Bureau of Communications
The Bureau of Communications (abbrev: BuComm) is one of the seven bureaus of the Royal Manticoran Navy. The head of this bureau is known as the Fourth Space Lord (abbrev: 4SL). BuComm is responsible for all Communications for The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.; including any official organizational communications (ie: newsletters, press releases), publication of membership manuals and marketing materials, as well as providing and maintaining web services.
Organization & Mandate
The Fourth Space Lord serves as head of Bureau of Communications. This person, for the level of work they do, is awarded the rank of Admiral of the Red.
The Office of the Fourth Space Lord is responsible for the general Communications for The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Production of the official organizational quarterly newsletter: A Manticore's Tale
- Maintenance of the organizational websites
- Administration and moderation of the Forums
- Organizational email administration
- Providing member support for web applications
History
Fourth Space Lord
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RADM Sean Niemeyer | 16 Jun 2010 | 1 Dec 2010 |
| 2 | RADM Craig Cheairs | 19 Feb 2011 | 20 Apr 2011 |
| 3 | ADM Robert Bulkeley, Jr. | 20 Apr 2011 | 27 Apr 2017 |
| 4 | RADM David Weiner | 28 Apr 2017 | 5 Oct 2018 |
| 5 | RADM Rob Marshall | 7 Nov 2018 | 9 May 2019 |
| 6 | MGEN James "AJ" Olsen | 9 May 2019 | 22 Aug 2020 |
| 7 | VADM Doss Buckalew | 22 Aug 2020 | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 8 | GADM David Westover | 15 Jan 2025 | Incumbent |
Bureau Staff
Command Staff
- Fourth Space Lord: GADM David Westover
- Deputy Fourth Space Lord: VACANT
- Chief of Staff: ADM Wayne Bruns
- Flag Lieutenant: VACANT
- Bureau CSMCPO: VACANT
- Yeoman: VACANT
Web Services
- Director, Web Services: VADM Geoffrey Strayer
- Social Media Manager: CMDR JJ Brutsman
- Yeoman: VACANT
MEDUSA Data Operations Center
- Director: RADM David L Weiner
- Senior Developer: LTCMD Douglas Needham
Development
- Director: CWO Rick Waterson
- Senior Developer: CPO Jeffry Fisher
- Developer: RADM Brad Lee
- System Administrator: OB Jushua Coons
Bureau Directives
Bureau of Communications (BuComm) directives are applicable to all branches of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. for all materials, policies, etc. falling within BuComm's AOR.
Bureau Orders
Bureau of Communications (BuComm) orders are applicable to all branches of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. for all materials, policies, etc. falling within BuComm's AOR.