Soldier disciplinary policy
Define a fair response when conduct, safety, or respect standards are not followed.
Still to define
- Behavior levels
- Immediate safety response
- Parent notification
- Restoration and consequences
- Review or appeal process
Army Guidebook
Every victory begins before soldiers enter the field, with clear orders, steady minds, and a plan everyone understands.
The Guidebook Table
Chapter 01
Parents Notice!
- 01
A soldier who misses class may attend another program day and join a temporary troop for that session.
- 02
Families are invited to use the Everlasting Kids community for lesson previews and program updates.
- 03
The community is invite-only. A join request must be approved before its posts are visible.
- 04
The end-of-semester ceremony welcomes every soldier and gives special recognition to those who earn a new rank.
Chapter 02
The Soldier's Code
- 01
Treat officers, teachers, and fellow soldiers with respect.
- 02
Mockery, bullying, tearing others down, and disrespect are not permitted.
- 03
Be honest when you have been struck or put out, even when no one appears to be watching.
- 04
Handle every training sword with honor and responsibility; never misuse it or use it to mistreat another person.
- 05
Conduct inside and outside class can affect sword privileges.
- 06
When the code is not followed, parents are notified and program leaders determine the appropriate action.
Chapter 03
Field Safety
- 01
Use only the training swords supplied by the program. Personal swords stay at home.
- 02
Eye protection is required for every sword activity. A soldier without eye protection does not participate.
- 03
The program supplies safety glasses and gloves.
- 04
Bring a jacket, coat, or other second clothing layer for protection and cold weather.
- 05
Additional protection such as a paintball mask, shin guards, goggles, or another mask is welcome.
- 06
Never aim a strike at the head.
- 07
Stop once a valid strike has landed. A late counterstrike does not turn the exchange into a double hit.
- 08
Obey all barriers, safe zones, off-limits areas, jails, and respawn routes announced for the activity.
Chapter 04
A Training Day
- 01
Company Formation
Meet in the designated lunchroom, take roll, and march in formation to the field.
- 02
Late arrival
A late soldier is dropped at the field. Students do not travel from the building to the field alone.
- 03
Opening
Begin with prayer.
- 04
Warm-up
Captains lead a ten-minute circuit of jumping jacks, push-ups, squats, and sprints.
- 05
Skills
Practice sword technique, battle formations, battle commands, and the assigned field activity.
- 06
Fireside
Close field instruction with a character lesson connected to the day's trait.
- 07
Return
March back to the designated lunchroom for pickup.
Chapter 05
Commands and Formations
CommandSoldier response
Officer address
Answer, "Sir."
An assigned task
Answer clearly, "Sir, yes, sir."
Do you understand?
Answer, "Sir, yes, sir."
Identify
Make eye contact, stand straight, and state your rank and name.
Attention
Face the officer, remain silent, and hold comments until released.
Line up
Form a line facing the commander and stand ready.
Ranked formation
Captain first, then the first and second lieutenants, followed by the soldiers. The exact spoken command needs confirmation.
Fall in
Move quickly into the demonstrated formation and listen for the next order.
Cheer
Cheer when the commanding officer extends a sword forward.
Charge
Raise the sword and give the charge call when commanded.
Chapter 06
Enter the Training Grounds
Chapter 07
Balance the company
- 01
Determine the number of troops from total enrollment and the number of approved Commanders and Vice Commanders available to lead them.
- 02
A troop may contain 8 to 15 soldiers. The target size is 11 soldiers whenever enrollment and staffing allow.
- 03
Sort soldiers by rank from highest to lowest. Within each rank, sort from oldest to youngest.
- 04
Place one soldier at a time into the available troops in a repeating rotation, then continue through the remaining ranks until every soldier is assigned.
- 05
Review the draft roster for age balance and Novice concentration. Move soldiers as needed so one troop does not carry a disproportionate number of Novices.
- 06
After rank and age balancing, remaining equivalent placements may be randomized rather than based on friendships.
- 07
A parent may request that soldiers be grouped together, but the request may be honored only when it does not weaken troop balance, safety, or staffing. The standard balancing process remains preferred.
Chapter 08
Ready for the next details
Troop banner creation policy
Set standards for how troop banners are designed, approved, carried, stored, and replaced.
Still to define
- Allowed materials
- Safety limits
- Design approval
- Storage
- Replacement responsibility
Troop naming policy
Create an age-appropriate naming process that reflects the program's character and avoids confusing or harmful names.
Still to define
- Naming criteria
- Who proposes names
- Commander approval
- Renaming process
Parent policy page
Parents may observe class from the designated viewing distance and may request a troop change for their soldier.
Still to define
- Viewing boundaries
- Emergency contact process
- Troop-change request timing
- Who makes the final placement decision
Knight's Training student policy
Gather the expected behaviors for readiness, respect, safety, honesty, equipment, and participation in one family-facing page.
Still to define
- Behavior expectations
- Sword privileges
- Bullying response
- Personal items
- Parent acknowledgment