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The Uniform Code of Military Justice commonly known as Marine Law is the foundation of the system of military justice of the United Nations Marine Corps, It's enforced by the Military Police Corps with the Provost Marshal Office having final say in any judicial matters.

Marine Law

Marine Law and SOP applies to all personnel in the vicinity of the operation or aboard the UNMC warship, including hostile factions and other organizations not explicitly exempt.

The goal of MP is to make the ship a safer and productive place for everyone. Do your best to uphold that goal, by mediating conflicts and assisting the crew and marines with their needs, using the minimal force required.

Always consider first if an arrest is actually needed to resolve a conflict. Arresting a doctor immediately for Neglect of Duty will not make medical duties be performed more efficiently since they would be in the brig - but if they actually refuse to do their duties, then it would make sense to perform an arrest.

Basics

Command and MP are required to both enforce the law and abide by it, where allowed by their position on the ship.
On UNMC warships and operations, the law is enforced by the MP's and Chief MP, and they operate independently from the normal command structure ONLY in matters related to the enforcement of the Law.
The Commanding Officer of the warship has the final say on law enforcement within their operational area unless overseen by higher officials of the Provost Marshal Office or High Command.
MP may, at their discretion, warn, or NJP a person guilty of Minor Crimes, as well as ignore Minor Crimes. This can be done in place of applying a brig punishment, but these lesser actions should be avoided for repeat offenders.
MP cannot be ordered to ignore Minor Crimes.
MP breaking the law in any capacity cannot be ignored.

Should MP's disagree on cases, Marine Law rank structure must be followed.

Provost Marshal Office > Commanding Officer > Chief MP > Warden > MP > Deputized MP

Commander Succession

This outlines the designated order of individuals who are eligible to assume the role of Commander in the event a replacement is required, as defined in the Commander Definitions section.

In the event that there are multiple individuals in the same position, experience and/or rank should be considered first, then by name alphabetically.

The new Commander of the operation does not assume a new rank, title or powers such as access changes, but other personnel must follow their orders that pertain to direct the operation.

Ensure when assigning a new Commander, that this is announced. Include the new Commander's name and the reason for them being assigned as the new Commander, to avoid confusion.

Commanding Officer
Executive Officer
Staff Officer
Auxiliary Support Officer
Chief MP
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Engineer
Logistics Officer
Pilots
Intelligence Officer
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Warden
Military Police
Squad Leader (Starts at Alpha and goes through the squads)
Ranking military personnel (Any squad role, starting at Alpha and through the squads)

Ranks


Officers
O10	General	Gen
O9	Lieutenant General	LtGen
O8	Major General	MajGen
O7	Brigadier General	BGen
O6	Colonel	Col
O5	Lieutenant Colonel	LtCol
O4	Major	Maj
O3	Captain	Capt
O2	First Lieutenant	1stLt
O1	Second Lieutenant	2ndLt
O0-2	Chief Warrant Officer	WarOff.
O0-1	Warrant Officer	WarOff.


Enlisted
E9E	Sergeant Major	SgtMaj
E9	Master Gunnery Sergeant	MGySgt
E8E	First Sergeant	1Sgt
E8	Master Sergeant	MSgt
E7	Gunnery Sergeant	GySgt
E6	Staff Sergeant	SSgt
E5	Sergeant	Sgt
E4	Corporal	Cpl
E3	Lance Corporal	LCpl
E2	Private First Class	PFC
E1	Private	PVT

Definitions

These definitions are used throughout the rest of Marine Law.

Commanding Officer

The official UNMC Commanding Officer of the ship.
Anything with the words Commanding Officer only applies to the current whitelisted Commanding Officer of the ship. These rights can be transferred to any UNMC Officers that are ranked Major or above by the Commander.

Commander

The current Commander of an operation.
Transferable to a new Commander, per the Commander Succession.

If the Commander is rendered incapable of command temporarily, the Duty Officer inherits Commander rights, but should the Commander return, they are still the Commander. This includes but is not limited to:

Prolonged communications outage.
The Commander deploying in the field.

If the Commander is rendered permanently incapable of command, the next in the Commander Succession becomes the Commander, rather than becoming a Duty Officer. This includes but is not limited to:

The Commander is relieved of duty due to arrest or mutiny.
The Commander becoming unrevivable.

Ensure when assigning a new Commander, that this is announced. Include the new Commander's name and the reason for them being assigned as the new Commander, to avoid confusion.

Duty Officer

The ranking officer in the Commander Succession who, in the temporary absence of the Commander, is placed in command of the warship.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the Duty Officer is interchangeable with, and inherits the rights of Commander in this case.

Chief MP

The Chief of Military Police, assigned to the warship.
Only transferable to the Warden by the Commander, if another MP is appointed to be the acting Warden in their place.
An acting Warden cannot be the acting Chief MP
A deputized person may not be the acting Warden.

MP

Military Police, including validly deputized personnel, who deal with Marine Law.

Officer

A person who is a Commissioned Officer. These rights cannot be transferred.
A person who is a Warrant Officer. These rights cannot be transferred.

Department heads

A person who is responsible for an entire department, which includes the Chief Engineer, Chief Medical Officer, Auxiliary Support Officer, Logistics Officer, Chief MP.

CIC Personnel

Standard personnel whose main duties are within CIC. This includes the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, and Staff Officers.Flight Crew
Designated Pilots and Dropship Crew Chiefs

Aiding, abetting, conspiring

Assisting others in committing a crime, directly or indirectly, encouraging them to commit one (including bribery), conspiring or attempting to commit a crime will be treated as having committed that crime with regards to punishment.

Lawful Orders

Personnel are required to follow all lawful orders from their superiors and are not required to follow unlawful orders.
If personnel are refusing to follow an order, they must state why they believe it would break Marine Law, making it an unlawful order.
Valid NJPs are not unlawful orders in the case of neglected duties.Standard Issue Equipment
Standard Issue equipment is defined as any military uniform, armor, weapon, or accessory personnel find in their crew vendors, as well as anything they emerge from hypersleep with or anything normally available from requisitions.

Riot equipment

Flashbangs.
Teargas.
Riot shotguns with beanbag rounds.
Riot shields and armor.
Riot grenade launchers.
Rubber bullets.

FOB

The Forward Operating Base.
Designated by the Commander. It is a reinforced area, usually being the primary landing zone.

Area of Operations (AO)

The area of operations is the broad location where personnel are being deployed to conduct an operation.

Secure Areas

Must be designated by the Commander or staff officers. It is a reinforced area, where there has been no recent combat or threats.
The FOB is usually a secure area until it is attacked, for example.
The Commander or any CIC Personnel at any point may designate an area no longer secure.
Areas that have been recently attacked are presumed no longer secure, and should be reported for safety.

Field Hospital

Must be designated by the Commander or Chief Medical Officer. It is a reinforced area, where there has been no recent combat or threats.
It is the only area aside from the FOB that the Chief Medical Officer or Commander may give permission to doctors and nurses to move to.
It must be designated as a Secure Area.

Alert Levels

Code Green: All clear.
Code Blue: Potentially hostile activity on board.
Code Red: There is an immediate threat to the ship or its crew. Examples of usage include; AI Core Security issue, biohazard containment breach, general quarters. Distress beacon, evacuation, and usage of sentry systems authorized.
Code Delta: Immediately applies if the warship hull has a major breach by intruders. An order of evacuation, self-destruction, or hold of the warship will be made at this time.

Higher Ranking Officers

UNMC Officers ranked Major or above.
They may have some additional provisions, which can be found in Non-Mod; Command.

Provost Marshal Office

Hold significant weight on how Marine Law is handled in their operational areas.
In the event that Marine Law is being mishandled aboard a UNMC warship or within the AO of a UNMC warship, Provost Marshal Office may see fit to dispatch personnel.
Members of the Provost Marshal Office obey only their direct superiors and are not beholden to Marine command or officers.
Provost Marshals are not required to follow Marine Law.
Provost Inspectors and above are the final word on Marine Law in their AO.
Provost Advisors do not hold any direct authority themselves, however they are expected to ensure Marine Law is correctly handled.

Marine Law Procedures

Arresting Procedures

Should the warship get boarded by a hostile force, no arrests should be made unless the person presents a danger to the warship and/or its personnel.

Any orders given by any personnel who are legally detained or facing charges are considered void until the charges are cleared, the brig time is served, or the detention is resolved.
Always consider first if an arrest is actually needed to resolve a conflict. Arresting a doctor immediately for Neglect of Duty will not make medical duties be performed more efficiently since they would be in the brig - but if they actually refuse to do their duties, then it would make sense to perform an arrest.

Investigative Detainment

Unless an investigation becomes an arrest, a suspect being investigated should not be moved away from their duties, such as the frontline, but should still be kept relatively safe.

MP may detain and physically restrain a suspect, with reasonable suspicion that they are involved in a crime, for up to 10 minutes to gather evidence and witness testimony.
This time used also carries over to an arrest, which will not grant an extra 10 minutes.
If these 10 minutes pass during the investigation, the suspect is to be immediately released if not found guilty of any crimes. If found guilty of crimes, they must still not be detained longer than 10 minutes, and be processed into arresting and charging procedure with reasonable speed.
If the suspect is found innocent of all accused crimes, the suspect should be released, and all investigations on this suspect being done by MP should be ended.
The Chief MP may order the release of a suspect under Investigative Detainment.
Fleeing an Investigative Detainment is considered Resisting Arrest

Arresting a Suspect

These arrests can be performed anywhere on the warship.

Take down the Suspect if they resist and securely restrain them.
Move the Suspect to a holding cell.
Continue to charging procedure.
A suspect must be arrested and charged within 10 minutes. Any longer than this without good reason is considered Neglect of Duty by whoever is most responsible for the delay.

Arresting MP

The Chief MP can only be arrested if approved by the Commander or Provost Marshal Office.
Any MPs can only be arrested if approved by the Commander or Chief MP. The Commander has the final say.
A Duty Officer is unable to authorise the arrest of an MP or the Chief MP.
Ensure additional charging of Military Police procedure is followed.

Actions Against the Commander

MP must contact Provost Marshal Office before taking any law-related actions against the Commanding Officer.
If there is no Commanding Officer, the Commander of the operation may be arrested, but Provost Marshal Office must be notified after the fact, through fax.

Field Arrests

These refer to arrests performed in the area of operations.

See deployment of MP SOP for information on deployment restrictions.

When required in the AO, MP should avoid combat whenever possible, and complete their tasks as quickly as they are able.
Field arrests are restricted to the FOB, dropships, and secure areas - but may also proceed past these locations with the approval of the Chief MP or Commanding Officer with the intent of making an arrest or investigating a crime.
If a suspect flees outside the above allowed locations and are witnessed by a present MP, they may be pursued without requiring approval.
If there are hostiles in the vicinity, the MP must attempt to move to a safer area, if attempting an arrest at this time would put the person or MP at risk, before attempting to continue the arrest.
Squad Leaders may detain marines of their squad that violate the law or pose a risk to the safety of the squad. This may also apply to any shipside personnel that are deploying unauthorised. They may also task one of their squad members to escort the arrested person to a secure area or FOB and wait for MP assistance.
Anyone detained by the Squad Leaders should be passed onto the MP when possible.
MP may be required to transfer a prisoner from the AO to the ship, and should, to the best of their ability, ensure the prisoner makes it to the ship safely.

Victims May Drop Charges

Excluding capital crimes, Neglect of Duty, and grievous bodily harm, the victim of a crime retains the right to drop charges. More leeway for bodily harm may be granted while deployed, provided the harm done is mutually found accidental.
This is permitted after the defendant is moved to a secure location or the brig.
MP must release the defendant on the victim's request, with continued arrest attempts for the original crime being considered prevarication.
MP may hold the defendant for no longer than 5 minutes if they wish to contact Provost Marshal Office to appeal the arrest against the victim's wishes.
If an appeal to arrest from Provost Marshal Office is not received within the 5 minutes, the defendant must be released.

Self Defense or Defense of Others

Charges are not to be applied to those who use force on others when defending themselves from illegal harm, so long as they defend themselves with proportional force. This also extends to the defense of others if they believe the others are in lethal danger. This does not apply to lawful killings such as executions.

The person being attacked should only use proportional lethal force until the person is no longer able to attack, and look to get away from the attacker where possible to alert the MP. The person being attacked should notify the MP or their supervisor about the use of self-defense.

Examples of proportional force are;

Punching when being punched.
Melee weapons when being attacked with melee weapons.
Bullets against bullets.

Charging and sentencing

This procedure is subject to change, with new brig timer technology in the future. Ensure prisoner rights are followed.

General Information

Brig timers must not exceed 30 minutes unless in the case of a Capital Crime, or if extended by crimes performed while jailed.
Ensure to follow prisoner rights and the right to appeal.
In the case of Prisoners of War, be sure to read the relevant section of Non-Mod; Third Parties.
If a prisoner has been SSD for over 5 minutes you may place them in hypersleep, but they must serve the rest of their time if they return.

Charging Order

Charging must be carried out in this order:

Military Warden
Chief MP
An uninvolved MP, in order of rank.
Arresting MP (Only as a last resort).

Anyone may choose to defer to the next in line if their attention is needed elsewhere. This should be done sparingly.

Charging and Sentencing Procedure

Charging and sentencing should be done in this order.

The person issuing the charges should determine a sentence.
Inform the Suspect of their Charges before the brig timer starts.
Apply the charges and activate the brig timer.
Remove all their belongings, including ID and headset.
Put them in the orange uniform, if available, else their original uniform. Ensure they also have footwear.
Give them a standard headset of common channel, if available.
Place them inside the cell, buckled to the bed, then stun them and recover your handcuffs.
Inform the Suspect they may file an appeal should they wish so.
Search their belongings for contraband and theft.
When the time is over, let them grab their belongings, escort them out of the brig.
If the prisoner is SSD at the end of their sentence, return their belongings and place them in brig hypersleep.

Additional charging of Military Police

Always ensure you are permitted to arrest them, first.
They are to be charged with neglect of duty as an additional crime. This does not upgrade minor crimes to major.
In the event of any major or worse crimes, if they do not attempt to appeal, or their appeal or pardon is denied, they are to be demoted, following the MP demotion procedure.

Medical Experiments

A prisoner may waive their rights to participate in medical experiments. Researchers performing approved medical experiments may not be held liable for damages inflicted on the subject within the approved parameters of the experiment.

All experiments require the signed (or stamped) approval of either the Commander (But not Duty Officer) or the CMO.
Prisoners can request to be used as subjects. The prisoner's brig time must continue to run while they are being used, and are free to go when it expires and are not obligated to continue.
Medical experiments that will result in death must only be offered to prisoners who are to be executed, or if execution is one of the listed punishment options for their crime. It is otherwise illegal, and will result in a Attempted Murder, or Murder charge where relevant.

Non-Judicial Punishments (NJPs)

These may be issued and observed by the MP or SEA instead of an arrest and/or brig sentence where valid.

General usage

NJPs should not risk the person's health.
If the NJP offer is refused, they are to serve the original sentence, or a 10 minute brig timer if none exists.
Accepting the NJP waives the right to appeal. The suspect or prisoner should be informed of this.
Failure to comply to an accepted NJP will result in an additional charge of resisting arrest with the original charges.
Failure to complete an NJP is not considered failure to comply if a legitimate attempt is observed.
NJPs are a one-time offer. The same NJP for the charges cannot be accepted once denied.
The decision to offer or not offer a NJP may be overruled by a higher ranking MP.

Brig usage

A NJP may be offered to a prisoner in a cell at any point, unless they were offered and denied one already, or their sentence total is above 10 minutes or a major crime.
NJPs cannot take longer than their remaining brig time.

Examples

Ordering a marine to clean the preparation areas of squads.
Ordering a marine to do laps around the warship.

Lethal Force

Lethal force should always remain a last resort.
During emergencies like mutinies, boardings, or when suspects have used lethal or disabling weapons against personnel, the Chief MP or Commander may authorize lethal force.
MP may use lethal force should suspects be an active threat to the crew, ships, or the MP. The suspect should only be fired upon until they can no longer present any harm.
A suspect that has been detained and restrained must be kept safe from harm, as they are in MP custody.
If the Chief MP and Commander are not responding to comms within a reasonable amount of time, or are incapacitated, MP may use lethal force freely within reason, while on code red or higher.
MP may use lethal force against targets that are not affected by non-lethals attempts, such as synthetics.

Searches

Searches must be approved by the Chief MP or Commander.
If waiting would cause further harm to the ship or personnel, you may gain approval after performing the search.
Searches can be performed by the Commander or any MP, as long as the following procedure is followed.
If procedure is not followed, the offender can be charged with Neglect of Duty.
Searches cannot incur a Prevarication charge should no illegal items be found.

Personnel

Inform the person you are going to conduct a search and the reason for the search.
Use non-lethal force to restrain them if they do not comply.
Where possible, conduct the search in the brig or any isolated area so nothing is stolen.
Begin the search, confiscate any illegal items, and secure them.
If the items warrant a sentence, follow arrest and brig procedures, otherwise release the personnel.
Items that are no longer needed for evidence can be returned to requisitions.

Areas

State your intent to search the area, then vacate it of any personnel unrelated to the search.
If someone responsible for the area is available at the area, inform them of the reason.
If nobody with access to the area is present, request trained personnel to temporarily override the doors.
If you cannot gain access to the area, and no personnel can override the doors, forceful entry may be performed. (Personnel with access in the area will be liable for the reasonable damage to the ship.)
Search and secure any evidence.
Restore the searched area to its previous state as closely as possible.
Reopen the area to normal traffic, then move all evidence to brig for processing.
Items that are no longer needed for evidence can be returned to requisitions.

Demotions

General Procedure

A person who has been demoted is moved to a lower position in their department, or if no such position exists, a rifleman.
Demotions are limited to crimes where demotion is explicitly listed as an option, with the Commanding Officer being able to do so freely if it fits the conditions of their provisions.
Permission must first be given by the head of the department responsible for the arrested person, unless the person performing the demotion is the Commanding Officer.
If the arrested person is a department head, the Commander must give the permission.
The Commander may turn any demotion to a termination instead, making the person a civilian. A Duty Officer does not have this permission.

Riflemen Procedure

Riflemen who are demoted are to be discharged and treated as civilian passengers.
Their access to equipment should be restricted as such.

MP Procedure

If they are of enlisted rank, they are to serve in squad roles, other assignments by permission of the Heads of departments, or direct assignment by the Commanding Officer.
If they are of Officer rank, they are to serve in CIC unless dismissed by the Commander to find duties elsewhere.

Executions

Authorization

Executions are limited to prisoners who have committed crimes with execution as a possible punishment.
They must be authorized by the Commanding Officer.
In the event the Commanding Officer is absent, BOTH the Chief MP and Commander must give the authorization.
A Duty Officer is unable to authorize an execution.
Executions may be delayed if the alert level is RED or DELTA.
A prisoner that is permanently confined may request to be executed in place of their confinement, but must still be authorized.

Authorized methods of execution

Authorized methods of execution must be used in executions and are listed below.

Lethal injection handled by the current Chief Medical Officer.
Firing squad by the MP or Commanding Officer. This must be done with standard issue firearms, and not with explosives or weapons considered cruel. The Chief MP or Commander may permit only the victims of the prisoner's crimes to join the firing line.

Procedure

The Chief MP or Commander MUST make a ship-wide announcement informing the crew of the intent to execute, the reason/crime, and the execution method.

None of the below steps should each exceed 5 minutes to fully process, otherwise they may be skipped if the prisoner was warned prior to the time expiring.

The prisoner may request a tobacco product, and a food and drink as a last meal. The items should be reasonably acquirable, else they should be provided an alternative.
The prisoner may request a blindfold for the execution if available.
Up to three people may be requested by the prisoner to view the execution.
The prisoner is given a chance to give final words. The prisoner may use the radio for this.
The execution may proceed.

Crimes

Spirit of The Law

The laws are intended to be interpreted by their spirit and not always necessarily their exact wording. Not all examples of crimes are listed. Always refer to the Marine Law rank structure if there is a disagreement on the interpretation of a law.

On threats to break marine law

Threatening to commit a major or capital offense such as assault or murder (which would be treated as attempted murder) may be charged as such if there is a reasonable expectation and capability that the law will be broken.
Personnel with a weapon are more likely to commit this crime, where a threat from a confined prisoner can usually be considered meaningless.
History of crimes or actions may be taken into account.

Prisoner Rights

This is a list of rights prisoners have.

They cannot be denied, with the exception of radio access, except in extreme situations with authorization from the Chief MP or Commander. Prisoners can fax provost to have their rights be given back.

Common Space

All prisoners are permitted to enter the common space by default.

Permabrigged prisoners do not have this right, but can be given access with an escort for good behavior.

This right can be lost in the event of:

Mutiny, riots, emergencies
Jailbreaking
Committing a crime within the brig. If this happens, the right can be given back by the Chief MP or Commander.

Protection and Medical Treatment

If there are prisoners, a member of the MP must remain in the brig at all times except if the only prisoners are in permanent confinement or there is an emergency.
Prisoners must be kept safe and unharmed.
A surgical tray is to remain within the brig at all times, unless there is an emergency.
Treatment should take place within the brig when possible. If not, an MP must escort the prisoner to the medbay and watch over them while they are treated.
Prisoners must receive medical aid if needed.
Prisoners must be revived unless they have been legally executed.
Self-harm may result in being constrained for the duration of the sentence.

Access to a Radio

Prisoners are authorized a standard headset with the common channel.

If any MP believes that it is being abused, they can revoke this right after a clear warning of the behavior.
Prisoners may appeal this.
Prisoners may have their radio revoked if a mutiny is active until the mutiny is over.

Clothing

Prisoners must be allowed either the brig orange uniform, or their original uniform if none are available.
Prisoners must be allowed footwear.

Right to Appeal

Accepting an NJP waives the right to appeal.
Appeals are used to correct errors, but may not be used to add new charges or punishments if a brig timer was already set.
Appeals must be handled before executions, demotions, and NJPs. Appealing prisoners should have their brig timers set and running while the appeal is being processed.
Personnel may be placed in holding awaiting their appeal if it had no brig sentence.
Whomever is handling the appeal has the final say in the outcome of the appeal.

Appeal a Sentence in a timely manner

If an appeal process has not started within 10 minutes, or 30 minutes for permanently brigged, after a request to appeal has been clearly communicated to any MP, Chief MP, or Commander;

The prisoner must be released.
The person whom received the request, if failing to take appropriate action, are to be given a Neglect of Duty charge.

Who can handle an appeal

Anyone under the jurisdiction of marine law has the right to appeal their punishment to their choice of either the Chief MP or the Commander. If the chosen person is involved in the crime, they must delegate to an uninvolved MP or Officer. This delegation can also be done for any other reason.

Ideally, these people should not be handling the appeal:

Witnesses/victims.
Anyone who ordered the arrest.
The person who set the charges or punishment.

Appeal outcomes

A charge cannot be removed by appeal if the prisoner is found guilty, however, the person who handles the appeal can process the appeal as:

A valid charge, no modification.
Modify the charge to a lower charge.
Reduce the punishment of a charge up to the minimum punishment.
Remove a charge the prisoner is found innocent for.

Suspending Appeals

Appeals may be postponed in these situations:

Threats requiring evacuation.
A hostile force approaching or onboard the ship.
Riots or jailbreaks.
The prisoner requiring medical treatment and is not conscious.
There being an already processing appeal.
The prisoner having escaped or is unreachable in person.

Appeals may not be suspended for these examples:

The Commander and Chief MP being busy with other tasks.
The prisoner being declared insane.

Appeals Procedure

The appeal processor must meet with the prisoner, and have the appeal be processed in person.
The charges should be listed along with their punishment one by one. This may be done by any MP or the appeal processor.
A discussion including witness accounts, the story of the accused, evidence, and mitigating circumstances is recommended.
If charges were applied incorrectly they must be removed. No new charges may be added as a result if a brig time has been set.
An appeal outcome should be given for each listed charge individually.
The final punishment should be for the remaining crimes.
The appeal processor decides the outcome. They may not be ordered or forced otherwise.
The appeal processor cannot be retaliated against by anyone for any part of the appeal, unless it is a Neglect of Duty charge due to the appeal procedure not being followed correctly.

Appeals to the Provost Marshal Office

The prisoner may request another appeal to the Provost Marshal Office.
This may be done if their appeal is denied, or done instead of a standard appeal.
If the Provost Marshal Office does not reply to the appeal in 10 minutes, the appeal is considered denied.
The prisoner must be provided a pen and paper to write a fax to the Provost Marshal Office.
If the prisoner is a threat to themself or others if unrestrained, they have the right to dictate the fax and have it written by any MP.

Special Provisions

MP Involvement in Mutinies

Attempting to overthrow the legitimate command staff is illegal, and MP must do everything in their power to prevent it.
Should a mutiny be successful, resulting in the Commander being deposed or surrendering, MP should hold the former Commander in indefinite confinement if their freedom would reignite the conflict.
The Duty Officer may be optionally skipped in the Commander Succession, if the mutiny is successful.
MP will after resume normal operations with the new commander, and any subterfuge charges, sedition charges, insubordination charges, and ordered arrests in relation to the original Commander must be dropped.

(Note: Further information about MPs involvement in Mutinies can be found here)

Emergencies

In emergencies, such as significant boardings or a compromised brig, imprisoned personnel may be released by the Chief MP, if they believe they will not be a further threat or hindrance during the emergency, also particularly if they display good behavior.
If the imprisoned are too dangerous or detrimental to the survival of the crew, they should be escorted to an escape pod by a Officer or a MP who will maintain their safety.
A simple red alert is not sufficient reason for release, unless the ship is significantly overrun.

Synthetics

Synthetics must be given a chance to stand down, however must be repaired to serve its sentence if lethal force is used.

UNMC Synthetics

UNMC Synthetics are programmed against being able to break marine law, and should not be arrested unless Provost Marshal Office have approved their arrest.
These synthetic units are also granted the same rights and privileges of regular marines.
If any MP believes they have broken marine law, a report should be faxed to the Provost Marshal Office.
Synthetics not directly part of UNMC do not have the above immunities.

Survivor Synthetics

Any non-UNMC Synthetics (From colonies or otherwise) are granted similar rights and privileges as UNMC Synthetics.
They may have their arrest ordered by the Commander or Chief MP without the need to provide a report to the Provost Marshal Office.
Any of these survivor synthetics that act against the UNMC such as taking valuable supplies without request, or destroying property and defenses can be declared rogue by the Commander (but not a Duty Officer).
When declared rogue, the synthetic loses any protections and lethal force may be used freely.

CO Provisions and Regulations

Arrest Immunity

The Commanding Officer is not above marine law. However, they may not be arrested without the permission of Provost Marshal Office.

Should a Commanding Officer break marine law, Provost Marshal Office must be contacted through fax to arrest the Commanding Officer.
The right to contact Provost Marshal Office may not be denied.
If the Commanding Officer has been deposed due to mutiny, the MP are to treat them the same as a deposed Commander per special provisions, lose their arrest immunity, and are no longer considered the Commander.

Execution Privileges

The Commanding Officer, High Command, and Provost Marshal Office Marshals may perform Battlefield Executions. They may personally execute any person who Marine Law applies to, as long as they are under their authority, without warning or procedure, unless the person is already in MP custody.

To perform a Battlefield Execution, one of the following conditions must be fulfilled;

They are a threat to your command. Credibly attempting to undermine or remove your command by illegal means.

Insults, disagreements, or being reported to the Provost Marshal Office are not valid reasons. Countermanding or refusing to follow orders are.

They are threat to others. Credibly threatening and attempting to do harm to the Commanding Officer, or someone while in the Commanding Officer's presence.
They are a threat to the ship or the operation. Credibly threatening or attempting to do damage to the ship, the UNMC, or operation while in the Commanding Officer's presence.

Escort Missions

The Commanding Officer has two escort provisions they may order, not to be confused with MP FOB protection within the SOP. There must be a minimum of a single MP aboard the ship at all times, per the SOP.

The Commanding Officer may request up to two MPs to guard the Commanding Officer while in the AO. They are permitted to fight in the frontline with the Commanding Officer. Executive Officers must request permission from the Commanding Officer to do the same.
Honor Guards may be given Honor Guard kits during their duty.
The Commanding Officer may request any amount of MPs to escort non-combat personnel planetside, provided they avoid the frontline at all costs. This includes a Commanding Officer who will not be going to fight at the frontline.

Should the escorted individual be incapacitated, the escorting MPs must try to recover the individual. If this is no longer possible, they must return shipside.

During an escort mission, the following rules must be followed by all parties:

The escorting MPs must focus keeping the escorted individual secure at all times and not enforce marine law.
The escorting MPs must remain in line of sight to the escorted individual at all times to the best of their ability. The escorted individual may not order the MP to do something that would put them outside line of sight.

Pardons

The Commanding Officer may pardon criminals by name and crime they are being pardoned for if they believe it is in the best interests of the operation.

Only minor and major crimes may be pardoned.
Capital crimes may not be pardoned except with the permission of Provost Marshal Office.
The Chief MP, or if absent, an MP may appeal these pardons to Provost Marshal Office, and if they believe the pardon was wrongfully done.
The Commanding Officer may be held responsible for further criminal actions committed by those they pardon.
If Provost Marshal Office reverses the decision of the pardon, the Commanding Officer must ensure the prisoner returns to serve their time without failure. Failure to do so may result in removal from command and charges at the discretion of Provost Marshal Office.
The Commanding Officer must know the crimes committed, and announce the name of the prisoner, and the reason why they are being pardoned.
The Commanding Officer does not need to be present for the release of the prisoner.

Revoking Arrests

The Commanding Officer may also invoke pardoning authority to revoke arrests, or warrants of arrests, for a person before they are placed in the brig.

This revocation follows the same procedure as pardons.
They must be announced the same way.
They are subject to the same appeals to Provost Marshal Office.
The Commanding Officer is responsible for the actions of the person being pardoned.
If the person whose arrest was revoked reoffends, removal from command and charges may apply to the Commanding Officer by the MP with permission from Provost Marshal Office.

These conditions must be true for the revocation to be valid:

The Commanding Officer is in the general vicinity as the person being arrested.
The revocation is not being used on a person who are in the process of committing a crime, are resisting or have resisted arrest, or are already in the brig. (In which case a regular pardon can be used.)
The revocation is not being used to prevent an arrest authorized by Provost Marshal Office.

Demotions

The Commanding Officer may demote or discharge UNMC personnel under their authority if the person has commited any major crime, and not only major crimes with demotion listed as a punishment. The demotion should fit the severity, and also remain within the department they were originally working. An engineer should not be demoted into a medical position.

General NJPs

The Commanding Officer may issue NJPs at any point they find a person's behavior inappropriate or contrary to good order, and conduct deserving of punishment even if a crime has not been committed, such as acting in an unprofessional manner, failing to complete a job in satisfactory conditions, or failing to uphold standards of good order.

All NJP conditions and rights apply when this provision is invoked, including a 10 minute brig sentence if refused.

Commanding Officer Regulations

These regulations are not modifiable without approval from Provost Marshal Office.

Uniforms

Commanding Officers must remain in UNMC uniform at all times.
Anything in their personal dress vendors, as well as standard UNMC enlisted and officer uniforms are acceptable.
They should avoid wearing department uniforms.
Dress clothing, swimwear, sleepwear, civilian clothing, and athletic wear should be reserved for their appropriate recreational, training activities or situations.
They should never be found bare or in underwear in public appearances.
Wearing the uniform of any other military or organization is strictly prohibited.

Conduct

Commanding Officers are role models for those under their command.
They must exhibit dress, behavior, and mentality fitting of their rank and decades of service.
They must demonstrate level-headedness, maturity, and competence.
While not expected to be humorless and strict, they should maintain reasonable dignity.

Notice

This page might not always be up to date. It is best to read SOP in the in-game guidebook instead to avoid misunderstandings or referencing outdated information.

Standard Operating Procedure

These are sets of regulations and polices of the UNMC.

Failure to follow the Standard Operating Procedure may result in Failure to Follow Procedure charges, found in Marine Law.

Commanding Officer Privileges

The Commanding Officer may alter any aspect of SOP (unless otherwise noted) as long as these changes do not contradict marine law. They may not modify marine law.
Should there be any concerns about the use of this privilege, any personnel may contact Provost Marshal Office to inquire about the legitimacy of changes and request they be overturned.
MP must be informed of any changes made to SOP before it is implemented.
The SOP may not be modified to the extent of causing grief or physically burdening marines. Modifications such as walking only, or modifying SOP to imprison a marine for a custom offense with malicious intent is not permitted.
Standard-issued equipment that marines are provided in their squad rooms and requisitions cannot be restricted or prohibited in any way. Marines have the right to freely carry and use the equipment they are provided.

General Regulations

Rules of Engagement

The following are the standard rules of engagement, and may be modified by the Commander as necessary as the operation proceeds.

Any useful equipment found within the AO such as weapons or tools may be requisitioned for operational use by any UNMC personnel.
Buildings and obstacles within the AO may be constructed/deconstructed for strategic or tactical function. The use of explosives is authorized for demolitions.
Wildlife not part of the operation may not be needlessly hunted if passive. Wildlife that approaches Secure Areas or compromises the personal space of marines or their formations, or are otherwise hostile may be shot.
Any interstellar life that is not overtly hostile must be halted and questioned of their intentions. Survivors are to be debriefed and given the option to board the warship as a passenger, and can be offered this freely.
Any non-UNMC military or paramilitary personnel may be allowed to continue their operations if they prove beneficial or indifferent to UNMC operations or interests.
The use of force is authorized to disable non-compliant personnel.
Hostile personnel deemed a threat to UNMC personnel may be killed on sight, unless they are surrendering.

Communications

Communications over UNMC radio and announcements should be done in plain English to maintain clear and concise communication. Other languages* and speech forms may be used freely outside this. (*Other languages meaning languages provided by the game mechanics, and not written by the player in another language.)

Ship Modifications and Dismantling

The ship may only be modified with approval from the Commander. The Chief Engineer can also approve changes to the ship, unless it affects another department, which would also require approval from the department head.

A Duty Officer is unable to authorise ship modifications.
The MP must be notified of changes being made prior to them taking effect.
The Commander has final word over changes to the ship.
Changes to the brig and CIC that compromise security of these areas are forbidden.
Dismantling parts of the ship to utilise materials for operation use is forbidden unless severe enemy contact is confirmed, and where significantly more resources are required than on hand.
Any personnel may fax Provost Marshal Office to contest a decision made by the Commander about dismantling the ship. If these changes are prior to hostile contacts, MP may take action against the Commander, following regular procedure.
Removal of vendors or machines is not illegal modification unless it alters the function or purpose of the area they are taken from.
Dismantling ship parts to utilize materials for operational use is strictly forbidden unless severe enemy contact is confirmed, and where significantly more resources are required than on hand.
The deconstruction of crates and barrels are not considered ship modifications.

Equipment Regulations

Command Related

The Commanding Officer may issue special equipment on a case by case basis, such as special headsets or special weaponry for certain marines or squads as long as it does not violate Marine Law.
Heads of staff may also assign spare non-command headsets to members of their department.
Alcohol must be stored in the officer's mess, Commanding Officer's mess, Commanding Officer's quarters, and a civilian's private quarters, if applicable.
SOP regarding equipment found in armories can be found in the Non-Modifiable; Department section.
The Command tablet may only be taken by the current Commander, unless they are willingly offering it to someone else who would need it, such as a deploying Executive Officer, while a Commanding Officer is the Commander.

Uniform Regulations

UNMC and affiliated personnel are required to be wearing appropriate clothing during operations. SOP may not be changed to allow personnel to deploy without clothes or uniform.

Deploying marine squads must be wearing their uniform, boots, and protective armor at minimum.
MP must be wearing their uniform, boots, and protective armor at minimum, at all times.
All positions required to wear armor at all times may temporarily remove it after an operation has ended for social events, such as memorials. Other forms of clothing like service jackets may be used during this time.
Other personnel must wear their uniform and assigned footwear, or a Standard Issue replacement.
Shipside personnel should not be in armor unless the ship's code restriction allows it, or they are deploying to the AO.
MP, Intelligence Officers, and flight crew are permitted to wear armor on the ship, as part of their job.
Any headwear that is worn must be Standard Issue, or an acceptable replacement.
The Commander has the right to declare enforce helmet wearing by squad leaders, fireteam leaders, specialists, and smart gun operators. It is otherwise assumed to not be enforced. Anyone of higher rank may still order any personnel below them to wear a protective helmet.
Folding or otherwise shortening uniforms is permitted.

Department Uniforms and Clothing

Department specific uniforms and headgear are limited to personnel within that department, unless provided by the department head or Commander.
Department headwear should not be used unless approved by the head.

Equipment handling regulations

Weapons should be holstered when not in use. Personnel must be allowed to holster on their first offense.
Under normal circumstances, weapons may only be fired in the firing range.
Training equipment like training grenades and training ammunition must only be used in firing ranges, or controlled areas approved by the Commander, Chief MP or Senior Enlisted Advisor.
Weapons may not be left unattended unless properly secured in spaces intended for them, like weapon racks or cabinets.

Weapon Regulations - Code Restrictions

Weapon use and possession are allowed if you or someone you are responsible for are in immediate, life-threatening danger and the appropriate code-level has not been set, but you should otherwise always follow code restrictions.

Code Green:

All shipside UNMC personnel are permitted to wear a M3-XL pattern armor vest for personal protection during operations, if their personal equipment racks provide them with one.

MP may carry Non-lethals and sidearms, excluding riot equipment.
MP may carry flashbangs, but may only use them in self defense or defense of others.
Deploying MP may carry all standard issue weapons, provided they are used in escorting and protecting non-combat personnel, or are escorts of the Commanding Officer.
Deploying combat personnel and Officers excluding medical personnel may carry all standard issue weapons.
Deploying non-combat personnel may carry a sidearm.
Personnel issued weapons through their vendors at the start of an operation as well as weapons they emerge from hypersleep with may retain these weapons.
Officers may carry sidearms as long as it does not inhibit their duties.
Long or large bladed weapons are treated the same as firearms in carry restrictions.
Civilians are excluded from the right to retain issued weapons unless they are deploying to the AO. These weapons should otherwise be kept secure in personal quarters or any shipside armory.
Personnel who abuse their right to a firearm can have this right revoked by the Commander. The Chief MP may also do this if the person is ranked lower or is a civilian.
The Chief MP or Warden may authorise use of riot equipment within the brig for training or defensive purposes.

Code Blue:

All crew personnel are authorised sidearms.
MP may carry lethal weapons to subdue external threats.
MP may use non-lethal riot equipment to subdue marines during a mutiny or large gatherings of insubordinate personnel.

Code Red:

No weapon restrictions on standard issue weapons.
Civilians may be issued sidearms for the duration of this code for self defense purposes.

Code Delta:

All weapons, standard or not, are authorized to be used by any capable person.

Department Regulations

Regulations of specific departments, excluding non-modifiable regulations are listed here. The head of the department holds responsibility for it and answers directly to the Commander of the ship.

Department heads are not to deploy to the AO, with the exception of the Chief Engineer (under circumstances listed in the engineering section.)
Any crew that intend to deploy, including Staff Officers, require permission from either the head of their department or the Commander, where the Commander can overrule the department head.

Medical

The Chief Medical Officer has final say over the medbay and medical operations aboard the warship, except when overridden by the Commander.
They may authorize or prohibit experiments at their discretion, and set medbay procedures.
They may only fire medbay staff in the case they have performed crime.
When in medbay, all personnel, excluding the Commander, are required to listen to and obey the orders of the Chief Medical Officer.
During code Delta, medical personnel are to either escape in pods and evacuate the ship, or hold in Secure Areas with the marines to provide medical support.
Pills must be kept within pill bottles.
All reagent-containing medical equipment, such as syringes, pill bottles, and autoinjectors must be labelled with accurate contents and dosing information. Vended or otherwise existing medicine not created by personnel do not have to be relabeled unless the contents are modified.
Surgery tools and other medical devices when not in use must be placed within their designated containers.

Requisitions

No equipment may be taken from requisitions by non-requisitions personnel without the Logistics Officer's approval.
Requisitions personnel may refuse to provide service if a valid reason is provided, such as a civilian attempting to request grenades from the weapons supply. The decision may be overridden by the Logistics Officer or Commander
The Logistics Officer has control over the requisitions bay and the right to decline service to any personnel, including officers. Any order to provide or decline service, including orders relating to the management of the operational budget, may be ignored.
Their decisions on such matters may only be overridden by the Commander.
During code Delta, the requisitions department is to follow orders from command. All requisitions personnel are to join the marines in either holding the warship, or assisting with evacuation of civilians, depending on the orders of command.
The Logistics Officer has control over the kitchen and Mess Technicians assigned to it.
Mess Technicians are not required to provide service to anyone if they provide a valid reasoning, such as rudeness.

Engineering

The Chief Engineer is in charge of modifications made to the ship as well as performing repairs, and maintenance.
The Chief Engineer is still required to follow the ship modifications section of SOP.
The Auxiliary Support Officer holds authority over the Chief Engineer.
The ordnance technicians are part of the engineering department.
During code Delta, the engineering department is to follow orders from command. All engineering personnel are to join the marines in either holding the warship, or assisting with evacuation of civilians, depending on the orders of command.

Dropships and Gunships

The designated Pilots of these ships are responsible for them and any modifications made to them.
Pilots may modify or delegate modifications to their ships without requesting permission. However, these modifications may be overwritten by the Chief Engineer or Auxiliary Support Officer.
Dismantling ship parts to utilize materials for operational use is strictly forbidden.
Ship doors must remain intact and easily accessible.
Dropship seating must remain intact and easily accessible.
Gunship seating may be reduced to accommodate additional ammunition storage, but it may not be removed entirely. Any remaining seating must remain easily accessible.
If the dropship is inaccessible or otherwise inoperable, the gunship must serve as the dropship and be equipped with the necessary seating.
If parachute drops are being utilized, the Flight Crew is responsible for ensuring the drop location is safe (unless directed otherwise by CIC staff) and informing the personnel when to exit the ship.
Enlisted personnel (excluding Flight Crew) are not permitted in ship cockpits unless in an emergency.
Flight Crew have the authority to remove disruptive personnel from their ship. If a person refuses to leave or repeatedly returns, they may be charged with Trespassing and arrested by the MP. They may only return to the ship if ordered to deploy and must remain well-behaved, or they will be additionally charged with Disorderly Conduct and Major Insubordination.

NON-Modifiable SOP

The SOP written in these sections may only be modified with PROVOST permission.

NON-Modifiable Department Regulations

Job Specific Equipment

Equipment, clothing, and any similar items from personal job-specific vendors may not be awarded or otherwise handed out.
The only exceptions to this is Standard Issue equipment that can be obtained through requisitions normally, or is equipment specifically intended to be used by another designated person, such as spotter equipment from a sniper specialist being given to a rifleman that is becoming a spotter.

Armories

Armory equipment is unrelated other equipment, and has its own regulations. Armory equipment is intended to supply and provide protection for shipside personnel during shipside emergencies.

Armory equipment may only be given to all personnel during a Code Red or Code Delta scenario. Officers must be prioritized before enlisted.
Equipment stored in armories such as M890 Tactical Shotguns and ballistics vests are not allowed to be handed out without a clear, understandable, and urgent reason. Deployment is not an urgent reason.
The Commanding Officer's weapons may also not be handed out.
Equipment stored in armories may not be part of a supply drop, rewards or prizes, and may not be used to form a squad.

This list of equipment stored within armories may, regardless of the above, be used for deployment:

The UNMC and UN flag.
All provided tents.
Honor Guard kits, provided they are used within their own restrictions.
Staff Officer Armory Weapon Racks.

AI Core

The AI Core is the direct responsibility of any active AI Service Technician assigned to the ship. They are authorized to remove any personnel present in the core excluding pre-authorized personnel listed in the Access section. In the absence of one, the responsibility is the Commanding Officer's, then the Chief Engineer.

Access

Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only.
Only UNMC synthetics, AI Service technicians (Including WEYA technicians), the Commanding Officer, and the Chief Engineer have free access.
Prior to any authorized appointments, weapons should be deposited at the reception desk and returned after the appointment has concluded.
Anyone bringing weapons into the AI Core lose their right to access it and may result in Core Security Protocol being engaged. Pre-authorized personnel and MP responding to a legitimate security threat are exempt.
Access rights are not transferable. Only UNMC Synthetics, AI Service Techs, and ARES may grant access to the AI core, through access requests.

AI Core Security Protocol

ARES is equipped with various tools to ensure the AI Core remains safe during emergencies.

ARES, through UNMC Synthetics, is authorized to remove trespassers by physical force.
Circumstances that pose a serious threat to the integrity of the AI Core, ARES or UNMC Synthetics may initiate a core lockdown, resulting in all access routes being sealed and automated sentry guns located in the core chamber being armed.
If lockdown procedures are ineffective or compromised, nerve gas may be deployed from vents to incapacitate intruders.

Military Police

MP personnel must always carry non-lethal detainment methods (excluding riot equipment) to perform their duties.

Use of listening devices

MP are authorized to use their provided listening devices within the brig at their discretion.

Any use of these devices outside of the brig must follow these requirements;

They must receive permission from the Commander, or in their absence the Chief MP.
The Commander may only authorize use if there is reasonable suspicion of intent to or conspiracy to commit a crime in that area.
MP may not break or enter, nor have someone else do so, into an area they do not have access to in order to place devices.

Restricted Areas

Personnel may only legally access areas their ID grants them passage to, unless someone of that area grants them temporary access. The head of the department may overrule this, and the Commanding Officer may overrule the head.

The Commander may restrict anyone from accessing any area.
Entry without access or permission through any means will be charged with Trespassing.
Heads of departments may request anyone but the Commander to leave their department, or be charged with Trespassing.

Access Modification

All personnel have the access needed to perform their assigned duties. Only the specified personnel may grant permission to modify access levels to the ship, under the following conditions:

The Commanding Officer may grant permission to modify any access to a person's ID card for any reason.
The Commander may grant permission to modify modify any person's access to any or all departments with the head of department's approval.
Department Heads may grant and approve access to their own department areas, and when employing recovered personnel.
In emergencies, such as missing command staff, any Officer may modify their own access.

NON-Modifiable Command SOP

Forward Operating Bases

The Commander in charge of an operation must take the minimum precautions to ensure security and defense for stationed personnel, and incoming transport, when designating a Forward Operating Base.

The FOB must be a Secure Area and designated by the Commander.
The FOB does not have to be placed adjacent to a landing zone, but the primary landing zone still requires its outlined defenses.
Only Bravo may be stationed as the primary landing zone and FOB's primary defense. Any additional squads may assist where needed, and combat technicians may also be ordered to help reinforce the FOB and primary landing zone defenses before resuming their original squad's orders.

Secure Areas

Additional areas may be designated as Secure Areas by any CIC Personnel. These are not considered a FOB, and their secure status may be revoked for any reason by any CIC Personnel.
These areas dictate where certain shipside personnel are allowed to be given permission to work.
These areas are no longer secure if there is a breach or the area is being attacked by hostiles.

Field hospitals

It must be designated as a Secure Area.
The field hospital must be designated as such by the Commander or Chief Medical Officer.

Primary Landing Zones

Selected for the entire duration of the operation by the Commander.
The primary landing zone must be reinforced with a minimum of a line of non-makeshift defenses, including stationed marines.

Conduct of Briefing

The Commander is to ensure a proper briefing before any operation is being held and personnel deployed, but may be skipped in the event of a code Delta or another emergency situation of the same severity.

Scout Specialists and Intelligence Squad members may deploy before the operation begins, if all members have a collective briefing of their orders and are ready to deploy before the main briefing.

It must be performed in an area where a proper inspection of personnel can be held and where personnel can hear any orders.
Areas that interfere with non-combat personnel must be avoided, for example the medbay.
Briefings at minimum must include the Squad Leaders.
Briefings at minimum must include CIC Personnel, unless the CIC Personnel are performing other essential roles at the time, and may be excused by the Commander at their discretion if the MP are notified beforehand.
Failure to adhere to attend the briefing when required as stated above will incur neglect of duty charges.

High Ranking Officers

UNMC Officers ranked Major or above but are not already the Commanding Officer of the ship receive these rights:

The same arrest immunities normally granted to the ship Commanding Officer.
The right to accept being appointed as the ship Commanding Officer by the Commander.
The right to take the Commanding Officer position of the ship if the Commander would need to be replaced as defined by Definitions, becoming the new Commander as well.

Deputizing

When deputized, these personnel are expected and required to follow Marine Law like an MP, and will carry the same punishments.

The Commander may deputize the following personnel to make arrests and enforce Marine Law, should MPs be unavailable or unable to respond in a timely manner.

The Executive Officer.
The Auxiliary Support Officer.
Staff Officers.
UNMC Synthetics.
Department Heads.

The Commanding Officer may deputize under the above conditions, however any other Commander must also obtain the approval of the current Chief MP, unless it is not currently possible to assign an acting Chief MP.

NON-Modifiable Deployment Restrictions

Nuclear Protocol

In the event of nuclear ordnance being deployed, all personnel are authorized to deploy to the FOB to protect it during countdown, which overrides all other department SOP preventing deployments.

The Commander may order personnel to remain aboard the ship at their discretion.
Prisoners may not be deployed.

Command Field Deployment

The Commanding Officer and Executive Officer have the exclusive, non-transferable right to deploy to the frontline for the sake of commanding their personnel from a direct point of view.
Deployments must be for the sake of the personnel and operation, and not for the personal glory.
The Commanding Officer and Executive Officer must not be deployed at the same time, if both are present.

Preparing to Deploy

Deployment must not be done unless they are confident CIC can be managed in their absence.
Actions taken by CIC Personnel during the absence is the responsibility of the Commander, not the Duty Officer.
If the Commanding Officer is present, the Executive Officer requires permission to deploy.
Both must notify CIC Personnel of their intent to deploy.

When Deployed

A deploying Commander must still command and communicate frequently with both the CIC and marine crews.
Combat should be reserved when assisting the marines in a supporting capacity, in defense of others and self, or directly leading an offensive maneuver.
They should avoid unnecessarily putting themselves in danger, and remain close to marines to focus on providing clear orders.

Shipside Personnel

Personnel normally restricted to shipside duties such as doctors and Military Police may be deployed to the FOB; however special circumstances or clearances are needed.

A Duty Officer may not deploy.
Civilians (Personnel that are not enlisted or officers of the UNMC) may deploy at their discretion, provided their landing zone is not in direct danger.
All recovered personnel defined by NON-Modifiable Third-Party Personnel do not require permission to deploy.
Department Heads may not deploy at all, except the Chief Engineer under some conditions.
All personnel that intend to deploy, including Staff Officers require permission from either their head of department, or the Commander.
The Commander may overrule the department head regarding deployment.

Engineering

The Chief Engineer may deploy to the FOB if there is an Auxiliary Support Officer on board, but still requires permission from them or the Commander.
Both the Chief Engineer and maintenance techs may only deploy with the purpose of building the FOB, and telecommunications, but must leave if these areas are no longer considered secure.

Medical

Doctors and Nurses may deploy to the FOB, and designated Field Hospital, until they are no longer Secure Areas.

Requisitions

Requisitions Technicians may deploy to the FOB to assist in organizing and accounting for supplies.

Military Police

See Field Arrests for more information.

CIC Personnel may request up to four volunteers from the MP to be deployed to the AO, keeping within the FOB and Secure Areas to protect deployed shipside personnel and handle law.
This is unrelated to Commanding Officer escorts, and can be overridden by either higher ranking personnel or the Commander.
At least one MP must remain on the ship at all times. If the Chief MP is present, it must be them.
The Warden may deploy to perform requested arrests in the absence of MP officers, but must otherwise remain on the ship.
Deployed MP may move between any Secure Areas and should be avoiding combat while doing so, unless in protection of non-combat personnel like doctors or themselves.
MP must retreat and assist non-combat personnel in retreating from a Secure Area or the FOB if it is no longer secure.

NON-Modifiable Third-Party Regulations

Marines are encouraged to recover any third-party personnel found in the Area of Operations.

General

All recovered personnel must be searched on arrival by the MP, with all weapons and unauthorized items secured within the brig. They may keep their tools provided they are not used for crime.
They should be given a medical examination if personnel are available.
Recovered personnel have the right to remain silent and must not be punished for invoking it.
MP are not required to detain civilian prisoners that are recovered.

Military and Paramilitary

Third-party military or paramilitary personnel may be allowed to continue their operations if they prove beneficial or indifferent to UNMC interests. (This is also located in the Rules of Engagement)
They may be given permission to keep their weapons and equipment on the warship, provided they are beneficial to the operation.
They may also be denied access to the warship.

Prisoners of War

Under normal circumstances, POWs are never to be executed.

They should be warned that escaping will negate their protections and right to be treated and revived, and result in lethal force being used.
Attempts should be made to revive and treat members of other factions, where safe, but UNMC personnel are always of priority.

A hostile member of a legitimate and recognized faction is considered a Prisoner of War if any of the below apply;

They surrender to UNMC forces.
They request and as of a result have received aid from UNMC personnel to any extent.
They are revived and taken into UNMC custody, with physical restraints.

A Prisoner of War loses their status if any of the below apply;

The prisoner successfully escapes custody, after posing a threat to others prior to arrest and receiving a warning. They may still be given the chance to surrender if they are not violent, but this is optional.
Any form of physical assault to UNMC personnel while in custody.

Returning to the AO

Recovered Personnel may deploy back to the Area of Operations and request their equipment be returned. MP must, however, escort them back to the dropship to ensure they deploy.
Returning from this deployment requires another search, but medical examinations may be skipped.

Employment of Recovered Personnel

Recovered civilians may be given a temporary position in a department relevant to their experience.

General

Employed personnel must be given an ID identifying them in their new position with access to their work area.
Employed personnel are below all personnel in assigned departments, and must obey orders.
Personnel not part of the Provost Marshal Office or Military Police of the UN must not be given a position in the Military Police.

Enlisting

The Commander may offer to enlist recovered personnel into combat positions should they have the qualifications, such as a rifleman, corpsman, or combat tech, under the rank of private.
A Duty Officer is unable to enlist recovered personnel.

Eviction

Recovered personnel may be evicted and denied access to the ship by the Commanding Officer, Commander, and Chief MP, where the higher ranking person may overrule the other.

Recovered personnel may be evicted if they commit any major crime.
A Duty Officer is unable to request an eviction, except where a crime done by the person is of a violent nature.

Charge	Description	Minor	Major
Damage to UNMC Property	Damaging the ship or making any unauthorized modifications to it as outlined in Standard Operating Procedure. Materials for repairs should be taken from maintenance storages.	Breaking a window, damaging a wall, etc. Return the ship to its exact previous state, or serve 7.5 minutes if not possible.	Breaking the law in a major manner includes breaking / dismantling walls or several windows. 10 minutes.
Insubordination	Failing to follow a lawful order from a superior person of rank or position, while under their command. This does not apply to orders made to a person with intent to arrest, which instead would be Resisting Arrest	Failing to follow an order which is not personally directed. 7.5 minutes.	Failing to follow an order personally directed at a person in question using either their name or clearly communicating its meant for them. 15 minutes.
Interference	Interfering in a legal arrest being performed.	Interfering without ill intent, such as blocking the way or helping someone up. 7.5 minutes.	Interfering with ill intent or in a clear way to hinder the arrest being performed. 15 minutes.
Illegal use of Listening Devices	The unauthorized use of listening devices in violation of Standard Operating Procedures.	Illegally placing a listening device in a public area such as the gym. 7.5 minutes.	Illegally placing a listening device in a secure area, or area with privacy shutters, such as CIC or the CL's office. If the listening device is also tied to a foreign government or terror organisation this is additionally considered Subterfuge. 15 minutes.
Resisting Arrest	To resist or refuse to comply with a lawful arrest, detainment, search, or NJP.	Refusing to comply. 5 minutes.	Resisting by fleeing or using force. 10 minutes.
Aiding and Abetting	Assisting others in committing a crime, directly or indirectly, or encouraging them to commit one. Any person Aiding and Abetting is required to be told the crimes of the person they aided.	Same punishment as crime committed.	Same punishment as crime commited
Disorderly Conduct in Confinement	To cause disruption in a significant manner while in Brig and under arrest. This can be added on to any charge.	Breaking a Minor Law while under arrest or in Prison. 7.5 minutes.	Breaking a Major Law while under arrest or in Prison. 15 minutes.
Intentional Public Mischief	Making a false statement that accuses someone of having committed an offence. Doing anything intended to cause someone to be suspected of having committed an offence that the person has not committed. To divert suspicion from themselves, reporting that an offence has been committed when it has not been committed. False statements relating to investigations are considered False Testimony.	Relating to a minor crime. 7.5 minutes.	Relating to a major crime, or anything above this. 15 minutes.

Charge	Description	Punishment
Failure to Follow Procedure	Failing to follow the regulations found in the Standard Operating Procedure.	10 Minutes, equipment confiscation where relevant.
Smoking in Medical Areas	Smoking in areas designated for use by medical personnel, such as the entire medbay and surgical rooms.	10 Minutes.
Hooliganism	Behavior that is generally disruptive to the ship and crew that classifies as low-level shenanigans not deserving of more severe punishment. Things such as excessive window knocking, force-feeding other marines or failing to conduct oneself properly during the briefing, such as climbing the Briefing overview. This can escalate to Disorderly Conduct.	NJP.
Trespassing	Unauthorized access of an area which a person does not normally have access to or without command/superior approval.	Escort out of the area and optionally 7.5 minutes.
Intoxication	To consume alcohol or other substances such as alcohol or hallucinogenic drugs resulting in impaired job performance.	10 minutes, extended until the person is no longer impaired.
Theft	To take items (or property) from another person or entity without their express permission, or to retain possession of items that have been taken without permission. This includes the removal of vendors from department areas without permission.	10 minutes, and the item(s) returned to the owner.
Disrespecting a Superior	Using offensive names or being directly disrespectful to someone of a higher rank or position.	NJP.
False Testimony	To intentionally provide false information during a criminal investigation with the intent to disrupt said investigation.	5 minutes.

Charge	Description	Punishment
Disorderly Conduct	Directly and intentionally disrupting primary operations of the ship. Fighting in the requisitions line, extensively or repeatedly disrupting the briefing.	10 Minutes.
Subterfuge	Carrying out objectives or being tied to material that describe planned actions that go against the UNMC. Strong proof is required that the individual is working against UNMC. A major charge of Unauthorized use of a Listening Device when such a device is also tied to a foreign government or terror organisation is additionally considered Subterfuge.	15 Minutes, removal of ID, and discharge to planet.
Neglect of duty	Failure to perform one’s role to an acceptable standard. For example, a Commander failing to properly organize and ensure their personnel are given orders, failing to follow proper procedure in detriment of one’s duties, or ship crew leaving the ship or their post without authorization from the Commander or their Department Head.	15 Minutes.
Assault	To threaten or use physical force against someone with ill intent, but without intent to kill.	15 Minutes.
Prevarication	To intentionally arrest a person on false charges, on ones own initiative. To apply an improper or abusive NJP.	20 Minutes.
Manslaughter	Killing someone without malicious intent. Manslaughter may be applied if someone dies as a result of a fight where the intent was not to kill. This also includes failing to revive someone without a reasonable attempt, not executed by the execution procedure.	20 Minutes, and/or demotion.
Assault with a deadly weapon	To threaten or use physical force against someone with ill intent and with a lethal weapon such as a sidearm, blade, or rifle but not attempting to murder them.	20 Minutes.
Illegal Confinement	Unlawfully detaining a person against their will. Includes, kidnapping, hostage-taking, and confining people in cells without charging them for a crime. It does not apply to Prisoners of War.	20 Minutes.
Cruelty to Animals	Injuring or killing any domestic animal or wild life with malicious intent. Research monkeys used for chemical research, scientific purposes or hostile wildlife are exempt.	30 Minutes.
Misuse of Authority	The exercising of power to a malicious extent by MP or deputized personnel acting as an MP. Examples include beating a downed prisoner, excessive use of harmful or non-lethal force, or other abusive actions that led to the harm of a person in custody. Detained suspects should not have more force used on them than necessary in order to pacify them.	20 Minutes.
Unauthorised Deployment	To deploy into the area of operations without permission of the relevant head of department or Commander where appropriate whilst still performing assigned duties. (I.E A doctor deploying without permission, with the intentions to perform field surgery.) Deploying without intent to perform assigned duties remains desertion. - The relevant Head of Department or the Commander where appropriate may retroactively authorize deployment. The Commander may overrule the Head of Department on this. - The relevant Head of Department or the Commander may designate an alternate person to deploy in the stead of an unauthorized person, in which case MPs should coordinate with the designated person to reduce disruption in the field. The maximum delay for this period is five minutes.	10 Minutes.

Charge	Description
Jailbreak/Escape	To escape, assist in an escape, attempt escape, or be willfully and knowingly broken out from a cell.
Attempted Murder	Attempting to murder a person but failing to do so. If the evidence shows that the arrested person was clearly trying to kill someone with ill intent but failed in the action itself.
Murder/Unauthorized Execution	Killing someone with malicious intent. This includes Synthetic units. The charge applies even if the victim is later revived. Executions are only authorized as outlined in the Execution Procedure. This also includes refusing or preventing to revive anyone not executed by the execution procedure.
Sedition	To engage in actions or refuse to follow orders as to overthrow or usurp the legitimate command structure. Creating a massive threat to the ship without the knowledge and approval of the Commander falls under sedition. - A Duty Officer is unable to approve actions that fall under this condition. - Proclaiming allegiance to, or acting on behalf of, the supposed CLF is an act of sedition against the UN.
Desertion	Refusing to carry out the duties essential to one’s post or abandoning post unauthorized, without intent to return. (Retreating from the planet when the FOB is breached is not Desertion, refusing to return when ordered is).
Crimes against Sapience	To engage in actions that violate interstellar life rights or otherwise are heinous acts against interstellar life. Examples are torture, cannibalism and forced infection of any kind.

Charge	Description
Insanity	Declared only by the Chief Medical Officer or a synthetic, acting in such a manner which makes the offender not sound clear of mind. The subject, once cleared to be of sound mind, may be released from this particular charge. In the absence of a Chief Medical Officer or Synthetic, the Commander or Chief MP can appoint an officer of the medical department to perform an evaluation in their stead. An exception to this is in cases of verified suicide or attempted suicide, and the subject may appeal, or appeal to any medical personnel.
Prisoner of War	Being a hostile member of a legitimate and recognised faction. (For example, CLF and SPP) Prisoners of war cannot be executed. See Non-Mod; Third Parties for more information and exceptions.
Discretionary Detainment	A discretionary charge used by Commanding Officer to detain personnel for any reason - for the safety and benefit of the operation or security. This is only appealable to the Commanding Officer, or the Provost Marshal Office, and may be lifted at any time by the Commanding Officer.

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+<b style="font-size: 18px;">Notice</b><br>
+This page might not always be up to date. It is best to read Marine Law in the in-game guidebook instead to avoid misunderstandings or referencing outdated information.
+</div>
 The '''Uniform Code of Military Justice''' commonly known as '''Marine Law''' is the foundation of the system of military justice of the '''[[Marines|United Nations Marine Corps]]''', It's enforced by the [[Marines#Military Police|Military Police]] Corps with the [[Provost Marshal Office]] having final say in any judicial matters.
-[[Standard Operating Procedure]] is also related to this.
+= Marine Law =
+Marine Law and SOP applies to all personnel in the vicinity of the operation or aboard the UNMC warship, including hostile factions and other organizations not explicitly exempt.
-The [[Chain Of Command]] is used in some sections.
+The goal of <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> is to make the ship a safer and productive place for everyone. Do your best to uphold that goal, by mediating conflicts and assisting the crew and marines with their needs, using the minimal force required.
+Always consider first if an arrest is actually needed to resolve a conflict. Arresting a doctor immediately for '''Neglect of Duty''' will not make medical duties be performed more efficiently since they would be in the brig - but if they actually refuse to do their duties, then it would make sense to perform an arrest.
 == Basics ==
-* Marine law applies to all personnel in the vicinity of the operation or aboard the UNMC warship, including hostile factions and other organizations not explicitly exempt.
+* Command and <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> are required to both enforce the law and abide by it, where allowed by their position on the ship.
-** Command and <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span> are required to both enforce the law and abide by it.
+* On UNMC warships and operations, the law is enforced by the <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>'s and <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span>, and they operate independently from the normal command structure ONLY in matters related to the enforcement of the Law.
-** On UNMC warships and operations, the law is enforced by <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span>s and <span style="color:#8B0000"><b>Chief MP</b></span>, and they operate independently from the normal command structure ONLY in matters related to the enforcement of the Law.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> of the warship has the final say on law enforcement within their operational area unless overseen by higher officials of the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> or High Command.
-** The <span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> of the warship has the final say on law enforcement within their operational area unless overseen by higher officials of the <span style="color:#ffa500"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> or High Command.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> may, at their discretion, warn, or NJP a person guilty of Minor Crimes, as well as ignore Minor Crimes. This can be done in place of applying a brig punishment, but these lesser actions should be avoided for repeat offenders.
-** <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span> may, at their discretion, ignore Minor Crimes unless they are ordered to enforce one.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> cannot be ordered to ignore Minor Crimes.
-** <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span> cannot be ordered to ignore Minor Crimes.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> breaking the law in any capacity cannot be ignored.
-** <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span> breaking the law in any capacity cannot be ignored.
-Should <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span>s disagree on cases, Marine Law rank structure must be followed:
-<span style="color:#ffa500"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> > <span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> > <span style="color:#8B0000"><b>Chief MP</b></span> > <b>Warden</b> > <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span> > Deputized <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span>
-== Definitions ==
-These definitions are used throughout the rest of Marine Law.
-<span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> - An official UNMC Commanding Officer. Anything with the words <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> only applies to whitelisted Commanding Officers. These rights cannot be transferred.
-<span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> - The current <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> of an operation. Transferable to a new <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>, per the [[Chain Of Command|Chain of Command]].
-<span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span> - The ranking officer in the [[Chain Of Command|Chain of Command]] who, in the temporary absence of the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>, is placed in command of the warship. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span> is interchangeable with, and inherits the rights of <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> in this case.
+Should <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>'s disagree on cases, Marine Law rank structure must be followed.
-<span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> - The Chief of Military Police, assigned to the warship. Only transferable to a '''Warden''' by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>, if another <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> is appointed to be acting '''Warden'''.
+* <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> > <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> > <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span> > <b>Warden</b> > <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> > Deputized <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>
-<span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> - Military Police, including personnel validly deputized by the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, who deal with Marine Law.
+== Commander Succession ==
-'''Officer''' - A person who is a Commissioned Officer. These rights cannot be transferred.
+This outlines the designated order of individuals who are eligible to assume the role of <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> in the event a replacement is required, as defined in the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> <b>Definitions</b> section.
-'''Department heads''' - A person who is responsible for an entire department, which includes the '''Chief Engineer''', '''Chief Medical Officer''', '''Auxiliary Support Officer''', Quartermaster, Chief of Military Police.
+In the event that there are multiple individuals in the same position, experience and/or rank should be considered first, then by name alphabetically.
-'''CIC Personnel''' - Standard personnel whose main duties are within CIC. This includes the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, '''Executive Officer''', and '''Staff Officers'''.
+The new <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> of the operation does not assume a new rank, title or powers such as access changes, but other personnel must follow their orders that pertain to direct the operation.
-'''Aiding, abetting, conspiring''' - Assisting others in committing a crime, directly or indirectly, encouraging them to commit one (including bribery), conspiring or attempting to commit a crime will be treated as having committed that crime with regards to punishment.
+Ensure when assigning a new <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>, that this is announced. Include the new <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>'s name and the reason for them being assigned as the new <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>, to avoid confusion.
-'''Lawful Orders''' - Personnel are required to follow all lawful orders from their superiors and are '''NOT'''-required to follow '''un'''lawful orders. If personnel are refusing to follow an order, they must state why they believe it would break Marine Law, making it an unlawful order. Valid NJPs are not unlawful orders in the case of neglected duties.
+* Commanding Officer
+* Executive Officer
+* Staff Officer
+* Auxiliary Support Officer
+* Chief MP
+* Chief Medical Officer
+* Chief Engineer
+* Logistics Officer
+* Pilots
+* Intelligence Officer
+* Senior Enlisted Advisor
+* Warden
+* Military Police
+* Squad Leader (Starts at Alpha and goes through the squads)
+* Ranking military personnel (Any squad role, starting at Alpha and through the squads)
-'''Riot equipment''':
+== Ranks ==
-* Flashbangs.
-* Teargas.
-* Riot shotguns with beanbag rounds.
-* Riot shields and armor.
-* Riot grenade launchers.
-'''FOB''' - The Forward Operating Base. Designated by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>. It is a reinforced area, usually being the primary landing zone. FOBs do not have to be placed adjacent to a landing zone. However, the primary landing zone itself must at least be properly defended and guarded.
-'''Area of Operations (AO)''' - The area of operations is the broad location where personnel are being deployed to conduct an operation.
-'''Secure Areas''' - Must be designated by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or staff officers. It is a reinforced area, where there has been no recent combat or threats. The FOB is usually a secure area until it is attacked, for example. The <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or any CIC personnel at any point may designate an area no longer secure.
-'''Field Hospital''' - Must be designated by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or '''Chief Medical Officer'''. It is a reinforced area, where there has been no recent combat or threats. It is the only area aside from the '''FOB''' that the '''Chief Medical Officer''' or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may give permission to doctors and nurse to move to. It must be designated as a '''Secure Area'''.
-'''Alert Levels''':
-* Code '''<span style="color:lightgreen">Green</span>''': All clear.
-* Code '''<span style="color:lightblue">Blue</span>''': Potentially hostile activity on board.
-* Code '''<span style="color:red">Red</span>''': There is an immediate threat to the ship or it's crew.
-* Code '''<span style="color:black">Delta</span>''': Self destruct system activated.
-== Crimes ==
-=== Capital Crimes ===
-These crimes are extreme severity. All of these crimes may be punished by '''Permanent confinement and demotion, or execution and ID termination.'''
 {| class="wikitable"
-!Charge
+|+
-!Description
+! colspan="3" |Officers
 |-
-|'''Jailbreak/Escape'''
+|'''O10'''
-|To escape, assist in an escape, attempt escape, or be willfully and knowingly broken out from a cell.
+|General
+|Gen
 |-
-|'''Attempted Murder'''
+|'''O9'''
-|Attempting to murder a person but failing to do so. If the evidence shows that the arrested person was clearly trying to kill someone with ill intent but failed in the action itself.
+|Lieutenant General
+|LtGen
 |-
-|'''Murder/Unauthorized Execution'''
+|'''O8'''
-|This also includes refusing or preventing to revive anyone not executed by the execution procedure.
+|Major General
-Killing someone with malicious intent.
+|MajGen
-This includes Synthetic units. The charge applies even if the victim is later revived. Executions are only authorized as outlined in the Execution Procedure.
 |-
-|'''Sedition'''
+|'''O7'''
-|To engage in actions or refuse to follow orders as to overthrow or usurp the legitimate command structure.
+|Brigadier General
-Creating a massive threat to the ship without the knowledge and approval of the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> falls under sedition.
+|BGen
-A <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span>
-Proclaiming allegiance to, or acting on behalf of, the supposed CLF is an act of sedition against the UN.
 |-
-|'''Desertion'''
+|'''O6'''
-|Refusing to carry out the duties essential to one’s post or abandoning post unauthorized, without intent to return. (Retreating from the planet when the FOB is breached is not Desertion, refusing to return when ordered is).
+|Colonel
+|Col
 |-
-|'''Crimes against Sapience'''
+|'''O5'''
-|To engage in actions that violate sapient life rights or otherwise are heinous acts against sapient life. Examples are torture, cannibalism and forced infection of any kind.
+|Lieutenant Colonel
-|}
+|LtCol
-=== Major Crimes ===
-These crimes are high severity.
-{| class="wikitable"
-!Charge
-!Description
-!Punishment
 |-
-|'''Disorderly Conduct'''
+|'''O4'''
-|Directly and intentionally disrupting primary operations of the ship. Fighting in the requisitions line, extensively or repeatedly disrupting the briefing.
+|Major
-|'''10 Minutes.'''
+|Maj
 |-
-|'''Subterfuge'''
+|'''O3'''
-|Carrying out objectives or being tied to material that describe planned actions that go against the UNMC. Strong proof is required that the individual is working against UNMC.
+|Captain
-''A major charge of Unauthorized use of a Listening Device when such a device is also tied to a foreign government or terror organisation is additionally considered Subterfuge.''
+|Capt
-|'''15 Minutes, removal of ID, and discharge to planet.'''
 |-
-|'''Neglect of duty'''
+|'''O2'''
-|Failure to perform one’s role to an acceptable standard.
+|First Lieutenant
-''For example, a <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> failing to properly organize and ensure their personnel are given orders, failing to follow proper procedure in detriment of one’s duties, or ship crew leaving the ship or their post without authorization from the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or their Department Head.''
+|1stLt
-|'''15 Minutes.'''
 |-
-|'''Assault'''
+|'''O1'''
-|To threaten or use physical force against someone with ill intent, but without intent to kill.
+|Second Lieutenant
-|'''15 Minutes.'''
+|2ndLt
 |-
-|'''Assault with a deadly weapon'''
+|O0-2
-|To threaten or use physical force against someone with ill intent and with a lethal weapon such as a sidearm, blade, or rifle but not attempting to murder them.
+|Chief Warrant Officer
-|'''20 Minutes.'''
+|WarOff.
 |-
-|'''Manslaughter'''
+|O0-1
-|Killing someone without malicious intent. Manslaughter may be applied if someone dies as a result of a fight where the intent was not to kill.
+|Warrant Officer
-This also includes failing to revive someone without a reasonable attempt, not executed by the execution procedure.
+|WarOff.
-|'''20 Minutes, and/or demotion.'''
-|-
-|'''Prevarication'''
-|To intentionally order the arrest of a person on false charges who is then found to be innocent, or to apply an improper or abusive NJP. This includes intentionally arresting a person on false charges, on ones own initiative without orders.
-|'''20 Minutes.'''
-|-
-|'''Illegal Confinement'''
-|Unlawfully detaining a person against their will. Includes, kidnapping, hostage-taking, and confining people in cells without charging them for a crime. It does not apply to Prisoners of War.
-|'''20 Minutes.'''
-|-
-|'''Cruelty to Animals'''
-|Injuring or killing any domestic animal or wild life with malicious intent. Research monkeys used for chemical research, scientific purposes or hostile wildlife are exempt.
-|'''30 Minutes.'''
-|-
-|'''Misuse of Authority'''
-|The exercising of power to a '''malicious extent''' by <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> or deputized personnel acting as an <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>.
-''Examples include beating a downed prisoner, excessive use of harmful or non-lethal force, or other abusive actions that led to the harm of a person in custody.''
-Detained suspects should not have more force used on them than necessary in order to pacify them.
-|'''20 Minutes.'''
-|-
-|'''Unauthorised Deployment'''
-|To deploy into the area of operations without permission of the relevant head of department or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> where appropriate whilst still performing assigned duties. (I.E A doctor deploying without permission, with the intentions to perform field surgery.) Deploying without intent to perform assigned duties remains desertion.
-* The relevant Head of Department or the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> where appropriate may retroactively authorize deployment. The <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may overrule the Head of Department on this.
-* The relevant Head of Department or the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may designate an alternate person to deploy in the stead of an unauthorized person, in which case <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s should coordinate with the designated person to reduce disruption in the field. The maximum delay for this period is five minutes.
-|'''10 Minutes.'''
 |}
-=== Minor Crimes ===
-These crimes are low severity, and can be punished with an NJP.
 {| class="wikitable"
 |+
-!Charge
+! colspan="3" |Enlisted
-!Description
-!Punishment
 |-
-|'''Failure to Follow Procedure'''
+|'''E9E'''
-|Failing to follow the regulations found in the [[Standard Operating Procedure]].
+|Sergeant Major
-|'''10 Minutes, equipment confiscation where relevant.'''
+|SgtMaj
 |-
-|'''Smoking in Medical Areas'''
+|'''E9'''
-|Smoking in areas designated for use by medical personnel, such as the entire medbay and surgical rooms.
+|Master Gunnery Sergeant
-|'''10 Minutes.'''
+|MGySgt
 |-
-|'''Hooliganism'''
+|'''E8E'''
-|Behavior that is generally disruptive to the ship and crew that classifies as low-level shenanigans not deserving of more severe punishment. Things such as excessive window knocking, force-feeding other marines or failing to conduct oneself properly during the briefing, such as climbing the Briefing overview. This can escalate to '''Disorderly Conduct'''.
+|First Sergeant
-|'''NJP.'''
+|1Sgt
 |-
-|'''Trespassing'''
+|'''E8'''
-|Unauthorized access of an area which a person does not normally have access to or without command/superior approval.
+|Master Sergeant
-|'''Escort out of the area and optionally 7.5 minutes.'''
+|MSgt
 |-
-|'''Intoxication'''
+|'''E7'''
-|To consume alcohol or other substances such as alcohol or hallucinogenic drugs resulting in impaired job performance.
+|Gunnery Sergeant
-|'''10 minutes, extended until the person is no longer impaired.'''
+|GySgt
 |-
-|'''Theft'''
+|'''E6'''
-|To take items (or property) from another person or entity without their express permission, or to retain possession of items that have been taken without permission. This includes the removal of vendors from department areas without permission.
+|Staff Sergeant
-|'''10 minutes, and the item(s) returned to the owner.'''
+|SSgt
 |-
-|'''Disrespecting a superior Officer'''
+|'''E5'''
-|Using offensive names or being directly disrespectful to a Commissioned Officer of higher rank or position.
+|Sergeant
-|'''10 Minutes.'''
+|Sgt
 |-
-|'''False Testimony'''
+|'''E4'''
-|To intentionally and willingly lie to an MP, or deputized officer, during a criminal investigation with the intent to disrupt said investigation.
+|Corporal
-|'''5 minutes.'''
+|Cpl
-|}
-=== Variable Crimes ===
-These crimes can vary in severity and have scaling punishments.
-{| class="wikitable"
-!'''Charge'''
-!Description
-!Minor
-!Major
 |-
-|'''Damage to UNMC Property'''
+|'''E3'''
-|Damaging the ship or making any unauthorized modifications to it as outlined in [[Standard Operating Procedure]]. Materials for repairs should be taken from maintenance storages.
+|Lance Corporal
-|Breaking a window, damaging a wall, etc.
+|LCpl
-'''Return the ship to it's exact previous state,''' or serve '''7.5 minutes''' if not possible.
-|Breaking the law in a major manner includes breaking or dismantling walls or several windows.
-'''10 minutes.'''
 |-
-|'''Insubordination'''
+|'''E2'''
-|Failing to follow a lawful order from a superior person of rank or position, or disrespecting someone of a higher rank or position that is not an officer.
+|Private First Class
-Disrespecting a superior Officer is under minor crimes.
+|PFC
-|An order which is not personally directed, or disrespecting someone of a higher rank or position that is not an officer.
-'''7.5 minutes.'''
-|An order personally directed at a person in question using either their name or clearly communicating its meant for them.
-'''15 minutes.'''
 |-
-|'''Interference'''
+|'''E1'''
-|Interfering in a legal arrest being performed.
+|Private
-|Interfering without ill intent, such as blocking the way or helping someone up.
+|PVT
-'''7.5 minutes.'''
+|}
-|Interfering with ill intent or in a clear way to hinder the arrest being performed.
+</div>
-'''15 minutes.'''
+== Definitions ==
-|-
-|'''Unauthorized use of Listening Devices'''
+''These definitions are used throughout the rest of Marine Law.''
-|The use of listening devices in violation of [[Standard Operating Procedure|Standard Operating Procedures]].
-|Illegally placing a listening device in a public area such as the gym.
+<span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>
-'''7.5 minutes.'''
+* The official UNMC Commanding Officer of the ship.
-|Illegally placing a listening device in a secure area, or area with privacy shutters, such as CIC or the CL's office.
+* Anything with the words <span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> only applies to the current whitelisted Commanding Officer of the ship. These rights can be transferred to any UNMC Officers that are ranked <b>Major</b> or above by the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>.
-''If the listening device is also tied to a foreign government or terror organisation this is additionally considered Subterfuge''
+<span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>
+* The current <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> of an operation.
+* Transferable to a new <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>, per the Commander Succession.
+If the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> is rendered incapable of command <b>temporarily</b>, the <span style="color:#90EE90"><b>Duty Officer</b></span> inherits <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> rights, but should the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> return, they are still the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>. This includes but is not limited to:
+* Prolonged communications outage.
+* The <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> deploying in the field.
+If the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> is rendered <b>permanently</b> incapable of command, the next in the Commander Succession becomes the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>, rather than becoming a <span style="color:#90EE90"><b>Duty Officer</b></span>. This includes but is not limited to:
+* The <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> is relieved of duty due to <b>arrest</b> or <b>mutiny</b>.
+* The <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> becoming <b>unrevivable</b>.
+Ensure when assigning a new <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>, that this is announced. Include the new <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>'s name and the reason for them being assigned as the new <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>, to avoid confusion.
+<span style="color:#90EE90"><b>Duty Officer</b></span>
+* The ranking officer in the Commander Succession who, in the temporary absence of the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>, is placed in command of the warship.
+* Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the <span style="color:#90EE90"><b>Duty Officer</b></span> is interchangeable with, and inherits the rights of <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> in this case.
+<span style="color:#8B0000"><b>Chief MP</b></span>
+* The Chief of Military Police, assigned to the warship.
+* Only transferable to the <b>Warden</b> by the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>, if another <span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span> is appointed to be the acting <b>Warden</b> in their place.
+* An acting <b>Warden</b> cannot be the acting <span style="color:#8B0000"><b>Chief MP</b></span>
+* A deputized person may not be the acting <b>Warden</b>.
+<span style="color:#ff000d"><b>MP</b></span>
+* Military Police, including validly deputized personnel, who deal with Marine Law.
+<b>Officer</b>
+* A person who is a Commissioned Officer. These rights cannot be transferred.
+* A person who is a Warrant Officer. These rights cannot be transferred.
+<b>Department heads</b>
+* A person who is responsible for an entire department, which includes the <b>Chief Engineer</b>, <b>Chief Medical Officer</b>, <b>Auxiliary Support Officer</b>, <b>Logistics Officer</b>, <span style="color:#8B0000"><b>Chief MP</b></span>.
+<b>CIC Personnel</b>
+* Standard personnel whose main duties are within CIC. This includes the <span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>, <b>Executive Officer</b>, and <b>Staff Officers</b>.<b>Flight Crew</b>
+* Designated Pilots and Dropship Crew Chiefs
+<b>Aiding, abetting, conspiring</b>
+* Assisting others in committing a crime, directly or indirectly, encouraging them to commit one (including bribery), conspiring or attempting to commit a crime will be treated as having committed that crime with regards to punishment.
+<b>Lawful Orders</b>
+* Personnel are required to follow all lawful orders from their superiors and are not required to follow unlawful orders.
+* If personnel are refusing to follow an order, they must state why they believe it would break Marine Law, making it an unlawful order.
+* Valid NJPs are not unlawful orders in the case of neglected duties.<b>Standard Issue Equipment</b>
+* '''Standard Issue''' equipment is defined as any military uniform, armor, weapon, or accessory personnel find in their crew vendors, as well as anything they emerge from hypersleep with or anything normally available from requisitions.
+<b>Riot equipment</b>
+* Flashbangs.
+* Teargas.
+* Riot shotguns with beanbag rounds.
+* Riot shields and armor.
+* Riot grenade launchers.
+* Rubber bullets.
+<b>FOB</b>
+* The Forward Operating Base.
+* Designated by the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span>. It is a reinforced area, usually being the primary landing zone.
+<b>Area of Operations (AO)</b>
+* The area of operations is the broad location where personnel are being deployed to conduct an operation.
+<b>Secure Areas</b>
+* Must be designated by the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> or staff officers. It is a reinforced area, where there has been no recent combat or threats.
+* The <b>FOB</b> is usually a secure area until it is attacked, for example.
+* The <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> or any <b>CIC Personnel</b> at any point may designate an area no longer secure.
+* Areas that have been recently attacked are presumed no longer secure, and should be reported for safety.
+<b>Field Hospital</b>
+* Must be designated by the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> or <b>Chief Medical Officer</b>. It is a reinforced area, where there has been no recent combat or threats.
+* It is the only area aside from the <b>FOB</b> that the <b>Chief Medical Officer</b> or <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> may give permission to doctors and nurses to move to.
+* It must be designated as a <b>Secure Area.</b>
-'''15 minutes.'''
+<b>Alert Levels</b>
-|}
+* Code <b><span style="color:lightgreen">Green</span></b>: All clear.
+* Code <b><span style="color:lightblue">Blue</span></b>: Potentially hostile activity on board.
+* Code <b><span style="color:red">Red</span></b>: There is an immediate threat to the ship or its crew. Examples of usage include; AI Core Security issue, biohazard containment breach, general quarters. Distress beacon, evacuation, and usage of sentry systems authorized.
+* Code <b><span style="color:black">Delta</span></b>: Immediately applies if the warship hull has a major breach by intruders. An order of evacuation, self-destruction, or hold of the warship will be made at this time.
+'''Higher Ranking Officers'''
-=== Optional Crimes ===
+* UNMC Officers ranked '''Major''' or above.
-These crimes can be added on to existing charges where relevant.
+* They may have some additional provisions, which can be found in [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/wiki/Standard_Operating_Procedure#NON-Modifiable_Command_SOP Non-Mod; Command].
-{| class="wikitable"
-|+
-!Charge
-!Description
-!Minor
-!Major
-|-
-|'''Resisting Arrest'''
-|To resist a lawful arrest or search by a Military Police officer.
-|Refusing to comply with a lawful search or arrest.
-'''5 minutes.'''
-|Resisting a legal arrest by an MP by fleeing or using force.
-'''10 minutes.'''
-|-
-|'''Aiding and Abetting'''
-|Assisting others in committing a crime, directly or indirectly, or encouraging them to commit one. Any person Aiding and Abetting is required to be told the crimes of the person they aided.
-| colspan="2" |'''Same punishment as crime committed.'''
-|-
-|'''Disorderly Conduct in Confinement'''
-|To cause disruption in a significant manner while in Brig and under arrest. This can be added on to any charge.
-|Breaking a Minor Law while under arrest or in Prison.
-'''7.5 minutes.'''
-|Breaking a Major Law while under arrest or in Prison.
-'''15 minutes.'''
-|}
-=== Precautionary Crimes ===
+<span style="color:#ffa500"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>
-These are used to confine people indefinitely.
+* Hold significant weight on how Marine Law is handled in their operational areas.
-{| class="wikitable"
+* In the event that Marine Law is being mishandled aboard a UNMC warship or within the AO of a UNMC warship, <span style="color:#ffa500"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> may see fit to dispatch personnel.
-|+
+* Members of the <span style="color:#ffa500"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> obey only their direct superiors and are not beholden to Marine command or officers.
-!Charge
+* Provost <b>Marshals</b> are not required to follow Marine Law.
-!Description
+* Provost <b>Inspectors</b> and above are the final word on Marine Law in their AO.
-|-
+* Provost <b>Advisors</b> do not hold any direct authority themselves, however they are expected to ensure Marine Law is correctly handled.
-|'''Insanity'''
-|Declared only by the CMO or a synthetic, acting in such a manner which makes the offender not sound clear of mind. The subject, once cleared to be of sound mind, may be released from this particular charge.
-In the absence of a CMO or Synthetic, the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> can appoint an officer of the medical department to perform an evaluation in their stead.
-An exception to this is in cases of verified suicide or attempted suicide, and the subject may appeal, or appeal to any medical personnel.
-|-
-|'''Prisoner of War'''
-|Being a hostile member of a legitimate and recognised faction.
-Prisoners of war cannot be executed, unless they are an active threat to others.
-|-
-|'''Discretionary Detainment'''
-|A discretionary charge used by <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> to detain personnel for any reason - for the safety and benefit of the operation or security.
-This is only appealable to the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, or the <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>, and may be lifted at any time by the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
-|}
-== Procedures ==
+== '''Marine Law Procedures''' ==
-=== Arresting and Field Arrests ===
+=== '''Arresting Procedures''' ===
 Should the warship get boarded by a hostile force, no arrests should be made unless the person presents a danger to the warship and/or its personnel.
-==== Officer Ordered Arrests ====
+* Any orders given by any personnel who are legally detained or facing charges are considered void until the charges are cleared, the brig time is served, or the detention is resolved.
-Should an Officer ranked UNMC personnel order an arrest for a crime, MPs MUST arrest that person.
+* Always consider first if an arrest is actually needed to resolve a conflict. Arresting a doctor immediately for '''Neglect of Duty''' will not make medical duties be performed more efficiently since they would be in the brig - but if they actually refuse to do their duties, then it would make sense to perform an arrest.
-* Only the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> ''(not a <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span>)'' and <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> can Officer Order an arrest on an MP.
+==== Investigative Detainment ====
-* They may arrest and hold that person for ten minutes after they have reached the brig while they gather evidence.
+Unless an investigation becomes an arrest, a suspect being investigated should not be moved away from their duties, such as the frontline, but should still be kept relatively safe.
-* Should the suspect be declared innocent of all accused crimes, the requesting officer may incur a Prevarication charge. The time for any crimes the suspect committed as a result of the arrest must still be served, however.
-* Before the suspect is detained, the Officer may rescind the order.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may detain and physically restrain a suspect, with reasonable suspicion that they are involved in a crime, for up to 10 minutes to gather evidence and witness testimony.
-* In the case of '''Officer Ordered arrests''' the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may choose to assign an NJP over the initial charge (where valid).
+* This time used also carries over to an arrest, which will not grant an extra 10 minutes.
+* If these 10 minutes pass during the investigation, the suspect is to be immediately released if not found guilty of any crimes. If found guilty of crimes, they must still not be detained longer than 10 minutes, and be processed into arresting and charging procedure with reasonable speed.
+* If the suspect is found innocent of all accused crimes, the suspect should be released, and all investigations on this suspect being done by <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> should be ended.
+* The <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> may order the release of a suspect under Investigative Detainment.
+* Fleeing an '''Investigative Detainment''' is considered '''Resisting Arrest'''
 ==== Arresting a Suspect ====
-These arrests can be performed anywhere on the warship.
+''These arrests can be performed anywhere on the warship.''
-# Take down the Suspect if they resist and securely restrain them.
+* Take down the Suspect if they resist and securely restrain them.
-# Move the Suspect to a brig cell.
+* Move the Suspect to a holding cell.
-# Continue to '''charging procedure'''.
+* Continue to '''charging procedure'''.
+* A suspect must be arrested and charged within 10 minutes. Any longer than this without good reason is considered '''Neglect of Duty''' by whoever is most responsible for the delay.
 ==== Arresting MP ====
-* The <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> can only be arrested if approved by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or '''Provost Marshall Office'''.
+* The <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> can only be arrested if approved by the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> or <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
-* Any <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s can only be arrested if approved by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span>. The <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> has the final say.
+* Any <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>s can only be arrested if approved by the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> or <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span>. The <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> has the final say.
-* A <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span> is unable to authorize the arrest of an <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> or the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span>.
+* A <span style="color:#90EE90"><b>Duty Officer</b></span> is unable to authorise the arrest of an <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> or the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span>.
 * Ensure additional charging of Military Police procedure is followed.
 ==== Actions Against the Commander ====
-* The <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> must contact <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> before taking any law-related actions against the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must contact <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> before taking any law-related actions against the <span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>.
-* If there is no <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> of the operation may be arrested, but <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> must be notified after the fact, through fax.
+* If there is no <span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>, the <span style="color:#008000"><b>Commander</b></span> of the operation may be arrested, but <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> must be notified after the fact, through fax.
 ==== Field Arrests ====
-Arrests that are performed in the Area of Operations.
+''These refer to arrests performed in the area of operations.''
+See [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/wiki/Standard_Operating_Procedure#NON-Modifiable_Department_Regulations deployment of MP SOP] for information on deployment restrictions.
+* When required in the '''AO''', <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> should avoid combat whenever possible, and complete their tasks as quickly as they are able.
+* Field arrests are restricted to the '''FOB''', dropships, and secure areas - but may also proceed past these locations with the approval of the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#00CBFE"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> with the intent of making an arrest or investigating a crime.
+* If a suspect flees outside the above allowed locations and are witnessed by a present <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>, they may be pursued without requiring approval.
+* If there are hostiles in the vicinity, the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must attempt to move to a safer area, if attempting an arrest at this time would put the person or <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> at risk, before attempting to continue the arrest.
+* '''Squad Leaders''' may detain marines of their squad that violate the law or pose a risk to the safety of the squad. This may also apply to any shipside personnel that are deploying unauthorised. They may also task one of their squad members to escort the arrested person to a secure area or '''FOB''' and wait for <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> assistance.
+* Anyone detained by the '''Squad Leaders''' should be passed onto the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> when possible.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may be required to transfer a prisoner from the '''AO''' to the ship, and should, to the best of their ability, ensure the prisoner makes it to the ship safely.
+==== Victims May Drop Charges ====
+* Excluding capital crimes, '''Neglect of Duty''', and grievous bodily harm, the victim of a crime retains the right to drop charges. More leeway for bodily harm may be granted while deployed, provided the harm done is mutually found accidental.
+* This is permitted after the defendant is moved to a secure location or the brig.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must release the defendant on the victim's request, with continued arrest attempts for the original crime being considered prevarication.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may hold the defendant for no longer than '''5 minutes''' if they wish to contact <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> to appeal the arrest against the victim's wishes.
+* If an appeal to arrest from <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> is not received within the 5 minutes, the defendant must be released.
+==== Self Defense or Defense of Others ====
+Charges are not to be applied to those who use force on others when defending themselves from illegal harm, so long as they defend themselves with proportional force. This also extends to the defense of others if they believe the others are in lethal danger. This does not apply to lawful killings such as executions.
+The person being attacked should only use proportional lethal force until the person is no longer able to attack, and look to get away from the attacker where possible to alert the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>. The person being attacked should notify the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> or their supervisor about the use of self-defense.
-* Field arrests are restricted to the FOB, dropships, and secure areas unless in pursuit.
+Examples of proportional force are;
-* If a suspect flees outside the above areas or are witnessed by the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>, they may be pursued.
-* If there are hostiles in the vicinity, the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> must abort the arrest and move to a secure area.
-* <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s may move between secure areas.
-* '''Squad Leaders''' may detain marines of their squad that violate the law, but must detain marines of their squad by orders of the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span>, <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>, or any commissioned officer. This may also apply to personnel that are deploying unauthorized.
-* Marines and personnel detained by the '''Squad Leaders''' should be passed onto the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> in a secure area when possible.
-=== Charging and sentencing ===
+* Punching when being punched.
-Upon arrest, the arresting <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> must transfer the suspect to the brig, where they will have the suspect charged with the crimes committed, by another member of the '''Military Police'''.
+* Melee weapons when being attacked with melee weapons.
+* Bullets against bullets.
-==== General Charging Procedure ====
+=== '''Charging and sentencing''' ===
+''This procedure is subject to change, with new brig timer technology in the future. Ensure prisoner rights are followed.''
+==== General Information ====
 * Brig timers must not exceed 30 minutes unless in the case of a '''Capital Crime''', or if extended by crimes performed while jailed.
-* Charging is to be done, in order of availability, by the Military Warden, the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span>, an uninvolved <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>, the arresting <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>.
+* Ensure to follow prisoner rights and the right to appeal.
-* If any of these are present they may explicitly defer to the next in-line if their attention is required elsewhere. This right should be used reasonably.
+* In the case of Prisoners of War, be sure to read the relevant section of [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/wiki/Standard_Operating_Procedure#NON-Modifiable_Third-Party_Regulations Non-Mod; Third Parties].
-* If any of these are present they may explicitly defer to the next in-line if their attention is required elsewhere. This right should be used reasonably.
+* If a prisoner has been SSD for over 5 minutes you may place them in hypersleep, but they must serve the rest of their time if they return.
-* The person issuing the charges should also determine a sentence.
+==== Charging Order ====
+Charging must be carried out in this order:
+* '''Military Warden'''
+* Chief MP
+* An uninvolved MP, in order of rank.
+* Arresting MP (Only as a last resort).
+Anyone may choose to defer to the next in line if their attention is needed elsewhere. This should be done sparingly.
+==== Charging and Sentencing Procedure ====
+Charging and sentencing should be done in this order.
+* The person issuing the charges should determine a sentence.
 * Inform the Suspect of their Charges before the brig timer starts.
+* Apply the charges and activate the brig timer.
+* Remove all their belongings, including ID and headset.
+* Put them in the orange uniform, if available, else their original uniform. Ensure they also have footwear.
+* Give them a standard headset of common channel, if available.
+* Place them inside the cell, buckled to the bed, then stun them and recover your handcuffs.
 * Inform the Suspect they may file an appeal should they wish so.
-* Ensure to follow prisoner rights and the right to appeal.
+* Search their belongings for contraband and theft.
+* When the time is over, let them grab their belongings, escort them out of the brig.
+* If the prisoner is SSD at the end of their sentence, return their belongings and place them in brig hypersleep.
 ==== Additional charging of Military Police ====
 * '''Always ensure you are permitted to arrest them, first.'''
-* They are to be charged with neglect of duty as an additional crime. This does not upgrade minor crimes to major.
+* They are to be charged with '''neglect of duty''' as an additional crime. This does not upgrade minor crimes to major.
-* Should their appeal or pardon be denied, they are to be demoted, following the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> demotion procedure.
+* In the event of any major or worse crimes, if they do not attempt to appeal, or their appeal or pardon is denied, they are to be demoted, following the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> demotion procedure.
-==== Brigging checklist ====
-# Apply the charges and activate the brig timer.
-# Remove all their belongings, including ID card and headset.
-# Put them in the orange uniform, if available, else their original uniform.
-# Give them a standard headset of common channel, if available.
-# Place them inside the cell, buckled to the bed, then flash or stun them and recover your handcuffs.
-# Search their belongings for contraband and theft.
-# When the time is over, let them grab their belongings, escort them out of the brig.
-# If the prisoner is SSD at the end of their sentence, return their belongings and place them in brig cryo.
-# If a prisoner has been SSD for over 5 minutes you may place them in cryo, but they must serve the rest of their time if they return.
 ==== Medical Experiments ====
-A prisoner may waive their rights to participate in medical experiments. Researchers performing approved medical experiments  may not be held liable for damages inflicted on the subject within the approved parameters of the experiment.
+A prisoner may waive their rights to participate in medical experiments. Researchers performing approved medical experiments may not be held liable for damages inflicted on the subject within the approved parameters of the experiment.
-* All experiments require the signed (or stamped) approval of either the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> (But not <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span>) or the CMO.
+* All experiments require the signed (or stamped) approval of either the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> (But not <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span>) or the CMO.
 * Prisoners can request to be used as subjects. The prisoner's brig time must continue to run while they are being used, and are free to go when it expires and are not obligated to continue.
 * Medical experiments that will result in death must only be offered to prisoners who are to be executed, or if execution is one of the listed punishment options for their crime. It is otherwise illegal, and will result in a '''Attempted Murder''', or '''Murder''' charge where relevant.
-=== Non-judicial punishments (NJPs) ===
+=== '''Non-Judicial Punishments (NJPs)''' ===
-These may be issued and observed by the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> or SEA instead of an arrest and/or brig sentence where valid.
+These may be issued and observed by the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> or SEA instead of an arrest and/or brig sentence where valid.
-'''General usage''':
+==== General usage ====
 * NJPs should not risk the person's health.
 * If the NJP offer is refused, they are to serve the original sentence, or a 10 minute brig timer if none exists.
 * Accepting the NJP waives the right to appeal. The suspect or prisoner should be informed of this.
-* Failure to comply to an '''accepted''' NJP will result in an additional charge of [bold]resisting arrest[/bold] with the original charges.
+* Failure to comply to an '''accepted''' NJP will result in an additional charge of '''resisting arrest''' with the original charges.
 * Failure to complete an NJP is not considered failure to comply if a legitimate attempt is '''observed'''.
 * NJPs are a one-time offer. The same NJP for the charges cannot be accepted once denied.
-* The decision to offer or not offer a NJP may be overruled by a higher ranking <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>.
+* The decision to offer or not offer a NJP may be overruled by a higher ranking <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>.
-* In the case of '''officer ordered arrests''' the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may choose to assign an NJP over the initial charge (where valid).
-'''Brig Usage''':
+==== Brig usage ====
 * A NJP may be offered to a prisoner in a cell at any point, unless they were offered and denied one already, or their sentence total is above 10 minutes or a major crime.
 * NJPs cannot take longer than their remaining brig time.
-'''Examples''':
+==== Examples ====
 * Ordering a marine to clean the preparation areas of squads.
 * Ordering a marine to do laps around the warship.
-=== Searches ===
+=== '''Lethal Force''' ===
+* Lethal force should always remain a last resort.
+* During emergencies like mutinies, boardings, or when suspects have used lethal or disabling weapons against personnel, the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may authorize lethal force.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may use lethal force should suspects be an '''active''' threat to the crew, ships, or the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>. The suspect should only be fired upon until they can no longer present any harm.
+* A suspect that has been detained and restrained must be kept safe from harm, as they are in <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> custody.
+* If the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> and <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> are not responding to comms within a reasonable amount of time, or are incapacitated, <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may use lethal force freely within reason, while on code red or higher.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may use lethal force against targets that are not affected by non-lethals attempts, such as synthetics.
+=== '''Searches''' ===
-* Searches must be approved by the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* Searches must be approved by the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
 * If waiting would cause further harm to the ship or personnel, you may gain approval after performing the search.
-* Searches can be performed by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or any <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>, as long as the following procedure is followed.
+* Searches can be performed by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> or any <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>, as long as the following procedure is followed.
 * If procedure is not followed, the offender can be charged with '''Neglect of Duty'''.
 * Searches cannot incur a '''Prevarication''' charge should no illegal items be found.
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 ==== Personnel ====
-# Inform the person you are going to conduct a search and the reason for the search.
+* Inform the person you are going to conduct a search and the reason for the search.
-# Use non-lethal force to restrain them if they do not comply.
+* Use non-lethal force to restrain them if they do not comply.
-# Where possible, conduct the search in the brig or any isolated area so nothing is stolen.
+* Where possible, conduct the search in the brig or any isolated area so nothing is stolen.
-# Begin the search, confiscate any illegal items, and secure them.
+* Begin the search, confiscate any illegal items, and secure them.
-# If the items warrant a sentence, follow arrest and brig procedures, otherwise release the personnel.
+* If the items warrant a sentence, follow arrest and brig procedures, otherwise release the personnel.
-# Items that are no longer needed for evidence can be returned to requisitions.
+* Items that are no longer needed for evidence can be returned to requisitions.
 ==== Areas ====
-# State your intent to search the area, then vacate it of any personnel unrelated to the search.
+* State your intent to search the area, then vacate it of any personnel unrelated to the search.
-# If someone responsible for the area is available at the area, inform them of the reason.
+* If someone responsible for the area is available at the area, inform them of the reason.
-# If nobody with access to the area is present, request trained personnel to temporarily override the doors.
+* If nobody with access to the area is present, request trained personnel to temporarily override the doors.
-# If you cannot gain access to the area, and no personnel can override the doors, forceful entry may be performed. (Personnel with access in the area will be liable for the '''reasonable''' damage to the ship.)
+* If you cannot gain access to the area, and no personnel can override the doors, forceful entry may be performed. (Personnel with access in the area will be liable for the '''reasonable''' damage to the ship.)
-# Search and secure any evidence.
+* Search and secure any evidence.
-# Restore the searched area to its previous state as closely as possible.
+* Restore the searched area to its previous state as closely as possible.
-# Reopen the area to normal traffic, then move all evidence to brig for processing.
+* Reopen the area to normal traffic, then move all evidence to brig for processing.
-# Items that are no longer needed for evidence can be returned to requisitions.
+* Items that are no longer needed for evidence can be returned to requisitions.
-=== Demotions ===
+=== '''Demotions''' ===
 ==== General Procedure ====
 * A person who has been demoted is moved to a lower position in their department, or if no such position exists, a rifleman.
-* Demotions are limited to crimes where demotion is explicitly listed as an option, with the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
+* Demotions are limited to crimes where demotion is explicitly listed as an option, with the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> being able to do so freely if it fits the conditions of their provisions.
-* If the arrested person is a department head, the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> must give the permission.
+* Permission must first be given by the head of the department responsible for the arrested person, unless the person performing the demotion is the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
-* The <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may turn any demotion to a termination instead, making the person a civilian. A <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span> does not have this permission.
+* If the arrested person is a department head, the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> must give the permission.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may turn any demotion to a termination instead, making the person a civilian. A <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span> does not have this permission.
 ==== Riflemen Procedure ====
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 ==== MP Procedure ====
-* If they are of enlisted rank, they are to serve in squad roles, other assignments by permission of the Heads of departments, or direct assignment by the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
+* If they are of enlisted rank, they are to serve in squad roles, other assignments by permission of the Heads of departments, or direct assignment by the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
-* If they are of Officer rank, they are to serve in CIC unless dismissed by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> to find duties elsewhere.
+* If they are of Officer rank, they are to serve in CIC unless dismissed by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> to find duties elsewhere.
-=== Lethal Force ===
+=== '''Executions''' ===
-* Lethal force should always remain a last resort.
-* During emergencies like mutinies, boardings, or when suspects have used lethal or disabling weapons against personnel, the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may authorize lethal force.
-* <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> may use lethal force should suspects be an '''active''' threat to the crew, ships, or the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>. The suspect should only be fired upon until they can no longer present any harm.
-* A suspect that has been detained and restrained must be kept safe from harm, as they are in <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> custody.
-* If the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> and <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> are not responding to comms within a reasonable amount of time, or are incapacitated, <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> may use lethal force freely within reason, while on code red or higher.
-* <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> may use lethal force against targets that are not affected by non-lethal attempts, such as synthetics.
-=== Executions ===
 ==== Authorization ====
 * Executions are limited to prisoners who have committed crimes with execution as a possible punishment.
-* They must be authorized by the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
+* They must be authorized by the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
-* In the event the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> is absent, '''BOTH''' the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> and <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> must give the authorization.
+* In the event the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> is absent, '''BOTH''' the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> and <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> must give the authorization.
-* A <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span> is unable to authorize an execution.
+* A <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span> is unable to authorize an execution.
 * Executions may be delayed if the alert level is RED or DELTA.
 * A prisoner that is permanently confined may request to be executed in place of their confinement, but must still be authorized.
@@ Line 461: / Line 464: @@
 * Lethal injection handled by the current '''Chief Medical Officer'''.
-* Firing squad by the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>. This must be done with standard issue firearms, and not with explosives or weapons considered cruel. The <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> may permit only the victims of the prisoner's crimes to join the firing line.
+* Firing squad by the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>. This must be done with standard issue firearms, and not with explosives or weapons considered cruel. The <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may permit only the victims of the prisoner's crimes to join the firing line.
 ==== Procedure ====
-* The <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> '''MUST''' make a ship-wide announcement informing the crew of the intent to execute, the reason/crime, and the execution method.
+* The <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> '''MUST''' make a ship-wide announcement informing the crew of the intent to execute, the reason/crime, and the execution method.
 ''None of the below steps should each exceed 5 minutes to fully process, otherwise they may be skipped if the prisoner was warned prior to the time expiring.''
-# The prisoner may request a tobacco product, and a food and drink as a last meal. The items should be reasonably acquirable, else they should be provided an alternative.
+* The prisoner may request a tobacco product, and a food and drink as a last meal. The items should be reasonably acquirable, else they should be provided an alternative.
-# The prisoner may request a blindfold for the execution if available.
+* The prisoner may request a blindfold for the execution if available.
-# Up to three people may be requested by the prisoner to view the execution.
+* Up to three people may be requested by the prisoner to view the execution.
-# The prisoner is given a chance to give final words. The prisoner may use the radio for this.
+* The prisoner is given a chance to give final words. The prisoner may use the radio for this.
-# The execution may proceed.
+* The execution may proceed.
+= Crimes =
+== Spirit of The Law ==
+The laws are intended to be interpreted by their spirit and not always necessarily their exact wording. Not all examples of crimes are listed. Always refer to the Marine Law rank structure if there is a disagreement on the interpretation of a law.
+== On threats to break marine law ==
+* Threatening to commit a major or capital offense such as assault or murder (which would be treated as attempted murder) may be charged as such if there is a reasonable expectation and capability that the law will be broken.
+* Personnel with a weapon are more likely to commit this crime, where a threat from a confined prisoner can usually be considered meaningless.
+* History of crimes or actions may be taken into account.
+== Categories ==
+=== Variable Crimes ===
+These crimes can vary in severity and have scaling punishments.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Charge
+! Description
+! Minor
+! Major
+|-
+| Damage to UNMC Property
+| Damaging the ship or making any unauthorized modifications to it as outlined in Standard Operating Procedure.
+Materials for repairs should be taken from maintenance storages.
+| Breaking a window, damaging a wall, etc.<br><b>Return the ship to its exact previous state, or serve 7.5 minutes if not possible.</b>
+| Breaking the law in a major manner includes breaking / dismantling walls or several windows.<br><b>10 minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Insubordination
+| Failing to follow a lawful order from a superior person of rank or position, while under their command.
+''This does not apply to orders made to a person with intent to arrest, which instead would be '''Resisting Arrest'''''
+| Failing to follow an order which is not personally directed.<br><b>7.5 minutes.</b>
+| Failing to follow an order personally directed at a person in question using either their name or clearly communicating its meant for them.<br><b>15 minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Interference
+| Interfering in a legal arrest being performed.
+| Interfering without ill intent, such as blocking the way or helping someone up.<br><b>7.5 minutes.</b>
+| Interfering with ill intent or in a clear way to hinder the arrest being performed.<br><b>15 minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Illegal use of Listening Devices
+| The unauthorized use of listening devices in violation of Standard Operating Procedures.
+| Illegally placing a listening device in a public area such as the gym.<br><b>7.5 minutes.</b>
+| Illegally placing a listening device in a secure area, or area with privacy shutters, such as CIC or the CL's office.<br><i>If the listening device is also tied to a foreign government or terror organisation this is additionally considered Subterfuge</i>.<br><b>15 minutes.</b>
+|-
+|Resisting Arrest
+|To resist or refuse to comply with a lawful arrest, detainment, search, or NJP.
+|Refusing to comply.
+'''5 minutes.'''
+|Resisting by fleeing or using force.
+'''10 minutes.'''
+|-
+|Aiding and Abetting
+|Assisting others in committing a crime, directly or indirectly, or encouraging them to commit one. Any person Aiding and Abetting is required to be told the crimes of the person they aided.
+|'''Same punishment as crime committed.'''
+|'''Same punishment as crime commited'''
+|-
+|Disorderly Conduct in Confinement
+|To cause disruption in a significant manner while in Brig and under arrest. This can be added on to any charge.
+|Breaking a Minor Law while under arrest or in Prison.
+'''7.5 minutes.'''
+|Breaking a Major Law while under arrest or in Prison.
+'''15 minutes.'''
+|-
+|Intentional Public Mischief
+|Making a false statement that accuses someone of having committed an offence.
+Doing anything intended to cause someone to be suspected of having committed an offence that the person has not committed.
+To divert suspicion from themselves, reporting that an offence has been committed when it has not been committed.
+False statements relating to investigations are considered '''False Testimony'''.
+|Relating to a minor crime.
+'''7.5 minutes.'''
+|Relating to a major crime, or anything above this.
+'''15 minutes.'''
+|}
+=== Minor Crimes ===
+These crimes are low severity, and can be punished with an NJP.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Charge
+! Description
+! Punishment
+|-
+| Failure to Follow Procedure
+| Failing to follow the regulations found in the Standard Operating Procedure.
+| <b>10 Minutes, equipment confiscation where relevant.</b>
+|-
+| Smoking in Medical Areas
+| Smoking in areas designated for use by medical personnel, such as the entire medbay and surgical rooms.
+| <b>10 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Hooliganism
+| Behavior that is generally disruptive to the ship and crew that classifies as low-level shenanigans not deserving of more severe punishment. Things such as excessive window knocking, force-feeding other marines or failing to conduct oneself properly during the briefing, such as climbing the Briefing overview. This can escalate to '''Disorderly Conduct.'''
+| <b>NJP.</b>
+|-
+| Trespassing
+| Unauthorized access of an area which a person does not normally have access to or without command/superior approval.
+| <b>Escort out of the area and optionally 7.5 minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Intoxication
+| To consume alcohol or other substances such as alcohol or hallucinogenic drugs resulting in impaired job performance.
+| <b>10 minutes, extended until the person is no longer impaired.</b>
+|-
+| Theft
+| To take items (or property) from another person or entity without their express permission, or to retain possession of items that have been taken without permission. This includes the removal of vendors from department areas without permission.
+| <b>10 minutes, and the item(s) returned to the owner.</b>
+|-
+| Disrespecting a Superior
+| Using offensive names or being directly disrespectful to someone of a higher rank or position.
+| <b>NJP.</b>
+|-
+| False Testimony
+| To intentionally provide false information during a criminal investigation with the intent to disrupt said investigation.
+| <b>5 minutes.</b>
+|}
-== Prisoners Rights ==
+=== Major Crimes ===
-This is a list of rights prisoners have. They cannot be denied, with the exception of radio access, except in extreme situations with authorization from the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>. Prisoners can fax provost to have their rights be given back.
+These crimes are high severity.
-=== Common Space ===
+{| class="wikitable"
-All prisoners are permitted to enter the common space by default. Permabrigged prisoners do not have this right, but can be given access with an escort for good behavior.
+! Charge
+! Description
+! Punishment
+|-
+| Disorderly Conduct
+| Directly and intentionally disrupting primary operations of the ship. Fighting in the requisitions line, extensively or repeatedly disrupting the briefing.
+| <b>10 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Subterfuge
+| Carrying out objectives or being tied to material that describe planned actions that go against the UNMC. Strong proof is required that the individual is working against UNMC.<br /><i>A major charge of Unauthorized use of a Listening Device when such a device is also tied to a foreign government or terror organisation is additionally considered Subterfuge.</i>
+| <b>15 Minutes, removal of ID, and discharge to planet.</b>
+|-
+| Neglect of duty
+| Failure to perform one’s role to an acceptable standard.<br /><i>For example, a <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> failing to properly organize and ensure their personnel are given orders, failing to follow proper procedure in detriment of one’s duties, or ship crew leaving the ship or their post without authorization from the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> or their Department Head.</i>
+| <b>15 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Assault
+| To threaten or use physical force against someone with ill intent, but without intent to kill.
+| <b>15 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Prevarication
+| To intentionally arrest a person on false charges, on ones own initiative. To apply an improper or abusive NJP.
+| <b>20 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Manslaughter
+| Killing someone without malicious intent. Manslaughter may be applied if someone dies as a result of a fight where the intent was not to kill.<br />This also includes failing to revive someone without a reasonable attempt, not executed by the execution procedure.
+| <b>20 Minutes, and/or demotion.</b>
+|-
+| Assault with a deadly weapon
+| To threaten or use physical force against someone with ill intent and with a lethal weapon such as a sidearm, blade, or rifle but not attempting to murder them.
+| <b>20 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Illegal Confinement
+| Unlawfully detaining a person against their will. Includes, kidnapping, hostage-taking, and confining people in cells without charging them for a crime. It does not apply to Prisoners of War.
+| <b>20 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Cruelty to Animals
+| Injuring or killing any domestic animal or wild life with malicious intent. Research monkeys used for chemical research, scientific purposes or hostile wildlife are exempt.
+| <b>30 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Misuse of Authority
+| The exercising of power to a <b>malicious extent</b> by <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> or deputized personnel acting as an <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>.<br /><i>Examples include beating a downed prisoner, excessive use of harmful or non-lethal force, or other abusive actions that led to the harm of a person in custody.</i><br />Detained suspects should not have more force used on them than necessary in order to pacify them.
+| <b>20 Minutes.</b>
+|-
+| Unauthorised Deployment
+| To deploy into the area of operations without permission of the relevant head of department or <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> where appropriate whilst still performing assigned duties. (I.E A doctor deploying without permission, with the intentions to perform field surgery.) Deploying without intent to perform assigned duties remains desertion.<br />
+- The relevant Head of Department or the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> where appropriate may retroactively authorize deployment. The <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> may overrule the Head of Department on this.<br />- The relevant Head of Department or the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> may designate an alternate person to deploy in the stead of an unauthorized person, in which case <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>s should coordinate with the designated person to reduce disruption in the field. The maximum delay for this period is five minutes.
+| <b>10 Minutes.</b>
+|}
+=== Capital Crimes ===
+* These crimes are extreme severity.
+* All of these crimes may be punished by <b>Permanent confinement and demotion, or execution and ID termination.</b>
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Charge
+! Description
+|-
+| Jailbreak/Escape
+| To escape, assist in an escape, attempt escape, or be willfully and knowingly broken out from a cell.
+|-
+| Attempted Murder
+| Attempting to murder a person but failing to do so. If the evidence shows that the arrested person was clearly trying to kill someone with ill intent but failed in the action itself.
+|-
+| Murder/Unauthorized Execution
+| Killing someone with malicious intent. This includes Synthetic units. The charge applies even if the victim is later revived. Executions are only authorized as outlined in the Execution Procedure.<br />
+This also includes refusing or preventing to revive anyone not executed by the execution procedure.
+|-
+| Sedition
+| To engage in actions or refuse to follow orders as to overthrow or usurp the legitimate command structure.<br />
+Creating a massive threat to the ship without the knowledge and approval of the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> falls under sedition.<br />- A <span style="color:#90EE90;"><b>Duty Officer</b></span> is unable to approve actions that fall under this condition.<br />- Proclaiming allegiance to, or acting on behalf of, the supposed CLF is an act of sedition against the UN.
+|-
+| Desertion
+| Refusing to carry out the duties essential to one’s post or abandoning post unauthorized, without intent to return. (Retreating from the planet when the FOB is breached is not Desertion, refusing to return when ordered is).
+|-
+| Crimes against Sapience
+| To engage in actions that violate interstellar life rights or otherwise are heinous acts against interstellar life. Examples are torture, cannibalism and forced infection of any kind.
+|}
+=== Precautionary Charges ===
+* These are used to confine people indefinitely.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Charge
+! Description
+|-
+| Insanity
+| Declared only by the '''Chief Medical Officer''' or a synthetic, acting in such a manner which makes the offender not sound clear of mind. The subject, once cleared to be of sound mind, may be released from this particular charge.<br>In the absence of a '''Chief Medical Officer''' or Synthetic, the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> or <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span> can appoint an officer of the medical department to perform an evaluation in their stead.<br>An exception to this is in cases of verified suicide or attempted suicide, and the subject may appeal, or appeal to any medical personnel.
+|-
+| Prisoner of War
+| Being a hostile member of a legitimate and recognised faction. (For example, CLF and SPP)<br>Prisoners of war cannot be executed. See [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/wiki/Standard_Operating_Procedure#NON-Modifiable_Third-Party_Regulations Non-Mod; Third Parties] for more information and exceptions.
+|-
+| Discretionary Detainment
+| A discretionary charge used by <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> to detain personnel for any reason - for the safety and benefit of the operation or security.<br>This is only appealable to the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>, or the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>, and may be lifted at any time by the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>.
+|}
+= Prisoner Rights =
+This is a list of rights prisoners have.
+* They cannot be denied, with the exception of radio access, except in extreme situations with authorization from the <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span> or <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>. Prisoners can fax provost to have their rights be given back.
+== Common Space ==
+All prisoners are permitted to enter the common space by default.
+* Permabrigged prisoners do not have this right, but can be given access with an escort for good behavior.
 This right can be lost in the event of:
 * Mutiny, riots, emergencies
 * Jailbreaking
-* Committing a crime within the brig. If this happens, the right can be given back by the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* Committing a crime within the brig. If this happens, the right can be given back by the <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span> or <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>.
-=== Protection and Medical Treatment ===
+== Protection and Medical Treatment ==
+* If there are prisoners, a member of the <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> must remain in the brig at all times except if the only prisoners are in permanent confinement or there is an emergency.
-* If there are prisoners, a member of the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> must remain in the brig at all times except if the only prisoners are in permanent confinement or there is an emergency.
 * Prisoners must be kept safe and unharmed.
 * A surgical tray is to remain within the brig at all times, unless there is an emergency.
-* Treatment should take place within the brig when possible. If not, a <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> must escort the prisoner to the medbay and watch over them while they are treated.
+* Treatment should take place within the brig when possible. If not, an <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> must escort the prisoner to the medbay and watch over them while they are treated.
+* Prisoners must receive medical aid if needed.
+* Prisoners must be revived unless they have been legally executed.
 * Self-harm may result in being constrained for the duration of the sentence.
-=== Access to a Radio ===
+== Access to a Radio ==
 Prisoners are authorized a standard headset with the common channel.
+* If any <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> believes that it is being abused, they can revoke this right after a clear warning of the behavior.
-* If any <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> believes that it is being abused, they can revoke this right after a clear warning of the behavior.
 * Prisoners may appeal this.
 * Prisoners may have their radio revoked if a mutiny is active until the mutiny is over.
-== Appeals ==
+== Clothing ==
+* Prisoners must be allowed either the brig orange uniform, or their original uniform if none are available.
+* Prisoners must be allowed footwear.
-=== Right to Appeal ===
+= Right to Appeal =
 * Accepting an NJP waives the right to appeal.
 * Appeals are used to correct errors, but may not be used to add new charges or punishments if a brig timer was already set.
@@ Line 511: / Line 731: @@
 * Whomever is handling the appeal has the final say in the outcome of the appeal.
-=== Appeal a Sentence in a timely manner ===
+== Appeal a Sentence in a timely manner ==
-If an appeal process has not started within 10 minutes, or 30 minutes for permanently brigged, after a request to appeal has been clearly communicated to any <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>, <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span>, or <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>;
+If an appeal process has not started within 10 minutes, or 30 minutes for permanently brigged, after a request to appeal has been clearly communicated to any <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>, <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span>, or <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>;
 * The prisoner must be released.
-* The person whom received the request, if failing to take appropriate action, are to be given a '''Neglect of Duty''' charge.
+* The person whom received the request, if failing to take appropriate action, are to be given a <b>Neglect of Duty</b> charge.
-=== Who can handle an appeal ===
-* Anyone under the jurisdiction of marine law has the right to appeal their punishment to their choice of either the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> or the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>, who may also choose to designate someone else to handle the appeal in their place. If either person picked is involved in the crimes, they should designate an uninvolved <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> or commissioned officer.
+== Who can handle an appeal ==
+* Anyone under the jurisdiction of marine law has the right to appeal their punishment to their choice of either the <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span> or the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>. If the chosen person is involved in the crime, they must delegate to an uninvolved <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> or '''Officer'''. This delegation can also be done for any other reason.
-Ideally, these people should not be handling the appeal;
+Ideally, these people should not be handling the appeal:
 * Witnesses/victims.
 * Anyone who ordered the arrest.
 * The person who set the charges or punishment.
-=== Appeal outcomes ===
+== Appeal outcomes ==
-A charge cannot be removed by appeal if the prisoner is found guilty, however, the person who handles the appeal can process the appeal as;
+A charge cannot be removed by appeal if the prisoner is found guilty, however, the person who handles the appeal can process the appeal as:
 * A valid charge, no modification.
 * Modify the charge to a lower charge.
@@ Line 535: / Line 751: @@
 * Remove a charge the prisoner is found innocent for.
-=== Suspending Appeals ===
+== Suspending Appeals ==
-Appeals may be postponed in these situations;
+Appeals may be postponed in these situations:
 * Threats requiring evacuation.
 * A hostile force approaching or onboard the ship.
 * Riots or jailbreaks.
-* The person requiring medical treatment and is not conscious.
+* The prisoner requiring medical treatment and is not conscious.
 * There being an already processing appeal.
-* The person having escaped or is unreachable in person.
+* The prisoner having escaped or is unreachable in person.
-Appeals may not be suspended for these examples;
+Appeals may not be suspended for these examples:
+* The <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> and <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span> being busy with other tasks.
-* The <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> and <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> being busy with other tasks.
 * The prisoner being declared insane.
-=== Appeals Procedure ===
+== Appeals Procedure ==
+* The appeal processor must meet with the prisoner, and have the appeal be processed in person.
-* The appeal processor must be present and in person.
+* The charges should be listed along with their punishment one by one. This may be done by any <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> or the appeal processor.
-* The charges should be listed along with their punishment one by one. This may be done by any <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> or the appeal processor.
 * A discussion including witness accounts, the story of the accused, evidence, and mitigating circumstances is recommended.
 * If charges were applied incorrectly they must be removed. No new charges may be added as a result if a brig time has been set.
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 * The final punishment should be for the remaining crimes.
 * The appeal processor decides the outcome. They may not be ordered or forced otherwise.
-* The appeal processor cannot be retaliated against by anyone for any part of the appeal, unless it is a neglect of duty charge due to the appeal procedure not being followed correctly.
+* The appeal processor cannot be retaliated against by anyone for any part of the appeal, unless it is a '''Neglect of Duty''' charge due to the appeal procedure not being followed correctly.
+== Appeals to the Provost Marshal Office ==
+* The prisoner may request another appeal to the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* This may be done if their appeal is denied, or done instead of a standard appeal.
+* If the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> does not reply to the appeal in 10 minutes, the appeal is considered denied.
+* The prisoner must be provided a pen and paper to write a fax to the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* If the prisoner is a threat to themself or others if unrestrained, they have the right to dictate the fax and have it written by any <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>.
+= Special Provisions =
+== MP Involvement in Mutinies ==
+* Attempting to overthrow the legitimate command staff is illegal, and <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> must do everything in their power to prevent it.
+* Should a mutiny be successful, resulting in the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> being deposed or surrendering, <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> should hold the former <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> in indefinite confinement if their freedom would reignite the conflict.
+* The <span style="color:#90EE90;"><b>Duty Officer</b></span> may be optionally skipped in the Commander Succession, if the mutiny is successful.
+* MP will after resume normal operations with the new commander, and any subterfuge charges, sedition charges, insubordination charges, and ordered arrests in relation to the original <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> must be dropped.
+''(Note: Further information about MPs involvement in Mutinies can be found [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/wiki/Server_Rules#Core_Rules here])''
+== Emergencies ==
+* In emergencies, such as significant boardings or a compromised brig, imprisoned personnel may be released by the <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span>, if they believe they will not be a further threat or hindrance during the emergency, also particularly if they display good behavior.
+* If the imprisoned are too dangerous or detrimental to the survival of the crew, they should be escorted to an escape pod by a '''Officer''' or a <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> who will maintain their safety.
+* A simple red alert is not sufficient reason for release, unless the ship is significantly overrun.
+= Synthetics =
+Synthetics must be given a chance to stand down, however must be repaired to serve its sentence if lethal force is used.
+== UNMC Synthetics ==
+* UNMC Synthetics are programmed against being able to break marine law, and should not be arrested unless <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> have approved their arrest.
+* These synthetic units are also granted the same rights and privileges of regular marines.
+* If any <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> believes they have broken marine law, a report should be faxed to the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* Synthetics not directly part of UNMC do not have the above immunities.
+== Survivor Synthetics ==
+* Any non-UNMC Synthetics (From colonies or otherwise) are granted similar rights and privileges as UNMC Synthetics.
+* They may have their arrest ordered by the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> or <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span> without the need to provide a report to the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* Any of these survivor synthetics that act against the UNMC such as taking valuable supplies without request, or destroying property and defenses can be declared rogue by the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> (but not a <span style="color:#90EE90;"><b>Duty Officer</b></span>).
+* When declared rogue, the synthetic loses any protections and lethal force may be used freely.
+= CO Provisions and Regulations =
+== Arrest Immunity ==
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> is not above marine law. However, they may not be arrested without the permission of <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* Should a <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> break marine law, <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> must be contacted through fax to arrest the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>.
+* The right to contact <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> may not be denied.
+* If the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> has been deposed due to mutiny, the <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> are to treat them the same as a deposed <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span> per <b>special provisions</b>, lose their arrest immunity, and are no longer considered the <span style="color:#008000;"><b>Commander</b></span>.
+== Execution Privileges ==
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>, High Command, and <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> '''Marshals''' may perform '''Battlefield Executions'''. They may '''personally''' execute any person who Marine Law applies to, as long as they are under their authority, without warning or procedure, unless the person is already in <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> custody.
+To perform a '''Battlefield Execution''', one of the following conditions must be fulfilled;
+* They are a threat to your command. Credibly attempting to undermine or remove your command by illegal means.
+Insults, disagreements, or being reported to the <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> are not valid reasons. Countermanding or refusing to follow orders are.
+* They are threat to others. Credibly threatening and attempting to do harm to the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>, or someone while in the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>'s presence.
+* They are a threat to the ship or the operation. Credibly threatening or attempting to do damage to the ship, the UNMC, or operation while in the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>'s presence.
+== Escort Missions ==
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> has two escort provisions they may order, not to be confused with <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> <b>FOB</b> protection within the SOP. There must be a minimum of a single <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> aboard the ship at all times, per the SOP.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> may request up to two <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>s to guard the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> while in the AO. They are permitted to fight in the frontline with the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>. '''Executive Officer'''s must request permission from the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> to do the same.
+* '''Honor Guard'''s may be given Honor Guard kits during their duty.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> may request any amount of <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>s to escort non-combat personnel planetside, provided they avoid the frontline at all costs. This includes a <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> who will not be going to fight at the frontline.
+Should the escorted individual be incapacitated, the escorting <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>s must try to recover the individual. If this is no longer possible, they must return shipside.
+During an escort mission, the following rules must be followed by all parties:
+* The escorting <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>s must focus keeping the escorted individual secure at all times and not enforce marine law.
+* The escorting <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span>s must remain in line of sight to the escorted individual at all times to the best of their ability. The escorted individual may not order the <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> to do something that would put them outside line of sight.
+== Pardons ==
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> may pardon criminals by name and crime they are being pardoned for if they believe it is in the best interests of the operation.
+* Only minor and major crimes may be pardoned.
+* Capital crimes may not be pardoned except with the permission of <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* The <span style="color:#8B0000;"><b>Chief MP</b></span>, or if absent, an <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> may appeal these pardons to <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>, and if they believe the pardon was wrongfully done.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> may be held responsible for further criminal actions committed by those they pardon.
+* If <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span> reverses the decision of the pardon, the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> must ensure the prisoner returns to serve their time without failure. Failure to do so may result in removal from command and charges at the discretion of <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> must know the crimes committed, and announce the name of the prisoner, and the reason why they are being pardoned.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> does not need to be present for the release of the prisoner.
+== Revoking Arrests ==
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> may also invoke pardoning authority to revoke arrests, or warrants of arrests, for a person before they are placed in the brig.
+* This revocation follows the same procedure as pardons.
+* They must be announced the same way.
+* They are subject to the same appeals to <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> is responsible for the actions of the person being pardoned.
+* If the person whose arrest was revoked reoffends, removal from command and charges may apply to the <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> by the <span style="color:#ff000d;"><b>MP</b></span> with permission from <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+These conditions must be true for the revocation to be valid:
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> is in the general vicinity as the person being arrested.
+* The revocation is not being used on a person who are in the process of committing a crime, are resisting or have resisted arrest, or are already in the brig. (In which case a regular pardon can be used.)
+* The revocation is not being used to prevent an arrest authorized by <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+== Demotions ==
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> may demote or discharge UNMC personnel under their authority if the person has commited <b>any</b> major crime, and not only major crimes with demotion listed as a punishment. The demotion should fit the severity, and also remain within the department they were originally working. An engineer should not be demoted into a medical position.
+== General NJPs ==
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span> may issue NJPs at any point they find a person's behavior inappropriate or contrary to good order, and conduct deserving of punishment even if a crime has not been committed, such as acting in an unprofessional manner, failing to complete a job in satisfactory conditions, or failing to uphold standards of good order.
+* All NJP conditions and rights apply when this provision is invoked, including a 10 minute brig sentence if refused.
+== Commanding Officer Regulations ==
+These regulations are not modifiable without approval from <span style="color:#ffa500;"><b>Provost Marshal Office</b></span>.
+<b>Uniforms</b>
+* <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>s must remain in UNMC uniform at all times.
+* Anything in their personal dress vendors, as well as standard UNMC enlisted and officer uniforms are acceptable.
+* They should avoid wearing department uniforms.
+* Dress clothing, swimwear, sleepwear, civilian clothing, and athletic wear should be reserved for their appropriate recreational, training activities or situations.
+* They should never be found bare or in underwear in public appearances.
+* Wearing the uniform of any other military or organization is strictly prohibited.
+<b>Conduct</b>
+* <span style="color:#00CBFE;"><b>Commanding Officer</b></span>s are role models for those under their command.
+* They must exhibit dress, behavior, and mentality fitting of their rank and decades of service.
+* They must demonstrate level-headedness, maturity, and competence.
+* While not expected to be humorless and strict, they should maintain reasonable dignity.
+<div style="border: 1px solid #ccc; border-left: 12px solid yellow; padding: 10px; margin: 15px auto; max-width: 80%;">
+'''Notice'''
+This page might not always be up to date. It is best to read SOP in the in-game guidebook instead to avoid misunderstandings or referencing outdated information.
+</div>
+= Standard Operating Procedure =
+These are sets of regulations and polices of the [[Marines|UNMC]].
+Failure to follow the Standard Operating Procedure may result in [[Marine Law#Minor Crimes|Failure to Follow Procedure]] charges, found in [[Marine Law]].
+== Commanding Officer Privileges ==
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may alter any aspect of SOP (unless otherwise noted) as long as these changes do not contradict marine law. They may not modify marine law.
+* Should there be any concerns about the use of this privilege, any personnel may contact <span style="color:#ffa500;">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> to inquire about the legitimacy of changes and request they be overturned.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must be informed of any changes made to SOP before it is implemented.
+* The SOP may not be modified to the extent of causing grief or physically burdening marines. Modifications such as walking only, or modifying SOP to imprison a marine for a custom offense with malicious intent is not permitted.
+* Standard-issued equipment that marines are provided in their squad rooms and requisitions cannot be restricted or prohibited in any way. Marines have the right to freely carry and use the equipment they are provided.
+== General Regulations ==
+=== Rules of Engagement ===
+The following are the standard rules of engagement, and may be modified by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> as necessary as the operation proceeds.
+* Any useful equipment found within the AO such as weapons or tools may be requisitioned for operational use by any UNMC personnel.
+* Buildings and obstacles within the AO may be constructed/deconstructed for strategic or tactical function. The use of explosives is authorized for demolitions.
+* Wildlife not part of the operation may not be needlessly hunted if passive. Wildlife that approaches '''Secure Area'''s or compromises the personal space of marines or their formations, or are otherwise hostile may be shot.
+* Any interstellar life that is not overtly hostile must be halted and questioned of their intentions. Survivors are to be debriefed and given the option to board the warship as a passenger, and can be offered this freely.
+* Any non-UNMC military or paramilitary personnel may be allowed to continue their operations if they prove beneficial or indifferent to UNMC operations or interests.
+* The use of force is authorized to disable non-compliant personnel.
+* Hostile personnel deemed a threat to UNMC personnel may be killed on sight, unless they are surrendering.
+=== Communications ===
+* Communications over UNMC radio and announcements should be done in plain English to maintain clear and concise communication. Other languages* and speech forms may be used freely outside this. ''(*Other languages meaning languages provided by the game mechanics, and not written by the player in another language.)''
+=== Ship Modifications and Dismantling ===
+The ship may only be modified with approval from the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>. The '''Chief Engineer''' can also approve changes to the ship, unless it affects another department, which would also require approval from the department head.
+* A <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span> is unable to authorise ship modifications.
+* The <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must be notified of changes being made '''prior''' to them taking effect.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> has final word over changes to the ship.
+* Changes to the brig and CIC that compromise security of these areas are forbidden.
+* Dismantling parts of the ship to utilise materials for operation use is forbidden unless severe enemy contact is confirmed, and where significantly more resources are required than on hand.
+* Any personnel may fax <span style="color:#ffa500;">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> to contest a decision made by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> about dismantling the ship. If these changes are prior to hostile contacts, <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may take action against the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, following regular procedure.
+* Removal of vendors or machines is not illegal modification unless it alters the function or purpose of the area they are taken from.
+* Dismantling ship parts to utilize materials for operational use is strictly forbidden unless severe enemy contact is confirmed, and where significantly more resources are required than on hand.
+* The deconstruction of crates and barrels are not considered ship modifications.
+== Equipment Regulations ==
+=== Command Related ===
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may issue special equipment on a case by case basis, such as special headsets or special weaponry for certain marines or squads as long as it does not violate Marine Law.
+* Heads of staff may also assign spare non-command headsets to members of their department.
+* Alcohol must be stored in the officer's mess, <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>'s mess, <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>'s quarters, and a civilian's private quarters, if applicable.
+* SOP regarding equipment found in armories can be found in the [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/wiki/Standard_Operating_Procedure#NON-Modifiable_Department_Regulations Non-Modifiable; Department] section.
+* The Command tablet may only be taken by the current <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, unless they are willingly offering it to someone else who would need it, such as a deploying '''Executive Officer''', while a <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> is the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+=== Uniform Regulations ===
+UNMC and affiliated personnel are required to be wearing appropriate clothing during operations. SOP may not be changed to allow personnel to deploy without clothes or uniform.
+* Deploying marine squads must be wearing their uniform, boots, and protective armor at minimum.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must be wearing their uniform, boots, and protective armor at minimum, at all times.
+* All positions required to wear armor at all times may temporarily remove it after an operation has ended for social events, such as memorials. Other forms of clothing like service jackets may be used during this time.
+* Other personnel must wear their uniform and assigned footwear, or a '''Standard Issue''' replacement.
+* Shipside personnel should not be in armor unless the ship's code restriction allows it, or they are deploying to the '''AO'''.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>, Intelligence Officers, and flight crew are permitted to wear armor on the ship, as part of their job.
+* Any headwear that is worn must be '''Standard Issue''', or an acceptable replacement.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> has the right to declare enforce helmet wearing by squad leaders, fireteam leaders, specialists, and smart gun operators. It is otherwise assumed to not be enforced. Anyone of higher rank may still order any personnel below them to wear a protective helmet.
+* Folding or otherwise shortening uniforms is permitted.
+'''Department Uniforms and Clothing'''
+* Department specific uniforms and headgear are limited to personnel within that department, unless provided by the department head or <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* Department headwear should not be used unless approved by the head.
+=== Equipment handling regulations ===
+* Weapons should be holstered when not in use. Personnel must be allowed to holster on their first offense.
+* Under normal circumstances, weapons may only be fired in the firing range.
+* Training equipment like training grenades and training ammunition must only be used in firing ranges, or controlled areas approved by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> or '''Senior Enlisted Advisor.'''
+* Weapons may not be left unattended unless properly secured in spaces intended for them, like weapon racks or cabinets.
+=== Weapon Regulations - Code Restrictions ===
+Weapon use and possession are allowed if you or someone you are responsible for are in immediate, life-threatening danger and the appropriate code-level has not been set, but you should otherwise always follow code restrictions.
+'''Code''' '''<span style="color:lightgreen">Green</span>''':
+* All shipside UNMC personnel are permitted to wear a M3-XL pattern armor vest for personal protection during operations, if their personal equipment racks provide them with one.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may carry Non-lethals and sidearms, excluding riot equipment.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may carry flashbangs, but may only use them in self defense or defense of others.
+* Deploying <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may carry all standard issue weapons, provided they are used in escorting and protecting non-combat personnel, or are escorts of the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
+* Deploying combat personnel and Officers excluding medical personnel may carry all standard issue weapons.
+* Deploying non-combat personnel may carry a sidearm.
+* Personnel issued weapons through their vendors at the start of an operation as well as weapons they emerge from hypersleep with may retain these weapons.
+* '''Officer'''s may carry sidearms as long as it does not inhibit their duties.
+* Long or large bladed weapons are treated the same as firearms in carry restrictions.
+* Civilians are excluded from the right to retain issued weapons unless they are deploying to the '''AO'''. These weapons should otherwise be kept secure in personal quarters or any shipside armory.
+* Personnel who abuse their right to a firearm can have this right revoked by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>. The <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> may also do this if the person is ranked lower or is a civilian.
+* The <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> or '''Warden''' may authorise use of riot equipment within the brig for training or defensive purposes.
+'''Code''' '''<span style="color:lightblue">Blue</span>''':
+* All crew personnel are authorised sidearms.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may carry lethal weapons to subdue external threats.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may use non-lethal riot equipment to subdue marines during a mutiny or large gatherings of insubordinate personnel.
+'''Code''' '''<span style="color:red">Red</span>''':
+* No weapon restrictions on standard issue weapons.
+* Civilians may be issued sidearms for the duration of this code for self defense purposes.
+'''Code''' '''<span style="color:black">Delta</span>''':
+* All weapons, standard or not, are authorized to be used by any capable person.
+== Department Regulations ==
+Regulations of specific departments, excluding non-modifiable regulations are listed here. The head of the department holds responsibility for it and answers directly to the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> of the ship.
+* Department heads are not to deploy to the AO, with the exception of the '''Chief Engineer''' (under circumstances listed in the engineering section.)
+* Any crew that intend to deploy, including Staff Officers, require permission from either the head of their department or the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, where the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> can overrule the department head.
+=== Medical ===
+* The '''Chief Medical Officer''' has final say over the medbay and medical operations aboard the warship, except when overridden by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* They may authorize or prohibit experiments at their discretion, and set medbay procedures.
+* They may only fire medbay staff in the case they have performed crime.
+* When in medbay, all personnel, excluding the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, are required to listen to and obey the orders of the '''Chief Medical Officer'''.
+* During code '''<span style="color:black">Delta</span>''', medical personnel are to either escape in pods and evacuate the ship, or hold in '''Secure Area'''s with the marines to provide medical support.
+* Pills must be kept within pill bottles.
+* All reagent-containing medical equipment, such as syringes, pill bottles, and autoinjectors must be labelled with accurate contents and dosing information. Vended or otherwise existing medicine not created by personnel do not have to be relabeled unless the contents are modified.
+* Surgery tools and other medical devices when not in use must be placed within their designated containers.
+=== Requisitions ===
+* No equipment may be taken from requisitions by non-requisitions personnel without the '''Logistics Officer''''s approval.
+* Requisitions personnel may refuse to provide service if a valid reason is provided, such as a civilian attempting to request grenades from the weapons supply. The decision may be overridden by the '''Logistics Officer''' or <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>
+* The '''Logistics Officer''' has control over the requisitions bay and the right to decline service to any personnel, including officers. Any order to provide or decline service, including orders relating to the management of the operational budget, may be ignored.
+* Their decisions on such matters may only be overridden by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* During code '''<span style="color:black">Delta</span>''', the requisitions department is to follow orders from command. All requisitions personnel are to join the marines in either holding the warship, or assisting with evacuation of civilians, depending on the orders of command.
+* The '''Logistics Officer''' has control over the kitchen and '''Mess Technicians''' assigned to it.
+* '''Mess Technicians''' are not required to provide service to anyone if they provide a valid reasoning, such as rudeness.
+=== Engineering ===
+* The '''Chief Engineer''' is in charge of modifications made to the ship as well as performing repairs, and maintenance.
+* The '''Chief Engineer''' is still required to follow the ship modifications section of SOP.
+* The '''Auxiliary Support Officer''' holds authority over the '''Chief Engineer'''.
+* The ordnance technicians are part of the engineering department.
+* During code '''<span style="color:black">Delta</span>''', the engineering department is to follow orders from command. All engineering personnel are to join the marines in either holding the warship, or assisting with evacuation of civilians, depending on the orders of command.
+=== Dropships and Gunships ===
+* The designated '''Pilot'''s of these ships are responsible for them and any modifications made to them.
+* '''Pilot'''s may modify or delegate modifications to their ships without requesting permission. However, these modifications may be overwritten by the '''Chief Engineer''' or '''Auxiliary Support Officer'''.
+* Dismantling ship parts to utilize materials for operational use is strictly forbidden.
+* Ship doors must remain intact and easily accessible.
+* Dropship seating must remain intact and easily accessible.
+* Gunship seating may be reduced to accommodate additional ammunition storage, but it may not be removed entirely. Any remaining seating must remain easily accessible.
+* If the dropship is inaccessible or otherwise inoperable, the gunship must serve as the dropship and be equipped with the necessary seating.
+* If parachute drops are being utilized, the '''Flight Crew''' is responsible for ensuring the drop location is safe (unless directed otherwise by CIC staff) and informing the personnel when to exit the ship.
+* Enlisted personnel (excluding '''Flight Crew''') are not permitted in ship cockpits unless in an emergency.
+* '''Flight Crew''' have the authority to remove disruptive personnel from their ship. If a person refuses to leave or repeatedly returns, they may be charged with '''Trespassing''' and arrested by the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>. They may only return to the ship if ordered to deploy and must remain well-behaved, or they will be additionally charged with '''Disorderly Conduct''' and '''Major Insubordination'''.
+== NON-Modifiable SOP ==
+The SOP written in these sections may only be modified with PROVOST permission.
+=== NON-Modifiable Department Regulations ===
+==== Job Specific Equipment ====
+* Equipment, clothing, and any similar items from personal job-specific vendors may not be awarded or otherwise handed out.
+* The only exceptions to this is '''Standard Issue''' equipment that can be obtained through requisitions normally, or is equipment specifically intended to be used by another designated person, such as spotter equipment from a sniper specialist being given to a rifleman that is becoming a spotter.
+==== Armories ====
+Armory equipment is unrelated other equipment, and has its own regulations. Armory equipment is intended to supply and provide protection for shipside personnel during shipside emergencies.
+* Armory equipment may only be given to all personnel during a Code '''<span style="color:red">Red</span>''' or Code '''<span style="color:black">Delta</span>''' scenario. Officers must be prioritized before enlisted.
+* Equipment stored in armories such as M890 Tactical Shotguns and ballistics vests are not allowed to be handed out without a clear, understandable, and urgent reason. Deployment is not an urgent reason.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>'s weapons may also not be handed out.
+* Equipment stored in armories may not be part of a supply drop, rewards or prizes, and may not be used to form a squad.
+This list of equipment stored within armories may, regardless of the above, be used for deployment:
+* The UNMC and UN flag.
+* All provided tents.
+* Honor Guard kits, provided they are used within their own restrictions.
+* '''Staff Officer''' Armory Weapon Racks.
-=== Appeals to the Provost Marshal Office ===
+==== AI Core ====
+The AI Core is the direct responsibility of any active AI Service Technician assigned to the ship. They are authorized to remove any personnel present in the core excluding pre-authorized personnel listed in the Access section. In the absence of one, the responsibility is the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>'s, then the '''Chief Engineer'''.
-* The prisoner may request another appeal to the <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
+'''Access'''
-* This may be done if their appeal is denied, or done instead of a standard appeal.
-* If the <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> does not reply to the appeal in 10 minutes, the appeal is considered denied.
+* Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only.
-* The prisoner must be provided a pen and paper to write a fax to the <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
+* Only UNMC synthetics, AI Service technicians (Including WEYA technicians), the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, and the '''Chief Engineer''' have free access.
-* If the prisoner is a threat to themselves or others if unrestrained, they have the right to dictate the fax and have it written by any <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>.
+* Prior to any authorized appointments, weapons should be deposited at the reception desk and returned after the appointment has concluded.
+* Anyone bringing weapons into the AI Core lose their right to access it and may result in Core Security Protocol being engaged. Pre-authorized personnel and <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> responding to a legitimate security threat are exempt.
+* Access rights are not transferable. Only UNMC Synthetics, AI Service Techs, and ARES may grant access to the AI core, through access requests.
-== Special Provisions ==
+'''AI Core Security Protocol'''
-=== MP Involvement in Mutinies ===
+ARES is equipped with various tools to ensure the AI Core remains safe during emergencies.
-* Attempting to overthrow the legitimate command staff is illegal, and <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> must do everything in their power to prevent it.
+* ARES, through UNMC Synthetics, is authorized to remove trespassers by physical force.
+* Circumstances that pose a serious threat to the integrity of the AI Core, ARES or UNMC Synthetics may initiate a core lockdown, resulting in all access routes being sealed and automated sentry guns located in the core chamber being armed.
+* If lockdown procedures are ineffective or compromised, nerve gas may be deployed from vents to incapacitate intruders.
-* Should a mutiny be successful, resulting in the <span style="color:#008000"><span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span></span> being deposed or surrendering, <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> should hold the former <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> in indefinite confinement if their freedom would reignite the conflict.
+==== Military Police ====
-* The <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span> may be optionally skipped in the chain of command, if the mutiny is successful.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> personnel must always carry non-lethal detainment methods (excluding riot equipment) to perform their duties.
-* MP will after resume normal operations with the new commander, and any subterfuge charges, sedition charges, insubordination charges, and ordered arrests in relation to the original commander must be dropped.
+'''Use of listening devices'''
-=== Emergencies ===
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> are authorized to use their provided listening devices within the brig at their discretion.
-* In emergencies, such as significant boardings or a compromised brig, imprisoned personnel may be released by the <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span>, if they believe they will not be a further threat or hindrance during the emergency, also particularly if they display good behavior.
+Any use of these devices outside of the brig must follow these requirements;
-* If the imprisoned are too dangerous or detrimental to the survival of the crew, they should be escorted to an escape pod by a commissioned officer or an <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> who will maintain their safety.
+* They must receive permission from the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, or in their absence the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span>.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may only authorize use if there is reasonable suspicion of intent to or conspiracy to commit a crime in that area.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may not break or enter, nor have someone else do so, into an area they do not have access to in order to place devices.
-* A simple red alert is not sufficient reason for release, unless the ship is significantly overrun.
+==== Restricted Areas ====
+Personnel may only legally access areas their ID grants them passage to, unless someone of that area grants them temporary access. The head of the department may overrule this, and the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may overrule the head.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may restrict anyone from accessing any area.
+* Entry without access or permission through any means will be charged with '''Trespassing'''.
+* Heads of departments may request anyone but the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> to leave their department, or be charged with '''Trespassing'''.
-== Synthetics ==
+==== Access Modification ====
+All personnel have the access needed to perform their assigned duties. Only the specified personnel may grant permission to modify access levels to the ship, under the following conditions:
-Synthetics must be given a chance to stand down, however must be repaired to serve its sentence if lethal force is used.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may grant permission to modify any access to a person's ID card for any reason.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may grant permission to modify modify any person's access to any or all departments with the head of department's approval.
+* '''Department Heads''' may grant and approve access to their own department areas, and when employing recovered personnel.
+* In emergencies, such as missing command staff, any '''Officer''' may modify their own access.
-=== UNMC Synthetics ===
+=== NON-Modifiable Command SOP ===
-* UNMC Synthetics are programmed against being able to break marine law, and should not be arrested unless <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> have approved their arrest.
+==== Forward Operating Bases ====
-* These synthetic units are also granted the same rights and privileges of regular marines.
+The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> in charge of an operation must take the minimum precautions to ensure security and defense for stationed personnel, and incoming transport, when designating a Forward Operating Base.
-* If any <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> believes they have broken marine law, a report should be faxed to the <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
-* If an officer orders the arrest of a Synthetic, the order must be ignored and the officer should be informed they must submit a report to allow the arrest.
-* Synthetics not directly part of UNMC do not have the above immunities.
-=== Survivor Synthetics ===
+* The '''FOB''' must be a '''Secure Area''' and designated by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* The '''FOB''' does not have to be placed adjacent to a landing zone, but the primary landing zone still requires its outlined defenses.
+* Only Bravo may be stationed as the primary landing zone and '''FOB'''<nowiki/>'s primary defense. Any additional squads may assist where needed, and combat technicians may also be ordered to help reinforce the '''FOB''' and primary landing zone defenses before resuming their original squad's orders.
-* We-Ya Synthetics (From colonies or otherwise) are granted similar rights and privileges as UNMC Synthetics.
+==== Secure Areas ====
-* They may have their arrest ordered by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> or <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span> without the need to provide a report to the <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
-* Any of these survivor synthetics that act against the UNMC such as taking valuable supplies without request, or destroying property and defenses can be declared rogue by the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> (but not a <span style="color:#90EE90">'''Duty Officer'''</span>).
-* When declared rogue, the synthetic loses any protections and lethal force may be used freely.
-== CO Provisions and Regulations ==
+* Additional areas may be designated as '''Secure Area'''s by any '''CIC Personnel'''. These are not considered a '''FOB''', and their secure status may be revoked for any reason by any '''CIC Personnel'''.
+* These areas dictate where certain shipside personnel are allowed to be given permission to work.
+* These areas are no longer secure if there is a breach or the area is being attacked by hostiles.
-=== Arrest Immunity ===
+==== Field hospitals ====
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> is not above marine law. However, they may not be arrested without the permission of <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
-* Should a <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> break marine law, <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> must be contacted through fax to arrest the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
-* The right to contact <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> may not be denied.
-* If the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> has been deposed due to mutiny, the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> are to treat them the same as a deposed <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span> per '''special provisions''', lose their arrest immunity, and are no longer considered the <span style="color:#008000">'''Commander'''</span>.
-=== Execution Privileges ===
+* It must be designated as a '''Secure Area.'''
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, High Command, and <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> Marshals may perform '''Battlefield Executions'''. They may '''personally''' execute any person who marine law applies to, as long as they are under their authority, without warning or procedure, unless the person is already in <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> custody.
+* The field hospital must be designated as such by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> or '''Chief Medical Officer'''.
-To perform a '''Battlefield Execution''', one of the following conditions must be fulfilled;
+==== Primary Landing Zones ====
-* They are a threat to your command. Credibly attempting to undermine or remove your command by illegal means. Insults, disagreements, or being reported to the <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> are not valid reasons. Countermanding or refusing to follow orders are.
-* They are a threat to others. Credibly threatening and attempting to do harm to the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, or someone while in the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>'s presence.
-* They are a threat to the ship or the operation. Credibly threatening or attempting to do damage to the ship, the UNMC, or operation while in the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>'s presence.
-=== Escort Missions ===
+* Selected for the entire duration of the operation by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> has two escort provisions they may order, not to be confused with <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> '''FOB''' protection within the SOP. There must be a minimum of a single <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> aboard the ship at all times, per the SOP.
+* The primary landing zone must be reinforced with a minimum of a line of non-makeshift defenses, including stationed marines.
-* The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may request up to two <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s to guard the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> while in the AO. They are permitted to fight in the frontline with the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
-* The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may request any amount of <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s to escort non-combat personnel planetside, provided they avoid the frontline at all costs. This includes a <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> who will not be going to fight at the frontline.
-Should the escorted individual be incapacitated, the escorting <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s must try to recover the individual. If this is no longer possible, they must return shipside.
+==== Conduct of Briefing ====
+The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> is to ensure a proper briefing before any operation is being held and personnel deployed, but may be skipped in the event of a code '''<span style="color:black">Delta</span>''' or another emergency situation of the same severity.
-During an escort mission, the following rules must be followed by all parties;
+Scout Specialists and Intelligence Squad members may deploy before the operation begins, if all members have a collective briefing of their orders and are ready to deploy before the main briefing.
-* The escorting <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s must focus keeping the escorted individual secure at all times and not enforce marine law.
-* The escorting <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s must remain in line of sight to the escorted individual at all times to the best of their ability. The escorted individual may not order the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> to do something that would put them outside line of sight.
-=== Pardons ===
+* It must be performed in an area where a proper inspection of personnel can be held and where personnel can hear any orders.
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may pardon criminals by name and crime they are being pardoned for if they believe it is in the best interests of the operation.
+* Areas that interfere with non-combat personnel must be avoided, for example the medbay.
-* Only minor and major crimes may be pardoned.
+* Briefings at minimum must include the Squad Leaders.
-* Capital crimes may not be pardoned except with the permission of <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
+* Briefings at minimum must include '''CIC Personnel''', unless the '''CIC Personnel''' are performing other essential roles at the time, and may be excused by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> at their discretion if the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> are notified beforehand.
-* The <span style="color:#8B0000">'''Chief MP'''</span>, or if absent, an <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> may appeal these pardons to <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>, and if they believe the pardon was wrongfully done.
+* Failure to adhere to attend the briefing when required as stated above will incur neglect of duty charges.
-* The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may be held responsible for further criminal actions committed by those they pardon.
-* If <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> reverses the decision of the pardon, the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> must ensure the prisoner returns to serve their time without failure. Failure to do so may result in removal from command and charges at the discretion of <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
-* The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> must know the crimes committed, and announce the name of the prisoner, and the reason why they are being pardoned.
-* The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> does not need to be present for the release of the prisoner.
-=== Revoking Arrests ===
+==== High Ranking Officers ====
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may also invoke pardoning authority to revoke arrests, or warrants of arrests, for a person before they are placed in the brig.
+UNMC Officers ranked '''Major''' or above but are not already the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> of the ship receive these rights:
-* This revocation follows the same procedure as pardons.
-* They must be announced the same way.
-* They are subject to the same appeals to <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
-* The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> is responsible for the actions of the person being pardoned.
-* If the person whose arrest was revoked reoffends, removal from command and charges may apply to the <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> by the <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span> with permission from <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
-These conditions must be true for the revocation to be valid;
+* The same arrest immunities normally granted to the ship <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>.
-* The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> is in the general vicinity as the person being arrested.
+* The right to accept being appointed as the ship <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> by the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
-* The revocation is not being used on a person who are in the process of committing a crime, are resisting or have resisted arrest, or are already in the brig. (In which case a regular pardon can be used.)
+* The right to take the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> position of the ship if the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> would need to be replaced as defined by [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/index.php?title=Marine_Law#Definitions Definitions], becoming the new <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> as well.
-* The revocation is not being used to prevent an arrest authorized by <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
-=== Demotions ===
+==== Deputizing ====
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may demote or discharge UNMC personnel under their authority if the person has committed '''any''' major crime, and not only major crimes with demotion listed as a punishment. The demotion should fit the severity, and also remain within the department they were originally working. An engineer should not be demoted into a medical position.
+When deputized, these personnel are expected and required to follow Marine Law like an <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>, and will carry the same punishments.
-=== General NJPs ===
+The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may deputize the following personnel to make arrests and enforce Marine Law, should <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>s be unavailable or unable to respond in a timely manner.
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may issue NJPs at any point they find a person's behavior inappropriate or contrary to good order, and conduct deserving of punishment even if a crime has not been committed, such as acting in an unprofessional manner, failing to complete a job in satisfactory conditions, or failing to uphold standards of good order.
-* All NJP conditions and rights apply when this provision is invoked, including a 10-minute brig sentence if refused.
-=== Deputizing ===
-The <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may deputize the following personnel to make arrests and enforce marine law, should <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>s be unavailable or unable to respond in a timely manner. When deputized, these personnel are expected and required to follow Marine Law like an <span style="color:#ff000d">'''MP'''</span>, and will carry the same punishments.
 * The Executive Officer.
 * The Auxiliary Support Officer.
 * Staff Officers.
 * UNMC Synthetics.
+* Department Heads.
+The <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> may deputize under the above conditions, however any other <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> must also obtain the approval of the current <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span>, unless it is not currently possible to assign an acting <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span>.
+=== NON-Modifiable Deployment Restrictions ===
+==== Nuclear Protocol ====
+In the event of nuclear ordnance being deployed, all personnel are authorized to deploy to the '''FOB''' to protect it during countdown, which overrides all other department SOP preventing deployments.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may order personnel to remain aboard the ship at their discretion.
+* Prisoners may not be deployed.
+==== Command Field Deployment ====
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> and '''Executive Officer''' have the exclusive, non-transferable right to deploy to the frontline for the sake of commanding their personnel from a direct point of view.
+* Deployments must be for the sake of the personnel and operation, and not for the personal glory.
+* The <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> and '''Executive Officer''' must not be deployed at the same time, if both are present.
+'''Preparing to Deploy'''
+* Deployment must not be done unless they are confident CIC can be managed in their absence.
+* Actions taken by '''CIC Personnel''' during the absence is the responsibility of the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, not the <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span>.
+* If the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> is present, the '''Executive Officer''' requires permission to deploy.
+* Both must notify '''CIC Personnel''' of their intent to deploy.
+'''When Deployed'''
+* A deploying <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> must still command and communicate frequently with both the '''CIC''' and marine crews.
+* Combat should be reserved when assisting the marines in a supporting capacity, in defense of others and self, or directly leading an offensive maneuver.
+* They should avoid unnecessarily putting themselves in danger, and remain close to marines to focus on providing clear orders.
+==== Shipside Personnel ====
+Personnel normally restricted to shipside duties such as doctors and Military Police may be deployed to the '''FOB'''; however special circumstances or clearances are needed.
+* A <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span> may not deploy.
+* Civilians (Personnel that are not enlisted or officers of the UNMC) may deploy at their discretion, provided their landing zone is not in direct danger.
+* All recovered personnel defined by [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/index.php?title=Standard_Operating_Procedure&action=submit&veswitched=1#Employment_of_Recovered_Personnel NON-Modifiable Third-Party Personnel] do not require permission to deploy.
+* Department Heads may not deploy at all, except the '''Chief Engineer''' under some conditions.
+* All personnel that intend to deploy, including Staff Officers '''require permission''' from either their head of department, or the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may overrule the department head regarding deployment.
+'''Engineering'''
+* The '''Chief Engineer''' may deploy to the '''FOB''' if there is an '''Auxiliary Support Officer''' on board, but still requires permission from them or the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* Both the '''Chief Engineer''' and maintenance techs may only deploy with the purpose of building the '''FOB''', and telecommunications, but must leave if these areas are no longer considered secure.
+'''Medical'''
+* Doctors and Nurses may deploy to the '''FOB''', and designated '''Field Hospital''', until they are no longer '''Secure Area'''s.
+'''Requisitions'''
+* Requisitions Technicians may deploy to the '''FOB''' to assist in organizing and accounting for supplies.
+'''Military Police'''
+See [https://wiki.rouny-ss14.com/wiki/Standard_Operating_Procedure#Field_Arrests Field Arrests] for more information.
+* '''CIC Personnel''' may request up to four volunteers from the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> to be deployed to the '''AO''', keeping within the '''FOB''' and '''Secure Area'''s to protect deployed shipside personnel and handle law.
+* This is unrelated to <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span> escorts, and can be overridden by either higher ranking personnel or the <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>.
+* At least one <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must remain on the ship at all times. If the <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span> is present, it must be them.
+* The '''Warden''' may deploy to perform requested arrests in the absence of <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> officers, but must otherwise remain on the ship.
+*
+* Deployed <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> may move between any '''Secure Area'''s and should be avoiding combat while doing so, unless in protection of non-combat personnel like doctors or themselves.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must retreat and assist non-combat personnel in retreating from a '''Secure Area''' or the '''FOB''' if it is no longer secure.
+=== NON-Modifiable Third-Party Regulations ===
+Marines are encouraged to recover any third-party personnel found in the '''Area of Operations'''.
+==== General ====
+* All recovered personnel must be searched on arrival by the <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span>, with all weapons and unauthorized items secured within the brig. They may keep their tools provided they are not used for crime.
+* They should be given a medical examination if personnel are available.
+* Recovered personnel have the right to remain silent and must not be punished for invoking it.
+* <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> are not required to detain civilian prisoners that are recovered.
+==== Military and Paramilitary ====
+* Third-party military or paramilitary personnel may be allowed to continue their operations if they prove beneficial or indifferent to UNMC interests. (This is also located in the '''Rules of Engagement''')
+* They may be given permission to keep their weapons and equipment on the warship, provided they are beneficial to the operation.
+* They may also be denied access to the warship.
+==== Prisoners of War ====
+Under normal circumstances, POWs are never to be executed.
+* They should be warned that escaping will negate their protections and right to be treated and revived, and result in lethal force being used.
+* Attempts should be made to revive and treat members of other factions, where safe, but UNMC personnel are always of priority.
+A hostile member of a legitimate and recognized faction is considered a Prisoner of War if any of the below apply;
+* They surrender to UNMC forces.
+* They request and as of a result have received aid from UNMC personnel to any extent.
+* They are revived and taken into UNMC custody, with physical restraints.
+A Prisoner of War loses their status if any of the below apply;
+* The prisoner successfully escapes custody, after posing a threat to others prior to arrest and receiving a warning. They may still be given the chance to surrender if they are not violent, but this is optional.
+* Any form of physical assault to UNMC personnel while in custody.
+==== Returning to the AO ====
+* Recovered Personnel may deploy back to the '''Area of Operations''' and request their equipment be returned. <span style="color:#ff000d;">'''MP'''</span> must, however, escort them back to the dropship to ensure they deploy.
+* Returning from this deployment requires another search, but medical examinations may be skipped.
+==== Employment of Recovered Personnel ====
+Recovered civilians may be given a temporary position in a department relevant to their experience.
-=== Commanding Officer Regulations ===
+'''General'''
-These regulations are not modifiable without approval from <span style="color:#ffa500">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span>.
+* Employed personnel must be given an ID identifying them in their new position with access to their work area.
+* Employed personnel are below all personnel in assigned departments, and must obey orders.
+* Personnel not part of the <span style="color:#ffa500;">'''Provost Marshal Office'''</span> or Military Police of the UN must not be given a position in the Military Police.
-'''Uniforms'''
+'''Enlisting'''
-* <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>s must remain in UNMC uniform at all times.
+* The <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span> may offer to enlist recovered personnel into combat positions should they have the qualifications, such as a rifleman, corpsman, or combat tech, under the rank of private.
-* Anything in their personal dress vendors, as well as standard UNMC enlisted and officer uniforms are acceptable.
+* A <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span> is unable to enlist recovered personnel.
-* They should avoid wearing department uniforms.
-* Dress clothing, swimwear, sleepwear, civilian clothing, and athletic wear should be reserved for their appropriate recreational, training activities or situations.
-* They should never be found bare or in underwear in public appearances.
-* Wearing the uniform of any military or organization is strictly prohibited.
-'''Conduct'''
+==== Eviction ====
+Recovered personnel may be evicted and denied access to the ship by the <span style="color:#00CBFE;">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>, <span style="color:#008000;">'''Commander'''</span>, and <span style="color:#8B0000;">'''Chief MP'''</span>, where the higher ranking person may overrule the other.
-* <span style="color:#00CBFE">'''Commanding Officer'''</span>s are role models for those under their command.
+* Recovered personnel may be evicted if they commit any major crime.
-* They must exhibit dress, behavior, and mentality fitting of their rank and decades of service.
+* A <span style="color:#90EE90;">'''Duty Officer'''</span> is unable to request an eviction, except where a crime done by the person is of a violent nature.
-* They must demonstrate level-headedness, maturity, and competence.
-* While not expected to be humorless and strict, they should maintain reasonable dignity.

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Marine Law

Basics

Commander Succession

Ranks

Definitions

Marine Law Procedures

Arresting Procedures

Investigative Detainment

Arresting a Suspect

Arresting MP

Actions Against the Commander

Field Arrests

Victims May Drop Charges

Self Defense or Defense of Others

Charging and sentencing

General Information

Charging Order

Charging and Sentencing Procedure

Additional charging of Military Police

Medical Experiments

Non-Judicial Punishments (NJPs)

General usage

Brig usage

Examples

Lethal Force

Searches

Personnel

Areas

Demotions

General Procedure

Riflemen Procedure

MP Procedure

Executions

Authorization

Authorized methods of execution

Procedure

Crimes

Spirit of The Law

On threats to break marine law

Categories

Variable Crimes

Minor Crimes

Major Crimes

Capital Crimes

Precautionary Charges

Prisoner Rights

Common Space

Protection and Medical Treatment

Access to a Radio

Clothing

Right to Appeal

Appeal a Sentence in a timely manner

Who can handle an appeal

Appeal outcomes

Suspending Appeals

Appeals Procedure

Appeals to the Provost Marshal Office

Special Provisions

MP Involvement in Mutinies

Emergencies

Synthetics

UNMC Synthetics

Survivor Synthetics

CO Provisions and Regulations

Arrest Immunity

Execution Privileges

Escort Missions

Pardons

Revoking Arrests

Demotions

General NJPs

Commanding Officer Regulations

Standard Operating Procedure

Commanding Officer Privileges

General Regulations

Rules of Engagement