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United Federation Starfleet
Marine Corp
Force Commander Manual
Original By:
Brigadier MilesPrower Dagger
Editors:
Published by United Federation Starfleet Marine Corps Command Intended Audience: All members of United Federation Starfleet Marine Corps who wish to command. Reviewing Authority United Federation Starfleet Marine Corps Command
Revision History First Edition : February 2012
Table of Contents
Section 1 – Introduction
Section 2 - Organization
2.1 Command
2.2 Regiment
2.3 Marine Task Force
2.4 Detachment
2.5 Chain of Command
2.5.1 – Marine Operations
2.5.2 – Command
2.5.3 – Regiment
2.5.4 – MTF
2.5.5 – Detachment
2.5.6 - Recap
Section 3 – Things To Think About
3.1 Where are you?
3.2 When are you?
3.3 What are you?
Section 4 – Level Requirements
4.1 Command
4.2 Regiment
4.3 Marine Task Force
4.4 Detachment
Section 5 - MSR Procedure
5.1 Detachment
5.2 Task Force
5.3 Command
Appendices
A- Marine Muster Form
B- Marine Deployment Form (Task Force)
C- Marine Deployment Form (Detachment)
D- Marine MSR Form (Detachment/MTF OIC)
Section 1 – Introduction
OHRAH Marines!
This manual is for those of you who feel you have what it takes to lead your brother and sister
Marines! There are many heroic images of combat leaders throughout the galaxy. Most
recently from the Dominion War is General Martok who returned from a Jem Hadar prison
camp to lead some of the most brutal actions in the war. Also is Admiral William Ross who
commanded Starfleet and Allied forces and lead the final assault on Cardassia. Farther back we
recognize Commander then General Shran who lead many campaigns for the Imperial Guard
then the Marines. These imposing figures are often cause for many choosing to join a military
force, be if the Imperial Klingon Defense Force or the UF Starfleet Marine Corp. Command is
one of the most daunting and trying tasks in the Corp, for those that fell they have what it takes
read this manual carefully, it holds information key to your success.
Section 2 - Organization
The UF Starfleet Marine Corp’s Organization is almost identical to that used by UF Starfleet.
The Commander in Chief oversees UF Starfleet and delegates the oversight of the Marine Corp
the Commandant of the Marine Corp. The Commandant reports directly to the Commander in
Chief on the status and projects of the Corp. The day to day management of the Marine Corp is
overseen by the Office of the Commandant. The Office of the Commandant is made up the
General Staff and Support Staff to the Commandant. The Commands of the Marine Corp are
administered by the Commanding Officer, Marine Operations (COMAROPS).
2.1 Command (CMD)
UF Starfleet is divided into Sectors to administrate the Chapters. Under each UF Starfleet Sector
is a UF Starfleet Marine Command. The Command is overseen by the Command OIC who is
selected by the UF Starfleet Sector Commander and serves on their staff. The Command OIC
receives MSRs from the various OICs below them and compiles them into a single report to be
sent to the Commanding Officer, Marine Operations. The Commands are numbered as follows:
1st CMD Metaverses (Second Life, 3rd Rock, UFS Grid,.......etc)
2nd CMD Mainland Europe
3rd CMD United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and the surrounding islands
4th CMD New Zealand, Australia,
5th CMD Japan, N & S Korea, Philippines,
6th CMD Asia
7th CMD Mexico, Central and South America
8th CMD Alaska, Western Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
9th CMD Quebec, Canadian Maritimes: New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario
10th CMD Africa and the Middle East
11th CMD Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
12th CMD New Jersey, New York, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania
13th CMD Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee
14th CMD Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Mississippi, Louisiana
15th CMD Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico
16th CMD Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
17th CMD Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
17th CMD Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
18th CMD Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
19th CMD Idaho, Oregon, Washington
2.2 Regiments
Each Marine Command can be broken down into smaller sub units known as Regiments. These
are not always found in Commands, they are activated as needed to help the Command OIC
administer various areas or break up areas to better map out. The breaks are usually either set
by a geologic or geographic boarder but not always. For 1st Command each Metaverse is its own
Regiment. For the United States, each State is a Regiment. Regiments are not always ‘active’
meaning there might not always be an OIC, it is at the discretion of the Command OIC if he/she
needs the assistance or by order of the COMAROPS if he/she feels it is needed for the good of
the Corp.
2.3 Marine Task Force (MTF)
A Marine Task Force (MTF) is a UFS Chapter composed of only UFSMC Personnel. It is nearly
identical to a Fleet Chapter, it has a minimum number of members required to start and to
remain active. First the marine that wishes to start the MTF must fill out the Mustering Form
(Appendix A). Once this form is approved it creates a Mustering MTF, this means it is not a full
strength unit yet but is building up to it. The MTF is designed to appeal to members that want
to be part of a military unit and not necessarily a starship. An MTF may have a ship as its home
but the MTF was built more to people who want to use their MTF as a group. A group that plays
Halo Tournaments, Paintball Leagues, or has a guild on The Old Republic would find this option
inviting.
Mustering Phase
The prospective OIC and DOIC must have the following accomplished:
- Five (5) active Marines including the OIC and DOIC.
- Both OIC and DOIC must be at least 18 years old.
- OIC and DOIC must have taken and PASSED BD-10
- OIC must have the approval of Marine Operations
- OIC fills out the Marine Mustering Form (Appendix A) and submits it to the Command
OIC
- CO Marine Operations verifies that all information is accurate and all requirements are
met.
- The OIC and DOIC are given Brevet promotions to the ranks of Lt. Colonel (O-5) and
Major (O-4) by the CO Marine Operations.
During this Mustering Phase the Task Force will develop their own procedures, by laws and
operations. This period will take a period of somewhere between 9 and 12 months.
Deployed Phase
The unit has 9 to 12 months to meet the following requirements:
- Ten (10) active Marines including the OIC and DOIC
- Both OIC and DOIC must have taken and PASSED CD- 10
- OIC must have decided on a finalized unit name and number
- OIC must have obtained a unit patch or logo
- Submission of the Marine Deployment Form (Appendix B) to the Command OIC
- Once the CO Marine Operations approves the unit and it is listed as a deployed unit.
- Command OIC and Sector Commander are notified.
- The OIC and DOIC are Promoted to the ranks of Colonel (O-6) and Lt. Colonel (O-5) by
the CO Marine Operations.
Once the unit is Deployed it reports directly to the Command OIC it is assigned to. There are
several unit statuses:
- Mustering – Initial Formation Stage
- Deployed – Fully active and recognized unit of UFS.
- Reconstituting – Fallen below minimum strength and needs to regain its numbers.
- Disbanded – Unit has fallen below minimum strength for 12 months and is disbanded.
Units that have been placed in Disbanded Status it can be reactivated if the number has not
been taken by a new unit. While a unit is Mustering or Reconstituting Status its number cannot
be taken by another unit.
2.4 Detachment
The Marine Detachment is a group of marines part of a UFS Chapter. With the permission of the
CO a marine will form a Detachment for their chapter and request authorization from MAROPS
by means of the Marine Deployment Form (Appendix C). Once the unit is approved by MAROPS
the Sector Commander, Command OIC and Chapter CO are notified and the Detachment is
officially recognized. A Detachment is disbanded if there are no longer any Marines left it in and
the unit number returns to MAROPS as open. Detachments only require an OIC to remain
active.
2.5 Chain of Command
As stated earlier, at the top of the Marine Corp is the Office of the Commandant which sees to
the day to day management of the corp. For this Manual the only positions that are significant
are the Commanding Officer, Marine Operations (COMAROPS) and the Commandant of the
Marine Corp (DANT).
2.5.1 - MAROPS
COMAROPS and the support staff of Marine Operations oversee the creation, activation and
deactivation of all Units under the UF Stafleet Marine Corp. They in turn report to the
Commandant.
2.5.2 - Command
Under Marine Operations are the Commands one assigned to each UF Starfleet Sector. The
Command OIC reports to the COMAROPS via the Marine MSR and at any time they should need
assistance.
2.5.3 - Regiment
Under the Commands might be Regiments, this varies on Command. The Regiment OIC would
report to the Command OIC. Currently their duties would be whatever is needed by the
Command OIC. Set duties will be determined when it is needed.
2.5.4 - MTF
Marine Task Forces report to the Command OIC on the MSR. Should there be a Regiment OIC
above them they still sent the report directly to the Command OIC.
2.5.5 - Detachment
Marine Detachments are attached to current UFS Chapters. Their OICs report to the Chapter CO
and the Command OIC on the MSR but the Detachment OIC is under the command of the
Chapter CO.
2.5.6 - Recap
So to recap here is the Chain of Command:
Commandant, UFSMC
CO, Marine Operations
Command OIC
Regiment OIC
Task Force OIC OR Detachment OIC
Should any of these posts be vacant the report goes to the person above in the chain.
Section 3 - Thinks To Think About
When you are forming a unit or taking over one there are important things to consider. Now
some of this may seem only needed by Online Chapters but every unit in the Corp needs one
core element or it will fail, Pride. There is no such thing as a military unit without pride in itself,
its traditions and its heritage. Should you join an established military and a veteran unit, the
first thing you will learn is its history, because the members of that unit carry on that history.
You goal should be this, to have a unit that people are proud or, proud to be in. Several of the
things that follow will help you establish your unit.
3.1 Where are you?
Well first, where are you in the world? Is your unit in an area that is known for something or
advantageous for a certain activity? For example if you are in an area that has many
opportunities for weekend football games that is something to keep in mind. It is a very good
idea to have a list of available activities the unit can do before you start forming it. This works
for both Meeting and Online Chapters since these will be aspects to your chapter to attract
them. If you were to develop your unit’s history, which would be a good idea, factor in where
that unit is and has been. Maybe your unit was founded on Mars and is known for its combat
abilities in hostile environments. These are factors to think about. You want people to join and
not only activities will draw them in but so will things like your unit’s legacy.
3.2 When are you?
This factor really only effects the Role-Play and background details about your unit. There are
many time frames that are popular and during each time there is a different enemy. During TOS
the Klingons would be the primary enemy of the Marines. During DS9 it would of course be the
Dominion. And of course there are a number of other races to threaten the Federation, the
Cardassians, Tholians, and Tzenkethi to name a few.
3.3 What are you?
This factor hits both Meeting and Online Chapters. For meeting units if they choose to be
completely Aerospace then it stands to reason everyone is a flight enthusiast. It would be a
good idea to find things nearby to interest flight enthusiasts. This tacks into the “Where are
you?” point. When choosing the type of units you want in your unit this is critical. You want
your members to enjoy their time in UFSMC. In an Online Chapter it needs to be interesting but
also functional, if you have 5 branches but only 3 marines little fun will be had. This factor is
also critical when thinking about the unit logo, motto other such attention grabbers.
Section 4 - Level Requirements
4.1 Command
Command OICs are required to be well versed in the policies and procedures of the UF Starfleet
Marine Corps. Command OICs are not appointed by the Marine Corp they are selected by the
Sector Commander they are under. This post is a support post to the Sector Commander and
serves at their pleasure. They do however report to Marine Operations on the MSR and for
support if needed. Any positions attached to the Command OIC are appointed exclusively by
the Command OIC and serve at their pleasure. Any posts created to be under the Command OIC
must be approved by Marine Operations.
4.2 Regiment
Regiments are not guaranteed to be under a Command, they are created ONLY with the
permission of Marine Operations. They are activated, or staffed, by the Command OIC. The
Command OIC can be ordered to staff a Regiment by COMAROPS if it is deemed to be in the
best interests of the Corp. The purpose of the Regiment is to divide up a Command to help
make it easier to administrate. They are defined by geological or geographic features or in the
special case of Sector 001, Metaverses.
4.3 Marine Task Force
Task Force OICs and DOICs are required to pass the MOS Certification Process for MTF OICs.
They then must gain the requirements listed earlier in the manual to have their Task Force
made active. Marine Task Force OICs report to the Command OIC via MSR and whenever they
need assistance.
4.4 Detachment
Detachments are required to have the approval of the Chapter CO to be attached to said
chapter. The Detachment reports to the Chapter CO and Command OIC on their MSR. The
Detachment OIC reports to the Chapter CO on all other matters. It’s their chapter, we follow
the rules.
Section 5 - MSR Procedure
5.1 Marine Detachments
Marine Detachments have to fill out the ‘paper’ form and submit it to both the Chapter CO and
the Command OIC. If the Chapter CO has their own process this MSR still must be filled out for
the Command OIC. In the absence of a Command OIC it must be submitted directly to Marine
Operations via email to [email protected]. This allows Marine Operations to see the
change in marine numbers and the Activities Report Section allows Marine Command to be
aware of actions of marines. This allows for awards to be distributed properly and if they are
placed in for promotion to also have an accurate account of their actions. Failure to complete
this sheet will result in your marines not getting recognition for their efforts. Repeated failures
of the Detachment OIC to submit the MSR will result in notification to the Chapter Commander
of the failure and possible deactivation of the Detachment.
Monthly Status Report (MSR)
For Detachment and Task Force OICs
NAME: (OIC NAME)
SSN: (OIC SSN)
COMMAND: (Command Unit is under)
REGIEMT: (If not applicable, N/A)
DETACHMENT or MTF: 103rd DETACHMENT (BE SURE TO SPECIFY DETACHMENT OR MTF)
CHAPTER: SS TRANQUILTY (IF MTF – N/A)
Roster
NAME RANK SSN STATUS (Post)
OIC NAME OIC RANK OIC SSN ACTIVE (OIC)
DOIC NAME DOIC RANK DOIC SSN ACTIVE (DOIC)
NAME RANK SSN ACTIVE
NAME RANK SSN TRANSFERING
NAME RANK SSN INACTIVE
ONLY OIC AND DOIC ARE RECONIZED AS POSTS
Active means Membership Active. Transferring means leaving Chapter. Inactive means Membership
expired.
OIC Report:
Report Activities, Problems, exceptional behavior. Example (Had a Halo Tournament, Meet for
coffee. DOIC was forced to stand down, replacement pending. FADM Calhoun surprised us all
with a new unit logo and began writing our unit history.
5.2 Task Force
Marine Task Forces have to fill out the ‘paper’ form and submit it to the Command OIC. If the In
the absence of a Command OIC it must be submitted directly to Marine Operations via email to
[email protected]. This allows Marine Operations to see the change in marine numbers
and the Activities Report Section allows Marine Command to be aware of actions of marines.
This allows for awards to be distributed properly and if they are placed in for promotion to also
have an accurate account of their actions. Failure to complete this sheet will result in your
marines not getting recognition for their efforts. Repeated failures of the Task Force OIC to
submit the MSR will result in the OIC being removed from their post or the Task Force being
placed in Reconstituting status.
UF Starfleet Marine Corp
Monthly Status Report (MSR)
For Detachment and Task Force OICs
NAME: (OIC NAME)
SSN: (OIC SSN)
COMMAND: (Command Unit is under)
REGIEMT: (If not applicable, N/A)
DETACHMENT or MTF: 103rd DETACHMENT (BE SURE TO SPECIFY DETACHMENT OR MTF)
CHAPTER: SS TRANQUILTY (IF MTF – N/A)
Roster
NAME RANK SSN STATUS (Post)
OIC NAME OIC RANK OIC SSN ACTIVE (OIC)
DOIC NAME DOIC RANK DOIC SSN ACTIVE (DOIC)
NAME RANK SSN ACTIVE
NAME RANK SSN TRANSFERING
NAME RANK SSN INACTIVE
ONLY OIC AND DOIC ARE RECONIZED AS POSTS
Active means Membership Active. Transferring means leaving Chapter. Inactive means Membership
expired.
OIC Report:
Report Activities, Problems, exceptional behavior. Example (Had a Halo Tournament, Meet for
coffee. DOIC was forced to stand down, replacement pending. FADM Calhoun surprised us all
with a new unit logo and began writing our unit history.
5.3 Command
Once the Command OIC receives the MSRs from the Marines in their Command, they will add
them to the MAROPS Online MSR. These reports will be used by the COMAROPS to compile a
report for the Commandant on the status of the Corp. The section under the roster labeled
“Command Report” is for the Command OIC to place items of interest as well as awards or
promotions they have issued over the month. For longer reports Command OICs are to write
them in an email and send it to [email protected]. This includes items of interest or
importance that cannot be summarized well into the limited space in the Online MSR.
Appendix A
Marine Mustering Form
The Following form must be filled out in full to be approved by Marine Operations.
For the Marine OIC:
Name:
Date:
Starfleet Service Number:
Command:
Regiment:
Desired Unit Number:
Single or Combined Arms Unit:
(Combined Arms means more than one Branch, note which Branches).
List of interested Members: (Name and SSN)
Signature of OIC
(Electronic Signature then send to Chapter CO)
Signature of Sector Commander
(Electronic Signature then send to Marine Command OIC)
Signature of Marine Command OIC
(Electronic Signature then send COMAROPS)
Signature of COMAROPS
(Electronic Signature)
Appendix B
Marine Deployment Form (Marine Task Force)
The Following form must be filled out in full to be approved by Marine Operations.
For the Marine OIC
Name:
Date:
Starfleet Service Number:
Command:
Regiment:
Assigned Unit Number:
Single or Combined Arms Unit:
(Combined Arms means more than one Branch, note which Branches).
List of all Members: (Name and SSN)
OIC:
DOIC:
Signature of OIC
(Electronic Signature then send to Chapter CO)
Signature of Marine Command OIC
(Electronic Signature then send COMAROPS)
Signature of COMAROPS
(Electronic Signature)
Appendix C
Marine Deployment Form (Detachment)
The Following form must be filled out in full to be approved by Marine Operations.
For the Marine OIC
Name:
Date:
Starfleet Service Number:
Command:
Regiment:
Chapter:
Unit Number:
Single or Combined Arms Unit:
(Combined Arms means more than one Branch, note which Branches).
List Members with interest to join, if any: (Name and SSN)
Signature of OIC
(Electronic Signature then send to Chapter CO)
Signature of Chapter CO
(Electronic Signature then send to Sector Commander)
Signature of Sector Commander
(Electronic Signature then send to Marine Command OIC)
((Maybe skipped if no CMD OIC Appointed))
Signature of Marine Command OIC
(Electronic Signature then send COMAROPS)
Signature of COMAROPS
Appendix D UF Starfleet Marine Corp
Monthly Status Report (MSR)
For Detachment and Task Force OICs
NAME:
SSN:
COMMAND:
REGIEMT:
DETACHMENT or MTF:
CHAPTER:
Roster
NAME RANK SSN STATUS (Post)
OIC Report: