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{{Order info|date=21 December 2023|status=Active|subject=Grayson Space Navy Chapter Honor Society}} | |||
'''Protector's Policy Directive 1002''' was issued 21 December 2023 by the [[High Admiral]] of the [[Grayson Space Navy]]. This directive establishes the creation of a chapter honor society for the Grayson Space Navy component of {{trmn}} (TRMN). | '''Protector's Policy Directive 1002''' was issued 21 December 2023 by the [[High Admiral]] of the [[Grayson Space Navy]]. This directive establishes the creation of a chapter honor society for the Grayson Space Navy component of {{trmn}} (TRMN). | ||
==PPD-1002, Grayson Space Navy Chapter Honor Society== | ==PPD-1002, Grayson Space Navy Chapter Honor Society== | ||
===Introduction=== | ===Introduction:=== | ||
'''1.''' The Grayson Space Navy shall establish and maintain a chapter honor society | '''1.''' The Grayson Space Navy shall establish and maintain a chapter honor society henceforth referred to as the Protector’s Own Squadron. | ||
'''2.''' The intent and purpose of the Protector’s Own Squadron is to properly recognize the exceptional actions of Grayson Space Navy chapters. | '''2.''' The intent and purpose of the Protector’s Own Squadron is to properly recognize the exceptional actions of Grayson Space Navy chapters. | ||
*a. A parallel can be found in the Star Empire of Manticore’s List of Honor award. | *a. A parallel can be found in the Star Empire of Manticore’s [[List of Honor]] award. | ||
===Eligibility and Nomination:=== | |||
===Eligibility and Nomination=== | |||
'''3.''' Nomination and selection is limited to chapters of the Grayson Space Navy. | '''3.''' Nomination and selection is limited to chapters of the Grayson Space Navy. | ||
*a. A chapter shall be of the Grayson Space Navy if their prefix is reflected as “GNS” in MEDUSA. | *a. A chapter shall be of the Grayson Space Navy if their prefix is reflected as “GNS” in MEDUSA. | ||
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===Nomination Period and Process=== | ===Nomination Period and Process:=== | ||
'''7.''' The nomination period opens on the second week of September and closes on the second week of November in each calendar year. | '''7.''' The nomination period opens on the second week of September and closes on the second week of November in each calendar year. | ||
'''8.''' The nomination process is as follows: | '''8.''' The nomination process is as follows: | ||
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===Selection for Induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron=== | ===Selection for Induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron:=== | ||
'''9.''' Selection to the Protector’s Own Squadron shall be conducted by the Selection Committee as follows: | '''9.''' Selection to the Protector’s Own Squadron shall be conducted by the Selection Committee as follows: | ||
*a. The Selection Committee shall consist of the following or their designee: | *a. The Selection Committee shall consist of the following or their designee: | ||
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===Announcement of new Inductees=== | ===Announcement of new Inductees:=== | ||
'''11.''' Those selected for induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron 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. | '''11.''' Those selected for induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron 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 and Honors=== | ===Membership Insignia and Honors:=== | ||
'''12.''' Chapters selected for induction shall be entitled to the following: | '''12.''' Chapters selected for induction shall be entitled to the following: | ||
*a. Chapters selected for induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron shall be authorized to display a gold rope-effect border on their crest badge in lieu of the standard white rope-effect border. | *a. Chapters selected for induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron shall be authorized to display a gold rope-effect border on their crest badge in lieu of the standard white rope-effect border. | ||
*b. Chapters selected for induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron shall be authorized to display the squadron’s distinctive hull markings on digital or physical representations of the chapter’s hull. | *b. Chapters selected for induction to the Protector’s Own Squadron shall be authorized to display the squadron’s distinctive hull markings on digital or physical representations of the chapter’s hull. | ||
**i. A graphical | **i. A graphical representation of the squadron’s distinctive hull markings may be found in House of Steel, or by inquiry to the Art Department. | ||
*c. If a chapter upgrades, in accordance with 10.c.i, the new crest badge shall receive the gold rope-effect border, and the previous crest badge shall revert to the standard white rope-effect border. Additionally, should a chapter subsequently decommission, in accordance with 10.c.ii, its crest badge shall revert to the standard white rope-effect border. | *c. If a chapter upgrades, in accordance with 10.c.i, the new crest badge shall receive the gold rope-effect border, and the previous crest badge shall revert to the standard white rope-effect border. Additionally, should a chapter subsequently decommission, in accordance with 10.c.ii, its crest badge shall revert to the standard white rope-effect border. | ||
**i. The same shall apply to the distinctive squadron hull markings on any digital or physical representations of the chapter’s hull. | **i. The same shall apply to the distinctive squadron hull markings on any digital or physical representations of the chapter’s hull. | ||
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**i. This shall apply to chapter members that are assigned to other component branches. | **i. This shall apply to chapter members that are assigned to other component branches. | ||
***1. For example: A member of the Royal Manticoran Navy assigned to an inducted Grayson Space Navy chapter may display the distinctive Protector’s Own Squadron insignia in lieu of their standard component insignia. | ***1. For example: A member of the Royal Manticoran Navy assigned to an inducted Grayson Space Navy chapter may display the distinctive Protector’s Own Squadron insignia in lieu of their standard component insignia. | ||
*b. Display of the legacy Protector’s Own | *b. Display of the legacy Protector’s Own insignia on uniform items is no longer authorized. | ||
**i. The legacy Protector’s Own | **i. The legacy Protector’s Own insignia shall be defined as that Protector’s Own insignia patch bearing the solid gold, non-rope effect, border. | ||
*c. The insignia shall be worn in accordance with Grayson Space Navy regulations. | *c. The insignia shall be worn in accordance with Grayson Space Navy regulations. | ||
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===Flagship Honors=== | ===Flagship Honors:=== | ||
'''16.''' To foster a spirit of continued service and esprit-de-corps, chapters already inducted to the Protector’s Own Squadron may compete for the honor of being named the Squadron Flagship. | '''16.''' To foster a spirit of continued service and esprit-de-corps, chapters already inducted to the Protector’s Own Squadron may compete for the honor of being named the Squadron Flagship. | ||
*a. The nomination and selection criteria shall be the same as the initial process. | *a. The nomination and selection criteria shall be the same as the initial process. | ||
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**iii. Flagship Honors may be renewed as deemed appropriate at the discretion of the Selection Committee. | **iii. Flagship Honors may be renewed as deemed appropriate at the discretion of the Selection Committee. | ||
*c. As Fleet Admiral Lady Honor Harrington is the Permanent Commanding Officer of the Protector’s Own Squadron in canon, the Squadron Flagship is authorized to add the rank insignia of a Fleet Admiral below the squadron crest in the squadron’s distinctive hull markings which adorn the hull of every ship attached to the Protectors Own Squadron. | *c. As Fleet Admiral Lady Honor Harrington is the Permanent Commanding Officer of the Protector’s Own Squadron in canon, the Squadron Flagship is authorized to add the rank insignia of a Fleet Admiral below the squadron crest in the squadron’s distinctive hull markings which adorn the hull of every ship attached to the Protectors Own Squadron. | ||
*d. The Commanding Officer of a chapter selected as the Squadron Flagship shall be authorized to display a distinctive maroon | *d. The Commanding Officer of a chapter selected as the Squadron Flagship shall be authorized to display a distinctive maroon aiguillette to indicate their status as Lady Harrington’s Flag Captain. | ||
**i. The aiguillette shall be provided by the Office of the High Admiral and shall be displayed according to Grayson Space Navy regulations for the duration of the appointment. | **i. The aiguillette shall be provided by the Office of the High Admiral and shall be displayed according to Grayson Space Navy regulations for the duration of the appointment. | ||
**ii. The aiguillette may be retained by the Commanding Officer as a memento following their appointment, though it may no longer be displayed. | **ii. The aiguillette may be retained by the Commanding Officer as a memento following their appointment, though it may no longer be displayed. | ||
===Refusal of Honors=== | ===Refusal of Honors:=== | ||
'''17.''' A chapter may, upon notification of their selection, voluntarily exercise their right to Refusal of Honors. | '''17.''' A chapter may, upon notification of their selection, voluntarily exercise their right to Refusal of Honors. | ||
'''18.''' Because of a need to understand the reasoning behind the request, perhaps an internal problem within the chapter honor society that needs correcting, as well as a need to ensure that refusal does not inadvertently incur punitive consequences, the following process is required: | '''18.''' Because of a need to understand the reasoning behind the request, perhaps an internal problem within the chapter honor society that needs correcting, as well as a need to ensure that refusal does not inadvertently incur punitive consequences, the following process is required: | ||
*a. Any chapter wishing to exercise Refusal of Honors must send a formal request to the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy. | *a. Any chapter wishing to exercise Refusal of Honors must send a formal request to the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy. | ||
*b. Such request must state that a Refusal of Honors is being requested and the reason(s) for making that request in sufficient detail that those concerned have a full understanding of the situation. Additionally, the request must contain irrefutable proof of the majority consent of that chapter’s members. | *b. Such a request must state that a Refusal of Honors is being requested and the reason(s) for making that request in sufficient detail so that those concerned have a full understanding of the situation. Additionally, the request must contain irrefutable proof of the majority consent of that chapter’s members. | ||
*c. At their discretion, the High Admiral may approach the chapter commanding officer, or the chapter members, to discuss the matter further to ensure a full understanding. | *c. At their discretion, the High Admiral may approach the chapter commanding officer, or the chapter members, to discuss the matter further to ensure a full understanding. | ||
*d. Any chapter exercising their right to Refusal of Honors shall not be barred from future consideration, however the action will be noted and may influence consideration. | *d. Any chapter exercising their right to Refusal of Honors shall not be barred from future consideration, however, the action will be noted and may influence consideration. | ||
*e. All Refusal of Honors requests, and the reasons, shall be considered privileged information in accordance with the Official Secrets Act. | *e. All Refusal of Honors requests, and the reasons, shall be considered privileged information in accordance with the Official Secrets Act. | ||
===Legacy | ===Legacy Protector’s Own:=== | ||
'''19.''' The following shall apply only to the 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 the Protector’s Own as a chapter honor society in December of 2023. | '''19.''' The following shall apply only to the 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 the Protector’s Own Squadron as a chapter honor society in December of 2023. | ||
*a. All legacy members, and billets, of the former Protector’s Own are hereby transferred to GNS ''Covington'' (C3), except as noted in PPD-1001, 24.d. | *a. All legacy members, and billets, of the former Protector’s Own are hereby transferred to GNS '''Covington''' (C3), except as noted in PPD-1001, 24.d. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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[[Category: Protector's Orders]] | [[Category: Protector's Orders]] | ||
[[Category: 2023]] | [[Category: 2023]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Policies]] | ||