SECTION: 'THE RULES OF KAG'

* The explanatory paragraph next to the rule 'No Live Steel' has been changed to read:
Obey local weapons restrictions. With regard to weapons (real or replica, blade or firearm, sharp or blunt), obey the laws of the land, and the rules of the convention or other event. Unsafe or irresponsible behavior with weapons is a violation of KAG rules.

Added 'KAG's Weapon Policy'.

Organized the Table of Contents into KAG Rules, KAG Standards, and KAG Guidelines.

SECTION: 'THE RULES OF KAG'

* The explanatory paragraph next to the rule 'No Live Steel' has been changed to read:

     Live Steel refers to any unsheathed metal or edged weapon.
     The unsheathing/wielding of real weapons in public (i.e.outside of
your own home or room) is forbidden (except in masquerades, panels and
sanctioned displays) and is considered a violation of KAG rules.
     Obey all applicable local weapons rules/laws.
     Rule of thumb....when in doubt, DON'T BRING IT OUT!!!
 

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SECTION:   'STRUCTURE OF KAG'

*Contains a new paragraph on 'Informal Structures'
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*Fleets which were not included in the previous Handbook have been included, they are:
  Sundragon Fleet
  Crimson Knight Fleet
  StormRider Fleet
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*Fleet name 'Ring of Fire' has been removed from listing because its leadership has separated from KAG and formed a new club by that name.
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*In Dark Moon Fleet, the old 'Central Quadrant' has been renamed Dark Star Quadrant.

*The state of Maryland is now a part of Dark Star Quadrant.

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The former Division 'KAG International' has been folded into Force Recon Division.

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SECTION:  'RANKS AND HONORIFICS'

*Changes to this section include a list of four 'Non-Commissioned' rank steps to award non-uniformed members.  They are:

   Lance-Corporal
   Corporal
   Sergeant
   Sergeant-Major

* The four above ranks are for non-uniformed adult members (age 16 and over).

* A new (non-uniformed) crew member's starting rank is now Lance-Corporal.  This section replaces the older section on non-uniformed ranks which tied them to various ages.  The above non-comm ranks are no longer used as cadet ranks (see section 'KAG's Cadet Corps' for new cadet ranks system).

* Criteria for promotion up these four non-comm ranks is at the discretion of the Ship Commander.

* The Commissioned rank of 2nd Lieutenant (also known as Lt. jg) is immediately awarded upon the officer becoming uniformed.
     (The rank designation for a non-uniformed Ship Commander is still Ensign.)
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*NEW STEP in the 'COMMISSIONED' RANKS:  The honorific of 'sutai' is now granted as an upgrade to the rank of Lt. Cmdr.
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*KAG's Cadet Corps, age and process of ranks of cadets has been redefined.

* A Cadet is any member age 15 or younger.

* Cadet rankings mirror Adult rankings up to the rank of Commander and are prefaced by the word 'Cadet'.

* Designation 'Gunship' has been reserved for Cadet ships.
 

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SECTION:   'CHAIN OF COMMAND'

*The paragraph on holding dual positions has been rewritten to allow them at the individual's discretion rather than at the discretion of Command.
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*The High Council of KAG is introduced as a new informal structure.
 

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SECTIONS:  'STARTING AND RUNNING A SHIP' & 'FORMAL SHIP CONSTRUCTION'

*This section has been rewritten to describe ship formation outside of the formal process.  The section on Formal Ship Construction has been reworded to indicate that the formal procedures are OPTIONAL and not mandatory.  The choice of whether to use formal or informal ship-starting procedures is up to the Ship's CO.
 

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SECTION:  'AWARDS'

*Text describing BattleNotch and Kill Stripe approval process has been reworded to state that the info is sent to the Fleet Commander or Division Head or his designee for approval  (ie that the Fleet Commander may designate others to approve the awards).