Security Clearance Levels

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**Security Clearance Levels** are classifications assigned to all Institute personnel, indicating the extent of their access to the database. Certain individuals may not necessitate familiarity with anomalous entities and thus are granted lower clearance levels. Conversely, those actively involved in anomaly containment and research receive higher clearance levels. This page serves as a concise guide to the various clearance tiers.

# Clearance Levels

Each clearance level is represented by a standardized combination of a letter and number, aligning with its designated category (e.g., A1, B2, C3, D4, and E5). The sole deviation from this pattern is level G6, where the "G" signifies global access, and it is exclusively conferred upon the individual within **The Worldwide Command,** also known as **The Seven Wonders.**

## Level A1: Blue

Level A1 designates personnel who work in proximity but never directly with any APD object. This clearance level is primarily granted to individuals such as janitors, accountants, on-site security personnel patrolling various Institute sites, and so forth.

## Level B2: Green

Level B2 is primarily assigned to personnel who require direct access to data about anomalies to more effectively contain them. It is predominantly granted to research staff, containment specialists, and field agents.

## Level C3: Yellow

This clearance level is given to all Military Team (MT) members who generally need more information about the anomaly they are assigned to retrieve or deal with.

## Level D4: Orange

Level D4 is primarily given to senior researchers and containment specialists who have worked for the Institute for many years or have connections with the higher-ups.

## Level E5: Red

This clearance level is primarily given to directors of Institute sites, departments, or specific sub-divisions specialized in researching anomalies that hold great value. They are the highest rank of the Institute, just below **The Seven Wonders.**

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# Personnel Classifications

**Personnel classifications** are used to assign personnel based on their proximity and exposure to dangerous anomalies.

## Class F

Class F personnel consist of all essential personnel working for the Institute (e.g. Site Directors, Department Heads, and The Seven Wonders); due to this categorization, they are not allowed any exposure to anomalies.

## Class G

Class G personnel work closely with dangerous anomalies, dedicated to research and devising various containment methods aimed at managing them.

## Class H

Class H personnel consist of all members within Military Teams and specialized field agent programs tasked with acquiring and detaining anomalous entities.

## Class J

Former death row inmates are now utilized as test subjects for conducting experiments on the APD objects currently detained by us. Each subject is assigned the "J" designation and a unique three-digit serial number, such as J-001.

## Class W

Class W personnel comprise individuals who have encountered lasting or temporary effects resulting from exposure to an anomaly. As a precautionary measure, they are promptly quarantined and subjected to continuous monitoring, assessing both their psychological and physiological conditions for any discernible alterations. This procedure ensures comprehensive observation and timely intervention if required, to address any emerging changes or potential risks associated with their exposure.

# Staff Titles

These are occupational titles that the Institute uses.

## On-Site Staff

### Containment Specialist

Containment Specialists are in charge of continuously monitoring and containing all anomalies in Institute custody by devising various containment methods and properly allocating all available Institute resources.

### Researcher

Researchers are tasked with researching anomalies brought by Military Teams to understand their anomalous properties. This can be done through careful examinations inside observation rooms or multiple test trials using Class J personnel.

### Security Guard

Security Guards often serve as protectors for many Institute sites against any intruders that might cause damage to the facility or steal one of the APD objects within.

## Field Personnel

### Field Agent

Field Agents are personnel responsible for gathering intelligence or helping members of Military Teams capture anomalies.

### Military Team Member

Military Teams are special militaristic units created by the Institute for acquiring and detaining anomalies found by field agents or Institute satellites. For more information on Military Teams, click here.

## Administration

### Site Director

Site Directors are pivotal in overseeing entire Institute sites and areas, managing operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. They serve as the linchpin, guiding and supervising all activities to maintain high productivity and efficiency standards while fostering a collaborative and effective working environment.

### Worldwide Commander

The Worldwide Command comprises seven individuals, also known as Worldwide Commanders or just Commanders, overseeing all Institute operations. Each member is responsible for managing specific sections of the organization within their respective continents. Several committees, including the influential E5 Council, hold significant power within the organization, but The Worldwide Command remains at the apex, directing its activities.