Security

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Unity refers to a united crew in accomplishing the mission and united security personnel in eliminating a threat. Strength refers to the overwhelming force brought to bear on our enemies and positive control of strength within the submarine to maintain the upper hand. Speed refers to our lightning-fast response toward any suspicion, incident, or cry for help, to deescalate or neutralize a situation as efficiently as possible.

### Chain of Command

* Recruit (RCT): Learn; communicate; support.
* Seaman (SM): Solve; communicate; improve your domain; build trust among crew.
* Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2): Put eyes on/respond to significant events; make quick judgement calls; enforce security policy; coach and mentor security officers.
* Chief Petty Officer (CPO): Single point of failure responsible for the safety of the sub and crew; coordinate/prioritize manning; make judgement calls; enforce security policy; recommend promotions/commendations/discipline.

## Specializations

Security is broken down into 3 main focus areas: Internal to the sub, external to the sub, and away teams (combat diver). Personnel are assigned to primarily focus in one of these areas, but are expected to remain flexible and support all areas where the demand is greatest. One person will be assigned as lead for external, one for internal, and one as combat divemaster. The CPO will typically hover around external security while communicating information from command and dispatching security officers to areas of concern. On a large sub, the PO2 will typically be assigned as lead for internal security or for away team security. The ship’s quartermaster works under the chief of logistics and is responsible for all crafting, deconstruction, cargo management, and purchase orders. All levels of security should work through their chain of command to sync with the quartermaster to maintain healthy ammunition and equipment levels.

#### Internal Security

Trains, equips for, and resolves riots, mutiny, altercations, terrorism, contraband, investigations, invasions, and hull breaches.

##### Recommended loadout:

1. Primary weapon with 6 extra magazines
2. Case of handcuffs
3. Taser with extra battery
4. Oxygen mask
5. Space in inventory to hold confiscated contraband

##### Key notes

* Having the trust of the crew is vital to success. Personnel in this section will spend time building diplomacy and trust with crew, to act as a united front against future problems. - Weapons distributed to other personnel, to counter mass invasions or outbreaks should be collected after the incident is resolved. Bodies of crew who are having connection issues should be secured in their respective sections.
* Patrol for "probable cause", and immediately report anything suspicious on the security radio channel. Personnel being searched should comply or be arrested. Deadly force should be used as an absolute last resort. In the absence of any contraband, security should let the matter drop and not search the rest of the department or area. Finding contraband is immediate grounds for arrest and a sweep of the area is warranted.
* When external security is engaged with a threat, respond to that area of the sub where a hull breach is probable. Protect damage control teams and watch for breaches. If any crew are reported to be outside during an attack, be on standby for rescue and to defend medical as they treat possible infections.

##### Protocol Training Video

Zanzibar Confederation MT Security Protocol - YouTube

#### External Security

Trains on and oversees sonar, periscopes, ammunition inventory, (railgun) explosives handling, gunnery systems maintenance, and security sector hull integrity.

##### Recommended loadout

1. Primary weapon with 3 extra magazines
2. Wrench & Screwdriver
3. Welder
4. Oxygen mask

##### Key notes

* While the sub is underway, the gunnery area must be staffed by a member of security 100% of the time, despite any away missions or other threats. The officer in charge of external security will maintain positive control by “passing the baton” to another officer when they go off shift or take a break.
* The officer in charge does not need to be standing next to the periscopes, but must be able to respond to an identified threat from sonar or called over the radio within ~5-10 seconds (can be a few rooms over, but have to be able to sprint back and respond).
* Speed in neutralizing threats is key to minimizing damage to the sub.
* Use railguns cautiously, with the right ammo, at the right distance, and only on appropriate threats. Railgun periscopes can also provide further range of sight when searching for targets.
* Don’t waste ammo on dead or out of range targets.
* Protect explosives and railgun periscopes from untrained personnel.
* Be prepared to weld leaks and remember most don’t have access without security key card.
* Periscope spotlights can help dive teams see job sites.

#### Combat Diver / Away Team

Lead for away mission security. Prepares combat dive gear loadout for quick response. Monitors ammunition levels of shuttle. Coordinates and reports to shuttle pilot and away team lead when assigned to an away mission by Chief of Security. When no away team/dive mission is active, the flex position will typically partner up with internal security patrols.

##### Recommended loadout

1. Combat diving primary weapon and lots of ammunition
2. Backpack
3. Combat dive suit
4. Jet scooter
5. Handheld sonar
6. Flares / glowsticks
7. Extra battery & oxygen tanks

##### Key notes

* If you die, everyone dies
* When departing main sub radio in how many people are with you, where you are departing from, and where you are going to.
* Take point with weapons, avoid friendly fire!!
* Keep dive team together, and on same radio channel
* Stay calm and terminate immediate threats then focus others. If team is being attacked, again: avoid friendly fire!
* Take point with salvage teams and clear submarines horizontally, floor by floor.
* Take care around sub hatches “fatal funnels” that may suck you toward a threat on the other side. Prioritize team positioning when opening hatches.
* If a diver is injured and no medical is available, drop the mission and return team to the ship. Once healed the mission can continue. Team leader may opt for team to stay, but at a minimum provide a status update to the main ship.
* Upon returning ensure all divers are accounted for and radio to command that all away team members are back on main sub. Remember to switch back to main security channel.
* Be prepared to defend beacon stations when they become active as they will attract threats.
* When clearing nests ensure minimum 2-3 armed and trained personnel are ready and focused.

## Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Standardized procedures streamline recurring events while the sub and crew are away from home station. Once a SOP is enacted during a mission there should be no questions, only delegation and action.

### Docking

* Clean up gunnery, armory, and brig
* Handcuff and dress prisoners in the proper uniform
* Inventory:
	+ Prepare generic uniforms, items, and lesser weapons for sale
	+ Prepare ammo cans for restock with quartermaster
	+ Build & send purchase/crafting list to ranking security officer
* Assign patrol team to roam station (if applicable)

### Docked

* Confirm security switches to proper channel
* Confirm KIA or disconnected officers and their belongings secured in the armory
* Ranking security officer sends combined purchase list to quartermaster
* Ensure sellable items are with quartermaster
* Station patrol team – Prevent theft, harassment, assault, and damage to the crew, colony, or its systems.
	+ ***Note**: remember unity and diplomacy. This is a good chance for personnel to relax, socialize, and connect with other crew members.*
* Sub patrol – casually sweep the sub every few minutes for suspect activity
	+ ***Note**: this is normally a good chance for the ranking security officer to get out and around without a lot of stress and inspect the sub’s departments.*
* Discuss with ranking security officer any positions changes during the break e.g., internal vs external

### Separation

* Ensure purchased supplies are secured
* Ensure gunnery, armory, and brig are cleaned up and ready to go
* Check health, send to medical if needed
* Verify upcoming mission requirements
* Check that loadouts are ready for next leg of mission
* Assign personnel to upcoming missions

### Underway

* Confirm security switches to proper channel
* Confirm KIA or disconnected officers and their belongings secured in the armory
* Confirm division of labor and that external security has positive control of gunnery
* Confirm prisoner investigations are processing or complete
* Confirm personnel tracking upcoming missions and who mission lead is

### Battle stations

* Minimum 2 personnel in gunnery, 1-2 prepared for invasion rapid response.
* Monitor conservation of resources (energy and ammo)
* Ranking security monitor command channel, sonar, and battle damage for external and internal callouts
* All personnel will report all suspect and confirmed threat locations on the radio internal and external
* Once threats are neutralized rearm loadouts and turrets. Segregate expended ammo for quartermaster

### Quarantine

* Support medical 100%, this is their show. Prepare to eliminate the unsavable.
* Ranking security take positive control of gunnery
* Minimum 1 personnel assigned to defend med bay and ensure quarantine personnel belongings are secure
* Minimum 1 personnel partnered with medical to isolate and treat (or terminate) infected personnel.
* Additional sweep the ship and report.
* Clear crew out of danger zones.
* Anyone refusing to comply with medical, report and detain by any means necessary.
* Let other people haul bodies while you keep eyes up and stay ready.
* Watch for perpetrators and contraband (eggs, egg injections, egg hatchings). Report and detain suspects where appropriate.
* If security personnel become infected, they should report to medical and deposit gear into quarantine locker. Patrol will ensure belongings are secured
* **WARNING: If symptoms of vomiting blood and nausea found, confirm symptoms/illness and prepare to kill on sight (SCP-610 virus).**

### Shatter Call

* Gather security team
* Push to evac with anyone nearby
* Rally/take accountability
* Recover missing crew reported by department heads if time permits by senior ranking officer
* Abandon sub with minimal loss of crew