Template:MEMS Ribbons

	MEMS:MEMS Ribbons's Ribbons

Usage:

Place

{{MEMS Ribbons|Name=???|Rank=?|WM=?|HH=?|FR=?|SR=?|CS=?|RO=?|ER=?|FM=?|SA=?|RSR=?|AR=?|RSM=?|PH=?|VR=?|YEAR=?}}

on whatever wikipage you want to display the ribbon & medals earned from MEMS. Be sure to include your user or character's name for the Name variable, but the default is the page name (i.e. If added to the User:Dr Mycroft Chris wikipage, then the name will be set to Dr. Mycroft Chris). The default sets most ribbon medals to "off" mode, hiding them from view. In order to show a ribbon you must type/paste that code into the template & set that specific ribbon's variable to X (or just about anything) and it will become visible; See more examples below.

What is "Rank"?: This variable refers to your current rank in MEMS. Ranks range from 1 to 5, with the default being 1 (or "new member"). Please review the requirements necessary to increase your rank and adjust it accordingly as you progress through the ranks. See Promotions below

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What is "WH"?: This variable refers to the "Weapons Master" ribbon = Advanced Pistol/Shotgun Skill

What is "HH"?: This variable refers to the "Hand to Hand Combat" ribbon = Knife Combat/Axe Prof

What is "FR"?: This variable refers to the "Fitness Ribbon" = Body Building Skill

What is "SR"?: This variable refers to the "Sniper Ribbon" = Headshot Skill

What is "CS"?: This variable refers to the "Community Support" ribbon = Tagging Skill

What is "RO"?: This variable refers to the "Radio Operator" ribbon = Radio Operation Skill

What is "ER"?: This variable refers to the "Engineer's Ribbon" = Construction Skill

What is "FM"?: This variable refers to the "Field Medicine" ribbon = First Aid & Diagnosis Skills

What is "SA"?: This variable refers to the "Scientific Achievement" ribbon = Necro Net Access Skill

What is "RSR"?: This variable refers to the "Resident Surgeon Ribbon" = Surgery Skill

What is "AR"?: This variable refers to the "Acquisition Ribbon" = Bargain Hunting Skill

What is "RSM"?: This variable refers to the "Recon Specialist Merit" ribbon = Free Running Skill

What is "PH"?: This variable refers to the "Purple Heart" ribbon

The purple heart is a special award, given in recognition of acts of self-sacrifice with the intent to save a fellow survivor. Where others would have fled to save themselves, this person stayed to save others. The Purple Heart can be awarded on recommendation of the proposed recipient's CO of suburb command rank or above and is handed over to that recipient personally by the head officer of the appropriate branch.

What is "VR"?: This variable refers to the "Valor Ribbon"

The Valor Ribbon is the highest award given by the DEM Command and is presented only in cases where the recipient proved himself to go above and beyond his line of duty and overcome overwhelming odds by extreme resolve, intelligence and team spirit. The Valor Ribbon can be awarded on recommendation of the proposed recipient's CO of suburb command rank or above and is handed over to that recipient personally by the head officer of the appropriate branch.

What is "YEAR"?: This variable refers to the "DEM years of service" ribbon

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Here are some examples:

Mickey Mouse has just joined MEMS: {{MEMS Ribbons|Name=Mickey Mouse|Rank=1}} or {{MEMS Ribbons}} (to use the default name and starting rank)

MrMagoo has been promoted to MEMS Rank 2, and also earned both the "Weapons Master" and "Hand to Hand" ribbons: {{MEMS Ribbons|Name=MrMagoo|Rank=2|WP=X|HH=X}}

General McBragg has earned every ribbon (maximum): {{MEMS Ribbons|Name=General McBragg|Rank=5|WM=X|HH=X|FR=X|SR=X|CS=X|RO=X|ER=X|FM=X|SA=X|RSR=X|AR=X|RSM=X|PH=X|VR=X|YEAR=3}}

Of course, we can't stop you from putting ribbons on your chest that you don't deserve, but that would be very bad manners and you will suffer a reprimand, you have been warned, we'll be watching!

Promotions

As in the MFD proper, promotion is based on leveling up coupled with work well done (and well done work being noticed by command - which means making sure you are active on your reporting thread, follow commands, and demonstrate that you understand what the priorities are in your suburb).

Prerequisites are not hard-and-fast. The following are a minimum for promotion to a higher rank; promotion also depends on the recommendation of your CO. If you level up quickly, but no one hears from you or sees you around, you won’t get promoted.

   * EMT: levels 1-3, with First Aid skill 

Entry level. EMTs are assigned to a suburb and help where needed. EMTs report to a Specialist, or suburb Captain if a Specialist is not on staff in that suburb.

   * Paramedic: level 4 and above 

There is one paramedic per fire crew (i.e. they work out of a particular fire station). Paramedics report to a Specialist, or suburb Captain if a Specialist is not on staff in that suburb.

   * Specialist: level 6 and above 

There is one Specialist in each suburb. They oversee medical teams within the suburb. They are expected to participate in the DEM Officers Forum. Specialists report to suburb Captains.

   * Commander: level 12 and above 

Commanders are responsible for prioritizing strategic use of personnel within their District. They also handle personnel duties, such as promoting EMTs and paramedics, and recommending Specialists for advancement. They are expected to participate in the DEM Officers Forum. Commanders report to Battalion Chiefs.

   * Chief Medical Officer: level 16 and above. 

There is only one CMO, Rennis Zotorman, who answers to the Fire Chief, John Cannonfodder. The CMO is responsible for drafting policies, making recommendations, creating Academy curriculum, processing new recruits, updating personnel records, pushing papers.

In all cases, if you come into the MEMS at a level higher than 4, you will start as an EMT and be eligible for promotion to the next rank after two weeks.

Finally, this template would not be possible without the work of Mobius187. ALL HAIL MOBIUS187!!--Dr Mycroft Chris 08:46, 20 May 2008 (BST)