Ranks and Structure

This post will outline the Organizational structure of Imminent Solutions Tactical Defense as well as the officially recognized rank structure. Additionally, information about time in grade requirements for enlisted personnel to gain eligibility for promotions is also provided.

1. Fleet Organization and chain of command.

 This section will discuss the different command groups as well as their order of command authority.

-Fleet High Command - The purpose of High Command is to oversee all Departments and Divisions of Imminent Solutions Tactical Defense to ensure the organization stays on mission. High Command includes the High Admiral/General and Executive Officer Admiral/General who are the supreme commanders, their word is final on all matters.

High Command also includes command positions that can exercise no normal operation command authority. (In emergencies these Officers can fill an immediate leadership role during operations that they are qualified to ensure success.)

High Command also is comprised of the two most senior Non-Commissioned Officers in the Organization. The Command Master Chief Petty Officer and Marine Sergeant Major are the direct line of communication for enlisted personnel to high command. Flight command and Marine Command will field both positions at all times. These positions are trusted advisers and are afforded a level of respect by all commands regardless of rank.

-The 08th Judge Advocate Corps is the conflict resolution group of ISTD, they handle disciplinary actions and investigations. Department Head - Captain (Vacant)

-The Office of Diplomacy and Intelligence (Division 9) is led by a Rear Admiral/Major General and is in charge of providing trained diplomats to research and approve inter-fleet contracts as well as providing Intelligence officers for negotiating extralegal points of contact and negotiation. In the event of Intelligence Officers being placed into a combat situation beyond their control, the Department leader is authorized to order the CAG to launch the QRF and ParaRescue units.

2. Divisional Command - All Divisional Commands are led by a Flag Officer and Executive Officer of Line or Flag rank depending on the needs of the Division. These ranks are the baseline, in the future, these ranks are subject to be increased as the need arises. Command is exercised according to expertise, for example, if both the Strike and Marine Commanders are stuck in a space battle the Marine Commander cannot assume command of fleet operations, and the same applies to the Air Division Commander cannot take command from the Marine General in a ground combat scenario.

Fleet Command Chief Petty Officer/Sergeant Major:  Hyena

208th Strike Wing - CO - Commodore Ti56 | XO - (Vacant) | CAG - CMCPO Hyena

227th Marine Division - CO - Fleet Admiral Lewis Conorado (Temp) | XO - Colonel iamthesenate32

968th Recon Wing - CO - Commodore/CMO SwordFish  | XO - Fleet Captain Ragnar

172nd Logistics Wing - Commanding Officer - Admiral Valspara | Executive Officer - Fleet Captain TheMikeC

3. Ranks - Ranks will be listed by category and will list the Naval rank on the left with the Marine equivalent on the right. Note that the Org CO and XO can be addressed by either rank depending on their current function and focus.

Flag Ranks

O-11 High Admiral - General

O-10 Admiral - General

O-9 Vice Admiral - Lieutenant General

O-8 Rear Admiral - Major General

O-7 Commodore - Brigadier

Commissioned Officers

O-6 Fleet Captain - The most senior Captain per division except Marines

O-6 Captain - Colonel

O-5 Commander - Lieutenant Colonel

O-4 Lieutenant Commander - Major

O-3 Lieutenant Senior Grade - Captain

O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade - First Lieutenant

O-1 Ensign - Second Lieutenant

O-0 Cadet - Cadet

Warrant Officers (Reserved for future use, ranks not active at this time.)

W-5

W-4

W-3

W-2

W-1

Staff Non-Commissioned Officers

E-9 Command Master Chief Petty Officer - Sergeant Major

E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer - Master Gunnery Sergeant

E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer - First Sergeant\Master Sergeant

E-7 Chief Petty Officer - Gunnery Sergeant

E-6 Petty Officer First Class - Staff Sergeant

Non-Commissioned Officers

E-5 Petty Officer Second Class - Sergeant

E-4 Petty Officer Third Class - Corporal

Enlisted Personnel

E-3 Airman - Lance Corporal

E-2 Airman Apprentice - Private First Class

E-1 Airman Recruit - Private

4. Rank Progression Requirements - This section will outline time in grade requirements for Enlisted personnel promotion eligibility as well as criteria for applying for and selection for an officer's Commission.

The Fleet will hold a monthly meeting with the leadership team to discuss promotion recommendations and approvals. It is the responsibility of all Division Heads and Department Heads to present recommendations for promotion at this time. Special requests for immediate promotions can be made to fill mission-critical positions.

Enlisted Personnel
The rank progression system is to outline the requirements for advancement within ISTD.

Advancement is based on time in grade for all members E-1 through E-3.
E-1 to E-2 upon completion of 10-day probationary period and becoming a full fleet member.
E-2 to E-3 upon reaching one month of active service in the unit.

Junior NCO Positions will require time in grade as well as showing proficiency to guide your team at your level of leadership. Promotions are also dependent on Division roster availability for positions. Time in grade can be waived by the Divisional Commanding Officer for members who show exceptional character, drive, and skill.

E-3 to E-4 One Month fleet service minimum.

E-4 to E-5 Two Months fleet service minimum.

Senior NCO Positions will require time in grade as well as showing proficiency to guide your team at your level of leadership and may include some low-level administrative roster work. Promotions are also dependent on Division roster availability for positions. Time in grade can be waived by the Divisional Commanding Officer for members who show exceptional character, drive, and skill.

E-5 through E-9 Three Months fleet service minimum.

Warrant Officers
Saved for future use.

Commissioned Officers

Officers are the experts of the fleet. They are required to be experts at leadership, management, training, and accountability to the units they oversee and the personnel they manage. Fleet Members may qualify to join the ranks of the Officer Corp upon 3 months of Fleet Service. Members may be nominated to an officer position by any other Officer above the rank of O-5. These recommendations are then reviewed based on Divisions needs and available roster positions by the division's Commanding Officer, and then the CO submits to High Command for final approval and Commission.

Senior Officers

Senior Officers are designated as O-6 Flag Captain/ "Top" Marine Colonel as well as the O-7 rank.
These officers fall into the categories of either Executive Officer of a Division, Fleet Captain / Top Marine Colonel of a Division, or an Administrative Department Head in the Headquarters group.
This group can only be nominated to this rank and position by officers of E-8 or higher and must be a member with a high degree of trust, discretion, and dedication.
All Flag Officers will then discuss and vote for approval during the monthly meeting.
All Senior Officer promotions are subject to Fleet CO and XO final approval.

Flag Officers - Division Leaders

Flag Officers are designated as O-8 These officers fall into the categories of Division Leaders and Executive Officers or an Administrative Department Head in the Headquarters group.
This group can only be nominated to this rank and position by officers of E-9 or higher and must be a member with the highest degree of trust, discretion, and dedication.
This member is expected to be among the fleet's most active as they have direct command of a fleet division and are responsible for all members under their command as well as their training, efficiency, and maintenance.
All Division COs will discuss and vote on naming a new Division CO during the monthly meeting.
All Flag Officer promotions are subject to Fleet CO and XO final approval.

5. Permanent Officers

Fleet Executive Officer

The Fleet Executive Officer is: Valspara.
Fleet Executive Officer is chosen solely at the discretion of the Fleet CO after consideration of recommendations by the Division Commanders.
The Fleet XO acts as a balancing adviser to the CO and executor of the Fleet Direction.
The Fleet XO carries the rank of both Admiral and General and is used according to whatever role they are filling at the moment.
The Fleet XO has the power to execute JAG Corp recommendations including termination of membership. (Note: The Fleet Executive Officer can remove members who are a clear and immediate threat or have broken a serious infraction without JAG Corp involvement.)
In the absence of the Fleet CO, the XO has the power to execute any order he sees fit for the Fleet's current needs. The XO's word is final.

Fleet Commanding Officer

The Fleet Commanding Officer is: Lewis Conorado.
The Fleet CO position is permanent.
The Fleet CO is responsible for directing the fleet forward to achieving the goal of being one of the most powerful and instantly recognized fighting forces in the verse, whether that be through the strength of our mighty Warships or the business brutality of our Commerce Group. The Fleet CO will strive to ensure that the Fleet name listed on a character or a ship instantly creates an image of a highly trained professional with a large monetary and military force standing behind him.
The Fleet CO carries the rank of High Admiral and General and is used according to whatever role they are filling at the moment.
The Fleet CO has the power to execute JAG Corp recommendations including termination of membership. (Note: The Fleet CO and XO can remove members who are a clear and immediate threat or have broken a serious infraction without JAG Corp involvement.)
All major fleet matters will be discussed with the Admiral Corps and privately with the Fleet XO as is his role as adviser. The CO's word is final.

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