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377TH MARINE STRIKE GROUP

The Thunder From DownUnder

377th MSG Member’s Handbook

3 7 7 T H MARINE STR IKE GROUP

Member’s Handbook

377th MSG, 4th BN, 11th BDE, SFMC is a component of the

USS Southern Cross NCC 63550 a member of STARFLEET: the International Star Trek Fan Association

www.uss-southerncross.com

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Welcome to your tour of duty with the 377th Marine Strike Group, The Thunder From Downunder. The 377th is a proud member of the 11th Brigade, SFMC, “The ANZACS”, and is primarily a Combined Arms Force serving as a permanent detachment on the mighty USS Southern Cross – the cream of the Starfleet Marine Corps new fleet of military vessels. You will find in our ranks and departments much to keep you interested and we are certain that you will find much in this document to be of great value to you in your Marine career. Many of our Marines are keen students at both the SFMC and the Starfleet Academies and we hope that you will assist in keeping up the established traditions that record the 377th as being a highly educated, proactive and enthusiastic SFMC member. We trust you will gain great pleasure from your association with our Unit and look forward to seeing you take your place alongside our professional Marine members. Semper Fi ! Colonel Bruce O’Brien Commanding Officer – USS Southern Cross O.I.C. 11th Brigade, Starfleet Marine Corps O.I.C. 377th MSG, 4th Battalion, 11th Brigade, SFMC

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Table of Contents Welcome ii Index iii

Chapter One –Introduction 1

Chapter Two – Guidelines 2 Membership in the 377th 2

Commendations & Awards 3 Communications 3 Newsletters 3 Branch of Service & Marine Occupational Specialty 4

Rank & Advancement 4

Chapter Three – SFMC Ranks, Insignia & Uniforms 6 Ranks & Insignia 7 SFMC & SFI Rank Comparison Chart 7 STARFLEET/SFMC Commissioned Officer Rank & Grade Structure 8 STARFLEET/SFMC Enlisted Rank & Grade Structure 9 Uniform Guide 10 Uniform Styles 11

Chapter Four – Unit History 12

Chapter Five – Unit Details 14 377th Organisational Chart 17 The Blue Roos 18 Blue Roos Organisational Chart 20 The Black Sheep 21 Black Sheep Organisational Chart 23 VMF,VMA, VMS Aero Wings 24 - VMS377 25 - VMF377 26 - VMA377 27 377th Mobile Surgical Hospital Unit 28 377th MSH Organisational Chart 30 377th Combat Engineers 31

Chapter Six – Unit Deployments 32 Infantry Company 33 Special Operations 37 Aerospace 38 Medical 42 Combat Engineers 42

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INTRODUCTION

elcome to your tour of duty with the 377th Marine Strike Group. As an integral and important part of the correspondence chapter, the

USS Southern Cross the 377th has Marine members that are made up currently from

Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

The 377th serves as the more military-focused section of the Southern Cross chapter

and as such, greater emphasis is placed on the fictional aspects of operational

activities that would normally be associated with a military unit on board a

starship, such as this

As a member of the 377th, your duties will also involve participation in other

“ship’s duties” aboard the USS Southern Cross and you will find that you will be

assigned to an appropriate department so you can participate in other chapter

activities.

Within the 377th however, you will be expected to assume a task or duty

appropriate to the Branch of Service (BOS) which the 377th is currently designated

and your own, appropriate Marine Occupational Status (MOS) will be applied

accordingly. This will not preclude you from extending your MOS designations

however and you should feel free to apply to any position listed in the Unit,

recognizing of course that appropriate MOS designations will need to be

applicable.

Lastly, do not hesitate to ask any questions or pro-offer any suggestions. The

377th is a totally unit member focused group and your needs, wishes and thoughts

are most welcome.

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GUIDELINES

T his manual is designed to provide new and returning Marine members

with the Operations and Procedures of both the STARFLEET Marine Corps and

the 377th Marine Strike Group. The manual should be used in conjunction with

the current SFMC Handbook, the current STARFLEET Membership Handbook,

and the Members Manual of the USS Southern Cross, to give you a complete

reference that covers all levels of STARFLEET International (SFI) and the

STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC).

MEMBERSHIP IN THE 377th STRIKE GROUP.

As the 377th MSG is assigned aboard the USS Southern Cross, a correspondence

chapter of SFI, this makes the 377th MSG a “Marine Correspondence Unit”. As

such, this will require that the majority of our business will be conducted via e-

mail; message boards (Yahoo Groups page); chat groups; telephone etc.

Naturally, the only requirement that must be met to be a Marine - whether Active

duty or Reservist - is that you must be a member in good standing of

STARFLEET International. Of course, we would also like to think that you will

bring with you a positive mental attitude and a willingness to work with others.

Apart from the SFI annual membership fee, there are no other fees occurred in

becoming a member of our Unit.

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COMMENDATIONS & AWARDS

To receive an award, you have to be nominated for it by someone. This usually

involved your Unit OIC, Ship’s CO, or fellow Marines. An award nomination is

then sent up the chain of command to the appropriate authority. If you have met

or exceeded the standards for that award, it will be authorized them awarded to

you.

For further information on the awards program and process, consult the Marine

Forces Manual, or discuss with the OIC.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communication is an important part of the successful running of the 377th MSG.

As a part of a correspondence chapter, the vast majority of the Unit’s official

business is conducted electronically.

It is important therefore that you regularly review all communications and

broadcasts that are published through the various mediums, as there may be

announcements or notices that affect you.

Always endeavour to maintain a high degree of communication with your Unit.

Much information pertaining to the 377th activities, will be either published via our

newsletter (the “Gung Ho Gazette”), or through the Yahoo Groups pages, or on

the 377th web pages within the USS Southern Cross website (www.uss-

southerncross.com).

Other information pertaining to our Unit may also be published on the 11th BDE

website.

NEWSLETTERS

As noted previously, the 377th has its own newsletter – the “Gung Ho Gazette”. This is published on a regular basis (ideally monthly). Articles dealing with the Marine Corps and the 377th MSG, may also be published in the newsletter of the USS Southern Cross – “ScuttleButt”.

377th members should always attempt to become involved in the publication of news, events and other items of interest, in both publications. All material submitted should be done through the OIC (for the “Gazette), or through the office of the editor of “ScuttleButt”.

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BRANCH OF SERVICE (BOS) & MARINE OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALITY (MOS)

As listed previously, the 377th MSG is an Infantry Branch based Unit, with Combined Force inclusions.

This means that the Unit is capable of involvement with varying types of missions and actions, due to its ability to provide a ready response to certain types of military or political engagement.

Each of the individual positions within the 377th is MOS rated. This means, that to first apply for a role as one of the many specialist occupations listed in the Unit, you will be required to have achieved the appropriate MOS designations.

For example, the MOS for a Fighter Pilot (Space Combat), the Marine is required to have an MOS rating of 623. To achieve this rating, the Marine concerned will have needed to have successfully passed the following examinations taken from the SFMCA: PD-10, AE-10, AE-20, AE-25 or AE-30, IN-10.

You may be considered for a role as Fighter Pilot but you will need to achieve the passing grades required to rise above the position of “Trainee Fighter Pilot”.

All questions regarding individual MOS should be addressed to the OIC or the DOIC.

Further assistance can be obtained by contacting the 11th BDE S-3 (Training & Operations Officer) who will assist you in your study requirements.

RANK & ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE 377TH MSG

It should always be remembered that SFMC does not promote its members. Only the

CO of a chapter, the RC or the Executive Committee has authority to pass promotions

to individual Marines. Members of the SFMC can of course pass recommendations for

rank promotion, which should be done through the OIC or the CO of the chapter.

For promotions within the 377th, the CO of the USS Southern Cross is the promoting

authority at a ‘local’ level. The chapter CO has the authority to promote up to and

including the grade of O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/Commander).

You should always feel free to apply for any position that you consider yourself

qualified for, but do not lose heart if you are not successful as there is likely to be other

positions that you will be able to take on.

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You will need to remember that Academy qualifications will not only boost your

chances for promotion but will also assist your application to more senior positions,

depending upon the MOS requirement of that role.

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SFMC RANKS, INSIGNIA & UNIFORMS

R anks are not real – but they can be important.

While the actual rank means nothing and is of course entirely fictitious, they can

nevertheless give visible evidence to the dedication and enthusiasm of the individual

Marine in his involvement within the SFMC.

Rank usually reflects the degree of activity and achievements of an individual within the

Corps, the Unit and/or the chapter to which the Unit is activated.

While rank does not provide any form of superiority or seniority for an individual, it

can give a clear indication of the intent of purpose of the Marine concerned.

However, it should be highlighted, that officer ranks do not provide any form of

immediacy of “seniority” and you may just as easily find a Sergeant having seniority of

responsibility over a Marine Captain, just as you would in Fleet roles.

Achievement to officer status is not automatic and even should a Marine have qualified

for officer rank by the passing of OTS, they do not have to accept an officer’s rank and

just as easily continue to pursue their Marine career as an enlisted Marine.

The details listed in this next chapter, give highlight to rank, insignia, uniforms and

qualifications

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SFMC RANKS & INSIGNIA

In the SFMC, we use a rank structure very similar to the 20th century United

States Marine Corps and the United States Army. This is done for two important

reasons. First, it allows us to use some commercially available rank insignias with

only slight modifications necessary to make it distinctly ours. Second, it is easily

understood by anyone with even a little military experience. Our system also nicely

correlates with the system already used by SFI.

In order to simplify comparison between the “Naval” and “Marine” rank systems,

the SFMC often refers to “grades” as opposed to “ranks”. While a rank is a title,

like “Colonel”, a grade (occasionally referred to as a “pay grade”) is an

alphanumeric designator, like “O-5” which is the same for both Naval and Marine

ranks. In other words, an O-6 (Naval Captain, Marine Colonel) always outranks an

O-5 (Naval Commander, Marine Lieutenant Colonel) regardless of whether

his/her rank is SFI or SFMC.

There are two basic forms of rank: enlisted and officer. The enlisted ranks are

separated into grades E-1 through E9. From lowest grade to highest, the enlisted

ranks are Private (PVT), Private First Class (PFC), Lance Corporal (LCPL),

Corporal (CPL), Sergeant (SGT), Staff Sergeant (SSGT), Gunnery Sergeant

(GSGT), First Sergeant (1SGT) and Sergeant Major (SGM). One SGM is

appointed by the Commandant to the position of Sergeant Major of the

STARFLEET Marine Corps (abbreviated as SGM/SFMC). This is a duty

assignment, not a rank.

In a similar fashion, the officer ranks are separated into grades O-1 through O-11.

From lowest to highest, they are 2nd Lieutenant (2LT), 1st Lieutenant (1LT),

Captain (CPT), Major (MAJ), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Colonel (COL), Brigadier

(BDR), Brigadier General (BGN), Major General (MGN), Lieutenant General

(LGN) and General (GEN). There is no equivalent to STARFLEET’s rank of

Fleet Admiral, as that rank indicates the individual who is elected President of SFI.

SFMC & SFI RANK COMPARISON CHART

Rank in the STARFLEET Marine Corps is structured similarly to STARFLEET rank.

The accompanying rank and insignia chart will help you understand this structure.

Study it carefully, paying particular attention to the abbreviations (listed above in the

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section: SFMC RANKS AND INSIGNIAS), which will be used extensively from this

point forward

STARFLEET/SFMC COMMISSIONED OFFICER RANK AND

GRADE STRUCTURE

GRADE RANK ST: TNG-DS9-VOY SFMC

O-12 Fleet Admiral

No Equivalent

O-11 Admiral / General

O-10 Vice Admiral /

Lieutenant General

O-9 Rear Admiral / Major

General

O-8 Commodore / Brigadier

General

O-7 Fleet Captain / Brigadier

O-6 Captain / Colonel

O-5 Commander /

Lieutenant Colonel

O-4 Lieutenant Commander

/ Major

O-3 Lieutenant / Captain

O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade

/ 1st Lieutenant

O-1 Ensign / 2nd Lieutenant

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STARFLEET/SFMC ENLISTED RANK AND GRADE STRUCTURE

GRADE RANK FLEET SFMC

E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer of Starfleet /

Sergeant Major of the SFMC

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E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer / Sergeant Major

E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer / 1st Sergeant

E-7 Chief Petty Officer / Gunnery Sergeant

E-6 Petty Officer 1st Class / Staff Sergeant

E-5 Petty Officer 2nd Class / Sergeant

E-4 Petty Officer 3rd Class / Corporal

E-3 Crewman / Lance Corporal

E-2 Crewman Apprentice / Private First Class

E-1 Crewman Recruit / Private

No Insignia

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UNIFORM GUIDE

When Wearing the Uniform is Recommended or Prohibited

Wearing of the Marine uniform is not an absolute necessity, but when it is worn it

is required to be worn correctly. The Marine uniform can be worn at any Marine,

ship, or fan function where the Marine uniform would seem appropriate in

context.

Wear of the uniform is prohibited under the following circumstances:

• In connection with the promotion of any political or commercial interests.

• Except as authorized by competent authority, when participating in public

speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies or public

demonstrations.

• When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the SFMC.

Personal Appearance

It is the responsibility of OICs to assure their uniformed personnel present a neat

and professional appearance, and it is the duty of each Marine to take pride in

his/her appearance. Hair on the top of the head should be neatly groomed and

not unruly or unkempt. If longer than the shirt collar, it should be gathered and

styled to remain above the collar. Its style should not interfere with proper wear of

headgear. Facial hair should be neatly trimmed and not excessive. Makeup and nail

polish should be conservative and compliment the uniform.

Wearing of Civilian Jewellery

The wearing of one personal chronometer is authorized with all uniforms. Rings

and earrings may be worn so long as they are in good taste and do not detract

from the appearance of the uniform. Chains and necklaces should be kept under

the uniform shirt at all times. No jewellery, watch chains or similar civilian items

to include pens and pencils, etc. will appear exposed on the uniform.

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UNIFORM STYLES

There are several time-lines in the Star Trek universe, some of which are many

(fictional) years apart while others overlap (The 377th fictionally operates within

the same time-line as the USS Southern Cross, being 2380’s). This makes it

difficult to come up with a simple, yet logical uniform plan even for designers of

the shows! For the sake of “uniformity” and consistency, then, these various styles

have been streamlined in the SFMC into three classes: Class A – Dress Uniforms;

Class B – Duty Uniforms; and Class C – Field Uniforms.

• Class A – “Mess Black”

• Class A – “Dress Black”

• Class A – “Mess White”

• Class A – “Women’s Variant”

• Class B – “Duty”

• Class C – “Battle Dress Uniform”

• Class C – “Flight Suit”

• Class C – Vehicle Crew Garment”

Please consult the SFMC ‘Marine Force Manual’ as to the complete uniform guide

and standards. There is too much information to list within these guidelines. If

you have any difficulty in locating this information in the manual or just need

assistance, please contact the OIC, DOIC or any of the Command Staff, we will

be more than glad to help.

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UNIT HISTORY

T he Thunder From Downunder (the 377th MSG) was originally formed as

a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) by the then OIC, MCPT Bruce O’Brien

when he was serving aboard the USS Mawson in March 2006.

With his departure from the USS Mawson following the establishment of the USS

Southern Cross, the 377th MEU was transferred from the Mawson to serve as an

associated detachment of the USS Southern Cross – which it did until the

commissioning of the USS Southern Cross in August 2007, saw the 377th transfer

designation from an MEU, to its current MSG status and become a fully

integrated unit of the chapter..

Growing from the original single Marine, the 377th now boasts a large and active

membership with a good mix of Active and Reserve Marine members.

Initially set up as solely an Infantry company, the 377th has since expanded into an

Infantry Unit with Combined Arms activities. These now include Aerospace,

Special Operations, Medical and Combat Engineers sections.

The 377th mascot and major feature of their logo, is ‘Max’, a blue kangaroo

character that was specially designed by the OIC and created by Dennis Holmes, a

well-known Australian cartoonist.

Max now forms an integral part of the 377th logo and has been gifted permanently

to the Unit by Col O’Brien.

The establishment and official recognition by FORCECOM, SFMC of the 377th as

an MEU 2006, enabled the re-activation of the 11th Brigade and 377th founding

members can feel proud that their involvement as Marines created opportunity for

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the re-awakening of Region 11 on the SFI map, prior to any subsequent chapter

commissioning.

The Unit was the centre-point for the inaugural Eleventh Brigade Muster, held in

Adelaide, South Australia, August 2007 and is expected to provide the base

support for all future annual musters.

The strength of the Unit lies in its members and with a large team of both Active

and Reserve Marines, the 377th provides the major hub for all SFMC activity

within SFI Region 11.

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UNIT DETAILS

W hile the Unit is primarily designated as Infantry, the 377th has grown to

extend its operational capabilities, in keeping with both the design needs and requirements of the role of the USS Southern Cross to which the Unit is detached, and also in keeping with the growing activities and educational needs of its members. This has seen the 377th further extend its operational status to now include a far greater degree of impact as a “Ready Response Unit” within the shell of the mighty warship to which they are attached. To enable the Unit to provide an effective and necessary mix of military activities, and to ensure that the USS Southern Cross can capably be deployed on a variety of appropriate missions, the 377th has long-since been developed into multi-tasked, multi-trained and capable fighting Unit. With the addition of Starfleet Marine Aerospace fighter and transport wings, Marines can be easily inserted into a multiple of military roles that include ship-to-ship; ship-to-station; and ship-to-planet attack and defensive roles. Although the Unit is trained to handle both civilian and diplomatic ‘situations’ that would require a military presence, the 377th is primarily qualified to operate in actions of a strictly more military nature. This is supported not only by Unit configuration, but also by the specialized training and operational equipment utilized by the unit. As will be seen, the 377th is configured as a self-evolving, self-supporting functionary that will ensure operational success no matter the assignment

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The USS Southern Cross has been deployed as part of TacFleet, serving in a fleet of

one of the newly formed “Rapid Deployment Forces” - meaning that this fleet is

on permanent stand-by in case needed, to respond to any military or political

threat against the Federation, within the boundaries of the area of deployment.

Forming part of this newly fashioned ‘militarily aggressive force” - which has

come about as a direct consequence to the Dominion War - the Southern Cross

Marine contingent is deployed in a format that best supports other sectors of the

Fleet, providing the basis for a network of highly skilled, highly trained and highly

equipped Marine companies.

The 11th Marine Fleet is a totally new concept for the Federation providing a

strong and well equipped fleet that operates entirely under strict military

guidelines.

The 11th Fleet echoes the naval fleets of the old world, with warships, fleet air-

arms and Marine troops who are ready to protect and serve at a moment’s notice.

The 377th is supported by a host of other highly trained units serving on other

ships within the Fleet, who can all combine to provide a solid and overwhelmingly

effective offensive/defensive force.

Be it on land, on water, in the air or in the reaches of space, the STARFLEET

Marine Corps will be the Federation’s first line of defence or the first line of

offence, depending on the situation.

The 377th Infantry - Light / Powered (Aeromobile—SOC) MSG is a specialised

and unique military unit. Although it is a Light Infantry unit, it also has organic

Aerospace and Powered Infantry elements at its core, that help it achieve its

current mission of acting as a Rapid Deployment Force for the 11th Fleet, on

board the USS Southern Cross.

It is a good example of how skilled diversity of Marine units can provide an

effective and efficient fighting force—and with its supporting Aerospace wings; a

SpecOps team (the Black Sheep); Medical Unit (a Mobile Surgical Hospital unit

nicknamed the “Docs of War”); and a small, specialist Combat Engineers team

(Cold Chisel) - the 377th MSG is a potent and deadly weapon at Starfleet’s

disposal.

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The Light Infantry Rifle Platoon, Powered Infantry, and Scout/Sniper Squads

have been drawn from 1st and 4th Battalions, 11th Marine Brigade, while the air

element comes from the 11th Marine Air Wing.

This element consists of a Tactical Airlift Squadron (VMS-377) and is reinforced

by detachments of FFX-32MR Orcus tactical attack craft from VMA-377 and

F-28F Eagle fighters from VMF-377, all on deployment from the 377th MAG, 11th

MAW.

As members of the 11th Brigade, SFMC – The ANZACS – 377th Marine members

are proud of their association with a title synonymous with the honour and glory

associated with their forebears.

The 377th are called “The Thunder From Downunder”, and their motto (“we’re

here to eat your lunch...”) is meant to send a signal to all, of the Units intent to be

in action – organized, empowered, employed and efficiently activated – before

their opponents are even aware that they are there.

Their mascot is “Max – the Blue ‘Roo” a symbol of Australian aggressiveness that

is only countenanced by their Kiwi warrior mates, and further enhanced by the

polish and battle-hardened experience of the Yanks in the team.

In any action, event or occasion, the 377th will provide the firepower necessary to

get the job done quickly and efficiently. Or as any member of the 377th will tell

you, “bringing peace through superior firepower….”.)


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377th IN

The 377th MSG is designated first and foremost as an Infantry Unit. In its original role, the 377infantry company, with its main role being that of shipinsertions; operating as ship internal security (repel boarders) and supporting gunnery positions and fire crew work. With the USS Southern Cross’srole and then being assigned to a Marine Task Force that is geared to deploy as a military offensive/defensive screen or for patrol, the 377encompass a far more deadly and operationally e The Unit still comprises as its core operational deploymentbut this has now been expanded some mobility through the use of its small scouting/reconnaissance and as ground attack/support vehicles. The Light Infantry sections include snipers, scouts and some with supporting more of a support role to the Pow The Powered Infantry units are made up into corresponding platoons, each with designated specialist functions. This can be borganisational breakdown of the company as a whole. While the Powered units are dual-trained in specialist shipas supporting assault troops alongside their fellow Light Infantry Marines.

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NFANTRY COMPANY (Powered Reinforced)

MSG is designated first and foremost as an Infantry Unit.

In its original role, the 377th MEU was first deployed as a light and heavy weapons infantry company, with its main role being that of ship-to-insertions; operating as ship internal security (repel boarders) and supporting gunnery positions and fire crew work.

USS Southern Cross’s subsequent deployment taking on a more military role and then being assigned to a Marine Task Force that is geared to deploy as a military offensive/defensive screen or for patrol, the 377th encompass a far more deadly and operationally efficient fighting force.

The Unit still comprises as its core operational deployment, a key Infantry role but this has now been expanded operating as Reinforced Powered Infantry and some mobility through the use of its small all-terrain scouting/reconnaissance and as ground attack/support vehicles.

The Light Infantry sections include snipers, scouts and some with supporting heavy weapons – but the Light Infantry sections now provide more of a support role to the Powered Infantry platoons.

The Powered Infantry units are made up into corresponding platoons, each with designated specialist functions. This can be better viewed by studying the

nisational breakdown of the company as a whole.

While the Powered units provide the base for terrestrial operations, some elements trained in specialist ship-to-ship/ship-to-station work, where they operate

as supporting assault troops alongside their fellow Light Infantry Marines.

(Powered Reinforced)

MSG is designated first and foremost as an Infantry Unit.

MEU was first deployed as a light and heavy weapons -ship/ship-to-station

insertions; operating as ship internal security (repel boarders) and supporting

subsequent deployment taking on a more military role and then being assigned to a Marine Task Force that is geared to deploy as a

MSG has grown to fficient fighting force.

a key Infantry role – Powered Infantry and vehicles used for

scouting/reconnaissance and as ground attack/support vehicles.

The Light Infantry sections include snipers, scouts and some automatic weapons, but the Light Infantry sections now provide

The Powered Infantry units are made up into corresponding platoons, each with etter viewed by studying the

provide the base for terrestrial operations, some elements station work, where they operate

as supporting assault troops alongside their fellow Light Infantry Marines.

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Operating as part of the 377th MSG – The Thunder From Downunder – the 377th Powered and Light Infantry take the name of the MSG’s mascot as their nickname and they are generally referred to as ‘the Blue Roos’.

This nickname is further enhanced by the colour of the suit casing for most of the Powered unit’s armour.

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377th SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM

Part of the extended operational capabilities of the 377

small, but highly trained,

Special Operations team.

Nicknamed the Black Sheep owing to their propensity to wear jet black clothing at

every opportunity, plus their relu

assignment simulations in view of others and thus giving them an air of “difference”,

the ‘Sheep nevertheless provide the 377

operational capabilities.

The 377th Special Ops Team members are typical only in that all the members are

heavily and thoroughly cross

team can operate effectively

FACTS (Forward Aerospa

HEAT (Hostage Extraction and

Pararescue; Recon; Ship Seizure

Reconnaissance and FACTS missions.

Because of the unique nat

section can draw

sections, to fulfill roles normally held by other. Thus the needs for snipers, medics

and additional weapons crew

trained personnel available from either the

377th Infantry Company (snipers); or the 377

trained in SpecOps tactics and classified to conduct supp

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM

Part of the extended operational capabilities of the 377th MSG, is the addition of a

small, but highly trained, highly organized, extensively equipped and

Special Operations team.


every opportunity, plus their reluctance to be seen training or conducting live


the ‘Sheep nevertheless provide the 377th with the ability to even further extend their

operational capabilities.

Special Ops Team members are typical only in that all the members are

heavily and thoroughly cross- trained in all disciplines of Special Ops. Thus the

team can operate effectively most of the Special Ops Team missions:

Forward Aerospace Control and Tactical Support); Foreign Assistance;

(Hostage Extraction and Antiterrorist Tactics); Omega Operations;

Pararescue; Recon; Ship Seizure. Most often, the ‘Sheep are assigned

Reconnaissance and FACTS missions.

Because of the unique nature of the composition of the 377th

section can draw upon any number of highly cross-trained Marines from other


additional weapons crew can easily be met by the specifics of the highly

trained personnel available from either the Blue Roos; 377th

Infantry Company (snipers); or the 377th CE Unit (demolitions)

trained in SpecOps tactics and classified to conduct support roles.

MSG, is the addition of a

equipped and proven effective,


ctance to be seen training or conducting live


with the ability to even further extend their

Special Ops Team members are typical only in that all the members are

trained in all disciplines of Special Ops. Thus the

of the Special Ops Team missions: Datawarfare;

Foreign Assistance;

Omega Operations;

. Most often, the ‘Sheep are assigned

MSG, the SpecOps

trained Marines from other


e met by the specifics of the highly

MSH (Medical); the

CE Unit (demolitions) – all highly

ort roles.

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This in turn enables the Black Sheep to confine their Unit to specifically

designated personnel who will fulfill the key, singularly important roles, and thus

reduces the need for excessive multi-tasking which otherwise would be the norm

with a small Unit of this size.

Due to the secure and classified nature of the team’s capabilities and specific

missions, Black Sheep Team members are often not known to the public. Often

only the team leader is identified publicly. Even then, the listing of the team

leader is primarily as a courtesy to the public, as the leader can not divulge any

information about the team’s members, capabilities, or mission assignments, past,

present or future. Listing of other Special Ops team members may be a ruse or

decoy.

The SO team has at its disposal, a specially adapted and equipped Type 18

shuttlecraft that has been treated with an anti-scan zylofon coating that assists with

scan ‘resistance’ – meaning the shuttle is harder to identify on normal scans.

This shuttle (named “Aries”) has been developed and redesigned by the 9th Marine

Engineering and Scientific Group, stationed at ……

Pilots are drawn from SO trained crew of the VMS 377.

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VMS, VMF & VMA AERO WINGS

The crucially important Aerospace wings attached to the USS Southern Cross are there to solely serve the needs of the 377th MSG.

While the ‘Cross deploys its own shuttles and other light craft, the ambulances, troop transport, fighter and attack craft have all been deployed as support or organically intrinsic operational elements of the 377th MSG.

This is true of every craft involved – all specially chosen for their ability to provide the necessary transport, defence and attack roles that will be required for the 377th’s missions.

The wings have all been transferred from the 377th Squadron, 11th Marine Air Group.

While the units collectively do not form their own squadron, their homogenous nature dictates that they are to be placed under singular authority, and as such, the three wings report through the appointed Commander, Air Group (CAG) – who in turn reports to the OIC of the 377th MSG.

The breakdown for each of the wings is as follows:


VMS 377

The VMS wing comprises of all Troop Landing Craft, Ambulances, Marine Shuttles and support craft.

These craft are essential in providing the necessary logistical support in and their equipment to any battlefield as well as providing critically important ancillary roles such as air ambulance and Spec Ops missions.

Craft within the unit include the SFMC designed “Argo” landing craft and the newly designed Gryphon to be one of the most heavily armed, most manoeuvrable craft of its class, in the Fleet

All air crew in the VMS 377 light or heavy shuttleenabling any pilot to be drawn from the unit for special purpose missions.

The VMS 377 are nicknamed ‘Wild Wetas’ as many of their landing craft resemble this prehistoric insect that is a na

In battle conditions, the ambulance wings report directly to the OIC 377so as to ensure maximization of medical needs are met during military engagements.

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VMS wing comprises of all Troop Landing Craft, Ambulances, Marine Shuttles and support craft.

These craft are essential in providing the necessary logistical support in and their equipment to any battlefield as well as providing critically important ancillary roles such as air ambulance and Spec Ops missions.

Craft within the unit include the SFMC designed “Argo” landing craft and the newly Gryphon Class Runabout – Stormcrow Variant FRX-301T

to be one of the most heavily armed, most manoeuvrable craft of its class, in the Fleet

in the VMS 377 are cross-trained and are capable of handling any of the light or heavy shuttles in the wing – with all pilots cross-trained as SpecOps capable, enabling any pilot to be drawn from the unit for special purpose missions.

The VMS 377 are nicknamed ‘Wild Wetas’ as many of their landing craft resemble this prehistoric insect that is a native of New Zealand.

In battle conditions, the ambulance wings report directly to the OIC 377so as to ensure maximization of medical needs are met during military engagements.

VMS wing comprises of all Troop Landing Craft, Ambulances, Marine Shuttles

These craft are essential in providing the necessary logistical support in moving troops and their equipment to any battlefield as well as providing critically important ancillary

Craft within the unit include the SFMC designed “Argo” landing craft and the newly 301T,which has proven

to be one of the most heavily armed, most manoeuvrable craft of its class, in the Fleet

trained and are capable of handling any of the trained as SpecOps capable,

enabling any pilot to be drawn from the unit for special purpose missions.

The VMS 377 are nicknamed ‘Wild Wetas’ as many of their landing craft resemble this

In battle conditions, the ambulance wings report directly to the OIC 377th MSH Unit so as to ensure maximization of medical needs are met during military engagements.

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UNIT DETAILS

VMF 377

The VMF 377 is the atmospheric fighter wings, equipped with the F26-F Eagle Tactical Fighter, which has been the mainstay of the SFMC aero-wings for many years.

The fighters are designed to provide necessary fire-support to ground troops – particularly when troops are disembarking, as this is when they are most vulnerable. The VMF 377 is trained to fly not only support missions such as this, but to also conduct air reconnaissance; bombing; and various ground attack roles. The fighters are also able to provide serious defensive/offensive support to any low-orbit enemy units and equipped as they are with heavy phaser capability, these fighter wings provide a valuable asset to the MSG.

VMF pilots are specifically trained to operate in low-orbit and atmospheric conditions and their unique abilities in handling these special fighter craft set them apart from other pilots in both the Corps and the Fleet.

The VMF 377 is named “The Shrike” after the Piping Shirk (more commonly known as the White-Backed Magpie) of South Australia, and this bird is still represented on the flag of that state.

UNIT DETAILS

VMA 377

Equipped with the new FFXfirst response, space defense wing for the Southern Cross.

However, this unit also provides an awesome offensive role in any shipto-station encounter and is more than capable of handling its own in any fighterfighter confrontation that may occur.

More often, the VMA 377 will be found providing a defenscraft entering and leaving the ship, and they may also be used as a defensive screen for landing craft prior to atmospheric orbit entry as well as providing orbital defense screen for any ground engagements.

With its massive and exstrong, aggressive and highly effective extension to the Southern Cross’s ordnance.

VMA 377 pilots consider themselves to be among the most fortunate in the Corps with the Orcus as their assignto transfer to this unit when vacancies occur.

The VMA 377 are named after the Ned Kelly Gang of oldtheir logo depicts the armoured helmet worn by the leader of that gNed Kelly

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UNIT DETAILS

Equipped with the new FFX-32MR Orcus warp attack fighter, the VMA 377 is the first response, space defense wing for the Southern Cross.

this unit also provides an awesome offensive role in any shipstation encounter and is more than capable of handling its own in any fighter

fighter confrontation that may occur.

More often, the VMA 377 will be found providing a defensive patrol in support of craft entering and leaving the ship, and they may also be used as a defensive screen for landing craft prior to atmospheric orbit entry as well as providing orbital defense screen for any ground engagements.

With its massive and extremely powerful armament array, the Orcus provides a very strong, aggressive and highly effective extension to the Southern Cross’s

VMA 377 pilots consider themselves to be among the most fortunate in the Corps with the Orcus as their assigned craft and there is never any shortage of pilots wishing to transfer to this unit when vacancies occur.

The VMA 377 are named after the Ned Kelly Gang of old-earth Australian history and their logo depicts the armoured helmet worn by the leader of that g

32MR Orcus warp attack fighter, the VMA 377 is the

this unit also provides an awesome offensive role in any ship-to-ship or ship-station encounter and is more than capable of handling its own in any fighter-to-

ive patrol in support of craft entering and leaving the ship, and they may also be used as a defensive screen for landing craft prior to atmospheric orbit entry as well as providing orbital defense screen

tremely powerful armament array, the Orcus provides a very strong, aggressive and highly effective extension to the Southern Cross’s own

VMA 377 pilots consider themselves to be among the most fortunate in the Corps ed craft and there is never any shortage of pilots wishing

earth Australian history and their logo depicts the armoured helmet worn by the leader of that gang, the infamous

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377th MOBILE SURGICAL HOSPITAL UNIT

As a Ready Response Task Force, the 377th MSG is likely to be thrust into many

situations and missions where lives will be in danger and medical emergencies will

be the norm.

In many such actions, Marines will find themselves too far from the relative

medical security afforded by their base ship – the USS Southern Cross – and

therefore, just like their counterparts in military actions of old, the Marines of the

377th will rely upon the skills and equipment of their own medical personnel.

Be it a simple Field Medic or the need for a fully assembled Field Hospital, the

377th MSH Unit is well prepared to provide medical support and action, right

where it is needed – on the battlefield, wherever that may be.

Our motto is "The Docs of War" which perfectly describes our teams of medical

professionals.

Surgeons and doctors they may be, but they are highly trained in the medical needs

of modern warfare and thus in any major, long term engagement, our MSH unit is

always stationed just behind the front line.

Fully staffed with a trauma team composed of surgeon, scrub nurse, nurse

anaesthetist and 2 C-Medics, advanced surgical procedures can be accomplished

here, as well as any level of nonsurgical emergency care.

The MSH provides the highest level of battlefield care in the absence of hospital

ships.

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The 377th MSH is also one of the only field medical units equipped with stasis

tubes that can hold severely wounded in suspended animation until they can

received advanced care.

MSH equipment is efficiently organised for advanced casualty treatment, with two

Valkyrie ambulances with pilots drawn from the 377th VMS.

The 377th MSH holds an important place within the MSG and Unit members are

regarded in the highest esteem by all Marines.


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UNIT DETAILS

377th COMBAT ENGINEERS TEAM

The 377th MSG carries a very small, but highly trained team of Combat Engineers, who are generally referred to by their nickname of “Cold Chisels”.

This unit comprises of a few C.E. specialists under the control of a single officerthe unit members include Sappers andSpecialist.

Most members of the 377training that has well exceeded the norms of other CE units. This means that team members are often included in SpecOps missions thus extending the value of each of the individual units in terms of man power.

The engineers within the Cold Chisels also supplement the engineering crew of the Southern Cross and most team members also formdamage control teams.

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UNIT DETAILS

COMBAT ENGINEERS TEAM

MSG carries a very small, but highly trained team of Combat Engineers, who are generally referred to by their nickname of “Cold Chisels”.

This unit comprises of a few C.E. specialists under the control of a single officerthe unit members include Sappers and Demolitions Specialists and a Microgravity

Most members of the 377th CE team are also Special Operations compatible with training that has well exceeded the norms of other CE units. This means that team members are often included in SpecOps missions thus extending the value of each of the individual units in terms of man power.

The engineers within the Cold Chisels also supplement the engineering crew of the Southern Cross and most team members also form part of the ship’s fire fighting and damage control teams.

MSG carries a very small, but highly trained team of Combat Engineers, who

This unit comprises of a few C.E. specialists under the control of a single officer and cialists and a Microgravity

CE team are also Special Operations compatible with training that has well exceeded the norms of other CE units. This means that team members are often included in SpecOps missions thus extending the value of each of

The engineers within the Cold Chisels also supplement the engineering crew of the part of the ship’s fire fighting and

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UNIT DEPLOYMENTS

E ach of the separate units, teams and company that make up the 377th

MSG are broken down into the individual roles and tasks that each Marine is responsible for. According to the individual’s MOS, a Marine may take on any position listed in the following section as being his or her prime operational employment role. This means for example, that a Marine with suitable medical qualifications, could serve as a team member within the 377thMSH, but because he/she also has SpecOps MOS grading, they may also supplement that role as a position within the Black Sheep as, say, the Team Medic. Specialisation of MOS grading will decide final deployment for any individual however, and that is entirely dependent upon the crew member’s area of interest. Some roles are inter-changeable as a Marine may find that his MOS qualification will enable him/her to fulfill several different positions. Achievement of any of the applied MOS may see immediate promotion to the minimum rank required for that position, or assist in promotion to a more senior rank. It is important to note however, that the crew bio and Marine rank deployment posted, can only list the one key position, so each Marine will only ever have one main deployment designation (e.g. Fighter Pilot; Demolitions Specialist etc). Members should peruse the listed occupations and specialist roles shown in the following charts and then select the area of interest that they wish to pursue, before making application for the position. All applications for any position within the 377th must be made in the first instance to the OIC. All Marines should be aware that they may apply for any position listed, that they feel either qualified for, or have obvious intent of qualifying to. It is also important to note that in many instances, ranks listed for each position may be a “guide only” and Marines may hold a higher or lesser rank than that depicted. Each position is taken on a case-by-case basis for rank purposes.

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377th Marine Strike Group Table of Organisation and Equipment

377th—the Blue Roos Designation MOS Rank Equipment

Headquarters Element (Light Infantry) Strike Group Officer-in-Charge 340/380 O-2 M-116A2 Strike Group Deputy Officer-in-Charge 340 /380 O-2 M-116A2 Strike Group NCOIC 345 E-7 M-116A2 Strike Group Communications Co-ord. 330 E-5 M-116A2 Headquarters Security Specialist 305 E-4 M-116A2 Headquarters Combat Medic 243 W-1 M-3A4 Headquarters Fleet Liaison N/A E-6 M-116A2 Headquarters Security Team Leader 345 E-5 M-116A2 Headquarters Security Team Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Headquarters Security Team Auto. Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A1 Headquarters Security Team Rifleman 305 E-3 M-116A2 Alpha Platoon (Light Infantry) Alpha Platoon Officer-in-Charge 340 O-1 M-116A2 Alpha Platoon NCOIC 345 E-6 M-116A2 Alpha Platoon Communications Co-ord. 330 E-4 M-116A2 Alpha Platoon Security Specialist 305 E-4 M-116A2 Alpha First Squad (Light Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 345 E-5 M-116A2 Lead Team – Rifleman 305 E-2 M-116A2 Lead Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A1 Port Fire-Team Leader 305 E-4 M-116A2 Port Team – Rifleman 305 E-2 M-116A2 Port Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A Starboard Fire-Team Leader 305 E-4 M-116A2 Starboard Team – Rifleman 305 E-2 M-116A2 Starboard Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Starboard Team – Automatic Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A1 Alpha Second Squad (Light Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 345 E-5 M-116A2 Lead Team – Rifleman 305 E-2 M-116A2 Lead Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A1 Port Fire-Team Leader 305 E-4 M-116A2 Port Team – Rifleman 305 E-2 M-116A2 Port Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1

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377th—the Blue Roos Designation MOS Rank Equipment Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A Starboard Fire-Team Leader 305 E-4 M-116A2 Starboard Team – Rifleman 305 E-2 M-116A2 Starboard Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Starboard Team – Automatic Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A1 Alpha Third Squad (Heavy Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 345 E-5 M-116A2 Lead Team – Rifleman 305 E-2 M-116A2 Lead Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A1 Port Fire-Team Leader 305 E-4 M-116A2 Port Team – Rifleman 325 E-3 M-970A1 Port Team – Grenadier 325 E-3 SPW-201A1 Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 305 E-3 M-2A3 Starboard Fire-Team Leader 305 E-4 M-116A2 Starboard Team – Rifleman 325 E-3 M-116A2

WEAPONS ASSIGNED to Unit: 1 M-3A4 3 M-2A3 13 M-110A1 19 M-970A1 19 SPW-201A1 35 M-116A2

Bravo Platoon (Heavy Infantry—Powered) Alpha Platoon Officer-in-Charge 380 O-1 PRS-8 C1 Alpha Platoon NCOIC 385 E-6 PRS-8 C1 Alpha Platoon Communications Coord. 330 E-4 PRS-8 C1 Alpha Platoon Security Specialist 350 E-4 PRS-06 Bravo First Squad (Light Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 385 E-5 PRS-8 C1 Lead Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Lead Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-06 Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Fire-Team Leader 350 E-4 PRS-06 Port Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Port Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Fire-Team Leader 351 E-4 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Rifleman 351 E-2 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Grenadier 351 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Automatic Rifleman 351 E-3 PRS-06 Bravo Second Squad (Light Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 365 E-5 PRS-8C1 Lead Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Lead Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-0

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UNIT DEPLOYMENTS Designation MOS Rank Equipment Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Fire-Team Leader 350 E-4 PRS-06 Port Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Port Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Fire-Team Leader 351 E-4 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Rifleman 351 E-2 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Grenadier 351 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Automatic Rifleman 351 E-3 PRS-06 Bravo Third Squad (Heavy Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 385 E-5 PRS-8 C1 Lead Team – Rifleman 357 E-2 PRS-104 Lead Team – Grenadier 357 E-3 PRS-104 Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 357 E-3 PRS-104 Port Fire-Team Leader 357 E-4 PRS-104 Port Team – Rifleman 357 E-3 PRS-104 Port Team – Grenadier 357 E-3 PRS-104 Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 357 E-3 PRS-104 Starboard Fire-Team Leader 357 E-4 PRS-104 Starboard Team – Rifleman 357 E-3 PRS-104 Starboard Team – Grenadier 357 E-3 PRS-104 Starboard Team – Automatic Rifleman 357 E-3 PRS-104 Charlie Platoon (Recon—Powered Infantry) Charlie Platoon Officer-in-Charge 380 O-1 PRS-8 C1 Charlie Platoon NCOIC 385 E-6 PRS-8 C1 Charlie Platoon Communications Coord. 330 E-4 PRS-8 C1 Charlie Platoon Security Specialist 350 E-4 PRS-06 Charlie First Squad (Light Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 365 E-5 PRS-8C1 Lead Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Lead Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-06 Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Fire-Team Leader 350 E-4 PRS-06 Port Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Port Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Fire-Team Leader 351 E-4 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Rifleman 351 E-2 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Grenadier 351 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Automatic Rifleman 351 E-3 PRS-06

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UNIT DEPLOYMENTS Designation MOS Rank Equipment Charlie Second Squad (Light Weapons) Squad Leader - Lead Fire-Team Leader 365 E-5 PRS-8C Lead Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Lead Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-06 Lead Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Fire-Team Leader 350 E-4 PRS-06 Port Team – Rifleman 350 E-2 PRS-06 Port Team – Grenadier 350 E-3 PRS-06 Port Team – Automatic Rifleman 350 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Fire-Team Leader 351 E-4 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Rifleman 351 E-2 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Grenadier 351 E-3 PRS-06 Starboard Team – Automatic Rifleman 351 E-3 PRS-06 POWERED ARMOR SUITS ASSIGNED to Unit: 12 PAS-4A C3 22 PAS-71 24 PAS-52G 32 PAS-18C

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377th—SpecOps (the Black Sheep) Designation MOS Rank Equipment Team Leader (OMEGA) 805 01/05 M-116A2 Team First Officer (FACT) 805 01/04 M-116A2 Team NCOIC (Weapons/Demo) 807 E5/W5 M-116A2 Comms NCO (Comms/DATA) 810,812,813 E5/W5 M-116A2 Weapons NCO 831,833 E5/W5 M-2A3 Team Medic (377th MSH) 820,821 W-1 M-3A4 Recon/Intel NCO 833,882,884,888 E5/W5 P-6888 Demolitions NCO 871,872 E5/W5 M-116A2

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377th AE Element— (VMS377; VMF377, VMA377) Designation MOS Rank Headquarters Element Aero Wing Officer-in-Charge 603 O-4/O-4 Strike Group NCO-In-Charge 605 E-7 Strike Group Executive Officer 603 O-3 Strike Group Communications Coordinator 605 E-5 Squadron Flight Maintenance Sr. Instructor 610 E-7 Squadron Flight Maintenance Instructor 610 E-7

VMS 377—Wild Wetas Alpha Flight (Medical Evacuation) Lead Element (S-30 Valkyrie) Wild One Pilot/Squad Leader 627 O-2/CWO-3 C-Medic 243 E-6/WO-1 C-Medic 243 E-6/WO-1 Wild Two Pilot 627 O-3/CWO-3 C-Medic 243 E-6/WO-1 C-Medic 243 E-6/WO-1 Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5 Beta Flight (Troop Transport) Lead Element (Argus) Port One Pilot/Flight Leader 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster/Squadron NCOIC 641 E-5 Port Two Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster 641 E-5

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UNIT DEPLOYMENTS VMS 377—Wild Wetas cont’d Designation MOS Rank Port Three Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster 641 E-5 Port Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Port Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Port Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Port Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5 Beta Flight (Troop Transport) Lead Element (Argus) Starboard One Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster/Squadron NCOIC 641 E-5 Starboard Two Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster 641 E-5 Starboard Three Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster 641 E-5 Starboard Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Starboard Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Starboard Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Starboard Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5 Charlie Flight (Troop Transport—Heavy) Lead Element (Stormcrow Heavy Transport) Port One Pilot/Flight Leader 627 O-2 CO Pilot/ Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster NCOIC 641 E-5 Port Two Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster 641 E-5 Port Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7

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UNIT DEPLOYMENTS VMS 377—Wild Wetas cont’d Designation MOS Rank Port Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Port Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Port Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5 Starboard One Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster/Squadron NCOIC 641 E-5 Starboard Two Pilot 627 O-2 Systems Officer 635 O-1/CWO-2 Loadmaster 641 E-5 Starboard Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Starboard Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Starboard Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Starboard Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5

VMF 377—The Shrike Alpha Flight (Atmospheric Fighter) Lead (Port) Element (F-26 Eagle) Alpha Flight OIC/ Element Leader 620 O-3/O-2 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Lead Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Lead Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Lead Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5 Starboard Element (F-26 Eagle) Starboard Flight OIC/ Element Leader 620 O-3/O-2 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Lead Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Lead Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Lead Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5

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VMA 377—Bush Rangers

Designation MOS Rank

Alpha Flight (Space Combat) Lead (Port) Element (FFX-32MR Orcus) Alpha Flight OIC/ Element Leader 620 O-3 /O-2 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Lead Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Lead Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Lead Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5 Starboard Element (FFX-32MR Orcus) Starboard Flight OIC/ Element Leader 620 O-3 /O-2 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Pilot 620 O-1 Lead Element Maintenance Chief 611 E-7 Lead Element Avionics Specialist 662 E-5 Lead Element Propulsion Specialist 664 E-5 Lead Element Ordnance Specialist 663 E-5

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377MSH —The Docs of War Designation MOS Min. Rank Chief Medical Officer /Flight Surgeon 210/221 O-2 Charge Nurse 211 E-4 Medical Officer 215 O-1 Xenophysiologist 220 E-7 Nurse Anesthetist 230 E-5 Scrub Nurses 231 E-3 Nurses 232 E-3 Independent Duty Medic (I-Medic) 240 E-7 Aeromedicine Specialist (A-Medic) 241 O-1 Battlefield Evacuation Medics (E-Medic) 242 E-7 Combat Medics (C-Medic) 243 E-6

*Note : Medivac Pilots and Support and Maintenance staff are taken from 377VMS

377th CE —Cold Chisel Designation MOS Min. Rank Team Leader 703 E-5 Sapper 750 E-3 Demolitions Specialist 755 E-3 Microgravity Specialist 770 E-5 Exotic Environment Specialist 772 E-5 *Note: Achievement of the MOS qualifications for these roles may involve either immediate promotion to the minimum rank, or assist in promotion to a more senior rank

Acknowledgements

This manual has been pieced together using SFI chapters and 377

th MSG and the

The material depicted is representative of not only the policies set down by STARFLEET International, but also from the guidelines established by the original founders of the chapter, and subsequent input from members.

Processes and policies listed may be adapted, altered or adjusted from time to time, as needs dictate.

All questions, comments or queries relating to this manual should be directed to the Commanding Officer of the

This manual has been constructed by

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Acknowledgements

This manual has been pieced together using a few of the processes adopted by other SFI chapters and primarily the policies and principles that are considered unique to the

and the USS Southern Cross.

The material depicted is representative of not only the policies set down by STARFLEET International, but also from the guidelines established by the original founders of the chapter, and subsequent input from members.

and policies listed may be adapted, altered or adjusted from time to time, as

All questions, comments or queries relating to this manual should be directed to the Commanding Officer of the USS Southern Cross, or to the OIC 377

has been constructed by:

of the processes adopted by other policies and principles that are considered unique to the

The material depicted is representative of not only the policies set down by STARFLEET International, but also from the guidelines established by the original

and policies listed may be adapted, altered or adjusted from time to time, as

All questions, comments or queries relating to this manual should be directed to the the OIC 377th MSG

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