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== The Mark West Society (SIA and IMNA)==
== Application to all BuTrain Honor Societies ==
Membership in any of the below BuTrain Honor Societies is '''not''' automatic. You must apply for membership once you meet the eligibility requirements. To apply, you must complete the application found [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcZ9h01p0o1sYlbIcJ_HH8pzLFCsrwD2YEClqSaUysCRYoyg/viewform?usp=sf_link HERE].  The BuTrain Award's Office will review all applications monthly and an announcement will be made on the Forum for all inductees.  Be sure to fill out the online application completely so that you can be contacted if there are any questions or concerns.
 
==Honor Societies of the RMN and GSN==
=== The Mark West Society===
Membership in the [[Mark West Society]] is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMN or GSN Enlisted and Warrant Officer Courses (0001 through 0006, 0011 through 0013, and GPU-ALC-0009 and 0010).  There are four levels in the Mark West Society:
Membership in the [[Mark West Society]] is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMN or GSN Enlisted and Warrant Officer Courses (0001 through 0006, 0011 through 0013, and GPU-ALC-0009 and 0010).  There are four levels in the Mark West Society:


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Students become members at the highest level earned (either RMN or GSN).
Students become members at the highest level earned (either RMN or GSN).


== The Ellen D'Orville Society (SIA) ==
===The Ellen D'Orville Society===
Membership in the [[Ellen D'Orville Society]] is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMN or GSN Officer Courses (0101 through 0106, and GPU-ALC-0113 and 0115).  Advanced levels of membership are offered to those who have also completed all RMN or GSN Flag Officer Courses (1001 through 1005 for RMN or 1000 through 1005 for GSN, and GPU-ALC-1111 and 1112).  There are four levels in the Ellen D’Orville Society:
Membership in the [[Ellen D'Orville Society]] is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMN or GSN Officer Courses (0101 through 0106, and GPU-ALC-0113 and 0115).  Advanced levels of membership are offered to those who have also completed all RMN or GSN Flag Officer Courses (1001 through 1005 for RMN or 1000 through 1005 for GSN, and GPU-ALC-1111 and 1112).  There are four levels in the Ellen D’Orville Society:


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; Summa Cum Laude Member: All Officer grades 100% and average Flag Officer grade of at least 95%
; Summa Cum Laude Member: All Officer grades 100% and average Flag Officer grade of at least 95%


Creator and Beta-Tester grades count as 100% for the purposes of calculating these averages (beta-testing a new version of a course will not change existing grades for that course).
Creator and Beta-Tester grades count as 100% for the purposes of calculating these averages; however, beta-testing a new version of a course will not change an existing grade for that course.


SIA-RMN-0113 and 0115 (both now discontinued) may be used in place of the equivalent GPU courses listed above.  If a student has a grade for both the RMN and GPU version of a course, the higher grade is used in calculating membership level.
SIA-RMN-0113 and 0115 (both now discontinued) may be used in place of the equivalent GPU courses listed above.  If a student has a grade for both the RMN and GPU version of a course, the higher grade is used in calculating membership level.


== Applying ==
===The 32 Club===
Membership in an SIA Honor Society is not automatic. You must apply for membership once you meet the eligibility requirements. To apply, you must complete the application at the following link by the 19th of the month for that month’s announcement. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8SHDaWkPFD9eb0brLgZZ9LmI8tqLLZ06qmQX0scDVMDI2Cg/viewform Click here to go to the current form].
The purpose of the [[32 Club]] is to recognize those members who have completed the available curriculum in the SIA Technical Specialties College. Within the Technical Specialties College, there are a substantial number of courses across a wide set of specialties. Most students take a few courses in the field(s) that they are interested in role playing or focus on the courses that will get them their '''Space Warfare Pin'''. However, a few students fully complete the entire curriculum.  


== The 32 Club ==
There are currently 105 SIA TSC courses (A, C, and D, not counting W) available. The successful completion of the numerous specialty courses across that wide a range of fields is an achievement that should be celebrated and recognized. The 32 Club is named in recognition of the number of courses available at the time of its creation. This will not change as courses get added into TSC but remain as a mark of that point in time. The 32 Club is open to all who have completed the full curriculum in SIA TSC (at the time they apply) regardless of branch and has two levels:  
The purpose of the [[32 Club]] is to recognize those members who have completed the available curriculum in the SIA Technical Specialties College. Within the Technical Specialties College, there are a substantial number of courses across a wide set of specialties. Most students  take a few courses in the field(s) that they are interested in role playing or focus on the courses that will get them their '''Space Warfare Pin'''. However, a few students fully complete the entire curriculum.
 
There are currently 99 SIA TSC courses (A, C, and D, not counting W) available. The successful completion of the numerous specialty courses across that wide a range of fields is an achievement that should be celebrated and recognized. The 32 Club is named in recognition of the number of courses available at the time of its creation. This will not change as courses get added into TSC but remain as a mark of that point in time. The 32 Club is open to all who have completed the full curriculum in SIA TSC (at the time they apply) regardless of branch and has two levels:  
; Silver: Requirements: Complete all A, C, and D courses in the SIA TSC.
; Silver: Requirements: Complete all A, C, and D courses in the SIA TSC.
; Gold: Requirements: Complete all SIA TSC D courses, and at least one W project in each of the following areas:
; Gold: Requirements: Complete all SIA TSC D courses, and at least one W project in each of the following areas:
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# Medical: Corpsman, Sick Berth Attendant, Surgeon
# Medical: Corpsman, Sick Berth Attendant, Surgeon


Administration will be at the level of the SIA TSC Commandant’s office, with applications being received and processed by the SIA TSC Chief of Staff and membership awarded by the TSC Commandant.  Applicants can fill out a Google form here, or email the TSC CoS ([mailto:tsccos@sia.trmn.org tsccos@sia.trmn.org]) with a request to be recognized as eligible for inclusion in the 32 Club. The TSC CoS or TSC Commandant will review the applicant's record to determine eligibility and level.
If in the future courses are added to the TSC, existing members will automatically be grandfathered through at their current level. However, if they wish to apply for a higher level, they must have completed the full requirements (at the time of their upgrade application) for that level.


New members will be inducted once per month, as soon after month end as practical; this will be by an announcement on the forum. This announcement will be by the SIA TSC Commandant or the TSC CoS for the Commandant. Members will be emailed a certificate to certify their membership and level. When courses are added to the TSC, existing members will automatically be grandfathered through at their current level. However, if they wish to apply for a higher level, they must have completed the full requirements (at the time of their upgrade application) for that level.
All members may purchase and wear the 32 Club pin through BuSup as an emblem of their achievement. However, this is not an approved uniform item so it may not be worn on a TRMN uniform.


All members may purchase and wear the 32 Club pin (currently being developed) as an emblem of their achievement. However, this is not an approved uniform item so it may not be worn on a TRMN uniform.
==Honor Societies of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps (RMMC)==
 
==Honor Societies of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps (RMMC) Academy==
Established in July of 2022, the following societies are for those who have shown academic excellence in the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps Academy:
Established in July of 2022, the following societies are for those who have shown academic excellence in the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps Academy:


===Iris Babcock Honor Society===
===Iris Babcock Honor Society===
Established in honor of Sergeant Major Iris Babcock, RMMC, who served as Command Sergeant Major at Saganami Island Academy, membership in the Iris Babcock Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMMC Enlisted Courses (SIA-RMMC-0001 through SIA-RMMC-0006) and all of the RMMC Warrant Officer Courses (SIA-RMMC-0011 through SIA-RMMC-0013). There are four levels to the Iris Babcock Honor Society:
Established in honor of Sergeant Major Iris Babcock, RMMC, who served as Command Sergeant Major at Saganami Island Academy, membership in the Iris Babcock Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMMC Enlisted and Warrant Officer Courses (0001 through 0006, 0011 through 0013, and GPU-ALC-0009 and 0010). There are four levels in the Iris Babcock Honor Society:


; Member: Grades for all nine courses of at least 70%.
; Member: Grades for all eleven courses of at least 70%.
; Cum Laude Member: Average grade of at least 90%.
; Cum Laude Member: Average grade of at least 90%.
; Magna Cum Laude Member: All grades of at least 90%.
; Magna Cum Laude Member: All grades of at least 90%.
; Summa Cum Laude Member: All grades of 100%.
; Summa Cum Laude Member: All grades of 100%.
Creator and Beta-Tester grades count as 100% for the purposes of calculating these averages; however, beta-testing a new version of a course will not change an existing grade for that course.


===Andrew Knipe Honor Society===
===Andrew Knipe Honor Society===
Established in honor of Colonel Andrew Knipe, RMMC, who served as the first Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps Training Command, membership in the Andrew Knipe Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all the RMMC Officer Courses (SIA-RMMC-0101 through SIA-RMMC-0106 plus SIA-RMMC-0113 and SIA-RMMC-0115). There are four levels to the Andrew Knipe Society (the highest two levels also require the completion of all four RMMC War College courses):
Established in honor of Colonel Andrew Knipe, RMMC, who served as the first Commandant of the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps Training Command, membership in the Andrew Knipe Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMMC Officer Courses (0101 through 0106, and GPU-ALC-0113 and 0115).  Advanced levels of membership are offered to those who have also completed all RMMC General Officer Courses (1001 through 1005, and GPU-ALC-1111 and 1112). There are four levels in the Andrew Knipe Honor Society:
 
; Member: Completion of all eight Officer level courses with grades of at least 70%
; Cum Laude Member: Average Officer level grades of at least 90%.
; Magna Cum Laude Member: Average Officer grade of at least 95% and completion of all seven General Officer level courses with an average grade of at least 90%.
; Summa Cum Laude Member: Average Officer grade of at least 100% and completion of all seven General Officer level courses with an average grade of at least 95%.
 
Creator and Beta-Tester grades count as 100% for the purposes of calculating these averages; however, beta-testing a new version of a course will not change an existing grade for that course.


; Member: Grades for all eight Officer courses of at least 70%.
SIA-RMMC-0113 and 0115 (both now discontinued) may be used in place of the equivalent GPU courses listed above. If a student has a grade for both the RMMC and GPU version of a course, the higher grade is used in calculating membership level.
; Cum Laude Member: Average Officer grades of at least 90%.
; Magna Cum Laude Member: All Officer grades of at least 90% along with completion of all four RMMC War College Courses with an average grade of at least 90%.
; Summa Cum Laude Member: All Officer grades of 100% along with completion of all four RMMC War College Courses with grades of at least 90%.


===MARDET Perficio===
===MARDET Perficio===
MARDET Perficio is an honorary membership to recognize those TRMN members who have completed the available RMMCTC Technical Specialties College in the A, C and D levels. Applications will be received by the TSC Deputy Commandant, and membership awarded by the TSC Commandant in the month following approval. The MARDET is entirely honorary and does not otherwise grant rank or billet in the RMMC.
MARDET Perficio is an honorary membership to recognize those TRMN members who have completed the available RMMCTC Technical Specialties College in the A, C, and D levels. The MARDET is entirely honorary and does not otherwise grant rank or billet in the RMMC.


===MARDET Gibraltar===
===MARDET Gibraltar===
MARDET Gibraltar is an honorary membership to recognize those TRMN members who have completed all available RMMCTC courses. Applications will be received by the RMMCTC Chief of Staff, and membership awarded by the RMMCTC Chief of Staff in the month following approval. The MARDET is entirely honorary and does not otherwise grant rank or billet in the RMMC. There will be two levels to this Membership. The Basic membership will be granted when a TRMN member completes all Enlisted, Warrant, Officer, Staff, Flag and technical courses offered by the RMMC Academy. The Advanced Membership for this MARDET requires the completion of all courses and one warrant officer project for each technical specialties.
MARDET Gibraltar is an honorary membership to recognize those TRMN members who have completed all available RMMCTC courses. The MARDET is entirely honorary and does not otherwise grant rank or billet in the RMMC. There will be two levels to this Membership. The Basic membership will be granted when a TRMN member completes all Enlisted, Warrant, Officer, Staff, General Officer, and technical courses offered by the RMMC Academy. The Advanced Membership for this MARDET requires the completion of all courses and a warrant officer project for each technical specialties.
 
== KR1MA Honor Society - Chiron House (RMA) ==
Re-established in August of 2025, the following societies are for those who have shown academic excellence in the Ground Forces Training Command - King Roger I Military Academy:
 
=== '''Laura Hofschulte Honor Society''' ===
Established in honor of Platoon Sergeant Laura Hofschulte, RMA, who served as a platoon sergeant in the Queen's Own Regiment and was killed defending Princess Ruth, membership in the Laura Hofschulte Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMA Enlisted and Warrant Officer Courses (Intro 1,2,3 or RMA 0001 to 0003, RMA 0004 through 0006, RMA 0011 through 0014, and GPU-ALC-0009 and 0010).
 
There are four levels in the Laura Hofschulte Honor Society:
 
;Member: Grades for all twelve courses of at least 70%.
;Cum Laude Member: Average grade of at least 90%.
;Magna Cum Laude Member: All grades of at least 90%.
;Summa Cum Laude Member: All grades of 100%.
 
Creator and Beta-Tester grades count as 100% for the purposes of calculating these averages; however, beta-testing a new version of a course will not change an existing grade for that course.
 
=== '''Petrov Jackson Honor Society''' ===
Established in honor of Colonel Petrov Jackson, RMA, who served as the commanding officer of the King's Own Regiment in 1543 PD, membership in the Petrov Jackson Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMA Officer Courses (0101 through 0106, and GPU-ALC-0113 and 0115). Advanced levels of membership are offered to those who have also completed all RMA General Officer Courses (1001 through 1005, and GPU-ALC-1111 and 1112).
 
There are four levels in the Petrov Jackson Honor Society:


== KR1MA Honor Society - Chiron House ==
;Member: Completion of all eight Officer courses with grades of at least 70%
Under Development
;Cum Laude Member: Average Officer grades of at least 90%.
;Magna Cum Laude Member: Average Officer grade of at least 95% and completion of all seven General Officer courses with an average grade of at least 90%.
;Summa Cum Laude Member: All Officer grades of 100% and completion of all seven General Officer courses with an average grade of at least 95%.
 
Creator and Beta-Tester grades count as 100% for the purposes of calculating these averages; however, beta-testing a new version of a course will not change an existing grade for that course.
 
NOTE: KR1MA-RMA-0113 and 0115 (both now discontinued) may be used in place of the equivalent GPU courses listed above. If a student has a grade for both the RMA and GPU versions of a course, the higher grade is used in calculating membership level.
 
=== '''Bulanchik Cadre''' ===
The Bulanchik Cadre is an honorary membership to recognize those TRMN members who have completed all of the available Royal Manticoran Army Occupational Specialty School courses in the A, B, and C levels.  Named for Sergeant Christina Bulanchik, a veteran NCO of the Queen’s Own Regiment who was killed defending Princess Ruth, the Bulanchik Cadre is entirely honorary and does not otherwise grant rank or billet in the RMA.  This is not only an honorific distinction—it identifies those who are considered academically and professionally fit to train future cadets in their specialties and to serve as peer mentors within TRMN’s structure.
 
NOTE: This society will not be available until the first nine RMA specialty schools are finally open.
 
=== '''Griggs Cadre''' ===
The Griggs Cadre is an honorary membership to recognize those TRMN members who have completed all available RMA courses. There will be two levels to this Membership. The Basic membership will be granted when a TRMN member completes all Enlisted, Warrant, Officer, General Officer, and occupational specialty courses offered by the RMA Academy. The Advanced Membership for this cadre requires the completion of all courses and a warrant officer project for each occupational specialty.
 
The cadre is named for Lieutenant Ahmed Griggs, who commanded the protective detail for Princess Ruth, and who was killed in the line of duty after showcasing exemplary conduct, leadership, and sacrifice.  The cadre is entirely honorary and does not otherwise grant rank or billet in the RMA.  Like the Bulanchik Cadre, this is more than an academic milestone—it reflects that the member has reached a level of training that qualifies them to guide others through the same journey, and to serve in leadership and instructional roles within TRMN.
 
NOTE: This society will not be available until the first nine RMA specialty schools are finally open.


== The Admiral Stephania Grimm Society (RMACS)==
== The Admiral Stephania Grimm Society (RMACS)==
The Admiral Stephania Grimm Society honors the admiral commanding Manticore Terminus during Case Zulu during the Battle of Manticore in 1921 PD, where she upheld the highest standards of RMACS while handling the biggest terminus evolution in history.
The Admiral Stephania Grimm Society was established in honor of the admiral commanding the Manticore Terminus during the Battle of Manticore in 1921 PD, where she upheld the highest standards of RMACS while handling the biggest terminus evolution in history.  Membership in the Admiral Stephania Grimm Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMACS Enlisted Courses (0001 through 0006 and GPU-ALC-0009 and 0010), Officer Courses (0101 through 0106 and GPU-ALC-0113 and 0115), and Flag Officer Courses (1001 through 1004, QC-LU-1005, and GPU-ALC-1111 and 1112). There are four levels in the Admiral Stephania Grimm Society:
   
This society encourages both ASCS service members, and members of other services who are motivated for a challenge, to complete our rank coursework.
 
Honoree Levels are as follows:


; Member: Grades for all courses of at least 70%.
; Member: Completion of all 23 Enlisted, Officer, and Flag Officer courses with grades of at least 70%
; Cum Laude Member: Average grade of 90%.
; Cum Laude Member: Average overall grade of at least 90%
; Magna Cum Laude Member: All grades 90% or better.
; Magna Cum Laude Member: All grades 90% or better.
; Summa Cum Laude Member: All grades of 100%.
; Summa Cum Laude Member: All grades of 100%.
   
   
There are 14 courses total required to earn the honor.  
Creator and Beta-Tester grades count as 100% for the purposes of calculating these averages; however, beta-testing a new version of a course will not change an existing grade for that course.
* 6 enlisted: SIA-RMACS-0001, -0006
 
* 4 officer: RMACA-RMACS-0101, -0106
==Honor Societies of the Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine (RMMM)==
* 4 flag: RMACA-RMACS-1001, -1004
The following RMMM Honor Societies were established on September 14, 2024 with the noted eligibility criteria:
 
===Dr. Morgiana Halley Honor Society===
Membership in the Dr. Morgiana Halley Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all of the RMMM rank courses (RMMM-0001 through RMMM-1004 and QC-LU-1005) and all of the GPU Advanced Leadership Courses (GPU-ALC-0009 through GPU-ALC-1112). The society is named in honor of Dr. Morgiana Halley, a maritime ethnographer and folklorist who earned her Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield for her work on World War II merchant marine convoys.
 
===Ishmael Wang Honor Society===
Membership in the Ishmael Wang Honor Society is offered to those of the Grand Alliance who have completed all the TRMN written Deck, Engine, Catering, and Medical courses. The society is named after a character created by TRMN member Nathan Lowell. The character was noted for having qualified as a Full Share in all 4 departments of the merchant ship he was on and encouraging others to advance themselves through study and training.


==The Chancellor Rosebud Society==
==The Chancellor Rosebud Society (IAN)==
The Chancellor Rosebud Society is an academic society within the Bureau of Training under the Prinz Adalbert Marine Akademie (PAMA).  The purpose of the Society is to recognize those members who have completed training to a high standard and broad ranging degree of achievement. The Society is named for the one-time Chancellor of the Andermani Empire and a reminder that a good education is the key to a strong and prosperous Empire.
The Chancellor Rosebud Society is an academic society within the Bureau of Training under the Prinz Adalbert Marine Akademie (PAMA).  The purpose of the Society is to recognize those members who have completed training to a high standard and broad ranging degree of achievement. The Society is named for the one-time Chancellor of the Andermani Empire and a reminder that a good education is the key to a strong and prosperous Empire.


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===Chancellor Rosebud Society Membership===
===Chancellor Rosebud Society Membership===
Entry into and the overall level of membership in the Society is determined by a point system. For each rank course completed, the student earns 1 point for passing, 2 points for honors, and 3 points for high honors. Upon earning at least six points, an individual will be entered into the Society. Thereafter, they will be promoted to the next higher level of the Society as additional points are earned.
Entry into and the overall level of membership in the Society is determined by a point system. For each rank course completed, the student earns 1 point for passing, 2 points for honors, and 3 points for high honors. Upon earning at least six points, an individual may apply to be entered into the Society. Thereafter, they can apply to be promoted to the next higher level of the Society as additional points are earned.


* 50 pts - Grand Rose
* 50 pts – Grand Rose
* 43 pts – 1st Class
* 43 pts – 1st Class
* 34 pts – 2nd Class
* 34 pts – 2nd Class
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===Orders of Merit===
===Orders of Merit===
Upon completion of all courses within each rank school, a member of the Society is eligible to become a member of the Order of Merit for that school. You must become a member of the Society prior to being eligible for entry into one of the three Orders. Each order has 3 levels: Komtur (Commander) (bronze), Meister (Master) (silver), and Marschall (Marshal) (gold). Anyone who has received at least Passing in all coursework for that school will be inducted as a Komtur of that order, those who receive at least Honors in all coursework for that school will be inducted as a Meister, while anyone who achieves High Honors in all coursework for that school will be inducted as a Marschall for that order.
Upon completion of all courses within each rank school, a member of the Society is eligible to become a member of the Order of Merit for that school. You must become a member of the Society prior to being eligible for entry into one of the three Orders. Each order has 3 levels: Komtur (Commander) (bronze), Meister (Master) (silver), and Marschall (Marshal) (gold). Anyone who has received at least Passing in all coursework for that school can apply to be inducted as a Komtur of that order, those who receive at least Honors in all coursework for that school can apply to be inducted as a Meister, while anyone who achieves High Honors in all coursework for that school can apply to be inducted as a Marschall for that order.
; Orden vom Weißen Adler (Order of the White Eagle): Completion of all 6 Enlisted courses
; Orden vom Weißen Adler (Order of the White Eagle): Completion of all 6 Enlisted courses
; Orden vom Schwarzen Adler (Order of the Black Eagle): Completion of all 6 Officer courses
; Orden vom Schwarzen Adler (Order of the Black Eagle): Completion of all 6 Officer courses
; Orden vom Roten Adler (Order of the Red Eagle): Completion of all 5 Flag courses
; Orden vom Roten Adler (Order of the Red Eagle): Completion of all 5 Flag courses


===Entry===
[[Category:Glossary|H]]
To become a member of the honor society, an order of merit or raise in the ranks, go to [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsGYeJCxR4xOyASoL1kj0FqidBw0UB234Y4W7IP_JaI1VHwA/viewform?usp=sf_link this link] and fill out the form. This will alert the staff of PAMA to begin a review. Upon completion, you will be contacted and, if appropriate, bestowed the award.
 
==References==
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