Regulations

REGULATION 100 – PROMOTION SYSTEM

100.1 RANK STRUCTURE

The USS Freedom groups its ranks into categories. These are: Cadets, Enlisted, Warrant Officers, Officers, and Flag Officers.

100.1.1 Cadets

Cadet Ranks are designed for the junior members of the chapter, from birth through 12th grade. These ranks are automatic at time of qualification.

Rank (Naval)	Rank (SFMC)	Requirements
Cadet	N/A	Birth through 3rd Grade
Cadet Crewman	N/A	4th Grade through 8th Grade
Cadet 4th Class	Cadet Private	Freshman (9th Grade)
Cadet 3rd Class	Cadet Private First Class	Sophomore (10th Grade)
Cadet 2nd Class	Cadet Lance Corporal	Junior (11th Grade)
Cadet 1st Class	Cadet Corporal	Senior (12th Grade)

100.1.2 Enlisted

The Enlisted Ranks are designed for crewmembers starting at the age of 18. These ranks are awarded by using the promotion point system. Additional branch-specific training requirements may apply beyond the promotion point requirements listed.

Grade	Rank (Naval/SFSO/MACO)	Rank (SFMC)	Requirements
E-1	Crewman Recruit	Private	Initial enlistment and at least 18 years of age
E-2	Crewman Apprentice	Private 1st Class	Earn 60 promotion points
E-3	Crewman	Lance Corporal	Earn 60 promotion points
E-4	Petty Officer 3rd Class	Corporal	Earn 60 promotion points
E-5	Petty Officer 2nd Class	Sergeant	Earn 60 promotion points
E-6	Petty Officer 1st Class	Staff Sergeant	Earn 75 promotion points
E-7	Chief Petty Officer	Gunnery Sergeant	Earn 80 promotion points
E-8	Senior Chief Petty Officer	Master Sergeant / First Sergeant	Earn 90 promotion points
E-9	Master Chief Petty Officer	Sergeant Major	Earn 100 promotion points

100.1.3 Warrant Officers

From their history in the real world militaries of the 20th century, the Warrant Officer (WO) has a place within the SFMC, SFSO, and MACOs. The Warrant Officers serve in those fields and billets that are too specialized in scope for unrestricted officers and billets that require a Marine/MACO in a grade above staff noncommissioned officers. Warrant Officers are, in essence, the technical specialists of the SFMC/SFSO/MACO and serve to fill in roles that would normally require an officer to cover, thus freeing the officer for more essential tasks such as base, unit or department administration.

Warrant Officers are accessed exclusively from the Marine Corps/MACO enlisted ranks and are considered enlisted personnel for purposes of annual awards and promotions. These ranks are awarded by using the promotion point system. Additional branch-specific training requirements may apply beyond the promotion point requirements listed.

Grade	Rank (SFMC/SFSO/MACO)	Requirements
WO-1	Warrant Officer	Appointed from minimum grade of E-5
CWO-2	Chief Warrant Officer Two	Earn 150 promotion points
CWO-3	Chief Warrant Officer Three	Earn 200 promotion points
CWO-4	Chief Warrant Officer Four	Earn 250 promotion points
CWO-5	Chief Warrant Officer Five	Earn 300 promotion points

100.1.4 Officers

Officer ranks are for those members that choose to complete the STARFLEET Academy Officer Training School and advance to command positions within the chapter or unit. These ranks are awarded by using the promotion point system. Additional branch-specific training requirements may apply beyond the promotion point requirements listed.

Grade	Rank (Naval/SFSO/MACO)	Rank (SFMC)	Requirements
O-1	Ensign	Second Lieutenant	Complete STARFLEET Academy Officer Training School
O-2	Lieutenant Junior Grade	First Lieutenant	Earn 150 promotion points
O-3	Lieutenant	Captain	Earn 175 promotion points
O-4	Lieutenant Commander	Major	Earn 200 promotion points and complete STARFLEET Academy Officer Command Course
O-5	Commander	Lieutenant Colonel	Earn 250 promotion points and complete STARFLEET Academy Officer Command Course

100.1.5 Flag Officers

The Flag Officer ranks are promotions of Captain and higher, and are awarded by the Regional Coordinator or the STARFLEET Executive Committee.

Grade	Rank (Naval/SFSO/MACO)	Rank (SFMC)	Requirements
O-6	Captain	Colonel	Awarded by Regional Coordinator or Executive Committee
O-7	Fleet Captain	Brigadier	Awarded by Executive Committee
O-8	Commodore	Brigadier General	Awarded by Executive Committee
O-9	Rear Admiral	Major General	Awarded by Executive Committee
O-10	Vice Admiral	Lieutenant General	Awarded by Executive Committee
O-11	Admiral	General	Awarded by Executive Committee
	Fleet Admiral		Elected by the general membership of STARFLEET

100.2 PROMOTION METHODS

As established in both the STARFLEET Constitution and the USS Freedom Constitution, the Commanding Officer has the authority to promote any of his/her crew up to the grade of O-5. While the Commanding Officer has the authority to promote any of his/her crew as he pleases, the USS Freedom employs two methods of promoting a crewmember; the Promotion Point System and the Commander’s Promotion.

No one person on the USS Freedom can be promoted from one rank to the next without waiting a minimum of 6 months in-between each said promotion. This is excluding the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer when assuming those duties or when promoted to Ensign from completion of OTS.

100.2.1 Promotion Point System

This system is used as the primary form for promotions. Many of the promotions require points to become eligible for that particular promotion. When a member feels they are qualified for that promotion to the next rank, they will see their Department Chief to file the proper promotion recommendation form. The Promotion Point System is the primary method for promotion and requires the following:

1) Completing the minimum time requirement of six months minimum since last promotion.
2) Earning the required number of promotion points for the prescribed rank.
3) Only personnel who are maintaining membership requirements will be eligible for promotion.

When calculating your promotion points prior to submitting your promotion request, the required points needed for promotion must be earned from a minimum of 4 categories.

Activity/Achievement	Points Earned	Details
1. Ship’s/Unit’s Operations
Become a Department Chief/Officer In Charge/Team Leader	20	One time only
Become an Assistant Department Chief/Deputy OIC/Assistant TL	10	One time only
Become Second Officer/Platoon Leader	15	One time only
Become Third Officer/Squad Leader	10	One time only
Submit Monthly Report	5	Per report
Department Project	5	Per project

2. Activity Attendance
Attend Chapter Activity	2	Per activity
—- Travel 50-99 miles	1	Per 5 miles travelled from 50-99 miles
—- Travel 100+ miles	5	Per 10 miles travelled over 100
Attend another Chapter’s Activity	2	Per activity
Attend Convention/Muster	10	Per convention/muster
Work Convention	5	Per three hours worked

3. Recruiting
Recruit new member	5	Per member
Work recruiting table or booth	10	Per event
Online recruiting	Varies	Commanding Officer’s discretion

4. Fleet/Regional Service
Regional/Brigade Staff Duty	5	Per Region-level position actively serving
Fleet Staff Duty	5	Per Fleet-level position actively serving
SFA/SFMCA Faculty	10	Per college/school/institute actively serving
SFA/SFMCA Course Completion	10	Per course completed
SFA/SFMCA Commendation Awarded	5	Per commendation earned
Fleet/Region/Brigade Award Earned	10	Per award earned

5. Uniforms
Wrath of Khan / Monster Maroon	25	Per uniform
TNG/DS9/VOY/ENT/TNG Movie	20	Per uniform
Other	10	Per uniform

6. Community Service
Blood Donation	2	Per pint donated
SPR/First Aid/AED Course	10	Per course completed
Highway/Park Cleanup	5	Per 3 hours
Other	2	Per 3 hours

7. Recurring Service
Scouting (Leader)	2	Per month
Youth Sports (Coach)	2	Per month
Hospital Volunteer	2	Per month
School Volunteer	2	Per month
Church Volunteer	2	Per month
Fire/EMS/Police	5	Per month
Other	2	Per 3 hours

8. Military Service		Earned every promotion period
Active Duty Service	10	Per 3 years
Overseas Service	1	Per 3 months
Reserve/Guard Service	1	Per year
Prior Service/Retired	5	Basic award

9. Newsletter
Newsletter Editor	10	Per newsletter
Submit External Article	1	Per article
Submit Original Article	5	Per article
Submit Original Artwork	5	Per image
Submit Department Summary	2	Per summary

10. Recycling
Aluminum/Glass	5	Per 25 lbs
Plastic	5	Per 50 lbs
Paper	5	Per 30 lbs

100.2.2 Commanders Promotion

As authorized by both the STARFLEET Constitution and the USS Freedom Constitution, the Commanding Officer reserves the right to promote any crewmember of the USS Freedom. While this is reserved by the Commanding Officer, each promotion will be handled on a case by case situation.

100.2.3 Promotions Due to Appointments

Under Regulation 600, Article IX: COMMAND STAFF, Section 3 thru 15, any crewmember who is promoted to a Command Staff Position or to a position in which a promotion is required, the crewmember must meet ALL the qualifications for that position with the prescribed time allowed and hold that position for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. If any of the above situations are not met, then the crewmember will revert back to their original rank prior to the appointment. If another promotion had taken place after the appointment, then the crewmember will revert back to their original rank and then be promoted to the next higher prescribed rank.

100.2.4 Rank Assessments Due To Transfers

The policy of the USS Freedom is to accept any rank that a member may have within STARFLEET upon transfer to the USS Freedom. If the new member is transferring from another organization into STARFLEET and holds the rank under Captain, then the individuals rank will be recognized. If the rank is Captain or above, then the Executive Committee must determine the status of said rank.