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==Convention Minimum: Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine==
Convention minimum is the minimum dress code required by The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association in order to represent the organization in a "professional" capacity. This is defined to encompass formal recruiting events, charity events where you are representing your chapter or the organization as a whole, and working an organizational table at a convention. 


==Note from the Uniform Board and the Bureau of Planning==
"While this wiki details the various canon uniforms available to members of the Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine, they are by no means required in order for a member to represent the organization at a convention, chapter sponsored event, or to man one of the organization's fan tables. 

That being said, the organization does have a minimum dress code that must be adhered to while representing the organization in any capacity. That adherence is necessary both to uphold the image of TRMN, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, as one of the premier science fiction fan organizations, but also to uphold the integrity of David Weber's intellectual property, a property that he has graciously allowed this organization to represent to the public in an official capacity. 

We understand that sometimes putting together one of the canon uniforms may be out of some member's immediate grasp, however we also believe that the principle of "do your best" applies not to throwing together any random ensemble and calling it a day, but rather in doing ones best to acquire the necessary items to construct a uniform that one can be proud to represent the organization in, and in the meantime , proudly represent the organization sharply in one of the many approved convention minimum options. 

Wearing proper convention minimum is not just important because it makes you and your chapter look sharp, but it is also one of the organization's main recruitment tools. Like any large organization or corporation, TRMN has branding; an image that makes us instantly recognizable. A blue beret paired with one of our approved logo shirts is akin to the Apple logo, or the Golden Arches, or Mickey Mouse ears. TRMN has spent over a decade perfecting its brand image, and the mandate that our members at least wear proper convention minimum while representing the organization is part of that branding. 

The simplest, and probably the cheapest, way to sharply represent the organization is by purchasing a navy blue polo shirt, or navy blue tee-shirt, at your local Walmart, or equivalent, and then adding the RMMM organizational logo patch to the right or left breast. 

Some examples of what is acceptable and what is not have been included below. If there are any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the member of the Uniform Board, or to your local chain of command for assistance. 

A complete list of available options, as well as further information on this topic can be found in Admiralty Orders [[Admiralty Order 1604-03|1604-03]], [[Admiralty Order 1604-04|1604-04]] and [[Admiralty Order 1604-05|1604-05]]. 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! If we all work together we can contribute to another successful decade as one of the best science fiction fan organizations in existence - The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association."   


==Acceptable Convention Minimum Examples==

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| [[Image:RMMM Con Min DO.png|400px|center]]
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==Unacceptable Convention Minimum Examples==

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| [[Image:RMMM Con Min DONT.png|500px|center]]
| [[Image:RMMM Con Min DONT2.png|500px|center]] 
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====Why is this not allowed?====
The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, prides itself on the canon depiction of uniforms from David Weber's Honorverse. As such, members are required to be either in approved convention minimum, or wearing a canon uniform, while representing the organization in an official capacity, ie; at a recruitment table, during a convention panel, during a charity drive, etc. By arranging a name badge, ribbons, and other pins in the above manner, the look of a canon uniform has been recreated in a non-canon way, and is not in keeping with the TRMN brand image.

==Necessaries==
The following links represent recommended sources for RMMM convention minimum items. 

====Uniform====
[https://www.walmart.com/ip/George-Men-s-Short-Sleeve-Performance-Polo/526812409?variantFieldId=actual_color Polo Shirt (Mens) - Navy]

[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Women-s-X-Temp-w-Fresh-IQ-Short-Sleeve-Pique-Polo-Shirt/55193366 Polo Shirt (Womens) - Navy]

[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MFQOYMW/ref=twister_B00KU3ZFZ2 "Day Jacket" (Mens) - Navy]

[https://www.amazon.com/Port-Authority-Ladies-Shell-Jacket/dp/B014W16VBE/ref=sr_1_37?dchild=1&keywords=softshell%2Bjacket&qid=1580434928&sr=8-37&th=1 "Day Jacket" (Womens) - Navy]

[https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Inspection-Ready-Beret-Black/dp/B071DTVRHQ/ref=sr_1_10_sspa?keywords=rothco%2Binspection%2Bready%2Bberet&qid=1579065430&sr=8-10-spons&smid=A2UDNPGKURPVSY&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU1U2M1JLRVpZUlZaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODA3NTE3MVdSTElGTkk1RkxDTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDA4MjQ4Mjc4N0ZVRVM2V0NEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&psc=1 Beret - Navy Blue]

[https://store.trmn.org/royal-manticoran-navy-beret-patch/ Beret Patch] (Note: Please utilize the RMN beret patch until such time as the RMMM beret patch may becomes available)

====Authorized on Polo Shirts - All Ranks====
[https://store.trmn.org/rmmm-logo-patch/ Logo Patch]

[https://store.trmn.org/uniforms/rmn/rmn-rank-pins/ Rank Insignia] (C-12 through C-23 only)

====Authorized on Day Jackets - C-1 through C-8====
[https://store.trmn.org/rmmm-logo-patch/ Logo Patch]

Ship Assignment Patch - Contact Chapter Leadership

[https://store.trmn.org/awards/aerospace-wings/ Aerospace Wings] (Choose the enlisted version you have earned)

[https://store.trmn.org/royal-manticoran-navy-marine-enlisted-space-warfare-pin/ Enlisted Space Warfare Pin] (Choose the version appropriate to the level you have earned)

[https://store.trmn.org/multi-service-enlisted-chevron-yellow/ RMMM Rank Chevron] (C-1 through C-8 NO Endorsement)

[https://store.trmn.org/multi-service-enlisted-chevron-rocker-combo-yellow/ RMMM Rank Chevron/Rocker Combo] (C-1 through C-8 NO Endorsement)

[https://store.trmn.org/multi-service-enlisted-chevron-yellow/ RMMM Deck Department Rank Chevron]

[https://store.trmn.org/multi-service-enlisted-chevron-rocker-combo-yellow/ RMMM Deck Department Rank Chevron/Rocker Combo]

Deck Department Rank Insert - Currently Unavailable

[https://store.trmn.org/engineering-chevron-orange/ RMMM Engineering Department Rank Chevron]

[https://store.trmn.org/engineering-chevron-rocker-combo-orange/ RMMM Engineering Department Rank Chevron/Rocker Combo]

Engineering Department Rank Insert - Currently Unavailable

[https://store.trmn.org/command-chevron-white/ RMMM Catering/Hotel Department Rank Chevron]

[https://store.trmn.org/command-chevron-rocker-combo-white/ RMMM Catering/Hotel Department Chevron/Rocker Combo]

Catering/Hotel Department Rank Insert - Currently Unavailable

[https://store.trmn.org/medical-chevron-green/ RMMM Medical Department Rank Chevron]

[https://store.trmn.org/medical-chevron-rocker-combo-green/ RMMM Medical Department Rank Chevron/Rocker Combo]

Medical Department Rank Insert - Currently Unavailable

====Authorized on Day Jackets - C-12 through C-23====
[https://store.trmn.org/rmmm-logo-patch/ Logo Patch] 

Ship Assignment Patch - Contact Chapter Leadership

[https://store.trmn.org/uniforms/rmn/rmn-rank-pins/ Rank Insignia]

[https://store.trmn.org/awards/aerospace-wings/ Aerospace Wings] (Choose the officer version you have earned)

[https://store.trmn.org/royal-manticoran-navy-marine-officer-space-warfare-pin/ Officer Space Warfare Pin]