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What Are Promotions?

Outpost 10F uses a ranking system as a method of coordination and management. A community member moves up our rank ladder (composed of 12 clearance levels) via promotions by visiting our chatrooms on a regular basis, following the Prime Directives, and participating in our departments.

As one progresses in rank one solidifies a presence within the Outpost 10F community and gains access to more site functions. Such functions include the armory, Outpost 10F Command Headquarters, the updates boards, and much more. One also gains the ability of having more say in the day to day operations of Outpost 10F and its departments. This might include leading departmental projects, submitting promotion recommendations, or becoming a departmental manager.

The ranking system rewards those members who display enthusiasm, dedication and impeccable conduct and allows them to become more involved in Outpost 10F.

Although one earns access rights as one increases in rank, promotions should always be considered secondary to enjoying the atmosphere at Outpost 10F.

The following areas are covered in this document:

Clearance Levels and Ranks

One's rank at Outpost 10F is based on one's clearance level and will manifest itself in different ways throughout the community.

Clearance Levels

There are 12 clearance levels used at Outpost 10F - clearance level 1 represents an unregistered member while clearance level 12 represents the Commander-in-Chief of Outpost 10F. One's access rights and privileges are based on one's clearance level; one increases in clearance level when one is promoted.

Ranks

One's rank is simply denoted as one's clearance level (following one's registered screen name) in all areas of Outpost 10F except while a member is in a chatroom. When in a chatroom one's rank is based on the affiliation chosen upon login (i.e. Starfleet, Klingon, Imperial, Rebel, etc.) and the clearance level possessed. The rank chart illustrates the chatroom ranks obtained based on the affiliation selected and a given clearance level.

Rank Classes

The 12 clearance levels are separated into three different rank classes:
  1. The Junior Class consists of clearance levels 1-4.
  2. The Senior Class consists of clearance levels 5-8.
  3. The Flag Class consists of clearance levels 9-12.
Each class has a different set of promotion criteria - these criteria are explained in detail below.

Requirements for a Junior Promotion

In order to become promoted to a junior rank you must abide by the following criteria:

  1. You must be respectful to and tolerant of all community members.
  2. You must be honest and help maintain the well being of the community.
  3. You must visit the chatrooms on a regular basis.
In addition to the above, we also require that those moving to a junior rank complete a standard term. Terms vary based on the rank one is trying to achieve:

Clearance Level Minimum Term at Previous Rank Minimum Chat Time Minimum Chat Entrances Recommendations Needed
CL 1 - CL 2 via registration N/A N/A N/A
CL 2 - CL 3 1 month 8 hours 8 times 2
CL 3 - CL 4 2 months 8 hours 8 times 2

Although this is the case, note that simply completing a term does NOT automatically mean one will be promoted. This is simply the minimum amout of time one must serve at a given clearance level; the Commander-in-Chief with input from the respecitve Sector Commander ultimately decides when one is ready based on all requirements for junior rank.

View the promotion checklist to see the specific criteria Sector Commanders look for in promotion candidates for a given clearance level.

Requirements for a Senior Promotion

To be promoted to a senior rank you must be actively involved in the day to day operations of Outpost 10F. This constitutes as departmental work, impeccable conduct and a good relationship with our membership base. Regular attendance and good behaviour are no longer the sole requirements for a promotion; you must show your leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Senior ranks are not easy to earn. We are quite particular when it comes to issuing such promotions as a great deal of responsibility is associated with the rank. Senior officers are the ones who lead departmental efforts and projects; they are expected to be community leaders and organizers. Senior officers also submit promotion recommendations for fellow members on a monthly basis. For this reason not everyone will earn a senior rank. Only those who have worked hard and have had results to show for their efforts will be considered. If you visit the chatrooms on a regular basis, are friendly and respect the rules but don't fulfill the above requirements, the highest rank you will be able to achieve is clearance level 4.

In short, in order to become promoted to a senior rank you must abide by the following criteria:

  1. You must be respectful to and tolerant of all community members.
  2. You must be honest and help maintain the well being of the community.
  3. You must be an active member of a department.
  4. You must visit the chatrooms on a regular basis.
In addition to the above, we also require that those moving to a senior rank complete a standard term. Terms vary based on the rank one is trying to achieve:

Clearance Level Minimum Term at Previous Rank Minimum Chat Time Minimum Chat Entrances
CL 4 - CL 5 4 months 12 hours 12 times
CL 5 - CL 6 4 months 12 hours 12 times
CL 6 - CL 7 6 months 8 hours 8 times
CL 7 - CL 8 8 months 8 hours 8 times

Although this is the case, note that simply completing a term does NOT automatically mean one will be promoted. This is simply the minimum amout of time one must serve at a given rank; the Commander-in-Chief with input from the respective Sector Commander ultimately decides when one is ready based on all requirements for senior rank.

View the promotion checklist to see the specific criteria Sector Commanders look for in promotion candidates for a given clearance level.

Also note:

  • Departmental structure dictates that the department executive (Senior and Assistant Managers) hold or share the highest ranks in the department. Usually the highest rank an executive can reach is Rank Level 8, despite the time served as that rank. This structure causes a cascade effect through the the department, making it difficult for any other department member to move past the highest ranked executive (as they would technically be leapfrogging the executive).

Requirements for a promotion to Flag Rank

To be promoted to Flag Rank one must have the personal backing of the Commander-in-Chief, Vice Commander, Quadrant Commander, and all other currently active Flag Staff. There are no set requirements for Flag Rank but to be considered one must have made significant contributions to the community over the course of several years.

View the promotion checklist to see the specific criteria Sector Commanders look for in promotion candidates for a given clearance level.

Promotion Procedures

Promotions are issued at the end of each calendar month. The following process is used:

  1. Beginning on the 21st day of each month the Promotion Information System (PIS) accepts promotion recommendations from our Senior Officers. All Senior Officers are automatically emailed and instructed to submit recommendations for those they feel are ready for an advancement in rank.

  2. Senior Officers log into the PIS and view a list of members who have achieved their rank terms. The Senior Officers select from this list the members they feel are ready to move up in rank providing their comments where appropriate.

  3. The PIS closes to recommendations on the 26th day of the month.

  4. The Sector Commanders review the recommendations and approve/deny promotions for the members within their respective genre.

  5. The Quadrant Commander reviews all promotions approved by the Sector Commanders and either backs the approval or denies it. In the case of denying a promotion approval the Quadrant Commander will leave an explanation.

  6. The Vice-Commander reviews all promotions approved by the Quadrant Commander and either backs the approval or denies it. In the case of denying a promotion approval the Vice-Commander will leave an explanation.

  7. The Commander-in-Chief reviews all promotions approved by the Vice-Commander and either backs the approval or denies it. In the case of denying a promotion approval the Commander-in-Chief will leave an explanation.

  8. Upon approval by the Commander-in-Chief the promotions are finalized and automatically executed. All promoted officers receive an automated email informing them of their movement in rank. A list of promoted officers appears on the Departmental Updates Board and the Outpost's alert status changes to Blue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. How do I get promoted?

    If you're asking this question you're probably new to Outpost 10F. Your first promotion will be a junior promotion, so check the requirements listed here.

  2. I've been coming on a regular basis for months yet I have not been promoted. What am I doing wrong?

    We do what we can to ensure that the promotion lists are both fair and complete. If you have met your required rank term but fail to receive a promotion, please contact your respective Sector Commander for an explanation.

  3. When are promotions issued?

    Promotions are announced at the end of each calendar month. More information can be found here.

  4. I am a Department Senior Manager and I have been recommending an officer for a senior promotion for the past several months. How come he/she hasn't been promoted?

    We require that all department Senior Managers submit along with their senior promotion recommendations a list of things the officer in question has done to deserve the rank. This could be a list of facts, or even better, a list of facts with URLs to projects the officer in question was responsible for. We do not make promotions to senior rank simply because an officer, "has been doing a good job" - we expect to be given good reasons or provided with solid proof that the officer is ready.

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