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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==
The purpose of the Task Force Report is to give the wider fleet membership a <u>'''short'''</u> summary about the activities of the Task Force in the last quarter (approximately). The Bravo Fleet Operations Office will give a schedule via the Discord Lounge, which can move and shift to accomodate campaigns and fleet events.  
The purpose of the Task Force Report is to give the wider fleet membership a <u>'''short'''</u> summary about the activities of the Task Force in the last quarter (approximately). The Bravo Fleet Operations Office will give a schedule via the Discord Lounge, which can move and shift to accomodate campaigns and fleet events.  


The Task Force Report is intended to be a positive and engaging news report about highlights and major events. It is not a blow by blow of everything single thing that has happened.  
The Task Force Report is intended to be a positive and engaging news report about highlights and major events. It is not a blow by blow of everything single thing that has happened.  
TFCOS are ultimately responsible for the content of a report but it's strongly encouraged to split the workload with Task Force staff. Perhaps TGCOs can provide summaries of their Task Groups, or the TFXO takes on the awards section. Collaborative effort is key, both as a practical tool and a learning process. 


=== Examples of Reports ===
=== Examples of Reports ===
Example 1 - TFXX Report # - DD.MM.YYYY
'''Example 1''' - [https://bravofleet.com/group_news/task-force-47-report-6-2/ TF47 Report #6] - 02.11.2025


This is a good report because its brilliant.  
An example of a report featuring staffing changes and a recent Bravo Fleet event.


Example 2 - TFXX Report # - DD.MM.YYYY
'''Example 2''' - [https://bravofleet.com/group_news/task-force-86-report-1-5/ TF86 Report #1] - 07.09.2025


This is a good report because it's gorgeous.  
Note this is the TFCO's first report in <u>this</u> Task Force and thus the numbering starts at #1.


Example 3 - TFXX Report # - DD.MM.YYYY
'''Example 3''' - [https://bravofleet.com/group_news/task-force-21-report-4/ TF21 Report #4] - 18.10.2025


This is a good report because it does loads of stuff.  
An example of a report with large amounts of fiction summaries, awards and promotions to report.


== Things to Remember ==
== Things to Remember ==
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** the italisation of ship names,
** the italisation of ship names,
** the full title of the fleet is Bravo Fleet (remember the capitals),
** the full title of the fleet is Bravo Fleet (remember the capitals),
** refer to Task Forces, not TFs;
** refer to Task Forces and Task Groups, not TFs & TGs;
** memers should be referred to by their avatar unless they are commonly known by another term e.g Hurk
** members should be referred to by their avatar unless they are commonly known by another term e.g Hurk
* Remember the four eyes mantra, always check with Operations staff before posting the report for a proofing.  
* Remember the four eyes mantra, always check with Operations staff before posting the report for a proofing.  
*Task Force Reports are numbered sequentially by author's contribution within a Task Force.
**For example, Hurkx has returned to TF17, his last report here was #4, his next will be #5. 
**If Hurkx moves over to TF47 where he has never authored a report he will start again at report #1. 
*The report is your opportunity to champion members and special events, take the opportunity to wave your flags!
*  
*  


== Basic Layout & Style Guide ==
== Basic Layout & Style Guide ==
==== Opening ====
An opening paragraph or two highlighting any recent special activity or events.
Highlight any staffing changes and any special changesor additions to the TF, e.g new assets.
==== Fiction Summaries ====
* Squadron/Division Name (No Italics) [HYPERLINK TO RELEVANT BFMS PAGE]
* OR Command Name (Italics) [HYPERLINK TO RELEVANT BFMS PAGE]
** Brief summary of recent fictions, this is a sales pitch not a retelling. It should be enough to wet readers appetites. Don’t give away the big reveal or the secret twist!  
** Where missions have featured a command outside of the TF, include a hyperlink to that command.
** Where a division or squadron has only one ship to summarize, include it as a solo command.
** Formatting is open to your own style but it should be clear at the top of each summary the command being referred to.
'''Example'''
* [https://bravofleet.com/command_unit/142680/ ''Canterbury'' Long-Range Explorer Division] – Captain Murphy has been recovered from the pirate vessel, but the crew of the ''Resolute'' are not convinced he isn’t a monster anymore. They returned him to his ship, the USS ''Canterbury'', which has been under the temporary command of Captain Olivia Thorne.
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/158503/ USS ''Blythe''] – The ship, and her largely new crew, have spent the past several weeks traversing multiple sectors, completing different support missions. Recently, they welcomed Lieutenant Ingram on board, a fighter pilot who they saved from freezing to death and placed on active duty due to apparent personnel shortages. She is scheduled to dock at Starbase 400 for a resupply.
==== Task Force Recognition ====
===== Awards =====
* RANK AVATAR NAME [Hyperlinked to Avatar page] - Awards listed [with individual hyperlinks] In ascending order.
** Order the whole list by highest award descending.
**''All awards italicised''.
'''Example'''
* Commander [[bfms_user:2886|Song So-Mi]] - ''[https://bravofleet.com/user_award/163217 Silver Palm], [https://bravofleet.com/user_award/172036 Star Cross]''
* Lieutenant Commander [[bfms_user:3090|Michael Angelus]] - [https://bravofleet.com/user_award/165268 ''Star for Distinguished Service''], ''[https://bravofleet.com/user_award/172511 Star Cross]''
* Commodore [[bfms_user:2121|Tikva Theodoras]] - [https://bravofleet.com/user_award/163219 ''Meritorious Service Cross'']
* Captain [[bfms_user:2486|Aryanna Rigras]] - [https://bravofleet.com/user_award/163286 ''Medal of Achievement'']
===== Promotions =====
* (NO RANK) AVATAR NAME  [with hyperlink to BFMS avatar] - promotions in ascending order.
** Whole list by highest final rank descending.
**Include new members who have attained the Freshman grade, this counts as a promotion too. 
**''Italicise the final and current rank.'' 
EXAMPLE
* [https://bravofleet.com/user_rank_assignment/163337 Varyn K’lev] – Cadet Freshman Grade, Cadet Sophomore Grade, Cadet Junior Grade, Cadet Senior Grade, Midshipman, Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade and ''Lieutenant''
* [https://bravofleet.com/user_rank_assignment/161086 Aev Flammia] – ''Ensign''
* [https://bravofleet.com/user_rank_assignment/160986 Vegeto] – ''Cadet Freshman Grade''
==== Conclusion ====
A short conclusion reflecting on the next developments, highlighting upcoming events, campaigns. This should be flavoured with the mission brief of the TF.


== Posting Instructions ==
== Posting Instructions ==
{| class="wikitable"
![[File:Step 1.jpg]]
!
====== Step 1 ======
In the site administration panel, select 'News'
|-
![[File:Step 2.jpg]]
!
====== Step 2 ======
Click Submit Article to create a new post.
|-
![[File:Step 3.jpg]]
!
====== Step 3 ======
At the bottom of the page, select,
'Applicable to the whole fleet'
Your Task Force,
Your Character
Leave the date blank.
|-
![[File:Step 4.jpg]]
!
====== Step 4 ======
In the right hand category panel, select your taskforce and reports.
|-
![[File:Step 5.jpg]]
!
====== Step 5 ======
In the right hand Feature Image panel upload your TF Seal. Copies of which are available on request form the OPS team.
|-
![[File:Step 6.jpg]]
!
====== Step 6 ======
Enter your content into the WYSIWIG editor window. Please Be aware this doesn't relay final formatting so you should always preview any changes before saving.
|-
![[File:Step 7.jpg]]
!
====== Step 7 ======
Preview your report via the top right publish panel, and after final approval, click 'Publish'.
Once published, this button will change to 'Update'.
|
|}

Latest revision as of 11:47, 13 November 2025

Purpose

The purpose of the Task Force Report is to give the wider fleet membership a short summary about the activities of the Task Force in the last quarter (approximately). The Bravo Fleet Operations Office will give a schedule via the Discord Lounge, which can move and shift to accomodate campaigns and fleet events.

The Task Force Report is intended to be a positive and engaging news report about highlights and major events. It is not a blow by blow of everything single thing that has happened.

TFCOS are ultimately responsible for the content of a report but it's strongly encouraged to split the workload with Task Force staff. Perhaps TGCOs can provide summaries of their Task Groups, or the TFXO takes on the awards section. Collaborative effort is key, both as a practical tool and a learning process.

Examples of Reports

Example 1 - TF47 Report #6 - 02.11.2025

An example of a report featuring staffing changes and a recent Bravo Fleet event.

Example 2 - TF86 Report #1 - 07.09.2025

Note this is the TFCO's first report in this Task Force and thus the numbering starts at #1.

Example 3 - TF21 Report #4 - 18.10.2025

An example of a report with large amounts of fiction summaries, awards and promotions to report.

Things to Remember

  • Remember the style guide for the fleet, particularly;
    • the italisation of ship names,
    • the full title of the fleet is Bravo Fleet (remember the capitals),
    • refer to Task Forces and Task Groups, not TFs & TGs;
    • members should be referred to by their avatar unless they are commonly known by another term e.g Hurk
  • Remember the four eyes mantra, always check with Operations staff before posting the report for a proofing.
  • Task Force Reports are numbered sequentially by author's contribution within a Task Force.
    • For example, Hurkx has returned to TF17, his last report here was #4, his next will be #5.
    • If Hurkx moves over to TF47 where he has never authored a report he will start again at report #1.
  • The report is your opportunity to champion members and special events, take the opportunity to wave your flags!

Basic Layout & Style Guide

Opening

An opening paragraph or two highlighting any recent special activity or events.

Highlight any staffing changes and any special changesor additions to the TF, e.g new assets.

Fiction Summaries

  • Squadron/Division Name (No Italics) [HYPERLINK TO RELEVANT BFMS PAGE]
  • OR Command Name (Italics) [HYPERLINK TO RELEVANT BFMS PAGE]
    • Brief summary of recent fictions, this is a sales pitch not a retelling. It should be enough to wet readers appetites. Don’t give away the big reveal or the secret twist!  
    • Where missions have featured a command outside of the TF, include a hyperlink to that command.
    • Where a division or squadron has only one ship to summarize, include it as a solo command.
    • Formatting is open to your own style but it should be clear at the top of each summary the command being referred to.

Example

  • Canterbury Long-Range Explorer Division – Captain Murphy has been recovered from the pirate vessel, but the crew of the Resolute are not convinced he isn’t a monster anymore. They returned him to his ship, the USS Canterbury, which has been under the temporary command of Captain Olivia Thorne.
  • USS Blythe – The ship, and her largely new crew, have spent the past several weeks traversing multiple sectors, completing different support missions. Recently, they welcomed Lieutenant Ingram on board, a fighter pilot who they saved from freezing to death and placed on active duty due to apparent personnel shortages. She is scheduled to dock at Starbase 400 for a resupply.

Task Force Recognition

Awards
  • RANK AVATAR NAME [Hyperlinked to Avatar page] - Awards listed [with individual hyperlinks] In ascending order.
    • Order the whole list by highest award descending.
    • All awards italicised.

Example

Promotions
  • (NO RANK) AVATAR NAME [with hyperlink to BFMS avatar] - promotions in ascending order.
    • Whole list by highest final rank descending.
    • Include new members who have attained the Freshman grade, this counts as a promotion too.
    • Italicise the final and current rank.

EXAMPLE

  • Varyn K’lev – Cadet Freshman Grade, Cadet Sophomore Grade, Cadet Junior Grade, Cadet Senior Grade, Midshipman, Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade and Lieutenant
  • Aev FlammiaEnsign
  • VegetoCadet Freshman Grade

Conclusion

A short conclusion reflecting on the next developments, highlighting upcoming events, campaigns. This should be flavoured with the mission brief of the TF.

Posting Instructions

Step 1

In the site administration panel, select 'News'

Step 2

Click Submit Article to create a new post.

Step 3

At the bottom of the page, select,

'Applicable to the whole fleet'

Your Task Force,

Your Character

Leave the date blank.

Step 4

In the right hand category panel, select your taskforce and reports.

Step 5

In the right hand Feature Image panel upload your TF Seal. Copies of which are available on request form the OPS team.

Step 6

Enter your content into the WYSIWIG editor window. Please Be aware this doesn't relay final formatting so you should always preview any changes before saving.

Step 7

Preview your report via the top right publish panel, and after final approval, click 'Publish'.


Once published, this button will change to 'Update'.