Bureau of Communications
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| Space Lord: | MAJGEN Sir James "AJ" Olsen |
| Deputy Space Lord: | RADM Sir Michael Timko |
| Chief of Staff: | CAPT SG Sir Joe Hinson |
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), an office currently occupied by Major General Sir James "AJ" Olsen, KDE, SC, OG, QBM, CBM, RMMC, Baron Grays Harbor. 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
- Editing and typesetting of organizational manuals
History
Fourth Space Lord
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RADM Sean Niemeyer, KSK, KDE, KCR, GS, Duke of New Ulyanovsk | 16 June 2010[1] | 1 December 2010 |
| 2 | RADM Craig Cheairs, KDE | 19 February 2011[2] | 20 April 2011 |
| 3 | ADM Sir Robert Bulkeley, Jr., KSK, SC, CGM, DSO, Duke of Mountain View | 20 April 2011[3] | 27 April 2017 |
| 4 | RADM Sir David Weiner, KSK, GCE, CGM, Baron Serpent Head Point | 28 April 2017 | 5 October 2018 |
| 5 | RADM Sir Rob Marshall, GCE, MC, KR, SC, OG, DSO, QBM, Baron New Halifax | 7 November 2018[4] | 9 May 2019 |
| 6 | MGEN Sir James "AJ" Olsen, KDE, SC, OG, QBM, CBM, RMMC, Baron Grays Harbor | 9 May 2019[5] | Incumbent |
Deputy Fourth Space Lord
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved | Space Lord |
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| 1 | CDRE Sir David Weiner, KSK, GCE, CGM, Baron Serpent Head Point | 2 Nov 2015 | 29 May 2017 | ADM Bulkeley |
| 2 | CDRE Sir Rob Marshall, GCE, MC, KR, SC, OG, DSO, QBM, Baron New Halifax | 29 May 2017 | 5 October 2018 | RADM Weiner |
| 3 | MGEN Sir James "AJ" Olsen, KDE, OG, QBM, CBM, RMMC | 10 Sept 2017 | 9 May 2019 | RADM Weiner RADM Marshall |
| 4 | CDRE Sir Michael Timko, GCE, MC, CR, SC, OG | 22 Nov 2018 | Incumbent | RADM Marshall MAJGEN Olsen |
Bureau Staff
Command Staff
- Fourth Space Lord: MGEN Sir James "AJ" Olsen, KDE, SC, OG, QBM, CBM, RMMC, Baron Grays Harbor
- Deputy Fourth Space Lord: RADM Sir Michael Timko, GCE, MC, CR, SC, OG
- Chief of Staff: CAPTSG Joe Hinson, KDE, MC, OG, MR, CGM, GS
- Flag Lieutenant: VACANT
- Bureau CSMCPO: SMCPO Sir Shon Elliott, KDE, OC, NS, QBM
- Chief Yeoman: VACANT
Web Services
- Director, Web Services: RADM Brad Lee, AC, SC, Baron West Columbia
Publications
Manticoran News Bureau
Electronic Certificates
Communications
| Method | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Questions | bucomm@trmn.org | For general inquiries |
| Helpdesk Submission (Bolthole) | bolthole@trmn.org | Non-urgent help requests |
| 4th Space Lord Email | 4sl@trmn.org | For escalation |
| Deputy 4th Space Lord Email | deputy@bucomm.trmn.org | For escalation |
| Chief of Staff Email | cos@bucomm.trmn.org | For general inquiries/escalation |
| Director, Web Services Email | webservices@trmn.org | Email/Forum/Website Questions, urgent issues |
| Director, Publications Email | publications@bucomm.trmn.org | Publications Questions, issues |
| Director, Electronic Certificates Email | certs@bucomm.trmn.org | Certificate requests |
| Forums Questions | forums@trmn.org | Forum questions or urgent issues |
| News Submissions | news@trmn.org | News and newsletter submissions |
| Facebook Group | TRMN BuComm Group | For general inquiries |
| Forum Location | BuComm Forums | For questions, announcements, and information |
Bureau Orders
| NOTE: This Wiki is the authoritative source for orders per the Fourth Space Lord. All orders have been provided by the issuing authority or are as posted in the TRMN Forums. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BuComm 2004-01 | 26 April 2020 | Re-establishment of Manticoran News Bureau/Appointment of Managing Editor | Active |
| BuComm 1907-01 | 12 July 2019 | Submission Process for Crests and Peerage Arms | Superceded |
| BuComm 1905-01 | 05 May 2019 | Appointment of Director of Web Services | Active |
| BuComm 1901-01 | 02 January 2019 | Document submission process and requirements | Active |
| BuComm 1811-03 | 29 November 2018 | Appointment of Director of Publications | Active |
| BuComm 1811-02 | 29 November 2018 | Appointment of Deputy Space Lord | Active |
| BuComm 1811-01 | 29 November 2018 | Appointment of Chief of Staff | Active |
| BuComm 1808-01 | 22 August 2018 | Deputy Director of Web Services | Active |
| BuComm 1804-04 | 11 April 2018 | Designation of Admiralty House Event | Active |
| BuComm 1804-03 | 10 April 2018 | Appointment of Acting Deputy Director of Publications | Active |
| BuComm 1804-02 | 10 April 2018 | Deactivation of Department of Uniform Manuals | Active |
| BuComm 1804-01 | 10 April 2018 | Appointment of Director of Publications | Active |
| BuComm 1801-02 | 11 January 2018 | Appointment of Layout Artist | Active |
| BuComm 1801-01 | 02 January 2018 | Promotion of Erik Plossl | Active |
| BuComm 1710-02 | 22 October 2017 | Queens Bravery Medal | Active |
| BuComm 1710-01 | 17 October 2017 | New Chief of Staff | Active |
| BuComm 1709-01 | 11 September 2017 | Appointment of Deputy Space Lord, Web Services | Active |
| BuComm 1708-01 | 06 August 2017 | Appointment of Data Systems Technician | Active |
| BuComm 1707-07 | 30 July 2017 | Excessive Duplicate Forum Posts | Active |
| BuComm 1707-06 | 13 July 2017 | Awards for HonorCon 2016 & MantiCon 2017 | Active |
| BuComm 1707-05 | 11 July 2017 | Assignment of LTSG Karyn Hill to the Department of Publications | Active |
| BuComm 1707-04 | 10 July 2017 | Navy Achievement Medal, Commodore Joe Harney | Active |
| BuComm 1707-03 | 10 July 2017 | Relief of Commodore Joseph Harney | Active |
| BuComm 1707-02 | 07 July 2017 | Response times and escalation process | Active |
| BuComm 1707-01 | 03 July 2017 | Magic City Con Awards | Active |
| BuComm 1706-06 | 22 June 2017 | Appointment of Forum Administrator | Active |
| BuComm 1706-05 | 19 June 2017 | Manual Numbering Scheme | Active |
| BuComm 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 |
| BuComm 1706-01 | 02 June 2017 | Designation of Admiralty House Event | Active |
| BuComm 1705-01 | 29 May 2017 | Appointment of Deputy Fourth Space Lord | Active |
| BuComm 1704C | 23 Apr 2017 | Meritorious Service Medal | Active |
| BuComm 1704B | 22 Apr 2017 | Appointment of Acting Chief Of Staff | Active |
| BuComm 1704A | 22 Apr 2017 | Appointment of Director of Publications | Active |
| BuComm 1701A | 1 Jan 2017 | Tenth Anniversary Logo and Logotype | Active |
References
See Also
| The Bureaus of the Royal Manticoran Navy | |
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| First Space Lord - BuPlan - BuShips - BuComm - BuPers - BuTrain - BuSup | |