: Message posted on Stardate 06071.3 at 0109 hours
: Posted by Fleet Admiral Jen Herr (President) in response to earlier message.
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: Candidates, what do you think of the idea of making potential CO candidates take the CO course and pass before making them CO of a ship?
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: Jen again

Hi, Jen again!

This all gets back to something that is central to our platform: this is a club of volunteers. While Jack and I both consider the CO course to be essential in the training of new COs and we will take into account the completion of the course as a sign of training and dedication, we won't require it at this stage. It is there as a resource, not a requirement. Once we have seen it being used and its effect, then we'll see about taking things further.

Thanks!

Sarah

Hemenway/Dipper: It's YOUR club!