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Federation Marines Guidelines
Any organization needs some sort of rules and regulations.
Here are some basic guidelines for the Federation Marines
OFFICERS CODE OF CONDUCT
1. I will always behave in a manner, which brings credit to IFT, my chapter, the Federation Marines, and myself.
2. I will always praise in public and critique in private.
3. I will show courtesy to my subordinates, fellow officers, and superior officers at all times.
4. I will never assume, but always verify.
5. I will be resolute in the performance of my duty and the execution of IFT policy and regulation.
6. I will always diffuse confrontations, not cause.
7. I will listen to both sides of a dispute and act upon fact, not innuendo.
8. I will strive for impartiality and fairness in judgement and disqualify myself from decisions where my judgement may be compromised.
9. I will be the first to praise, the last to criticize.
10. I will always strive to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
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Duties of a security officer:
A security officer is assigned a difficult task. To maintain order and control over thesituation at hand. While performing this task during a chapter or IFT event, you must beobservant. Lack of attention to your task could cause negative situations to arise. Be
courteous! You are only acting to maintain order, not to arrest or physically engage
anyone! If any situation gets beyond the point of courteous verbal control, make sure to
contact the proper authorities to handle the problem!
Event situations that could benefit from security:
1. Chapter fund raisers.
During a fund raiser, security should be especially attentive to the person handling the
money. If that person should turn his or her back for even a second, a theft could occur.
An attentive security officer would prevent this. For example, if someone is caught
stealing money or items from a yard sale, the security officer should stop the person,
retrieve the stolen item, and send them on their way. Should the person resist, become
violent, or cause any other problems, local authorities should be called.
2. Chapter Social gatherings.
Social gatherings are meant to be fun, but occasionally things can get out of hand. A
security officer should attempt to diffuse the situation, and separate the parties involved.
This may be as simple as escorting the person causing the problem away from the rest of
the group, until the person calms. Or, it may be as difficult as asking the person to leave
altogether. In any situation like this, you must remember, you are not a law enforcement
officer! If you, with your chapter commander’s assistance, cannot diffuse the situation,
local authorities should be called.
3. IFT functions and fan conventions.
If you are assisting with security during an IFT function or fan convention, you must
already have gained the approval of those in charge of the event. Follow the instructions
the charge person gives you, and if you have questions, ask. If a negative situation arises
at such a function, make sure to contact the person in charge immediately before you
proceed.
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Guidelines for Marines duties:
As there are many things that cannot be taught online or via mail, these are guidelinesonly. If any Marine members have training or experience in law enforcement, firefighting,
EMS, or emergency management, their training already exceeds anything we list here.
Of course, if you are assisting actual security officers, emergency service personnel, or
other authorities, you are always to defer to their instructions.
Use common sense! Under no circumstances are you to use any kind of weapons or force
while acting as a representative of IFT, your chapter, or the Federation Marines! Our goal
is to assist, not to incite. For basic rules of conduct, please see the Officer’s Code of
Conduct.
We will also have these guidelines, a few forms, and other information available for download soon at our EGroup site. Check the link on the homme page to join our EGroup!
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Traffic control basics:
Usually, authorities will have their own personnel directing traffic. This guideline is togive you an idea of how to direct traffic if you are called upon to do so.
In the process of directing traffic certain hand signals are recognized by all drivers.
For example, to stop a vehicle you point at the driver of the vehicle. When he sees you,
you then raise your hand with your palm facing the driver to eye level, watching the
vehicle until it stops.
To allow cross traffic, you must stop traffic in both directions. To start traffic again, point
at the driver to get his or her attention, then with your palm facing upward, you sweep
your hand in an upward motion toward your chin.
To turn traffic, you point at the driver and then to the direction you want them to proceed.
A whistle is used in traffic control when necessary (1) long blast with the stop signal (2)
two short blast with the go signal.
All the above signals work at night as well with a
flashlight with a traffic wand attached .Traffic patterns should flow evenly with a little
thought and careful planning.
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Documentation basics:
It is advisable for all Marines to create a log book. In this log book, you can keep track ofyour Marines activites and any incidents that occur during events. Having a log book willmake it easier for your chapter commander to include a Marine update in his or her
monthly report to IFT. At the beginning of each month, you can summarize the previous
month’s activities for simple integration into the chapter’s report.
What types of things should you keep in your log?
Any activities Marines participate in, be they chapter, IFT, or independent.
Any reportable incidents that occur during any activity or event.
Any training Marines take to improve their performance as Marines and members of IFT.
A more extensive version of types of documentation, including the kinds of reportable
incidents, will soon be available at our E Group site for download. We are also working
on a basic report form, that will be available as well.
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Crowd control basics:
There are various kinds of crowd control. Crowd control is a matter of moving peoplewhere you want them to go in a non-aggressive manner. You may be asked to help withany of these, so here are some basics for you. As always, follow the instructions of the
person in charge of the event you are assisting with.
Controlled Entry Access
Make sure only authorized personnel move through an access control point and direct
unauthorized people to their destination. You may be asked to allow entry only to those
with certain forms if ID. The charge person will dictate the terms of entry. If you have any
problems, notify on site security immediately.
General Crowd Control
You may be asked to patrol a crowded area to watch for trouble. Most times, the sight of
personnel patrolling is enough of a deterrent to avoid an incident. Your job during these
situations would be to observe and report to the on site authorities.
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