virtual motorcycle club crews from GTA V Online. After disagreements with the leadership of their club at the time, the FIRST 8 founded BATTALION 81 MC.

BATTALION 81 MC thus emerged as the second generation after the great deletion of virtual motorcycle club crews by Rockstar Games.