Communications Officer

The Communications Officer (COMM) is a Command Staff officer (CS-3(a)), organized within the Internet Office, responsible for administration of Emperor's Hammer communication platforms and enforcing member conduct.

Position Description

Unit patch for the A/CRS Herald, and Communications Officer.

The Communications Officer (COMM) is primarily responsible for overseeing the online conduct of Emperor's Hammer members and administering Emperor's Hammer communication platforms (e.g., Discord servers). They directly respond to members' complaints and concerns regarding member conduct on communication platforms. They strive as a mediator to resolve potential conflicts at the lowest level before formal sanctions are required. When warranted, they are responsible for conducting investigations of member conduct, using the Bylaws, Articles of War, and Code of Conduct as the principal sources of regulatory guidance. They coordinate with relevant Command Staff members, such as the Tactical Officer and Training Officer, to resolve incidents concerning allegations of member violation of cheating policies. When warranted, they sanction members for inappropriate conduct in accordance with the Code of Conduct, or refer more serious incidents to the Executive Officer and/or Fleet Commander for formal charges and final adjudication.

Duties

• Maintains a high level of presence in communication platforms (Discord servers) in order to identify potential conduct issues before they escalate.
• Serves as an Administrator on communication platforms.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for handling reports of member misconduct on communication platforms; responds directly to members' complaints or concerns.
• Exercises interpersonal tact and deescalation techniques to resolve conflicts at the lowest level.
• Enforces the Code of Conduct. Exercises discretion in handling conduct issues, and sanctions members in accordance with the Code of Conduct when warranted.
• Issues policies, in coordination with the Internet Officer, governing the administration of the primary Emperor's Hammer communication platforms (Discord servers).
• Serves as the principal investigating officer concerning allegations of member misconduct, to include violations of the Bylaws, Articles of War, Code of Conduct, or Cheating policies. Coordinates with applicable staff officers with oversight over specific forms of member activity, including (but not limited to) the Tactical Officer, Training Officer, and Combat Operations Officer to investigate breaches in conduct.
• Prepares a report of findings, and escalates substantiated misconduct along with a charging recommendation to the Executive Officer and Fleet Commander for adjudication.

Rank

The Communications Officer is a supporting staff officer for the Internet Officer (IO) and must hold the minimum rank of Rear Admiral. Although organized as a part of the Internet Office, the position of COMM is considered a Command Staff position. The COMM may be promoted up to and including the rank of High Admiral.

Past Communications Officers

The position of Communications Officer was established in NL 18.

#	COMM	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Promotion
1	Shawshank	NL18	NL27	-	Admiral (NL22)
2	Threat	NL28	NL51	-	Admiral (NL31) Fleet Admiral (NL33)
3	Zoomba	NL52	6th February 2000 (NL61)	-	Fleet Admiral (NL57)
4	Kumba	6th February 2000 (NL62)	13th January 2001 (NL70)	11 months, 7 days	Fleet Admiral (6/7/2000)
5	Coolguy	13th January 2001 (NL71)	22nd May 2001 (NL74)	4 months, 9 days
6	HackSolo	3rd June 2001 (NL75)	29th October 2001 (NL79)	4 months, 26 days	Vice Admiral (NL77)
7	Motti	29th October 2001 (NL80)	8th April 2003 (NL92)	1 year, 5 months, 10 days	Admiral (12/30/2001)
8	Aiden Cantor Karias	8th April 2003 (NL 93)	22nd May 2004 (NL100)	1 year, 1 month, 14 days
9	Turtle Jerrar	22nd May 2004 (NL101)	18th December 2004 (NL105)	6 months, 26 days
10	Joey C	18th December 2004	21st September 2005	9 months, 3 days	Admiral (1/29/2005)
11	Jarek La'an	4th October 2005	30th July 2006	9 months, 26 days	Admiral (12/10/2005)
12	Sirik Xirok	30th July 2006	8th November 2006	3 months, 9 days
13	Jarek La'an	17th May 2007	19th March 2008	9 months, 2 days	Admiral (7/14/2007)
14	Starrett	10th May 2008	2008	-	Vice Admiral (5/10/2008)
15	Jarek La'an	4 May 2020	12 May 2025	5 years	High Admiral (2024-09-02)
16	Marenta	12 June 2025	Incumbent	TBA	Admiral

Emperor's Hammer Command Staff

Current Positions

Fleet Commander - Executive Officer - Internet Officer - Training Officer - Tactical Officer - Reconnaissance Officer

Support Positions

Judge Advocate General - Security Officer - Communications Officer - Logistics Officer - Science Officer

Defunct Positions

Flight Officer - Operations Officer