Unit Officer In Charge 13th Brigade (SFMC)
Description of Role
The 13th Brigade of the STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC) is looking for a few good Unit Officers in Charge! If you are within the boundaries of the 13th Region, you are encouraged to activate your own unit. One may do so here, or, and preferably, at the unit activation application link that can be found at the official SFMC’s website.
The 13th Brigade operates with the 13th Region.
Area of Operations:
1st BN Manitoba, 2nd BN Michigan, 3rd BN New Brunswick, 4th BN Newfoundland, 5th BN Nova Scotia, 6th Ontario, 7th BN Prince Edward Island, 8th BN Quebec.
“What is a Unit OIC?
Marine Strike Group (MSG) – The smallest unit in the SFMC is the Marine Strike Group or MSG. These units are attached to a chapter. The size of which varies considerably depending on the location & membership. This means an MSG can consist of a single Marine, or dozens. The Marine in command of the MSG, or any SFMC unit, is referred to as the Officer in Charge (OIC), their second in command is usually termed the Deputy Officer in Charge (DOIC) & if they have noncommissioned Officer overseeing other enlisted, then the leadership will also have an NCOIC. The OIC, DOIC & NCOIC all need to be part of the parent STARFLEET chapter.
Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) – MEU’s are SFMC units that are not attached to chapters. They either form organically this way or sometimes a STARFLEET chapter leaves STARFLEET, but its Strike Group wishes to stay. As with the Strike Group, the Marine in command of the expeditionary unit is referred to as the Officer in Charge, and their second in command is usually termed the Deputy Officer in Charge. Note, however, that the OIC of a MEU must not be a member of any STARFLEET chapter. The members of the unit, like members of any unit, may come from anywhere in the STARFLEET Marine Corps.” -SFMC-MFM, version 1-001-2026, s.03:02 Units, p. 08.
What is the mission of the SFMC?
“The STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC) is a department of STARFLEET International (SFI) focused on providing a venue for those members expressing an interest in the military science fiction aspects of Star Trek fandom.
The SFMC is open to all life forms regardless of race, color, creed, disability, gender or lifestyle. The SFMC is dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie for its members, promoting service to the community and charity, especially to those who have served and those currently serving in their respective nation’s armed forces.” -SFMC-MFM, version 1-001-2026, 01:01 Our Mission, p. 04.
The role of SFMC?
Within STARFLEET, the SFMC is a permanent auxiliary department whose members include veterans and active duty military as well as people who prefer a military science fiction theme to their Star Trek fan activities. The SFMC is organized along traditional military lines in the same manner as STARFLEET, however, instead of being organized along naval lines, and using terms such as ships and shuttles, the SFMC uses ground force equivalents, such as brigades and strike groups. Despite our use of military structure and terminology, the SFMC is in NO WAY a military or paramilitary organization.
Members of the SFMC are dedicated to the same principles as other members of STARFLEET like community service and charity fundraising. Because so many of our members associate with, or have ties to, the real-world military, much of our focus is on organizations that associate or assist military members, veterans, and their families.” -SFMC-MFM, version 1-001-2026, 02:03 Why role play STARFLEET Marines?, p. 05.
Skills Needed
Must be able to make Bi-Monthly reports every even month using the SFMC’s reporting system.
Must be able to work with and communicate through social media platforms such as Discord, Facebook, Zoom, email, etc.
Training Requirements (if applicable)
3.13 Officer in Charge (OIC) Requirements, SFMC-1-002 Policy Manual, 2024 states that,
“To be considered for the position of Unit OIC or Deputy OIC, a member must be 15 years of age or older and must be a member of the ship to which the respective MSG is assigned. There will be no waivers to this requirement. The OIC must have completed the following before or within 3 months of taking office: OTS, PD100, STARFLEET Data Protection Policy (SFDPP) training.” Additionally, must be a member of the 13th Brigade/Region, Active or Reserve Marine in the DB, MSG’s must have CO’s permission.
Age Requirements (if applicable)
15
Questions can be directed to Antonio T De Angelis III, sfmc13thbde@sfi.org. Application period closes 12 April 26.