MilPoints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are MilPoints?

They're sort of like frequent flyer points for Navy.ca.

Who can collect MilPoints?

All registered users can earn MilPoints.

How do I collect MilPoints?

MilPoints are automatically accrued by contributing to Navy.ca, and can also be purchased directly. Here are the ways you can earn (or lose!) MiPoints on Navy.ca:

Action	Points
New Topic	20
Topic Removed	-30
New Post	10
Post Removed	-15
New Quote	10
Quote Removed	-20
New Calendar Entry	10
Calendar Entry Removed	-20
1 Hour Online	20
For every $ spent at the Navy.ca Store ^*	10
For every $ when purchased directly^{, *}	200

The top 5 MilPoints earners each day will also be given a bonus of 100, 50, 25, 15 and 10 points respectively. More importantly, users can "assess" another user based on their posts, rewarding or docking them up to 300 MilPoints. (Users with more MilPoints themselves will be able to punish or reward higher amounts.) Occasionally, MilPoints may be given away as part of a promotion or contest, or to reward exceptional activity. Users who are placed on warning will have MilPoints automaticlly deducted.
* When purchasing via PayPal
** Add a bonus 5% for each 1,000 MilPoints purchased

How many MilPoints do you need to "assess" another user's conduct?

Anyone can assess anyone else's conduct immediately. How much you can award or deduct depends on your own MilPoints balance:

Your balance	Your max assessment
0-499	25
500-999	40
1000-1999	60
2000-4999	100
5000-9999	150
10000+	300

How do I "assess" another member's conduct?

Simply click on the

logo above that user's post and you will be taken to a screen where you can classify the user's post, choose how many points to award or deduct, and add some notes.

Who can see my MilPoints history? Can I see another user's history?

Everyone's history is completely public, including who assessed who and the note they left. To see another user's history, simply click on the

image next to one of their posts.

How do I see my own MilPoints history?

You can check your MilPoints History page for details on what you've done to earn your points.

What can I do with my MilPoints?

You can spend your MilPoints on Afghan Operations, an online game developed for Facebook.

What is my current MilPoints balance?

Your balance is:

Who has the most MilPoints?

Have a look at the MilPoints Statistics page for more information.

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Today in Military History

September 4

1886:

Indian Wars: After almost 30 years of fighting, Apache leader Geronimo surrenders with his last band of warriors to General Nelson Miles at Skeleton Canyon in Arizona.

1939:

First RAF attacks on German Navy

1940:

World War II: The USS GREER becomes the first United States ship fired upon by a German submarine in the war, even though the United States is a neutral power. Tension heightens between the two nations as a result.

1944:

World War II: The British 11th Armored Division liberate the city of Antwerp in Belgium.

1945:

World War II: Japanese forces surrender on Wake Island after hearing word of their nation's surrender.

1950:

The "Beetle Bailey" comic strip begins.

1950:

The "Beetle Bailey" comic strip begins.

1951:

The first live transcontinental television broadcast takes place in San Francisco, California from the Japanese Peace Treaty Conference.

1967:

Vietnam War: Operation Swift begins - The United States Marines launch a search-and-destroy mission in Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. The ensuing 4-day battle in Que Son Valley kills 114 Americans and 376 North Vietnamese.

476:

Romulus Augustus, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself King of Italy.

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