To start your adventure on the USS Richthofen, fill out the following application.Please be sure to read over our Orientation Guide to better acquaint yourself with the Richthofen's operations. Did we mention that Military officers get a cool badge and rank?

There are two levels of membership on the USS RICHTHOFEN, Military (Full) and Civilian (Associate).

Civilian (Associate) Membership Guidelines (Free)
Civilian (or Associate) Memberships are wonderful for those that are
· already members of other SFI chapters, and do not wish to change their primary designation,
· individuals that just want to hang out with the crew of the USS RICHTHOFEN without joining its Parent Organization, Starfleet International
· those that just want to try out the USS RICHTHOFEN and see what's its like before committing to the next level of membership.

Civilian Members are entitled to
· Hold a non-ranking position and persona on the USS RICHTHOFEN (some suggested titles are Diplomat, bartender, doctor, researcher, civilian contractor, holograph)
· Eligible to participate in any and all RICHTHOFEN events,
· Eligible to lead any Richthofen events (example charity fund raisers, field trips, convention tables)
· Eligible to be a Marine Observer
· Eligible to receive the USS RICHTHOFEN's Quarterly newsletter, bEagle Eye

The only requirement to remain on the Active Roster with the USS RICHTHOFEN is that the Civilian/Associate Member keep in touch either by posting at least once a month to the USS RICHTHOFEN Listserv, or reporting in to their Section Chief.

Military Membership (SFI MEMBERS ONLY)
Want to kick it up a notch? Then join our parent organization Starfleet International and designate the USS RICHTHOFEN as your primary chapter.

Membership in Starfleet International starts at $15, and gives you a bunch of great swag plus a bunch of great privileges here on the USS RICHTHOFEN.

This level is ideal for the more active members of the USS RICHTHOFEN, and for those that want to enjoy all privileges which include (and are not limited) to
· All Associate/Civilian Membership benefits
· The right to hold a military rank and persona aboard the USS RICHTHOFEN
· Eligible to earn promotion points based on level of activity and participation
· Eligible for a Command Level position, such as Section Chief.
· Eligible for active duty with the 711th Marine Strike Group

Just by joining SFI, you are automatically promoted to the rank of PO3 Take OTS and OCC at Starfleet Academy and pass, you are promoted to the rank of Ensign, and become an officer.

**Note: the Command Staff reserves the right to add additional affiliated organizations to the Military option***