CLAN FLEET STRUCTURE EFFECTIVE FROM 06/01/10 @ 19:30 GMT

Clan Rank Promotion Rules
- No automatic promotions will take place after 01/05/09.
- Membership reviews are conducted on a monthly basis by the GCHQ Clan Governement and any eligible members for vacant posts will be considered.
- All Successful members that are promoted will be publicly notified.
- All Unsuccessful members will be privately notified and issued reason of refusal.
- All promotions require a majority vote within the government.
- In the interests of GCHQ State Security the Prime Minister of GCHQ Clan Government [Clan Leader] reserves the right to permanently block any future consideration of a member to a Senior level if the member is considered to be a destructive influence to the rest of the Clan.
Clan Leader Authorised Exceptions
- All Ranks Awarded to existing full members before 01/05/09 are protected in accordance with pervious clan rank structure.
- The requirements are used as guidence for the governement in the appointment of any promotions.
- Each member will be dealt with on their individual merits.
- If the government feels that the necessary requirments are inappropriate they reserve the right to seek a authorised exception in cases whereby a member has demonstrated additional growth outside of the minimum requirements in compensation for a lack of a certian set criteria.
Fleet Admiral [Clan Leader Only]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 1 MAX
Special Command rights:
- Reserves the right as the only member of GCHQ authorized to issue credit payments to Clan member.
- Reserves the right as the only member of GCHQ authorized to alter the ranking structure.
- Full Command Authority over All Maps played in by GCHQ Members.
Command Rights:
- Equal to Admirals
Admiral [Level 17 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 1 MAX
Special Requirements [Grade I]
- Grade A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H requirments are met.
- Earned the Respect and Trust of All members and always clearly demonstrates Loyalty, Honour, Bravory, Compassion, Dedication, Respect, and Honesty.
- Recieve the personal approval from the Fleet Admiral
New Additional Command Rights:
- 2nd in overall miltary command of GCHQ.
- Authorised to command missions in all maps and order ANY Fleet member into battle (Exculding the Fleet Admiral)
- Delegated Authority granted for full access to Central Clan Funds for the purposes of issuing Lottery Awards (Also other payments subject to planned long term absence of Clan Leader)
- Delegated Authority granted for altering the ranking structure given to players only to be used in court marshall situations.
- Any abuse of such temporary delegated powers granted will result in an exteme offence under the court marshall rules and punishment will result in removal from the clan and a Special 'Kill on Sight' will be authorized on the offending expelled Admiral.
Command Rights:
- Equal to Vice Admirals
Vice Admiral [Level 16 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 1 MAX
Extra Advanced Requirements [Grade H]:
- Grade A, B, C, D, E, F, & G requirments are met.
- Minimum ship needed FE Goliath with 8 Iris drones.
- Recieve a Formal Nomination from a Command Level Officer.
- Required to undergo a Full Government Review.
- Satisfy the government by a majority vote.
New Additional Command Rights:
- 3rd in overall military command of GCHQ.
- Authorised to Declare Wars
- Authorised to End Alliances
- Authorised to call an emergency summit and suspend play of All members via Xfire immediately to discuss tatical operations and conduct of members.
- Authorised to command missions in lower map territories and order the Fleet to follow into battle [Excluding Admiral and Fleet Admiral only]
Command Rights:
- Equal to Commodores
Commodore [Level 15 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 3 MAX
Advanced Requirements [Grade G]:
- Grade A, B, C, D, E, & F requirments are met.
- Evidence of Public Endorsements for any GCHQ members.
- Current Medal Holder
- Demonstrate Strong Higher Leadership Skills.
- Minimum ship needed Goliath with 8 drones.
New Additional Command Rights:
- Full Command Authority over maps 3-X, 2-4, 2-3, 1-4, and 1-3
- Authorised to command missions in lower map enemy territories and order the Entire Fleet [Ranked Fleet Commander and below] to follow into battle
- Responsible for conduct and enforcing discipline for all lower ranking members.
- View and Edit Applications [According to the GCHQ Clan Recuirtment Policy]
Command Rights:
- Equal to Fleet Commanders
Fleet Commanders [Level 14 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 3 MAX
Intermediate Requirements [Grade F]:
- Grade A, B, C, D, & E requirments are met.
- Level 14 experience needed for consideration
- No Existing Convicitions for Minor Offences
- Demonstrate Higher Leadership Skills
- Minimum ship needed Vengence with 8 drones/ Non-FE Goliath with minimum 4 drones
New Additional Command Rights:
- Full Command Authority over maps 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 4-3, 4-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, and 4-5 [in the absence of a higher ranking officer]
- Authorised to cancel any current missions and Order the entire fleet [Ranked Commander and below] online to re-group and command a full fleet mission.
- Create Clan News
Command Rights:
- Equal to Commanders
Commanders [Level 13 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 6 MAX
Intermediate Requirements [Grade E]:
- Grade A, B, C, & D requirments are met.
- Level 13 experience needed for consideration
- No Existing Convicitions for Major Offences
- 6 Weeks Service within GCHQ
- Demonstrate Basic Leadership Skills
- Minimum ship needed Vengence
New Additional Command Rights
- Full Command Authority over all maps 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 4-3, 4-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, and 3-8 [in the absence of a higher ranking officer]
- Able to Court-Marshall members ranked Lieutenant Commander and below for offences to the military clan rules.
Command Rights:
- Diplomacy to View Requests and Start Diplomatic Relations.
- Access to Limited Emergency Credit Funds
- Access to GCHQ Command Officers Xfire chat room [password required]
- Able to access GCHQ Junior Officers Xfire chat room [password required]
- Voting Rights
- Nomination Rights for Clan Medals
- Included into both draws of the Clan Lottery Scheme
- Included in the consideration for Bidding Allowances [based on performance stats]
Lieutenant Commanders [Level 12 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 6 MAX
Extra Regular Requirements [Grade D]:
- Grade A, B, & C requirments are met.
- Level 12 experience needed for consideration
- No Existing Convicitions for Very Serious Offences
New Additional Command Rights:
- Full Command Authority over maps 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 4-3, 4-4, 3-5, 3-6, and 3-7 [in the absence of a higher ranking officer]
- Access to GCHQ Command Officers Xfire chat room [password required]
- Voting Rights
- Nomination Rights for Clan Medals
- Able to Court-Marshall players of members that are ranked Lieutenant or below for offences to the military clan rules.
- Diplomacy to View Requests and Start Diplomatic Relations.
Command Rights:
- Able to access GCHQ Junior Officers Xfire chat room [password required]
- Access to Emergency Credit Funds.
- Included into both draws of the Clan Lottery Scheme
- Included in the consideration for Bidding Allowances [based on performance stats]
Lieutenant [Level 11 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 12 MAX
Extra Regular Requirements [Grade C]:
- Grade A & B requirments are met.
- 21 days service within GCHQ
- Level 11 experience needed for consideration
- Minimum ship needed Bigboy with 8 drones
New Additional Command Rights:
- Full Command Authority over maps 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 4-3, and 4-4 only [in the absence of a higher ranking officer]
Command Rights:
- Able to access GCHQ Junior Officers Xfire chat room [password required]
- Access to Emergency Credit Funds
- Included into both draws of the Clan Lottery Scheme
- Included in the consideration for Bidding Allowances [based on performance stats]
Ensign [Level 10 Minimum]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = 17 MAX
Regular Requirements [Grade B]:
- Grade A requirments are met.
- Subject to minimum tax and experience points obilgation [Level Dependant]
New Additional Command Rights:
- Access to Emergency Credit Funds.
- Able to access GCHQ Junior Officers Xfire Chat Room [password required]
- Included into both draws of the Clan Lottery Scheme
- Included in the consideration for Bidding Allowances [based on performance stats]
Command Rights:
- NONE
7 Day Trial memberships [Level 10+]
NUMBER OF POSITIONS = WHEN AVAILABLE ONLY
Basic Requirements [Grade A]:
- Comply with Recuirtment Policy
- Minimum ship needed Nostromo with 8 drones
New Additional Command Rights:
- NONE
Command Rights:
- NONE

