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IW Code of Conduct

Updated: Feb 20

Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct is taken directly from our IW handbook. When you e-sign our Event Waiver, you agree to follow this Code of Conduct.

8.5.1 Purpose and Scope

The Irreverent Warriors Code of Conduct defines our organization's requirements for its leaders and participants. While Irreverent Warriors promotes irreverence through freedom of expression, raw communication, and behavior unique to veterans, we still have a standard to maintain. These expectations are established and maintained because our mission is our priority, and our collective behavior directly contributes to the success or failure of the mission.  


Failure to adhere to this policy can result in expulsion from events, loss of title or responsibility, or restriction from leading, participating in, or volunteering for future Irreverent Warriors events.


8.5.2 Community Presence

IW makes its most significant impact through personal engagement. Local communities permit us to host our events and provide critical support to our mission and our veterans. If our behavior violates their standards, we could easily ruin these relationships, lose their support, and do irreparable damage to our mission and the veteran outlook.


  • We are guests of the communities we operate in

  • We will conduct ourselves in a respectful manner at all times

  • We will respect local directives and officials

  • We will positively contribute to the community

  • We will be ambassadors for the IW mission and the Veteran community and make them feel good about us, our mission, and our presence.


8.5.3 Law Enforcement


Irreverent Warriors leaders, participants, volunteers, and affiliates are accountable to local, state, and federal laws in their entirety. Irreverent Warriors should coordinate with city officials during the planning phase of each event directly involving Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) during execution whenever possible. LEO involvement in our events contributes to the demonstration and appearance of legitimacy, greatly assists with logistical issues that may arise, and provides us with an additional level of safety and security.


8.5.4 Tolerance and Inclusivity

For Irreverent Warriors to accomplish our mission effectively, we need to remain focused and eliminate distractions. We are focused on improving mental health and preventing suicide in the veteran community and we strive to provide an environment of support and inclusion.


We will not accept communication or imagery of a religious, political, racial, contentious, crude, or inflammatory nature or anything that resembles hate speech or protest. Imagery includes anything visible to other participants, including digital or paper material of any sort, clothing, patches, flags, banners, pins, etc. We will not let personal or ulterior agendas detract from the mission at hand or alienate our members from the community or each other.


Acceptable symbols, flags, and insignia include but are not limited to:


  1. American or state flags

  2. Military unit or military occupation flags

  3. Flags of foreign countries in whose military the bearer has served

  4. Branch and patriotic flags such as:

    1. Don't Tread on Me

    2. Honor and Remember

    3. Or any other appropriate branch and/or patriotic flag


For more information on engagements with religious or political organizations, please refer to the following policy:  Political & Religious Organizations Engagement Policy


8.5.5 Clothing and Decency

The traditional uniform seen at many Irreverent Warriors events is an old school military style PT short we affectionately call "Silkies", or "ranger panties". When worn properly, Silkies cover the buttocks and conceal the genitals and must be paired with a sports bra or swimsuit top where appropriate.


  1. Irreverent Warriors standards dictate breasts, genitals, pubic areas, and buttocks must remain covered at all times.  

  2. Apparel must not contain profanity, hate speech, lewd or vulgar imagery or symbolism, or any other visual cues the public could view as offensive.  

  3. When selecting an outfit, be mindful of local standards, respectful of fellow participants and remember we represent the veteran community to the public. You can have fun, dress ridiculously, be patriotic as possible, and entertain your fellow veterans without being disrespectful or obscene.


8.5.6 Alcohol Consumption

IW Leadership and representatives in their official capacity are prohibited from alcohol

consumption during sanctioned IW events. Furthermore, we do not condone the over consumption

of alcohol by its participants. 


  1. Public consumption of alcohol outside of a licensed establishment or bringing outside alcohol into an establishment is illegal, not tolerated, and could jeopardize the businesses that support our events. 

  2. Alcohol-related crimes such as public intoxication, underage drinking, providing alcohol to minors or intoxicated persons, and drinking and driving are prohibited and will not be tolerated. 

  3. Drink responsibly. Police yourself. Police your buddies. 

  4. IW events are not bar crawls but rather mission-oriented social events that create an environment of camaraderie, irreverence, mutual support, and a sense of belonging. 

  5. Be supportive of your brothers and sisters and help each other make healthy decisions; don't assume everyone drinks at our events, as many of our veterans do not.


8.5.7 Illegal Drug Use

Irreverent Warriors leaders, participants, volunteers, and affiliates are accountable to local, state, and federal laws in their entirety and illegal drug use is no exception. Anyone using or distributing drugs at an Irreverent Warriors event is subject to dismissal from the event and may face criminal prosecution from law enforcement.

  1. Should the event be conducted in a state where marijuana has been legalized, you have a medical marijuana license, or other such legal ability to partake, we ask that you step away from the event and its participants before use.

  2. Many of our participants are active duty, possess clearances, are drug tested for work, or have strict standards or abilities when it comes to marijuana and/or recreational drugs. In a spirit of camaraderie and support, we ask you to be both mindful and respectful of the needs of your fellow warriors.


8.5.8 Behavior

Irreverent Warriors is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for ALL VETERANS. We recognize not everyone is fighting the same mental battles, dealing with the same disabilities, healing from the same traumas, or recovering from the same addictions.


Any behavior, which negatively impacts our veterans or undermines the support our organization strives to provide to its members, will not be tolerated. These behaviors include, but are not limited to:


  1. Using abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning language

  2. Intimidation

  3. Harassment

  4. Coercion

  5. Bullying

  6. Adversely impact the mission of Irreverent Warriors

  7. Compromises the safety and/or comfort of others around you

  8. Negatively influencing the public opinion of Irreverent Warriors


No means no; regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or identity. Unsolicited sexual conduct or advances will NOT be tolerated. Sexual harassment or assault of any kind is illegal and will be met with appropriate consequences.


Our organization is a community, which welcomes and supports people of all backgrounds and identities, and we will not tolerate harassment or discrimination for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, color, immigration status, social and economic class, educational level, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.

 
 
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