The Strategy Mark is an award given to the one Warrior most ultimately
responsible for initiative, planning, execution and handling the
aftermath of an event. This award program is optional, and provides the Warrior
a way to boast of his victories by wearing the Strategy Marks on his uniform.
(Not all events lead to a Strategy Mark. A
Strategy Mark is not awarded if an event effectively requires no
organization.)
To QUALIFY, a Warrior does these things:
Initiate and organize an event. Communicate with both members and
event hosts.
Make plans with the event hosts. (Examples: arrange for a club table or
panel at a con, make reservation at restaurant for a Good Day to Dine, etc).
See that info about the event is gotten out to members and keep track
of how many members are expected to attend.
The Warrior must be personally present at the event, in uniform when
appropriate. (same as requirements for a Battle Notch for that event).
At the event, the Warrior is the go-to person for any arrangements
that need to be made, takes note of members attending, helps handle any
problems that arise.
Wrap up any details after event is over (examples: tally results of
charity event, thank hosts, etc).
Write the After Event Report, or give the needed info to someone else
who will write it and follow up to make sure it is sent.
AWARDING
Strategy Marks are awarded by the Fleet Commander or by whoever the FC
designates to award them. The authority to award Strategy Marks may be
given to the individual Ship Commanders for awarding them to their own
ships.
Warrior contacts the Awarding Officer with the necessary details of the
event. It is up to the awarding officer to
decide who, if anyone, gets the strategy mark. It is also the duty of
the Awarding Officer to keep track of Strategy Marks awarded (this can
be done with a simple list: date, event name, organizer's name).
Physical description of Strategy Mark may vary from Fleet to Fleet.
BASIC STRATEGY MARK LEVELS
1-9 marks: Tactician
10-99 marks: Strategist
100+ marks: Thought Strategist
If more precision is desired the levels can be subdivided.