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	'''Protector's Policy Directive 1001''' was issued 21 December 2023 by the [[High Admiral]] of the [[Grayson Space Navy]]. This directive establishes the creation of an individual honor society for the Grayson Space Navy component of {{trmn}} (TRMN).		'''Protector's Policy Directive 1001''' was issued 21 December 2023 by the [[High Admiral]] of the [[Grayson Space Navy]]. This directive establishes the creation of an individual honor society for the Grayson Space Navy component of {{trmn}} (TRMN).
	==PPD-1001, Grayson Space Navy Individual Honor Society==		==PPD-1001, Grayson Space Navy Individual Honor Society==

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	***2. This may include letters of support collected by the nominating officer, After-Action Reports, newsletter articles, etc.		***2. This may include letters of support collected by the nominating officer, After-Action Reports, newsletter articles, etc.
	***3. Nominations received without supporting documentation will still be considered, however it will make the deliberation process more difficult and may result in a nominee not being selected for induction.		***3. Nominations received without supporting documentation will still be considered, however it will make the deliberation process more difficult and may result in a nominee not being selected for induction.


	===Selection for Induction to GNS ''Covington'' (C3)===		===Selection for Induction to GNS ''Covington'' (C3)===

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	===Legacy Member Induction===		===Legacy Member Induction===
	'''24.''' The following shall apply only to those legacy members of the Protector’s Own, formerly the Grayson Space Navy individual honor society, and shall take effect only once upon the initial activation of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) in December of 2023.		'''24.''' The following shall apply only to those legacy members of the Protector’s Own, formerly the Grayson Space Navy individual honor society, and shall take effect only once upon the initial activation of GNS ''Covington'' (C3) in December of 2023.
	*a. All legacy members, and billets, of the Protector’s Own are hereby transferred to GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~).		*a. All legacy members, and billets, of the Protector’s Own are hereby transferred to GNS ''Covington'' (C3).
	*b. Display of the legacy Protector’s Own insignia on uniform items is no longer authorized in accordance with Protector’s Policy Directive 1002.		*b. Display of the legacy Protector’s Own insignia on uniform items is no longer authorized in accordance with Protector’s Policy Directive 1002.
	*c. Transferred legacy members who are no longer affiliated, or were never affiliated with, the Grayson Space Navy are subject to restrictions on the display of GNS ''Covington''’s (~~C-02~~) distinctive crest badge medallion in the same manner as any future crew member that may subsequently transfer to another component branch.		*c. Transferred legacy members who are no longer affiliated, or were never affiliated with, the Grayson Space Navy are subject to restrictions on the display of GNS ''Covington''’s (C3) distinctive crest badge medallion in the same manner as any future crew member that may subsequently transfer to another component branch.
	**i. For further information see 19.a.i.		**i. For further information see 19.a.i.
	*d. The legacy billets of “Executive Officer” and “Bosun” are eliminated.		*d. The legacy billets of “Executive Officer” and “Bosun” are eliminated.


	==External Links==		==External Links==

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	===Involuntary Removal of a Crew Member===		===Involuntary Removal of a Crew Member===
	'''22.''' Crew members may be involuntarily removed from GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) for cause as follows:		'''22.''' Crew members may be involuntarily removed from GNS ''Covington'' (C3) for cause as follows:
	*a. Involuntary removal shall only be considered in cases of grave misconduct against the Grayson Space Navy specifically, or The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association as a whole.		*a. Involuntary removal shall only be considered in cases of grave misconduct against the Grayson Space Navy specifically, or The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association as a whole.
	*b. For the purposes of this policy directive, “grave misconduct” shall be understood as, but not limited to:		*b. For the purposes of this policy directive, “grave misconduct” shall be understood as, but not limited to:
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	*c. Removal of a crew member shall not be taken lightly and should be exercised infrequently.		*c. Removal of a crew member shall not be taken lightly and should be exercised infrequently.
	*d. Removal of a crew member shall require a majority vote of all seven (7) members of the Selection Committee, overriding the prohibition on the High Admiral vote as detailed in 13.b.		*d. Removal of a crew member shall require a majority vote of all seven (7) members of the Selection Committee, overriding the prohibition on the High Admiral vote as detailed in 13.b.
	**i. If a higher authority than the High Admiral has directed the stripping of honors, or removal from The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, then the High Admiral may effect that crew member’s removal from GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) without convening the full committee and inform the Selection Committee of the reason for doing so.		**i. If a higher authority than the High Admiral has directed the stripping of honors, or removal from The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, then the High Admiral may effect that crew member’s removal from GNS ''Covington'' (C3) without convening the full committee and inform the Selection Committee of the reason for doing so.
	*e. Those persons removed in these manners may incur a permanent ban from future membership at the discretion of the Selection Committee.		*e. Those persons removed in these manners may incur a permanent ban from future membership at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

	'''23.''' Persons who have either voluntarily separated or been involuntarily removed from GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) shall not display the distinctive crest badge medallion, nor in any way suggest that they are still members of the individual honor society.		'''23.''' Persons who have either voluntarily separated or been involuntarily removed from GNS ''Covington'' (C3) shall not display the distinctive crest badge medallion, nor in any way suggest that they are still members of the individual honor society.


	===Legacy Member Induction===		===Legacy Member Induction===

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	===Voluntary Separation of a Crew Member===		===Voluntary Separation of a Crew Member===
	'''20.''' A crew member of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) may at any time request voluntary separation from the honor society. The intent being to recognize that a crew member may feel a need to withdraw for personal reasons.		'''20.''' A crew member of GNS ''Covington'' (C3) may at any time request voluntary separation from the honor society. The intent being to recognize that a crew member may feel a need to withdraw for personal reasons.

	'''21.''' Because of a need to understand the reasoning behind the request, perhaps an internal problem within the individual honor society that needs correcting, as well as a need to ensure that voluntary separation does not inadvertently incur punitive consequences, the following process is required:		'''21.''' Because of a need to understand the reasoning behind the request, perhaps an internal problem within the individual honor society that needs correcting, as well as a need to ensure that voluntary separation does not inadvertently incur punitive consequences, the following process is required:
	*a. Any crew member wishing to voluntarily separate from GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) must send a formal request to the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer, cc’d to the Permanent Commanding Officer and the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy.		*a. Any crew member wishing to voluntarily separate from GNS ''Covington'' (C3) must send a formal request to the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer, cc’d to the Permanent Commanding Officer and the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy.
	*b. Such request must state the request to voluntarily separate from the individual honor society and the reason(s) for making that request in sufficient detail that those concerned have a full understanding of the situation.		*b. Such request must state the request to voluntarily separate from the individual honor society and the reason(s) for making that request in sufficient detail that those concerned have a full understanding of the situation.
	*c. At their discretion, the Commanding Officers and the High Admiral may approach the crew member to discuss the matter further to ensure a full understanding.		*c. At their discretion, the Commanding Officers and the High Admiral may approach the crew member to discuss the matter further to ensure a full understanding.
	*d. Any crew member voluntarily separating from GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) shall not be barred from future consideration for re-induction.		*d. Any crew member voluntarily separating from GNS ''Covington'' (C3) shall not be barred from future consideration for re-induction.
	*e. All requests for voluntary separation, and the reasons, shall be considered privileged information in accordance with the Official Secrets Act.		*e. All requests for voluntary separation, and the reasons, shall be considered privileged information in accordance with the Official Secrets Act.


	===Involuntary Removal of a Crew Member===		===Involuntary Removal of a Crew Member===

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	===Announcement of new Inductees and the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer===		===Announcement of new Inductees and the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer===
	'''17.''' Those selected for induction to GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~), as well as the new Bi-Annual Commanding Officer as appropriate, shall be announced by the High Admiral during the Protector’s Birthday Celebrations, which takes place between 21 and 24 December of each calendar year.		'''17.''' Those selected for induction to GNS ''Covington'' (C3), as well as the new Bi-Annual Commanding Officer as appropriate, shall be announced by the High Admiral during the Protector’s Birthday Celebrations, which takes place between 21 and 24 December of each calendar year.


	===Membership Insignia, Rights and Duties===		===Membership Insignia, Rights and Duties===

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	===Appointment of the Permanent Commanding Officer===		===Appointment of the Permanent Commanding Officer===
	'''16.''' Like HMS ''Unconquered'', GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) has a Permanent Commanding Officer appointed over the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer.		'''16.''' Like HMS ''Unconquered'', GNS ''Covington'' (C3) has a Permanent Commanding Officer appointed over the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer.
	*a. The Permanent Commanding Officer is automatically inducted as a crew member of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~).		*a. The Permanent Commanding Officer is automatically inducted as a crew member of GNS ''Covington'' (C3).
	*b. The Permanent Commanding Officer shall be subject to the same rank restrictions as the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer.		*b. The Permanent Commanding Officer shall be subject to the same rank restrictions as the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer.
	*c. This appointment is ceremonial, except as in 15.c.iii.1 and 19.c.i, and is used to recognize preeminent service to, or for, the Grayson Space Navy.		*c. This appointment is ceremonial, except as in 15.c.iii.1 and 19.c.i, and is used to recognize preeminent service to, or for, the Grayson Space Navy.
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	*e. The High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy makes all appointments to the position of Permanent Commanding Officer acting for, and at the direction of, the Protector of Grayson.		*e. The High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy makes all appointments to the position of Permanent Commanding Officer acting for, and at the direction of, the Protector of Grayson.
	*f. Appointment as Permanent Commanding Officer is for life or until voluntary retirement.		*f. Appointment as Permanent Commanding Officer is for life or until voluntary retirement.


	===Announcement of new Inductees and the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer===		===Announcement of new Inductees and the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer===

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	'''15.''' Following the selection of new inductees, the Selection Board shall consider selection of a new Bi-Annual Commanding Officer, beginning in 2023 and reoccurring every other calendar year thereafter.		'''15.''' Following the selection of new inductees, the Selection Board shall consider selection of a new Bi-Annual Commanding Officer, beginning in 2023 and reoccurring every other calendar year thereafter.
	*a. Criteria for the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer is as follows:		*a. Criteria for the Bi-Annual Commanding Officer is as follows:
	**i. Candidates must be current crew members of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~), to include any newly selected inductees.		**i. Candidates must be current crew members of GNS ''Covington'' (C3), to include any newly selected inductees.
	**ii. Candidates must be Captain (O-6) through Fleet Admiral (F-5) in the Grayson Space Navy.		**ii. Candidates must be Captain (O-6) through Fleet Admiral (F-5) in the Grayson Space Navy.
	*b. Nomination process:		*b. Nomination process:
	**i. A list of those eligible for Bi-Annual Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) shall be provided to the Selection Committee by the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy.		**i. A list of those eligible for Bi-Annual Commanding Officer of GNS ''Covington'' (C3) shall be provided to the Selection Committee by the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy.
	**ii. The Selection Committee shall nominate one or more candidates from that list.		**ii. The Selection Committee shall nominate one or more candidates from that list.
	*c. Selection:		*c. Selection:
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	***1. If a Bi-Annual Commanding Officer subsequently transfers out of the Grayson Space Navy during their term, the appointment shall be considered forfeit, and the Permanent Commanding Officer shall assume full command responsibilities until such time as a new Bi-Annual Commanding Officer can be appointed.		***1. If a Bi-Annual Commanding Officer subsequently transfers out of the Grayson Space Navy during their term, the appointment shall be considered forfeit, and the Permanent Commanding Officer shall assume full command responsibilities until such time as a new Bi-Annual Commanding Officer can be appointed.
	***iv. Appointment as Bi-Annual Commanding Officer is once per lifetime, subject to the discretion of the Selection Committee.		***iv. Appointment as Bi-Annual Commanding Officer is once per lifetime, subject to the discretion of the Selection Committee.


	===Appointment of the Permanent Commanding Officer===		===Appointment of the Permanent Commanding Officer===

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	===Membership Insignia, Rights and Duties===		===Membership Insignia, Rights and Duties===
	'''18.''' The insignia of the honor society is the crest badge of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) as allocated by the Office of Shipbuilding and born by her at the First Battle of Yeltsin.		'''18.''' The insignia of the honor society is the crest badge of GNS ''Covington'' (C3) as allocated by the Office of Shipbuilding and born by her at the First Battle of Yeltsin.
	*a. The crest badge is executed as a silver medallion.		*a. The crest badge is executed as a silver medallion.
	*b. This is distinct from the badge of the modern GNS ''Covington'' (CLAC-01).		*b. This is distinct from the badge of the modern GNS ''Covington'' (CLAC-01).

	'''19.''' The rights and duties of a crew members of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) are as follows:		'''19.''' The rights and duties of a crew members of GNS ''Covington'' (C3) are as follows:
	*a. All crew members shall display the crest badge medallion of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) on their uniform in accordance with Grayson Space Navy uniform regulations.		*a. All crew members shall display the crest badge medallion of GNS ''Covington'' (C3) on their uniform in accordance with Grayson Space Navy uniform regulations.
	**i. Those crew members that subsequently transfer to another component branch of The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, while still considered a member of the honor society, shall not display the crest badge medallion on whatever uniform or civilian attire they may now wear.		**i. Those crew members that subsequently transfer to another component branch of The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, while still considered a member of the honor society, shall not display the crest badge medallion on whatever uniform or civilian attire they may now wear.
	***1. This regulation is akin to the prohibition on HMS ''Unconquered'' insignia being worn with a uniform that is not of the Royal Manticoran Navy or the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps.		***1. This regulation is akin to the prohibition on HMS ''Unconquered'' insignia being worn with a uniform that is not of the Royal Manticoran Navy or the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps.
	**ii. If a crew member returns to Grayson service, the crest badge medallion shall once again be approved for display.		**ii. If a crew member returns to Grayson service, the crest badge medallion shall once again be approved for display.
	*b. The Bi-Annual and Permanent Commanding Officers, in addition to displaying the crest badge medallion of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~), shall be entitled to display a silver cap band on their service cap, indicating command of a hyper capable warship, as well as display a Command Star on their mess dress uniform.		*b. The Bi-Annual and Permanent Commanding Officers, in addition to displaying the crest badge medallion of GNS ''Covington'' (C3), shall be entitled to display a silver cap band on their service cap, indicating command of a hyper capable warship, as well as display a Command Star on their mess dress uniform.
	**i. Additionally, they are entitled to wear the distinctive garrison cap of a starship commander with the appropriate uniform combinations.		**i. Additionally, they are entitled to wear the distinctive garrison cap of a starship commander with the appropriate uniform combinations.
	***1. This shall apply to any flag officer that may, from time to time, be selected as either the Bi-Annual or Permanent Commanding Officer.		***1. This shall apply to any flag officer that may, from time to time, be selected as either the Bi-Annual or Permanent Commanding Officer.
	**ii. Wear and display of these items shall be in accordance with Grayson Space Navy uniform regulations.		**ii. Wear and display of these items shall be in accordance with Grayson Space Navy uniform regulations.
	*c. All crew members of GNS ''Covington'' (~~C-02~~) are members of a Special Advisory Committee to the Office of the High Admiral.		*c. All crew members of GNS ''Covington'' (C3) are members of a Special Advisory Committee to the Office of the High Admiral.
	***i. The Permanent Commanding Officer shall be Chair		***i. The Permanent Commanding Officer shall be Chair
	***ii. The Bi-Annual Commanding Officer shall be Vice-Chair.		***ii. The Bi-Annual Commanding Officer shall be Vice-Chair.
	***iii. The committee shall be empowered to discuss the Grayson Space Navy component and, through the Chair, may send recommendations to the Office of the High Admiral on how a process, or the component, may be improved.		***iii. The committee shall be empowered to discuss the Grayson Space Navy component and, through the Chair, may send recommendations to the Office of the High Admiral on how a process, or the component, may be improved.


	===Voluntary Separation of a Crew Member===		===Voluntary Separation of a Crew Member===