The Tango Fleet RPG - Command School, in operating a "command training SIM" setting that permits potential command candidates to earn practical SIM administration and management experience, is dependant on assistance provided through volunteers. The volunteers are present to aid in creating the "command training SIM" setting through participation as a member of the SIM.

In proposing to assist on a "command training SIM", through contacting the Dean of Command School or the Assistant Dean of Command School, a volunteer agrees to accept certain terms and conditions that govern such participation.

Should one wish to volunteer or inquire about the volunteer process one should contact the Dean of Command School,.Commodore John Warner , through accessing the contact information provided at the below LCARS data points:

The terms and conditions relating to a volunteer's inclusion and participation on a "command training SIM" includes, but are not limited to:

# 1 - should a volunteer's participation or commitment decrease in ANY area of Tango Fleet RPG due to a volunteer's participation on a "command training SIM", then the Dean of Command School or Assistant Dean of Command School reserves the right to expel said individual from a "command training SIM" and indeed ban the individual from being eligible to volunteer in the future. In addition should an individual assume a leave of absence (LOA) in an area of Tango Fleet RPG in order to participate on a "command training SIM" then this shall also prompt a volunteer's expulsion or banning.

# 2 - a volunteer for a "command training SIM" is required to participate through a minimum of 1 post or log per week. Should a volunteer fail to participate to this level without permission being granted for a leave of absence (LOA), then said volunteer shall be expelled from a "command training SIM". If an individual requires a leave of absence (LOA) it should be requested using the OOC mailing list for the Nova Class, U.S.S. Atlantis NCC-75012 or the Defiant Class, U.S.S. Invincible NCC-74666, depending on which SIM the volunteer is assigned to. In addition it shall be required that all members assigned to a "command training SIM" participate in other member orientated projects that a CO and / or XO might initiate (i.e. welcoming new members, participating in OOC discussion threads etc .,.)

In volunteering for a "command training SIM" a volunteer must provide a completed character BIO for use. It is required that each volunteer use the enclosed character BIO template for this purpose, and all sections must be completed. The character BIO shall be approved through the CO and / or XO of a "command training SIM" and thus changes that are requested must be complied with. In relation to the character rank or rate of a character, a volunteer is permitted to use the highest rank or rate earned in Tango Fleet RPG once it does not exceed the naval rank of Commander (CDR) or marine equivalent of Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) and once the CO and / or XO of a "command training SIM" is satisfied that there is a sufficient degree of assortment amongst the rank or rate of participants on the SIM. (i.e. to prevent all SIM members holding the same rank or rate etc .,.)

If an individual is experiencing difficulties creating a character BIO then the character BIO creation guide at TF-A might be of assistance. It can be accessed through the following LCARS data point:

In establishing a "command training SIM" it is understood and appreciated that there is a desire to examine or test the practical abilities of the command candidates assigned to a given SIM. In this regard creating sample problems that a command candidate might encounter on a regular SIM in Tango Fleet RPG in a CO or XO position is encouraged, however should a volunteer wish to proceed with such an examination the consent of the Dean of Command School or the Assistant Dean of Command School must be sought. In other words, no volunteer is permitted to test or create a problem with the deliberate intent to examine the abilities of a command candidate without permission being granted prior to its execution.

In conclusion, volunteers that perform to an exceptional standard on a "command training SIM" shall be eligible for the "Distinguished Volunteer Service Citation" commendation - a commendation issued through the Dean of Command School or the Assistant Dean of Command School based on the performance of a volunteer. In accessing the following LCARS data points one shall be able to navigate the names of all past volunteers in addition to accessing the names of those that have been commended with the "Distinguished Volunteer Service Citation: