ALCON,
 
Directives are a new system of short term policy implementations that are issued by the executive order of the Unit Commander. They are designed to provide a situational tool for short term issues for which policy provides too heavy handed a response.
 
As of 05JAN2014 reporting period, until further notice, the following directives are enacted and they can and will be executed by the JAG and or the Chain of Command in a manner synonymous with our policies and procedures. 
 
 
Directive 23-0-01 - Rank Consolidation Program
The 23rd Division holds at its core a belief that rank is earned and not given. To further this belief, all personnel must complete the required trainings and schools for them to posses their rank in advance of 01FEB2014, as defined in accordance with the 02JAN2014 issue of PP-01. Failure to do so will result in demotion to the highest rank which the individual is qualified to hold.

On the last day of the reporting period that catches 01FEB2014, demotions will be issued for personnel who have failed to acquire the necessary trainings that facilitate their rank. Special exception and extension will be given to personnel who find they are unable to take the courses required due to a failure of the S4 department to offer the instruction. Negative action will not be taken against these individuals until such a time as they have at least been offered the courses.

For the avoidance of doubt, Directive 23-0-01 does not and will not consider promotion points or time in service with respect to demotions. This directive is solely to do with trainings and schools.

Directive 23-0-02 - Communication and Enhancement of Aiding the Enemy
At this time the 23rd Command believes there is a substantiated threat against our infrastructure and our members by another group who wish us harm. While we are not phased and believe our security procedures on both a technical and social level are sufficient, there will be an additional level of assistance requested in this matter. 

This policy dictates that the S2 Department will be tasked with the short term maintenance of a watch list of individuals and groups of whom there is substantial evidence that they pose a threat to the security or well being of the 23rd Division. At such a time as an individual or entity is added to this list, it will become a UCMJ offence if you fail to report communications between yourself and these individuals.

For the avoidance of doubt, you may not be punished for communication with these individuals or entities in anyway as long as the conversation is reported to the chain of command. You may still be recommended to the JAG if further evidence is provided of involvement that would provide evidence of a UCMJ violation, however you may not be tried solely for communication. You are not required, but are requested, to provide transcript or documentation. You have the right to retain this information as private. That is to say that you are required to report that there was a communication but you are not obliged to report its contents.

Any members of the chain of command should provide such notification to their commanding officer in writing as soon as possible after receiving notification.

Please note this is a temporary directive, and is not intended to last for a prolonged duration.

Directive 23-0-03 - Battle Readiness and Training Program
For two reporting periods beginning on and including 05JAN2014, there will be no official operations. This is to provide leadership with a directed period of retraining and warm up time.  During this period, operations will be replaced by Evaluative Field Training Exercises, which will provide an opportunity to play in a tactical environment that has been designed to showcase skills learnt in the two week training time.

Normal operation schedule will resume after this period in accordance with further guidance that will be issued by command.

Thank you for your assistance and compliance with these directives.
 
1LT. Striker.A