Game: Squad

Squad server rules

These are the authoritative rules for Command Squad's Squad servers, including our Galactic Contention server. By playing on them you agree to follow these rules, our network-wide standards, and the official Squad Code of Conduct (external link).

Rules are enforced on intent, context, and history. If a rule seems unclear, Rules Explained covers the reasoning behind the ones players ask about most — but this page is the authoritative version. Last reviewed: September 8, 2026.

Playing WARDOGS instead? Those servers have their own ruleset — WARDOGS server rules.

Rule 0 — Admin Discretion

Any behavior deemed harmful to the health of the server or community may result in administrative action, up to and including permanent bans.

Rule 1 — Respect & Conduct

Hate speech, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, or targeted harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Includes (but not limited to):

  • Slurs or discriminatory language
  • Mocking accents or impersonations
  • Offensive music, squad names, player names, or tags

Rule 2 — No Cheating or Exploits

Cheats, hacks, or repeated exploit abuse will result in a permanent ban.

Includes:

  • Aimbot, wallhack, speedhack
  • Lag switching or ISP manipulation
  • Known vehicle, emplacement, or map exploits

Rule 3 — No Ghosting / Intel Sharing

Sharing information with the opposing team is prohibited.

Includes:

  • Stream sniping
  • Ticket count disclosure (accurate or misleading)
  • Revealing asset locations
  • End-of-round outcome signaling

Rule 4 — No Griefing, Trolling, or Asset Wasting

Any action that intentionally disrupts gameplay or team success is prohibited.

Includes:

  • Intentional teamkilling
  • Asset wasting
  • Sabotaging friendly FOBs, HABs, radios, or vehicles
  • Mic or text spam
  • Harassment via comms

Rule 5 — Squad Leading & Command

Squad Leaders and Commanders must:

  • Have a working microphone
  • Communicate in English
  • Use the SL kit
  • Actively lead and contribute

Rule 6 — Squad Structure & Locking

  • Infantry squads may not be locked with fewer than 4 players
  • Armor squads may be locked with 2 crewmen (minimum)
  • Logi, heli, and non-crewman vehicles may be solo when appropriate

Rule 7 — Vehicles & Asset Usage

  • Vehicles are first come, first serve
  • Squad names do not reserve vehicles
  • No vehicle hoarding or spam claims

Crewman vehicles

All vehicles that require the crewman role to enter require at least 2 crewmen to use.

  • Exception: 5-ticket vehicles can be solo'd.

Rule 8 — Helicopter Rules

  • New pilots should practice on Jensen's Range first
  • Helicopter squads are limited to 4 players
  • Helicopters must be flown by the Squad Leader
  • Helicopters must prioritize logistics and infantry support when requested; scouting is permitted only when not actively needed for logistics or troop support
  • Infantry squads may take a heli if no dedicated heli squad exists
  • Heli ramming is prohibited

Rule 9 — Main Camping

Main camping is intent-based, not distance-based.

Prohibited

  • Waiting or staging to ambush vehicles exiting or returning to main
  • Mining main exits or return routes

Allowed

  • Active pursuit that began away from main
  • Engagement must stop once a vehicle reaches main protection

Rule 10 — Advertising, Tags & Impersonation

  • No unauthorized advertising or clan recruitment
  • No impersonating [CMD] members or using similar tags
  • Unauthorized tag use may result in kicks until corrected

Seeding Rules

Seeding rules apply until the server is live (admin announcement or 20v20). Learn why seeding matters in the seeding guide.

  • Fight over the middle cap only
  • No building within 300m of mid
  • No emplacements (mortars, TOWs, MGs)
  • No default FOB hunting or digging default radios
  • Respect seeders — don't drag it out

Jensen's Range Rules

The following applies to Jensen's Training Range layers:

  • Adhere to admin direction
  • No spawn camping, camping, or griefing helis on the pads (allow players to take off and move vehicles)
  • Killing players on your own team is allowed

Please try your best to allow those who wish to train (e.g. practice their heli skills) to do so.

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