NOTE;  THIS PROGRAM IS PURELY VOLUNTARY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY EITHER SFI OR SFMC.

In a time before starships roaming in space, the US Marine Corps required that each of its Marines pass a series of tests or drills to become certified for combat. A Starship, Space Station, or other Vessel would also have to pass inspection before it was put into service. This series of certifications is to be earned through the efforts of the entire STARFLEET Crew of a Chapter, not just the Marines of the Chapter's MSG.

The purpose of this program is to combine the efforts of the STARFLEET crew taking Academy courses (SFA or SFMCA). In the past, members took classes individually for their own edification, receiving promotion points and/or ribbons for earning diplomas. The MURP is designed to provide a platform in which STARFLEET members can pool their diplomas for the good of the Unit, much like with the Vessel Readiness Certification Program of the STARFLEET Academy. Once completed, a MURP streamer is available for the Unit.

Rather than one or two people, the entire STARFLEET crew will fulfill the requirements by submitting copies of diplomas or confirmations from classes they took at STARFLEET Academy (SFA) and Marine Training Center (MTC). OICs and COs may affirm the existence of the diplomas by email as part of the application.

Available Branch of Service/Specialty Certificates:

• Commissioned Vessels with 10 or more STARFLEET personnel: At least 3 different crew members must be working together to certify the Branch of Service. Chapters in Training with 5 or more STARFLEET members but fewer than 10: At least 2 different crew members must be working together to certify the Branch of Service.
• An MEU with 5 or more STARFLEET members but fewer than 10: At least 2 crew members must be working together to certify the Branch of Service.
• An MEU with fewer than 5 STARFLEET members: The unit may certify the Branch of Service with 1 crewmember.

It is permissible for MSGs/MEUs to certify in any or all MOSs. This program is meant to reward participation in both academies. Diplomas and verifications will be accepted from any campus (past or present) of SFA or MTC.

Click the Specialties above to see the specific requirements for each for their MURP certification.

For any questions, contact the MURP Director at: sfmcamurp@sfi.org