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CDF-CM 07-005

Property of Colonial Defense Forces.

© 2005-09 All Rights Reserved.

For Official Use Only!

www.cdfcommand.com

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Purpose:

To promote, support, and acknowledge the philosophies and ideals portrayed in

the Battlestar Galactica mythos in a realistic fashion through organized

fandom.

Membership Manual Coordinator’s and Writer’s:

Fleet Admiral Nathan Gastineau, Battlestar Prometheus BSR-01

Commander, CDF Fleet Command

Admiral Bruce Jenner, Battlestar Firestorm BSR-52

Chief of Fleet Operations, CDF Fleet Operations

CDF, Colonial Defense Forces is a not-for-profit corporation and is dedicated

to uniting the fans of Battlestar Galactica.

Battlestar Galactica is a registered trademark of Universal Studios. Neither

the BATTLESTAR title in this material, nor any part of the material itself,

nor CDF’s use of the name Battlestar Galactica, are intended in any way to

infringe upon any copyrights or trademarks with regard to any of the

Battlestar Galactica television series or any other licensed use of the

properties previously or currently held by Universal Studios or any other

persons or organizations. Permission is granted to CDF chapters to reproduce

and utilize sections of this material for their members use.

Availability & Updates:

The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. Please

check the CDF website, http://www.cdfcommand.com, or contact your commanding

officer for the latest version. All updates to this publication will be

posted on the CDF website as soon as available and an announcement will be

made to the CDF mailing list, the CCN and all other available communications

channels.

Copyright:

© 2005-09 Colonial Defense Forces. All Rights Reserved.

All material contained within this publication is the sole property of the

Colonial Defense Forces. Any material not specifically owned or created by

the Colonial Defense Forces is cited as such and it’s source listed in the

index.

Terms of Use:

Any member of the Colonial Defense Forces is free to use, copy and distribute

this publication at will in any form digital or printed as long as all

copyright and credit notices remain intact.

No use of materials for commercial purposes is authorized without

written permission from Fleet Command!

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Table of Contents

Section 01 - INTRODUCTION

- Welcome to the CDF

- What is the CDF?

- What makes up the CDF?

- Who Runs the CDF?

- The CDF Chain of Command

Section 02 – CDF MEMBERSHIP

- Membership

- Minimum Age Requirements

- Rank and Advancement within the CDF

- Clearance Level and Upgrades within the CDF

- Grievances and Due Process

- Local / Chapter Level

- Fleet / International Level

- Harassment and Misconduct

- Membership Renewals

- Electronic Communications

Section 03 - CDF ORGANIZATION

The Legislative Branch

- Quorum of Twelve

The Octagon – Colonial Military Command

The Admiralty

- Commander, CDF

- Chief of Fleet Operations

- Chief of Fleet Communications

- Chief of Fleet Recruitment

Fleet Headquarters Staff

- Marine Command

- Fleet CAG

- Member Services

- Quorum Military Advisor

Marine Headquarters Staff

- Commandant, CMC

- Chief of Marine Operations

- Chief of Marine Communications

- Command Sergeant Major

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The Military Branch - Fleet

- Fleet Commanders

- The Battlestar Chapters of the CDF

- The Viper Squadron’s of the CDF

The Military Branch - Marine

- Division Commanders

- The Marine Detachments of the CDF

Section 04 – CHAPTERS

- Types of Chapters

- Meeting Chapters

- Correspondence Chapters

- Chapter Fictional Designations

- Fleet Vessels

- Fleet Installations

- Designation Limitations

- The Octagon (CDF Headquarters)

- CDF Flagship

- Fleet Flagships

- Fleet Stations

- Chapter Status

- Deployed

- Standby

- Decommissioned

- The Chapter Chairperson

- Crew Organization

- Chapter Finances

- Naming Your Chapter

- Naming Your Unit

- Action Stations

Section 05 – APPENDICIES

- Colonial Marine Corps.

- CDF Promotion Policy

Section 06 – POLICY MANUAL CREDITS

Policy Manual Credits

Acknowledgments

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SECTION 01:01 – WHAT IS THE CDF?

CDF, the Colonial Defense Forces derives its organizational structure from

the organization depicted in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica television

series. The Colonial Defenses in the BSG universe is the Military Branch of

the Colonies.

SECTION 01:02 – WHAT MAKES UP THE CDF?

Why, you the members, of course! The basic building block in all things CDF

is its members. CDF members reside all around the globe and come from all

walks of life. If members choose to band together and form a group, they then

become a chapter of the CDF.

All CDF chapters model themselves along the lines of the Battlestars and

Viper Squadrons depicted in the new Battlestar Galactica television program

and are presided over by Commanding Officers (CO). Beyond that level, the CDF

is divided into geographic Fleets, which are overseen by their Admirals.

SECTION 01:03 – WHO RUNS THE CDF?

The Legislative Branch and the Military Branch whose membership is composed

of all the currently serving members is the administrative body of the CDF.

In order to assure democratic governance of the CDF, all matters of policy

are decided and approved by the Legislative Branch.

Procedure to implement that policy is determined by the Military Branch. This

division of responsibility assures that the will of the Fleet and its

membership is heard and enacted. That will is exercised through the members

of the Legislative Branch, who represent the individual members of their

respective Colonies (and, hence, CDF as a whole).

Please refer to Section 3 of this Manual for a more extensive discussion of

the function and responsibilities of the branches.

SECTION 01:04 – THE CDF CHAIN OF COMMAND

“Chain of Command” is a term you will see time and time again at all levels

of the CDF What is it? The Chain of Command is an escalation procedure set in

place to ensure the quickest response to questions and grievances raised by

CDF members.

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The CDF Chain of Command is as follows:

Legislative Branch – Civilian Official Membership

Quorum of Twelve – (1 Delegate from each Colony. Effective September 1, 2008)

Colonial Civilian Government Chart

Aerelon Delegate

Gemenon DelegateChristopher Allen

Leonis DelegateDaniel Dressbach

Sagittaron Delegate

John Miller

Scoripa Delegate Tauron Delegate

Frank Kennedy

Virgon Delegate

Libris Delegate Picon Delegate

Aquaria Delegate Canceron Delegate Caprica Delegate

The Quorum of TwelveColonial Council

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Military Branch – Fleet Officer and Fleet Enlisted Membership Colonial Defense Forces - The Octagon - Colonial Military Command

Fleet CommandFADM Nathan Gastineau

Marine Command

GEN James Monroe

Deputy Fleet CommunicationsCDR Ronald Dawley

CAD CoordinatorCDF Julie Decker

Marine OperationsLGEN Jay McPherson

Command Sergeant MajorCSM Jeff Salvatore

Additional Fleet Headquarters Staff

Fleet CAG

VADM Miguel Rivera

Quorum Military Advisor

VADM David Robinson

Fleet Headquarters Staff

Fleet OperationsADM Bruce Jenner

Fleet CommunicationsCDR Robert Mulvey

Fleet RecruitmentADM Johnathan Simmons

The Admiralty

Colonial Fleet - Fleet Command Structure

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Nemesis BSR-233rd Fleet Flagship

VADM Jesse Caparrella

Commanding

3rd Fleet

COL Alexander Mitchelson

3rd Fleet Commander

VADM Jesse Caparrella

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Stormbringer BSR-695th Fleet Flagship

ADM Johnathan Simmons

Commanding

5th Fleet

RADM

5th Fleet Commander

ADM Johnathan Simmons

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Trident BSR-226th Fleet Flagship

CDR Ronald Dawley

Commanding

6th Fleet

CDR Mick Moreau

6th Fleet Commander

CDR Ronald Dawley

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Mjolnir BSR-377th Fleet Flagship

VADM David Robinson

Commanding

7th Fleet

VADM James Kanaley

7th Fleet Commander

VADM David Robinson

The Octagon

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Colonial Fleet - Fleet Command Structure

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Gunstar Deliverance GSR-3201

8th Fleet Flagship

CDR Anne Zecca

Commanding

8th Fleet

COL Wayne Wildt

8th Fleet Commander

CDR Anne Zecca

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Olympus BSR-04

9th Fleet Flagship

CDR Stephen Southgate

Commanding

9th Fleet

COL Scott Driscoll

9th Fleet Commander

CDR Stephen Southgate

Marine Detachment Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Valkyrie BSR-35

10th Fleet Flagship

RADM Brian Chappell

Commanding

10th Fleet

RADM

10th Fleet Commander

VADM Brian Chappell

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Chimaera BSR-13

11th Fleet Flagship

RADM Dennis Gauley

Commanding

11th Fleet

COL Donald Hayunga

11th Fleet Commander

RADM Dennis Gauley

The Octagon

Colonial Fleet - Fleet Command Structure

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Persephone BSR-41

13th Fleet Flagship

CDR Mario Schmaeske

Commanding

13th Fleet

COL Lutz Berth

13th Fleet Commander

CDR Mario Schmaeske

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Dauntless BSR-16

15th Fleet Flagship

CDR Guy Blandford

Commanding

15th Fleet

MAJ Malcolm Tucker

15th Fleet Commander

CDR Guy Blandford

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Kapangyarihan BSR-21

17th Fleet Flagship

RADM Ronaldo Rosero

Commanding

17th Fleet

RADM

17th Fleet Commander

RADM Ronaldo Rosero

Marine Detachments Viper Squadrons

Ship's Personnel

Department Heads

Battlestar Rexthrand BSR-30

19th Fleet Flagship

VADM Deniz Yenici

Commanding

19th Fleet

CDR Togan Yenici

19th Fleet Commander

VADM Deniz Yenici

The Octagon

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Military Branch –Marine Officer and Marine Enlisted Membership

Colonial Marine Corps. - Marine Headquarters

Marine OperationsLGEN Jay McPherson

Marine CommunicationsVacant

Command Sergeant MajorCSM Jeff Salvatore

Commandant, CMCGEN James Monroe

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Colonial Marine Corps. - Marine Command Structure

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

1st 2nd 3rd Regiments

3rd Division Commander

LCOL Joseph Greene

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

4th 5th 6th Regiments

5th Division Commander

MGEN

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

7th 8th 9th Regiments

6th Division Commander

MGEN

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

10th 11th 12th Regiments

7th Division Commander

LGEN Jay McPherson

Marine Headquarters

Colonial Marine Corps. - Marine Command Structure

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

13th 14th 15th Regiments

8th Division Commander

MGEN

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

16th 17th 18th Regiments

9th Division Commander

COL Jason Webster

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

19th 20th 21st Regiments

10th Division Commander

MGEN

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

22nd 23rd 24th Regiments

11th Division Commander

MGEN

Marine Headquarters

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Colonial Marine Corps. - Marine Command Structure

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

25th 26th 27th Regiments

13th Division Commander

MGEN

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

28th 29th 30th Regiments

15th Division Commander

MGEN

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

31st 32nd 33rd Regiments

17th Division Commander

MGEN

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

1st Battalion

27 Squads of 9

1st 2nd 3rd Platoons

A-B-C Company

2nd Battalion

34th 35th 36th Regiments

19th Division Commander

CPT Orkun Bal

Marine Headquarters

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Commander, CDF

Chairman, The Admiralty

The Commander, CDF serves as the Fleet Admiral of the CDF and Chairman of The

Admiralty. The Commander, CDF is responsible for the overall administration

and supervision of the Colonial Fleet, as well as representing the Colonial

Fleet in an official capacity to the Quorum of Twelve, other organizations,

and the general public. All representatives of the CDF holding office in any

appointed or elected capacity are ultimately responsible to report to the

Commander, CDF or their designee. Regardless of their current rank, at the

time they assume the duties of the Commander, CDF they shall be promoted to

the grade of O-11. Decisions of the Commander, CDF regarding Colonial Fleet

administration and operation are to be considered final.

Chief of Fleet Operations

The Chief of Operations is the second in command of the Colonial Fleet and is

responsible for the overall smooth operation of the Fleets and chapters of

the CDF. The Chief of Operations is responsible for assisting members and

chapters with operational programs including the online portion of the CDF.

The Chief of Operations or their designee is also responsible for generating

Vessel Registry Numbers (VRN). On matters of operation, the decisions of the

Chief of Operations are final, unless overturned by the Commander, CDF. The

Chief of Operations is appointed by the Commander, CDF and shall report at

least once per month to them.

Chief of Fleet Communications

The Chief of Communications is the third in command of the Colonial Fleet and

is responsible for the timely publication and distribution of official Fleet

communication materials. The Chief of Communications is also responsible for

overseeing the Colonial Communications Network. At the discretion of the

Commander, CDF the Chief of Communications may be responsible for the

publication of other Fleet documents or publications. The Chief of

Communications collects reports from all Fleet Commanders and chapter COs,

and is responsible for the commissioning/decommissioning of chapters and

enlistments of members. The Chief of Communications is appointed by the

Commander, CDF and shall report at least once per month to them.

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Chief of Fleet Recruitment

The Chief of Fleet Recruitment is the fourth in command of the Colonial Fleet

and acts as the spokesperson for the Commander, CDF and the Office of Fleet

Recruitment with the Fleet and public. The Chief of Fleet Recruitment shall

establish and maintain professional relationships with local, regional,

national, and international fan clubs. The Chief of Fleet Recruitment shall

provide recruitment material for Chapters, Fleets, and members. The Chief of

Fleet Recruitment is appointed by the Commander, CDF and shall report at

least once per month to them.

Fleet Headquarters Personnel

Marine Command is headed by the Commandant, Colonial Marine Corps. and is

responsible for the Colonial Marines.

- Responsible for appointing Division Commanders.

- Responsible for coordinating Ground Forces onboard Fleet Chapters and

Marine Detachments.

- All other duties as assigned.

The Office of Fleet C.A.G. (Commander Air Group) is headed by the Fleet

C.A.G. who is a direct representative of the Chief of Operations for Fleet-

wide matters.

- Track all squadron numbers and squadron names.

- Assign Viper tail and Raptor tail numbers.

- Confirms and grades flight test for all Viper and Raptor pilots.

- Works with HQ Staff on training and request from members.

- All other duties as assigned.

The Office of Member Services is headed by the Member Services Officer

who is a direct representative of the Chief of Operations for Fleet-wide

matters.

- Responsible for distribution of membership materials and assignment

information at time of enlistment.

- Responsible for launching new chapters, decommissioning chapters, track

stand-by and dry-dock chapters.

- All other duties as assigned.

The Quorum Military Advisor is the liaison between the Military Branch and

the Legislative Branch of the CDF.

- Reports activity between the Military and Legislative branches of the

CDF.

- Attends Octagon level and Quorum level meetings and reports back to both

branches with information.

- All other duties as assigned.

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Questions and issues can be dealt with at your individual chapter level,

usually by your Commanding Officer. If you have a question or problem, it

should generally be taken to your CO first. If your CO does not, or cannot,

resolve the issue, it may then be taken to the Fleet Commander responsible

for your chapter. COs with questions or problems should take those to their

Fleet Commander as well. In the event that the Fleet Commander is either part

of the issue or unable to satisfactorily address it, you may bring your issue

to the member who best represents your problem. As a last resort, you should

bring your complaint directly to the Office of the Colonial President.

Try and send your request to the relevant Office. If you have a question

regarding your membership or membership packet materials, an inquiry directed

to Fleet Command, who handles membership-related issues, will result in a

quicker response than sending it to the Colonial President. The Colonial

President would just have to forward it to Fleet Command and that will add an

additional delay to your inquiry. This manual explains all the primary duties

of each Office, and there is also an Organization Chart. If you cannot find

the Department you are looking for, ask your CO or Fleet Commander

for assistance.

SECTION 02:01 – INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

As of March 01, 2008, CDF: The Colonial Defense Forces, has the following

membership classifications:

Membership Classifications:

- Fleet Officer

- Fleet Enlisted

- Marine Officer

- Marine Enlisted

- Civilian Official

- Civilian Citizen

SECTION 02:02 - HONORARY AND LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS

CDF Fleet Command may award Honorary and/or Lifetime Memberships after

consultation with and approval by the Legislative Branch. Guidelines for

awarding such memberships are available from your Fleet Commander.

SECTION 02:03 - THE MEMBERSHIP PACKET

The following information is included in the Membership Packet (E-mail):

• Assignment details

• The CDF Membership Certificate

• The CDF Membership ID Card

If any of the above is missing from your packet (E-mail), please contact CDF

Member Services to obtain replacement(s).

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SECTION 02:04 - MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Active Duty Membership

Active Duty members of CDF are those individuals who choose to participate in

the futuristic atmosphere provided by the chapters of the CDF, as well as the

atmosphere created by the unique infrastructure of the organization. Active

duty members are entitled to sign aboard the CDF chapter of their choice and

hold a fictional rank within the organization. Active duty members may also

choose to become involved in operations and activities or hold a position of

responsibility at the Chapter, Fleet and International levels.

Enclosed with your new membership packet is a Membership card. This card

affords proof of your membership in the CDF, as well as documenting important

information about you, including your name, address, and Colonial Fleet

Administration (CFA) number, and membership expiration date.

Also enclosed in your packet is a current edition of the Battlestar Registry,

which lists all currently active chapters of the CDF.

You may elect to join any chapter of the CDF, near or far, and participate in

whatever fashion is acceptable to both you and the Commanding Officer of your

chosen chapter. CDF policy dictates that you can officially belong to the

roster of only one chapter at a time, in order to allow CDF Fleet Command to

efficiently track memberships and chapter crew strengths. This chapter is

known as your Primary Chapter. However, members are free to participate in

the activities of chapters other than that which they are primarily assigned

to. Should you ever wish to transfer your Primary Chapter membership from one

chapter to another, simply inform both of the COs involved and CDF Fleet

Command in order to make the necessary updates to the CDF Database and crew

rosters.

Associate Membership

Associate members choose not to participate in the fictional aspects of the

CDF, and therefore do not receive a position aboard a chapter or a fictional

rank within the organization. Associate Members will receive all membership

materials. If at any time an Associate member wishes to become an Active Duty

member, he or she should simply advise CDF Fleet Command in writing of their

choice of chapter assignment and then follow the guidelines above for new

Active Duty members choosing a chapter.

SECTION 02:05 - MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(See AoC Article 4)

As a member of the CDF, you are guaranteed certain inalienable rights of

membership. Much of this is common sense for members of any international

organization; however, this section of the handbook seeks to list your basic

rights as a member of the CDF. These include, but are not limited to:

• Right to receive a membership packet and all of its contents per annual

membership.

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• Right to pursue the type of membership desired, and the right to change

from one type of membership to another for any reason, without retribution.

• Right to transfer from one chapter of the CDF to another, at any time, for

any reason, without problem.

• Right to participate in Chapter, Fleet, and International functions to the

fullest extent wished.

• Right to apply for any Chapter, Fleet, or International position you feel

qualified to hold.

• Right to due process.

• Right for all sides in an issue to be heard before judgment is passed.

• Right to appeal all judgmental decisions.

• Right to be adequately informed of the availability of, and application

process for, any available position at any level of the CDF.

• Right to vote in the triennial CDF Civilian elections.

• Right to be considered for participation in any CDF program.

• Right to voice your opinion at any level of the CDF.

• Right to have Fun!

In addition to your membership rights, there are also membership

responsibilities that must be considered, and which are equally important.

Nowhere else are the responsibilities of membership in the CDF better

outlined than in the ten points of the CDF Officer’s Code of Conduct.

1. I will always behave in a manner that does not dishonor the Fleet, my

ship, and/or myself.

2. I will always praise in public and critique in private.

3. I will show courtesy to my subordinates, fellow officers, and superior

officers at all times.

4. I will never assume, but always verify.

5. I will be resolute in the performance of my duty and the execution of

Fleet policy and regulation.

6. I will always strive diffuse confrontations, not cause them.

7. I will listen to both sides of a dispute and act upon fact, not innuendo.

8. I will strive for impartiality and fairness in judgment and disqualify

myself from decisions where my judgment may be compromised.

9. I will always strive to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

SECTION 02:06 - RANK AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN CDF

One of the ways the CDF recognizes effort and work on behalf of the

organization is through the granting of fictional ranks. Promotion involves

participation within, and contribution to the CDF. What you put into your

membership is what you will get out. If you participate within the CDF, at

any level and in any capacity, you will be promoted in due course. It is as

simple as that.

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Because the CDF has 2 Branches of “Military” Service, the Command Manual

refers to ranks by their Grade Equivalent (E-x / O-x). You are encouraged to

refer to the below charts which has a full explanation of the Grades and

their titles. Upon joining a chapter, you will be accorded a starting rank by

CDF Command. For those who join as Enlisted, this is usually the grade of

E-1. For those who join as Officer, this is usually the grade of O-1.

The grade of O-7 (Commander / Brigadier General) may be awarded in one of

three ways:

• Upon becoming the Commanding Officer of a CDF chapter.

• By authority of the Fleet Commander of your Fleet.

• By authority of the Commander, CDF.

CDF Fleet Command has sole authority to award all grades of O-8 and higher,

which are known as Flag Ranks. Fleet Command is also the only body that may

reduce an officer of O-7 or higher grade in rank.

A few words are needed about promotions.

First of all, you don’t have to hold a high office in the CDF to be promoted

to Commander or the Flag Ranks. There are not that many positions to go

around and there are hard working and dedicated members at all levels within

the CDF who are worthy of promotion. Just because you work hard only at the

chapter level doesn’t mean that you don’t have a chance to get promoted to

the grade of O-7 or beyond.

Second, these ranks are fictitious and do not mean that one member is

superior to another and must NEVER be used to belittle or demean a member.

Such things as hazing, pulling rank, and expecting exclusive privileges can

get you in trouble quickly in the CDF, whether you are an Admiral or an

Ensign. These ranks are for FUN and are only used to enhance the Battlestar

Galactica feel of the organization. Third, ranks are meant to be awarded for

service and responsibility within the CDF, not for political or personal

favors.

Lastly, authority is sometimes confused with rank. These are two different

ideas. Rank is fictitious, authority is real. The authority of Commander,

CDF, the Fleet Commanders, and the chapter commanding officers is given to

them in order to enable them to perform their administrative and management

jobs within the CDF. They must be able to make policies and guidelines in

order for the CDF to function. This authority makes the FUN possible. The

watchword for both rank and authority is SERVICE.

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COLONIAL FLEET ENLISTED RATE INSIGNIA

Pay Grade Rank Abbreviation

E-01 Crewmen CR

E-02 Deckhand DH

E-03 Specialist SP

E-04 Petty Officer Second Class PO2

E-05 Petty Officer First Class PO1

E-06 Chief Petty Officer CPO

E-07 Senior Chief Petty Officer SCPO

E-08 Master Chief Petty Officer MCPO

E-09 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Fleet CPOF

COLONIAL FLEET COMMISIONED RATE INSIGNIA

Pay Grade Rank Abbreviation

O-01 Ensign ENS

O-02 Lieutenant Junior Grade LTJG

O-03 Lieutenant LT

O-04 Captain CAPT

O-05 Major MAJ

O-06 Colonel COL

O-07 Commander CDR

O-08 Rear Admiral RADM

O-09 Vice Admiral VADM

O-10 Admiral ADM

O-11 Fleet Admiral FADM

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COLONIAL MARINE ENLISTED RATE INSIGNIA

Pay Grade Rank Abbreviation

E-01 Private PVT

E-02 Private First Class PFC

E-03 Corporal CPL

E-04 Sergeant SGT

E-05 Gunnery Sergeant GYSGT

E-06 1st Sergeant 1st SGT

E-07 Master Sergeant MSGT

E-08 Sergeant Major SGT MAJ

E-09 Command Sergeant Major CSM

COLONIAL MARINE COMMISIONED RATE INSIGNIA

Pay Grade Rank Abbreviation

O-01 2nd Lieutenant 2nd LT

O-02 1st Lieutenant 1st LT

O-03 Captain CAPT

O-04 Major MAJ

O-05 Lieutenant Colonel LCOL

O-06 Colonel COL

O-07 Brigadier General BGEN

O-08 Major General MGEN

O-09 Lieutenant General LGEN

O-10 General GEN

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COLONIAL RANK INSIGNIA – FLEET ENLISTED

E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5

E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9

COLONIAL RANK INSIGNIA – FLEET COMMISIONED

O-1 O-2 O-3 O-4 O-5

O-6 O-7 O-8 O-9

O-10 O-11

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COLONIAL RANK INSIGNIA – MARINE ENLISTED

E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5

E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9

COLONIAL RANK INSIGNIA – MARINE COMMISIONED

O-1 O-2 O-3 O-4 O-5

O-6 O-7 O-8 O-9

O-10

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SECTION 02:07 – CLEARANCE LEVEL AND UPGRADES WITHIN THE CDF

One of the ways, the CDF recognizes effort and work on behalf of the

organization, by civilians, is through the granting of fictional Clearance

Levels. Upgrading involves participation within, and contribution, to the

CDF. What you put into your membership is what you will get out. If you

participate, in the CDF, helping in any capacity, you will have your

Clearance Level, upgraded in due course. It is as simple as that.

Because the CDF has two Types of “Civilians”, Citizen and Official, this will

distinguish the two, by their Acronym (Citizen – CLx / Official – OCLx). You

are encouraged to refer to the chart below, which has a full explanation of

the Levels, Acronyms, and Code Names. Upon joining the CDF, you will be

accorded a starting Clearance Level, by the Quorum of Twelve. For those who

join as a Citizen, this is usually CL9-India. For those who join as an

Official, this is usually OCL9-India.

The Clearance Level of 4 (CL4-Delta / OCL4-Delta) may be awarded in one of 4

ways:

• Upon becoming a Civilian Captain of a CDF Civilian Chapter.

• Upon becoming a Delegate of the Quorum of Twelve.

• By Authority of the Quorum of Twelve.

• By Authority of the Fleet Commander of your Fleet.

Citizens, who are elected or appointed, as an Official, will be issued an

Official Clearance Level. If your term runs out, voted out of Office, step

down, or resign, you will lose your Official Clearance Level, and you will be

issued a Citizen Clearance Level. Your level of participation, in the CDF,

will determine, what Citizen Clearance Level, you will receive, when you

become a Civilian Citizen, after Office.

The Quorum of Twelve has the authority to award all Clearance Levels of 3, 2,

and 1, both Citizen and Official. They are also, the only ones that may

reduce a Citizen or Official Clearance Level of 3, 2, and 1.

A few words are needed about upgrades.

First of all, you don’t have to hold a high position, in the CDF, to be

upgraded.

Second, these Clearance Levels are fictitious, and do not mean that one

civilian member is superior to another, and must NEVER be used to belittle or

demean a civilian member. Such things as hazing, pulling Clearance Level, and

expecting exclusive privileges can get you in trouble quickly, in the CDF,

whether you have a Clearance Level 1 or Clearance Level 9. These Clearance

Levels are for FUN and are only to be used, as such.

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Third, Clearance Levels are meant to be awarded for service and

responsibility, in the CDF, not for political or personal favors.

Fourth, Clearance Level may be confused with Rank. These are two different

structures. Ranks are for Military members. Clearance Levels are for Civilian

members. It’s that simple.

Lastly, Authority is sometimes confused with Clearance Level. These are two

different ideas. Clearance Levels are fictitious, Authority is real. The

Authority of the Octagon, Quorum of Twelve, Fleet Commanders, and Civilian

Chapter Captains is given to them, in order to enable them, to perform his or

her administrative and management job, within the CDF. They must be able to

make policies and guidelines in order for the CDF to function. This authority

makes the FUN possible. The “watchword” for both Clearance Level and

Authority is SERVICE.

CLEARANCE LEVELS – CIVILIAN CITIZEN & CIVILIAN OFFICIAL

Clearance Level Code Name Citizen Acronym Official Acronym

Clearance Level 9 India CL9 OCL9

Clearance Level 8 Hotel CL8 OCL8

Clearance Level 7 Golf CL7 OCL7

Clearance Level 6 Foxtrot CL6 OCL6

Clearance Level 5 Echo CL5 OCL5

Clearance Level 4 Delta CL4 OCL4

Clearance Level 3 Charlie CL3 OCL3

Clearance Level 2 Bravo CL2 OCL2

Clearance Level 1 Alpha CL1 OCL1

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CLEARANCE LEVEL – CIVILIAN CITIZEN

CL9 – India CL8 – Hotel CL7 – Golf CL6 - Foxtrot

CL5 – Echo CL4 – Delta CL3 – Charlie CL2 - Bravo

CL1 – Alpha

CLEARANCE LEVEL – CIVILIAN OFFICIAL

OCL9 – India OCL8 – Hotel OCL7 – Golf OCL6 - Foxtrot

OCL5 – Echo OCL4 – Delta OCL3 – Charlie OCL2 - Bravo

OCL2 - Alpha

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SECTION 02:08 - GRIEVANCES AND DUE PROCESS

Chapter Level

While the main thrust of the CDF will always be to uphold and espouse the

philosophy of Battlestar Galactica—with tolerance, brotherhood, mutual

cooperation, and compassionate justice its worthy goals. Occasionally these

philosophies may be lost when interpersonal and inter-chapter relationships

fail. It is the desire of Fleet Command that members allow any grievances to

be solved at the lower levels of the chain of command. However, should

members feel they have not been dealt with fairly, they may petition Fleet

Command and ultimately present their case before the Colonial Judicial

Tribunal.

CDF has purposely not set down specific rules about how chapters should

govern themselves. Chapters are expected to be self-governing with CDF’s role

mainly to be an advisor to individual chapters and as a conduit for new

members. Most grievances can be dealt with at the local level by one of the

several officers CDF has appointed to represent the Fleet in such matters:

namely, chapter COs and Fleet Commanders. Inter-chapter, or individual

member, difficulties are usually best handled by that chapter’s CO or their

designee (i.e. the chapter XO). Cases involving the CO may be heard by

another impartial CO or the Fleet Commander of that chapter (or their

designee, i.e. a Vice Fleet Commander). Inter-chapter difficulties (often

involving member recruitment disputes) are usually handled at the Fleet

level.

Military style court martial proceedings are strongly discouraged, as these

are confrontational and counterproductive and often make matters worse.

Instead, justice should be fair and compassionate, not punitive and

degrading. The emphasis should be placed on problem solving and not

punishment. Ask the individual how they think the problem can be solved—

they may surprise you. There are, however, three disciplinary actions a

chapter or a Fleet Commander cannot take.

First, they cannot expel a member from the CDF; only CDF Fleet Command can

take such action.

Second, they cannot revoke a commission to the Flag Ranks—only the CDF Fleet

Command has the power to reduce an officer of the grade O-7 or higher in

rank.

And third, no one can impose any punishment that violates civil law. CDF

Fleet Command WILL expel from the CDF ANY person or group responsible for

transgressing this rule.

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The highest punishment that a chapter can discipline an individual with is

expulsion, but this should be used as a last resort and only on the truly

deserving. The decision to expel a crewmember must be conveyed by written

letter, and must be forwarded to CDF Fleet Command. The expelled member will

then be removed from that chapter’s roster and offered membership in another

chapter, if possible. CDF will never overrule such an action if it has been

demonstrated that the expulsion was carried out fairly, and that all other

options were fully considered or pursued prior to the expulsion.

CDF, however, is not so naive as to believe that people are not occasionally

dealt with unfairly. Therefore, all members of the CDF are reminded of their

right of due process, which guarantees the right to a full investigation into

any allegation; the opportunity for both sides of an issue to be fully heard

before any judgment is passed; the right to be assumed innocent until proven

guilty; and the right to appeal any decision up to the Colonial Judicial

Tribunal, whose decision is considered final. Members may appeal any decision

that they feel violates their rights as set down by the CDF regulations.

Members must remember that with these rights also comes the responsibility of

appropriate behavior as set down in the CDF Officer’s Code of Conduct. One

final note—the Senior Officers of the CDF (Fleet Commanders and up) are in

no way a substitute for local, state, and federal authorities of law and

order. If a crime has been committed, by all means, summon the police.

SECTION 02:09 - HARASSMENT AND MISCONDUCT

It is the policy of the CDF that harassment or misconduct, defined as

behavior by one member perpetrated upon another member that would be

construed as illegal under local, county, state, provincial, federal, or

international law, will not be tolerated at any time. This includes, but is

not limited to, sexual harassment or harassment based on a member’s

ethnicity, religion, social or economic background, or any other legally-

defined category. Any CDF member, regardless of rank or position, found to be

in violation of this article shall be subject to immediate discipline, and

possible expulsion.

SECTION 02:10 - MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Membership renewal dates are 1 year from your enlistment date. You may also

request this information directly from the Office of the Chief of Fleet

Communications (available online at www.cdfcommand.com)

If you are a chapter Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, a Fleet Commander

or a CDF Headquarters staff member, it is very important for you to renew

when due. You MUST renew within thirty days (30) of your membership

expiration date in order to be considered an active member. If you have a

problem meeting this date, contact the Office of the Chief of Fleet

Communications for assistance. If you become a “lapsed” member, you risk

having your commission suspended.

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If this should happen, upon renewal of your membership you must petition CDF

Fleet Command for reinstatement at your former grade.

SECTION 02:11 - CANCELLATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Any CDF member may cancel his/her membership at any time by an electronic

written request sent to the Office of the Chief of Fleet Communications, or

by any other means deemed acceptable to CDF Fleet Command.

CDF Fleet Command will decide the reinstatement of a previously canceled

membership on a case-by-case basis.

By a simple majority vote of the Colonial Judicial Tribunal, any member may

have their membership cancelled. Before such a vote may be taken, however,

the Tribunal must present the member with a list of all grievances. The

member then has thirty days to respond. The member also has the right to

request an extension of thirty additional days to prepare their response.

SECTION 02:12 - COMMUNICATIONS

CDF believes that an informed and communicating membership is an active and

caring membership. CDF wants you to know what is going on and to participate

in our many discussions. Members are encouraged to ask questions and share

opinions with fellow members and CDF officials. In the CDF, communication is

a two-way street.

Electronic Communication Options

Electronic means of communication have enjoyed an increased role in

communication between the members, chapters, Fleets, and departments of the

CDF. The use of the Internet has certainly aided communication.

CDF maintains many official electronic functions, including a site on the

World Wide Web, a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) storage site, as well as

unofficially sanctioned mediums, such as an electronic mailing list server

(the CDF mailing list). Individual departments and chapters also host their

own electronic gateways and facilities. Details for all of this can be found

at the CDF Web Server (www.cdfcommand.com).

However, not all CDF members have access to these electronic communications

facilities. Therefore, while CDF will use them where advantageous, it is the

policy of the CDF to continue to use traditional, non-electronic options and

methods to disperse information to the membership. Chapter Commanders are

responsible for all non-electronic methods of communication.

SECTION 02:13 – MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS

The minimum age requirement for enlisted into the CDF as an Enlisted Officer

is 15 years of age. The minimum age requirement for enlistment into the CDF

as a Commissioned Officer/Civilian Official is 18 years of age. Ages 0-14

currently fall under Civilian Citizen enlistment.

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SECTION 03:01 – CDF ORGANIZATION

The CDF is broken into two branches. The Legislative Branch and the Military

Branch. The top officer in the Legislative Branch (Chairman) and the top

officer in the Military Branch (Fleet Admiral) are the top Officials in the

CDF. All Quorum members are equal and serve together as one body. The

Chairman resides over the Quorum.

The Legislative Branch Chain of Command:

- Quorum of Twelve

- Aerelon (1) Delegate DEL

- Aquaria (1) Delegate DEL

- Canceron (1) Delegate DEL

- Caprica (1) Delegate DEL

- Gemenon (1) Delegate DEL

- Leonis (1) Delegate DEL

- Libris (1) Delegate DEL

- Picon (1) Delegate DEL

- Sagittaron (1) Delegate DEL

- Scorpia (1) Delegate DEL

- Tauron (1) Delegate DEL

- Virgon (1) Delegate DEL

The Military Branch Chain of Command:

FLEET

- Commander, CDF Fleet Admiral FADM

- Chief of Fleet Operations Admiral ADM

- Chief of Fleet Communications Admiral ADM

- Chief of Fleet Recruitment Admiral ADM

- 3rd Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 5th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 6th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 7th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 8th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 9th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 10th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 11th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 13th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 15th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

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- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 17th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

- 19th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral VADM

- Battlestar Chapter Commanders Commander CDR

MARINE

- Commandant, CMC General GEN

- Marine Operations Lieutenant General LGEN

- Marine Communications Lieutenant General LGEN

- Command Sergeant Major Command Sergeant Major CSM

- 3rd Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 5th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 6th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 7th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 8th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 9th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 10th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 11th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 13th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 15th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 17th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 19th Division Commander Major General MGEN

- 23rd Division Commander Major General MGEN

SECTION 04:01 - TYPES OF CHAPTERS

Chapters fall into two broad categories: Meeting Chapters and Correspondence

Chapters.

Meeting Chapters - Meeting chapters are made up of members who live

relatively close to one another. They are able to gather on a regular basis

to have meetings and other activities. Often they will have a structured

business meeting where they plan social and/or community service activities.

Meeting Chapters report to the Fleet Commander of the Fleet in which their

Commanding Officer resides. For further information about Meeting Chapters,

contact the Chief of Operations.

Correspondence Chapters - These chapters are either electronic or

correspondence chapters, and are designed for members who either do not live

close to, or choose not to participate in, a meeting chapter. Club business

is conducted through postal mail and e-mail. Correspondence Chapters may be

electronic (internet and Bulletin Board System), postal mail, or a

combination of the two. Correspondence Chapters report to the Fleet Commander

of the Fleet in which their Commanding Officer resides. For further

information on these types of chapters, contact the Chief of Operations.

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SECTION 04:02 - CHAPTER FICTIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Ever since the advent of Battlestar Galactica, there have been vessels and

fleet installations of various types such as Battlestars, Gunstars, Vipers

Squadrons, and Raptor Squadrons. All CDF chapters assume one of these

physical entities from the Battlestar Galactica universe so they can be part

of the Fleet. Chapters can choose almost any fictional structure as their

designation with the Fleet, with only minor exceptions.

Fleet Vessels - The traditional Battlestar makes up the largest part of the

Fleet. These vessels may be the familiar designs from the Original series or

the Re-Imagined Series.

Fleet Installations - Fleet installations include, but are not limited to,

The Octagon (CDF Headquarters), space stations, shipyards, and specialty

facilities, such as communication stations, research facilities, embassies

and consulates.

SECTION 04:03 - DESIGNATION LIMITATIONS At the discretion of the Chief

of Operations, certain vessel classifications may be specified that are not

normally available to individual chapters. These include, but are not limited

to, the following:

The Octagon (CDF Headquarters) - Assigned for Headquarters Personnel.

CDF Flagship - Assigned to the chapter which the Fleet Admiral serves on as

their personal flagship.

Fleet Flagships - Assigned to the chapter that the Fleet Commander serves on

as their personal flagship.

Space Stations - Only one Space Station is allowed per Fleet of the CDF and

reflects the Fleet Commander’s headquarters and a home for their staff. No

commissioned chapter may choose to become a Space Station. Space Stations are

sequentially numbered, corresponding directly to the Fleet in which they are

located (i.e., 3rd Fleet Space Station is Station 3, etc.). You may not choose

a space station for your primary membership.

SECTION 04:04 - CHAPTER STATUS

A CDF chapter will be in one of four operation states: deployed, stand-by,

dry-docked, and decommissioned. The following sections further discuss each

of these operational states in greater detail.

Deployed - A Deployed chapter is one that meets all criteria for continued

operations. Reports are on time, the crew is at minimum required strength or

better, and the command crew has met and passed all requirements required by

CDF. A Deployed chapter enjoys all the rights and privileges granted to it

by the Membership Manual.

Stand-By - Should a chapter fall below required crew strengths, have a

Commanding Officer or Executive Officer who has failed to follow proper

reporting procedures, the Chief of Fleet Communications shall place them on

Stand-By. Chapters in Stand-By shall have sixty days to correct the problem

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or they shall be moved to Dry-Docked status. A chapter in Stand-By still

enjoys all the rights and privileges granted to it by the Membership Manual.

Dry-Docked - A Dry-Docked chapter is one that has been on Stand-By status

for more than sixty days without correcting the problems that placed it

there. A Dry-Docked chapter has thirty days to correct these problems or they

shall be decommissioned. A chapter that is in Dry-Docked status has its

rights and privileges suspended until it returns to Deployed status. These

include, but are not limited to voting in an Fleet Election or Vote of

Confidence.

Decommissioned - When a chapter is decommissioned, either voluntarily or

involuntarily, it is removed from the Fleet roster and its crew may be

reassigned to other chapters.

SECTION 04:05 - CHAPTER CHAIRPERSON

The Chapter Chairperson, also known as the chapter Commanding Officer (CO),

plays an extremely important role in the day-to-day operations of the CDF.

The CO represents CDF to the members of their chapter, and likewise, through

regular reports, represents the opinions and needs of their members to the

CDF. Chapter members should expect their CO to be familiar with CDF policy,

operations, and current events, and should recognize the CO as a resource for

information and issue resolution. COs have the authority to grant promotions

to their chapter members up to and including the grade of O-6 for Battlestar

chapters and the grade of O-5 for Gunstar and Tender chapters. They may

demote members within those same grades.

Chapters are encouraged to develop and ratify their own operational

procedures for election and retention of COs, so long as those procedures do

not contradict CDF’s policies.

The CO is responsible for naming all chapter appointments, including

Executive Officer (XO), department heads, etc. The CO is ultimately

responsible for any chapter finances.

The Civilian Chapter Chairperson, also known as a Civilian Captain, plays an

extremely important role in the day-to-day operations of the CDF. The

Civilian Captain represents CDF to the members of their chapter, and

likewise, through regular reports, represents the opinions and needs of their

members to the CDF. Civilian Chapters members should expect their Civilian

Captain to be familiar with CDF policy, operations, and current events, and

should recognize the Civilian Captain as a resource for information and issue

resolution. Civilian Captains have the authority to grant upgrades, of

Clearance Levels, (Citizen and Official) to their civilian members up to and

including Clearance Level 5 (CL5-Echo / OCL5-Echo). They may, also, downgrade

civilian members (Citizen and Official) within those same Clearance Levels.

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Civilian Chapters are encouraged to develop and ratify their own operational

procedures for election and retention of Civilian Captains, so long as those

procedures do not contradict CDF’s policies.

The Civilian Captain is responsible for naming all civilian chapters’

appointments, including a Second-in-Command (Equivalent of a XO), department

heads, etc. The Civilian Captain is ultimately responsible for any civilian

chapter finances.

SECTION 04:06 - CREW ORGANIZATION

While CDF regulations place exclusive responsibility for the correct and

proper operation of a CDF chapter on the Commanding Officer, it is common

sense to have some duties assigned to other members. This allows them to

share in the workload and gain experience in the running of a chapter. It is

recommended that at least one “real-world” function be assigned to each

Department Head (i.e. - Communications would publish the Chapter Newsletter,

while Operations might set up and run facilities at the monthly meetings).

SECTION 04:07 - CHAPTER FINANCES

It is strongly recommended that a chapter, as well as any member of the CDF

overseeing or involved in the collection and/or distribution of funds of any

kind, keep accurate and timely financial records of all transactions. It is

also strongly recommended that a separate chapter account be opened and

maintained, and that more than one authorized signature on chapter checks.

SECTION 04:08 - NAMING YOUR CHAPTER

Equally important, if not more so, to determining the type of chapter is the

determination of a chapter name. CDF Fleet Communications approves names for

chapters. A multitude of possibilities exists for nomenclature; however, all

are subject to—and cannot be used without—approval by CDF Fleet

Communications. No chapter of the CDF can be launched or commissioned without

an approved chapter name by filling out a Vessel Registration form. For

further information on chapter naming and restrictions, please contact CDF

Fleet Communications.

SECTION 04:09 – NAMING YOUR UNIT

Viper/Raptor Squadrons – Contact CDF Fleet CAG

Marine Detachments – Contact CDF Marine Operations

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SECTION 04:10 – ACTION STATIONS

Condition One: Attack is present, or imminent. This alert places the ship at

its highest state of readiness. All crews go to their combat posts. Bulkhead

doors are closed in case of decompression. Additional Viper pilots are

scrambled to supplement the Combat Air Patrol and flight support crew’s man

their stations. The CIC is locked down and the ship's Commander is on

station.

Condition Two: Threat probable, but not present. Crew readiness is somewhat

more relaxed than full readiness, and crewmen actually take sleep shifts.

Condition Three: This is the "all clear" alert, returning crews to their

normal, day-to-day non-combat duties after Conditions One or Two. This is

normal cruising during wartime. Weapons are partially manned, but the ship is

at less than full readiness.

SECTION 05:01 - COLONIAL MARINE CORPS

(See CDF-CMC 07-500 and CDF-CMC 07-501)

The Colonial Marine Corps. (CMC) is a Fleet Division under the Commandant of

the Colonial Marine Corps. and is appointed by, and reports to, the

Commander, CDF. The Colonial Marine Corps is organized along traditional

military lines, in the same manner as the Colonial Fleet. However, instead of

being organized along Navy lines, and using terms such as ‘Ships’ and

‘Shuttles’, the Colonial Marine Corps uses ground force equivalents such as

‘Brigades’, ‘Strike Groups’, or ‘Fast Response Teams’. Members of the

Colonial Marine Corps are dedicated to the very same principles as other

members of the CDF, which include community service and charity fund raising.

SECTION 05:02 - CDF PROMOTION POLICY

Promotions are awarded for service and for increased responsibility within

the CDF. Promotions will be made for only a maximum of two ranks at a time,

and must be documented once a month in the chapter’s monthly report. Final

promotion authority within the CDF ultimately resides with the Military

Branch. Promotion authority has been delegated to various levels within CDF

in order to recognize those individuals deserving of promotion. It must be

remembered that authorized individuals with promotion authority cannot

promote themselves. The lowest level of promotion authority resides with the

chapter CO. They have authority to promote up to and including the grade of

O-6 within their chapter. Chapters are free to develop their own promotion

criteria and determine the means by which promotions may be achieved. Some

chapters use a point system, while others prefer a promotion committee. Fleet

Commanders have authority to promote up to and including the grade of O-7

only within their Fleet. Before a Fleet Commander grants promotion to an

officer for the grade of O-7, Fleet Headquarters shall be consulted. Fleet

Commanders are not permitted to promote someone from another Fleet. This

would be a breach of courtesy.

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Before a Fleet Commander grants promotion to a chapter’s member, the

individual’s Commanding Officer shall be consulted. Again, this is a courtesy

to the chapter Commanding Officer of the person being considered for

promotion. CDF Command bestows the grades of O-8 and above.

Your chapter commander has the authority to promote up to the grade of O-6

(Colonel) for a Battlestar Chapter, and O-5 (Major) for a Gunstar or a Tender

Chapter. Your chapter commander is responsible for creating and administering

the Chapter’s Promotion Policy for all grades through O-6 as long as they

fall within the CDF’s promotion guidelines. Please contact your chapter

commander regarding your chapter’s promotion policy guidelines.

The Commander, CDF promotes the Commanding Officer of newly commissioned

chapters, or when a chapter change of command takes place. The chapter

commander (depending on the type of chapter) may be promoted up to the grade

of O-7, should they not already hold this or higher rank. The appropriate

paperwork must be submitted before these promotions will be awarded. The

Chief of Fleet Communications may delegate Fleet Commanders to award these

promotions to these individuals within their Fleet upon request. The Quorum

of Twelve in conjunction with the Joint Chiefs automatically promotes the

Commander, CDF to the grade of O-11 and title of Fleet Admiral. This rank is

permanent.

SECTION 06 – POLICY MANUAL CREDITS

Manual Update History:

First Edition March 01, 2005

Second Edition March 01, 2006

Third Edition March 01, 2007

Fourth Edition March 01, 2008

Fifth Edition March 01, 2009

Last Update October 13, 2009

Some Material in this Publication was provided by:

STARFLEET Membership Handbook, 2005 Edition