Comings & Goings

Admiralty Order 2203-01
Updated IAN and RHN Ranks and rescinding of AO 1312-06
This order rescinds AO 1312-06 (originally issued on 15 December 2013) and corrects several German language, spelling, and structural errors. The RHN ranks remain mostly unchanged, but includes a name change for E-10 (SMCPO) as well as the addition of F-6 (Chief of Naval Operations).

The following is a listing of the IAN and RHN ranks that are available as of this publication. Neither group, as of now, has Warrant Officers.

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Admiralty Order 2203-02
RE: Artwork Approval – UPDATED

Admiralty Order 1406-01 is hereby rescinded and replaced with the following Order.

For the purposes of our corporate compliance with signed license agreements and to improve and continue our standards of consistent quality with all Artwork, this Order shall serve as the updated approval process for all Artwork published by The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN)

“Published” will be defined as the following:

• Any artwork posted on a TRMN-related Website such as logos, ship crests, coats of arms, insignia, awards, etc.
• Any artwork utilized in a TRMN related publication, printed or electronic.
• Any artwork utilized in TRMN marketing, printed or electronic.
• Any artwork for items business-related to TRMN.

All artwork meeting the above criteria will use the following process:

After creating the artwork, it must be submitted using the Artwork Approval Form (Form AO2203-01). An email address accepting the form will be listed upon said form. A specific group (office, division, or department), reporting directly or indirectly to the First Space Lord of the Royal Manticoran Navy, will be charged with processing all approvals on behalf of the organization.
All forms will be responded to within seventy-two hours to review all artwork submissions.
All form responses will lead with one of the following dispositions:
Approved
Approved w/ Changes
Rejected
Request Further Information
If Approved, you may begin using the artwork immediately.
If Approved w/ Changes, you must implement all necessary changes identified in response and then begin using the new artwork immediately. These changes would be minor in nature and can be easily fixed.
If Rejected, a detailed reason shall be provided for the rejection. This must be a serious reason requiring more than a minor fix to the artwork in question. You may then make appropriate changes and resubmit.
If Request Further Information, the submitter must do their best to answer the request. A resubmission with the additional information is required.

This order is issued with an effective retroactive date of 22 February 2022.

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Naval Directive 22MA-01
RE: Artwork Approval Authority

Attention:

In accordance with Admiralty Order 2203-02, the First Space Lord desires that responsibility for all artwork for The Royal Manticoran Navy and its affiliated branches and groups be assigned to the Office of the Deputy First Space Lord. All definitions of artwork outlined in the aforementioned Admiralty Order shall apply to this directive.

This directive is issued with an effective date of 2 March 2022.

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BuPers Directive 2203-02
Closing of the Office of Retention

After much discussion, I have decided to close the Office of Retention. I would like to thank every member that has served in the office over the years, you have been very helpful in attempts to get chapters to get higher engagement with their members.

I hearby award the Navy Achievement Medal to Captain (SG) Hagemeier, Commander Kling, and Warrant Officer Palmer.

Warrant Officer Palmer, you are hearby required to report to Kapitain der Sterne Zoeller to assume your new responsibility in the Office of Member Services as Personnelman.

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BuShips Directive 2203-04
Re: Appointment of Chief of Staff

Ladies and Gentleman of the Grand Alliance,

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Chief of Staff, Bureau of Ships, effective as of 0001 Hours on Monday, March 21st, 2022.

Captain Senior Grade Zachary McCauley, you are hereby ordered to report to the office of the Third Space Lord, Bureau of Ships, whereupon you shall assume the duties of Chief of Staff, Bureau of Ships, with all rights and responsibilities associated with that role.

Please report to my office, where we shall set up your desk and introduce you to the other members of the Bureau of Ships. You may still be embarked aboard HMS Valkyrie if you choose.

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FORCECOM Order 2203-A
Establishment and Activation of Marine Detachment, HMS Interloper (SD-460)

By my hand, and by the authority of the Sovereign, Queen of Manticore Elizabeth III, I hereby order the constitution and activation of a Marine Detachment aboard HMS Interloper (SD-460), Captain (JG) John Ryan Chambers , RMN commanding, effective 20 March, 2022.

The Interloper Marine Detachment will be a Company (Reinforced) – sized echelon, assigned to 1st Corps, 2nd Expeditionary Force, 2nd RMMC Rifle Regiment, The Gryphon Highlanders Regiment.

The command triad of MARDET Interloper will be as follows:

Company Commander – Second Lieutenant Brad Zeak, RMMC
Company Executive Officer – Captain Dan Spence, RMMC
Company NCOIC/Gunny – Staff Sergeant Zachary Sandau, RMMC

The members of MARDET Interloper are as follows:

Staff Sergeant Tara Suiter, RMMC
Platoon Sergeant Richard Krouser, RMMC
Platoon Sergeant Barry Taylor Jr., RMMC
Private First Class Aston Reynolds, RMMC
Private Lynn Dickson, RMMC
Private Chanel Krouser, RMMC
Cadet Ranger 3 Brad Zeak II, SFC

The following brevets are authorized:

Brad Zeak to Major, O-4
Zachary Sandau to First Sergeant, E-8

Congratulations, one and all.

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One of the few instances where a chapter can change the design of its crest is addition to the List of Honor. With HMS Demon achieving that distinction, the decision was made to revisit the crest design.

I am proud to present the new and improved crest for HMS Demon…