Sphinx Forestry Commission

The Sphinx Forestry Commission (abbrev. SFC) is one of the three uniformed civilian branches of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN). The SFC is the component devoted to youth members, and adult SFC members provide leadership for the youth members.

The Sphinx Forestry Commission (SFC) is a uniformed civilian branch of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. This component is for all youth and any adult who like the Honor Harrington Universe and are involved in the TRMN.

Originally created in 2012-13, the SFC was focused on the youth of the organization, to provide a foundation for the youth to prepare them for the other branches. At the time of its creation, the only adults in the SFC were those directly involved with working with the youth.

Now the SFC has broadened its doors to welcome not only the youth, but any adult who wishes to serve in the Sphinx Forestry Commission. On the planet Sphinx the rangers serve in much the same capacity as our today forest rangers and land management commission. If you like animals and nature, then the SFC is the place for you. Have you been adopted by a treecat? We can help you get acclimated to having a new companion.

The head of the SFC is the Commissioner.

Current Commissioner Commissioner Lieutenant General Dame Jill M. Taylor, KDE, OGL, CM, CGM, SFC

Cadet Ranger ranks

In TRMN, a Youth Member is defined as any member 17 or younger. All Youth Members are automatically placed in the Sphinx Forestry Commission in one of four Cadet Ranger Ranks based on age (see the Board of Directors' Youth Policy HERE).

• Provisional Ranger I: 5 to 9 years
• Provisional Ranger II: 9 to 13 years
• Provisional Ranger III: 13 to 16 years
• Senior Provisional Ranger: 16 to 18 years

At 16 years of age, the Youth member has an option to either remain with the Sphinx Forestry Commission as a Senior Cadet Ranger, or transfer to another branch of TRMN as a Midship/Cadet/Kadett/Intern (see the Board of Directors' Youth Policy HERE).

Honorverse

In the Honorverse canon, the Sphinx Forestry Commission is the Manticoran agency responsible for overseeing and protecting the natural flora and fauna of the planet Sphinx, especially treecats.

Sphinx Forestry Service

*main article: Sphinx Forestry Service
In canon the organization was called the Sphinx Forestry Service (abbrev. SFS) in its early days before human contact with treecats. TRMN uses the term SFS to refer to the Academy for the SFC, adults who administer the online exams available to youth members.

Awards

There are a number of awards unique to the SFC. See: Sphinx Forestry Commission Awards

Adult Uniforms

The Uniform for the Sphinx Forestry Commission will consist of the following:

Summer Uniform:

• Shirt – Short Sleeve Khaki Safari Shirt with Epaulette tabs. A SFS Patch will be worn on the left shoulder. Dark Green Epaulettes with silver S.F.C. pinned or embroidered on the bottom and the rank insignia pinned or embroidered on the center of the Epaulette. A name plate with gold text on a black background with the persons last name will be placed over the right-hand pocket.
• Khaki Safari Pants or Shorts – Both of these are similar to cargo shorts with multiple pockets.
• Shoes – Rugged Hiking Boots, Brown.
• Socks (if Shorts worn) – White knee-high crew socks with the top of the sock cuffed down to the middle of your calf.
• Socks (if Pants worn) – White crew socks.
• Hat – Khaki Safari Hat with the ability to tie or button up one or both of the side of the brim.

Winter Uniform:

• Shirt – Long or Short Sleeve Khaki Safari Shirt with Epaulette tabs. A SFS Patch will be worn on the left shoulder. Dark Green Epaulettes with silver S.F.C. pinned or embroidered on the bottom and the rank insignia pinned or embroidered on the center of the Epaulette. A name plate with gold text on a black background with the persons last name will be placed over the right-hand pocket.
• Khaki Safari Pants – These are similar to cargo shorts with multiple pockets.
• Shoes – Rugged Hiking Boots, Brown.
• Socks (if Pants worn) – White crew socks.
• Hat – Khaki Safari Hat with the ability to tie or button up one or both of the side of the brim.

Dress Uniform:

• Jacket/Tunic – Dark Green Dress Jacket with Mandarin Collar and two chest level pockets (like the khaki shirts) – Same color at 1960-1970’s US Army Jacket with 6 gold buttons down the centerline buttons and shoulder tabs for Epaulettes. A SFS * * Patch will be worn on the left shoulder. Dark Green Epaulettes with silver S.F.C. pinned or embroidered on the bottom and the rank insignia pinned or embroidered on the center of the Epaulette. A name plate with gold text on a black background with the persons last name will be placed over the right-hand pocket. The ribbon rank and any qualification badges will be worn over the left-hand pocket
• Shirt – Long Sleeve Khaki Turtleneck.
• Pants – Long Khaki Trousers.
• Socks – Dark socks.
• Shoes – Black Dress shoes or dress boots (no more than a 2” heel).
• Hat – African Safari Pith Helmet.

Convention Minimum:

• Shirt - A SFS Logo shirt, Dark Green or Green preferred
• Pants – Khaki Slacks or Jeans

Probationary Uniforms

The Uniform of the Sphinx Forestry Service (Children Ages 5 – 16) will consist of:

Work Uniform:

• Shirt – A SFS logo t-shirt or polo shirt, green. In winter, a white or khaki colored turtleneck may be worn underneath the t-shirt or polo shirt.
• Pants – Khaki colored pants or shorts (preferably cargo type).
• Shoes – Black or brown hiking boots.
• Socks – white socks, either knee high or crew cut
• Hat (optional) – Khaki baseball cap with SFC logo on it.

Dress Uniform:

• Shirt – A white button-down shirt with pockets. On the left-hand pocket will be a SFC patch. A dark green tie will also be worn.
• Pants – Black dress pants.
• Shoes – black dress shoes or dress boots.
• Socks – black dress socks.

Convention Minimum:

• Shirt - A SFS Logo shirt, Dark Green or Green preferred
• Pants – Khaki Slacks or Jeans

See Also

• PD-SC-1004 Rank and Promotion Policy

External Links

Sphinx Forestry Service article at the Honorverse Wikia