Star Fleet Serial Number (defunct)

RE: 	Starfleet Serial Numbers
FM:	Commodore B.N. Counter
Starfleet Command Logistics Operations
Date:	15 FEB 2206

Introduction

The need for unique alphanumeric identifiers, also known as serial numbers, is long observed tradition and practice within military organizations. Various treaties throughout history, for example, have served to allow captured personnel to restrict identification to name, rank, and serial number. In an effort to both preserve and extend this tradition to service within Starfleet, the following alphanumeric system for uniquely identifying individual personnel is proposed.

Structure

The Star Fleet Serial Number (SFSN) is a unique identifier to be assigned to all Starfleet personnel. The SFSN is an alphanumeric code that identifies individual personnel by planetary origin, orientation with Starfleet, and professional classification within Starfleet. The SFSN consists of four alphanumeric groupings, separate by an N-dash.

First Grouping

The first grouping of the SFSN consists of two letters that designate Starfleet orientation. This includes but is not limited to Starfleet training and education. While individuals may obtain higher education at later dates in their service to Starfleet, this designation identifies their initial classification upon their induction date. It is not subject to change. (Refer to the final grouping of the SFSN for more detailed professional or technical career information.)

SA	Graduate of Starfleet Academy
SC	Graduate of Starfleet Command School
SM	Graduate of Starfleet Medical Academy
ST	Graduate of Starfleet Technical Services School

Second Grouping

The second grouping is a three-digit combination that serves to designate the planetary origin and species of individual personnel. The first digit of this unit corresponds with planetary/racial origin of the individual, also referred to as the homeworld of the individual personnel, usually but not always a Federation member world. This designation also includes colonies of the homeworld.

0	Earth/Human
1	Vulcan
2	Rigellian
3	Cygnan
4	Alpha-Centauran
5	Prellarian
6	Deian
7	Arcturian
8	Andorian
9	Other

The second and third digits of the three-digit grouping designate the geographic point of origin on the homeworld of the individual personnel. Included in this document is an example of the designations of personnel of Earth origin. This designation may also describe birth on off-world colonies. See related documentation for designations of other worlds or races.

01	North America	11	India	21	Sweden
02	South America	12	Southern Asia	22	Netherlands
03	Caribbean Islands	13	Northern Asia	23	Mars Colonies
04	Eastern Europa	14	China	24	Lunar Colonies
05	Western Europa	15	Japan	25	LaGrange Station 5
06	England/Britain	16	Asian Islands	26	Colony 1
07	Ireland	17	Pacific Islands	27	Colony 2
08	African Confederation	18	Australia	28	Other Nations/Continents
09	Middle East	19	New Zealand	29	Other Space Stations
10	Central Asia	20	Denmark	30	Other Earth Colonies

Third Grouping

The third grouping consists of 4 digits. Assignation of these digits differs according to the homeworld and other factors associated with the individual personnel.

With regard to individual personnel of Earth origin, this 4-digit grouping is randomly acquired. This randomization will serve to provide further unique identifiers for individual personnel.

Fourth Grouping

The fourth grouping consists of two alphanumeric units. This grouping identifies the professional or technical classification of the individual personnel within Starfleet. Additions may be made to this grouping as needed and on approval of Starfleet Command.

Note: This is the only grouping of the serial number commonly subject to change within the career of the individual personnel.

CY	Command
CL	Communications
EG	Engineering
MC	Mechanics
ML	Medical
OP	Operations
SC	Sciences
SY	Security
TL	Tactical

Final Notes

This document is a PROPOSAL and is subject to revision and approval by Starfleet Command. Further information on this process can be obtained by contacting Admiral Christopher of Starfleet Command.

Example

Ensign John Patrick Travers from Naramar III, a minor Federation colony planet, has just graduated from Star Fleet Academy and has been assigned Star Fleet Serial Number: SA 001 0782 TL

SA	Ensign Travers is a graduate of Star Fleet Academy
030	John is human (0) and from Naramar III (30)
0782	Digits ensuring Ensign John Travers' Star Fleet Serial Number is unique
TL	Signify John's intention to pursue a tactical career within Star Fleet