BuShips:CO Manual/Processes/Decommission: Difference between revisions

BuShips always works to prevent decommissioning a ship. However, there are times when it becomes unavoidable. Possible reasons for a ship to be decommissioned include one or more members of the command triad lacking coursework, number of crew below the minimum for the hull size, too few officers for the hull size, and by the decision of the crew. For most of these situations, there are alternative courses of action, such as a ship downgrade (follow the [[BuShips:CO_Manual/Processes/Upgrade|Ship Upgrade]] procedure in this case, but submit the [http://trmn.org/buships-forms/ Downgrade/Decommissioning Request Form]) or finding replacements command triad members who have the requisite training. However, if the time comes that the crew opts to decommission their ship, the following procedures should be followed.

There are a number of items that need to be completed before a [http://trmn.org/buships-forms/ Downgrade/Decommissioning Request Form] is sent to [[Bureau of Ships|BuShips]]. Ensuring these steps are completed before sending the request form will allow BuShips to enact your request with minimal delays.

#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[Orders:BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Downgrade/Decommissioning Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the new ship will be rejected unless it’s in accordance with [[Orders:BuShips Directive 1807-01]].

# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact through the decommissioning/downgrade process. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.