PDRMN Alert STATe system

The PDRMN uses a 7 point scale for defining their state of readiness as a whole at any time. Technically, the system is an individual level for each fleet, but it is summarized as an average with weighting.
Typically, alert states will only be set on ships and bases that actually are involved with the conflict, but it can be a general order, and the PDRMNECOM system has a specific command for raising the level of all ships.
Every ship has its own alert level, and most of the specifics are ship or station based.
The levels, from low to high, are:
7: Low, below normal levels, for ships and fleets. Set for when in drydock, in a friendly dock, or any other case of greatly diminished response. More of a signal for planning than an actual state.
6: Normal, Default level. Set for trade fleets, external fleets, or when within friendly territory
5: Moderate, Very common level, set for when outside of friendly territory, or within friendly territory after a major situation.
4: Substantial, Reasonably common level, essentially on guard, set when in non-friendly dock, when outside friendly territory after a major incident, or in an area that has seen hostile action in the last couple weeks
3: Heightened, Rare, set when hostile action is expected, essentially prepared to fight within 1 hour
2: Severe, Extremely rare, Battle Stations, set when hostile action is happening in their volume of space, prepared to fight within 10 min. Typically includes a shoot to disable order on all non-friendlies.
1: Exceptional, Battle stations, actually participating in combat. Typically includes a shoot to kill on all non-friendlies

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PDRMN Alert STATe system

ASTAT Levels and ship responses

Level 7:
UNOPERATIONAL
This level must only be set while docked to a friendly station and there is no likelihood of attack.
Up to 33% of the crew may be off board at any one time. Duty watch must stand duty as typical, but stations may operate in limited operations mode.
Drone, Torpedo and Shuttle bays may be uncovered or covered as seen fit by maintenance requirements. Up to 50% of PD systems may be taken offline.
At least 2 marines must be stationed at every point of entry into the ship at this level if docked.

Level 6:
NORMAL
This level may be set while inside friendly space and there is no likelihood of attack.
Duty stations may be set to limited operations mode by decree of the commander.
Drone, Torpedo and Shuttle bays must be covered except while launching, and 75% of PD systems must be set to be operational within 5 min.
At least 25% of major weapons must be ready to fire within an hour.
If docked, at least 4 marines must be stationed at every point of entry, and at least 1 person must be monitoring the situation from the bridge with the capability to blow the docking clamps.
The ship must be capable of launching one shuttle within 4 hours.
Total sky surveys must be taken at least once per 2 hours.

Level 5:
WATCHFUL
This level may be set while outside friendly space or within friendly space after a major incident outside the local area.
Duty stations must be at full operations mode.
Drone, Torpedo and Shuttle bays must be covered except while launching, and 90% of PD systems must be set to be operational within 5 min.
At least 50% of major weapons must be ready to fire within an hour.
If docked, at least 4 marines must be stationed at every point of entry, a person with command authority must be monitoring the situation, and all PD systems on the station side of the ship must be operational.
The ship must be capable of launching 25% of their shuttles within 4 hours, and have one on cold standby.
Total sky surveys must be taken at least once per hour.
Engine should be prepared for powerup within 20 min.

Level 4:
TENSE
This level may be set while docked to a non-friendly entity, or if outside of friendly space after a major incident.
Duty stations must be at full operations mode.
Shuttle and Drone bays must be covered. 50% of Torpedo bays must be ready to fire within 30 min.
95% of PD systems must be operational.
If docked, commander must be overseeing the situation. At least 4 marines in full vac gear must be stationed at every point of entry, and airlocks must be at vacuum operation, preventing any direct passage.
Ship must be capable of launching 25% of shuttles withing 4 hours, and have at least one on hot standby.
Total sky surveys must be taken once per 15 min.
Engine should be prepared for powerup within 5 min.

Level 3:
HEIGHTENED
Set when hostile action is expected or past in the local area.
Duty stations must be at heightened operations mode.
General Quarters may be sounded.
Shuttle bays must be covered. 50% of Drone and Torpedo systems must be ready to fire within 15 min.
All functional PD systems must be operational.
Docking is prohibited except between PDRMN ships.
Major weapons systems must be ready to fire within 1 hour.
Ship must be capable of launching 25% of shuttles within 1 hour, and have at least 10% on cold standby, with a further 5% on hot standby.
Total sky surveys must be taken at least every 5 min.
Engine should be powered on. Thrust should be applied in a pseudorandom direction at least 5 degrees from direction of travel once per 5 min for at least 30 sec.

Level 2:
SEVERE
Set when hostilities are imminent.
Duty stations must be at heightened operations mode with primary crew. Secondary crew must be ready for takeover within 15 min.
All non-essential personnel must be in quarters, strapped down.
Shuttle bays may be uncovered. All torpedo and Drone systems must be ready to fire within 5 min.
All function PD systems must be operational.
Docking is prohibited.
Major weapons must be ready to fire within 5 min.
Ship must have 20% of shuttles on cold standby with a further 5% on hot standby.
Total sky surveys must be taken as frequently as possible.
Engines should be thrusting at all times. Pseudorandom thrust must be applied at least 50% of the time at least 15 degrees from direction of travel.

Level 1:
EXCEPTIONAL
Set for hostilities.
Duty stations must be at heightened operations with primary crew. Secondary crew must be ready for takeover.
All non-essential personnel must be in quarters, strapped down.
Shuttle bays must be covered. All torpedo and drone systems must be ready to fire.
All functional PD systems must be operational.
Docking is prohibited. Any ship within 5 km of another may be fired upon.
Major weapons systems must be ready to fire.
No requirements for shuttles.
Total sky surveys must be taken as frequently as possible.
Self destruct may be armed.
Engines must be thrusting at all times. Pseudorandom thrust must be applied in any direction constantly.

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Type

Manual, Military

Medium

Digital Recording, Text

Location

Mars

Signatories (Organizations)

• The People's Democratic Republic of Mars