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 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.
| BuComm Order | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCM-2108-02 | 08 August 2021 | Appointment of Content Manager | Active |
| BCM-2108-01 | 08 August 2021 | Appointment of Project Coordinator | Active |
| BCM-2107-01 | 01 July 2021 | Appointment of Content Manager | Active |
| BCM-2106-02 | 24 June 2021 | Appointment of Editor | Active |
| BCM-2106-01 | 01 June 2021 | Appointment of Wiki Director | Active |
| BCM-2101-04 | 28 January 2021 | Appointment of Editor | Active |
| BCM-2101-03 | 14 January 2021 | Appointment of Web Services Deputy Director | Active |
| BCM-2101-02 | 13 January 2021 | Appointment of Marketing Assistant Director | Active |
| BCM-2101-01 | 01 January 2021 | Appointment of Chief of Staff | Active |
| BCM-2012-01 | 23 December 2020 | Holiday Closure | Expired |
| BCM-2009-02 | 15 September 2020 | Appointment of Deputy Space Lord | Active |
| BCM-2009-01 | 15 September 2020 | Appointment of Art Director | Active |
| BCM-2008-02 | 31 August 2020 | Appointment of Yeoman | Active |
| BCM-2008-01 | 20 August 2020 | Appointment of Yeoman | Active |
| BCM-2006-01 | 7 June 2020 | Appointment of Deputy Fourth Space Lord | Active |
| BCM-005-02 | 28 May 2020 | Reorganization of Department of Publishing | Active |
| BCM-2005-01 | 19 May 2020 | Appointment of Help Desk Administrator | Active |
| BCM-2004-01 | 26 April 2020 | Re-establishment of Manticoran News Bureau/Appointment of Managing Editor | Active |
| BCM-1907-01 | 12 July 2019 | Submission Process for Crests and Peerage Arms | Superceded |
| [[BuComm 1905-02]|BCM-1905-02] | 19 May 2019 | Declaration of Admiralty House Event | Active |
| BCM-1905-01 | 05 May 2019 | Appointment of Director of Web Services | Active |
| BCM-1901-02 | 16 January 2019 | Appointment of Deputy Director, Web Services | Active |
| DIR-BCM-000x | 02 January 2019 | Document submission process and requirements | Active |
| BCM-1811-03 | 29 November 2018 | Appointment of Director of Publications | Active |
| BCM-1811-03 | 29 November 2018 | Appointment of Deputy Space Lord | Active |
| BCM-1811-01 | 29 November 2018 | Appointment of Chief of Staff | Active |
| BCM-1808-01 | 22 August 2018 | Deputy Director of Web Services | Active |
| BCM-1804-04 | 11 April 2018 | Designation of Admiralty House Event | Active |
| BCM-1804-03 | 10 April 2018 | Appointment of Acting Deputy Director of Publications | Active |
| BCM-1804-02 | 10 April 2018 | Deactivation of Department of Uniform Manuals | Active |
| BCM-1804-01 | 10 April 2018 | Appointment of Director of Publications | Active |
| BCM-1801-02 | 11 January 2018 | Appointment of Layout Artist | Active |
| BCM-1801-01 | 02 January 2018 | Promotion of Erik Plossl | Active |
| BCM-1710-02 | 22 October 2017 | Queens Bravery Medal | Active |
| BCM-1710-01 | 17 October 2017 | New Chief of Staff | Active |
| BCM-1709-01 | 11 September 2017 | Appointment of Deputy Space Lord, Web Services | Active |
| BCM-1708-01 | 06 August 2017 | Appointment of Data Systems Technician | Active |
| BuComm 1707-07 | 30 July 2017 | Excessive Duplicate Forum Posts | Active |
| BCM-2808-06 | 13 July 2017 | Awards for HonorCon 2016 & MantiCon 2017 | Active |
| BCM-1707-05 | 11 July 2017 | Assignment of LTSG Karyn Hill to the Department of Publications | Active |
| BCM-1707-04 | 10 July 2017 | Navy Achievement Medal, Commodore Joe Harney | Active |
| BCM-1707-03 | 10 July 2017 | Relief of Commodore Joseph Harney | Active |
| BuComm 1707-02 | 07 July 2017 | Response times and escalation process | Active |
| BCM-1707-01 | 03 July 2017 | Magic City Con Awards | Active |
| BCM-1706-06 | 22 June 2017 | Appointment of Forum Administrator | Active |
| BuComm 1706-05 | 19 June 2017 | Manual Numbering Scheme | Active |
| BCM-1706-04 | 15 June 2017 | Composition of the Uniform Board and Appointment of Chairman | Active |
| BuComm 1706-03 | 13 June 2017 | Transfer of the Uniform Design Board | Active |
| BuComm 1706-02 | 05 June 2017 | Establishment of the Office of Uniform Manuals | Active |
| BCM-1706-01 | 02 June 2017 | Designation of Admiralty House Event | Active |
| BCM-1706-01 | 29 May 2017 | Appointment of Deputy Fourth Space Lord | Active |
| BCM-1704-03 | 23 Apr 2017 | Meritorious Service Medal | Active |
| BCM-1704-02 | 22 Apr 2017 | Appointment of Acting Chief Of Staff | Active |
| BCM-1704-01 | 22 Apr 2017 | Appointment of Director of Publications | Active |
| BCM-1701-01 | 1 Jan 2017 | Tenth Anniversary Logo and Logotype | Active |