Colonial Fleet

The Colonial Fleet is the primary armed service branch of the Colonial Forces under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol.The Colonial Fleet operates in tandem with other branches of the Colonial Forces, like the Colonial Marine Corps, and is augmented by a reserve. It's focus is the defence of the Colonies, particularly from the threat of the Cylons.
==Joining the Fleet==
A government military academy and officer candidate school commission new Officers into the forces while a Force Training Command is responsible for preparing recruits.
==Fleet Life==
===Uniform===
Officers are issued dark blue duty uniforms and enlisted personnel where green fatigues as regular uniform. Officers may where green fatigues off duty or in informal situations and a tan version of the common type of fatigues is worn by Warrant Officers. Specific gear is also worn dependent on the service personnel's occupation: fighter pilots wear protective flight suits on duty and deckhands where colour-coded coveralls on duty as example. Battle dress uniform is also issued (an urban digital pattern camouflage) though is only worn regularly by Fleet Shore Patrol. Dress uniforms are grey and may feature a leather sash displaying decorations and other devices.
===Duty Shifts===
Colonial vessels use a system of six watches each lasting four-hours. On a Battlestar crew are generally organised into three divisions who alternate watches. As a result all divisions rotate through the 'day' and 'night' throughout their service. The names for the three divisions vary from Battlestar to Battlestar and may be called after sections of the ship (bow, amidship, stern) or even the colours of an associated Colony. If circumstances require it the crew are split into two divisions simply called Port and Starboard who alternate watches; this occurs when the Battlestar needs more crew active during a particular situation.
Watch 1 - 2000 to 0000 - First Watch
Watch 2 - 0000 to 0400 - Middle Watch
Watch 3 - 0400 to 0800 - Morning Watch
Watch 4 - 0800 to 1200 - Forenoon Watch
Watch 5 - 1200 to 1600 - Afternoon Watch
Watch 6 - 1600 to 2000 - When underway is taken as two 2 hour watches known as 'First little', 'Last little'
When on watch personnel are at their posts, when off watch crew keep on top of personal matters which can mean undertaking administrative tasks, maintaining individual standards and relaxing. If running with two divisions crew will have a breakdown like; 4 hour on/4 hour off/4 hour on/2 hour off/2 hour on/ 8 hour off, or alternated. When running three divisions there are longer breaks between the four hour work periods.
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