[Terpelaziun] Defence Minister - July 2022

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

My apologizes for the delay as my industry has been insanely busy in recent weeks with all the storms in my part of Maricopa. Now, to the Ministry's plans for the coming term:

1) Work with the College of Arms for an Achievement to be granted to the Zouaves incorporating a crown, crossed bedposts, and the official name in Talossan,

2) Work with the current active members of the Zouaves to develop a working, formal structure that will allow efficient, internal management of the Guard,

3) Work with the Ziu to get legislation through to both correct the spelling in all formal documents as well as enshrine both the Zouaves and the rest of the Talossan military's formal ranks into law,

4) Develop a formal system of awards and honors for the Defence Ministry, encompassing military and civil awards for service in the Ministry and to the Crown,

5) Move forward with the selection and approval of ranks/insignia of the Zouaves ( https://talossamainstreet.weebly.com/ranks.html ) or something of the like.

I am not the original questioner, but I have comment on this reply.  I notice that these plans include five different objectives, but it's not clear to me how any of them would result in more people joining the Zuavs or becoming more active in their ranks.

It's certainly great to choose arms, pick correct spellings and insignia, and create formal structures for things.  But no one is waiting in the wings to join the Zuavs until there's a whole lot of formal ranks or correct spelling.  The Zuavs doesn't actually even need insignia or ranks or spelling at all right now, since every single member of the Zuavs is either a Private or a PSC.  At the current promotion rate, you'll need insignia for lieutenants right around the heat death of the universe.

I would strongly suggest that the first and most important objective should be active curating and promotion -- either on your own efforts or through the Capitan.  Remind enlistees to submit their achievements for recognition, or just award recognition where you notice it's merited.  Publicly and flashily promote people when they hit the necessary benchmarks.  This is the first and most essential purpose of Zuav leadership.

It is entirely possible that this was considered just too obvious to be an objective, but I thought it was still worth saying and emphasizing.  I have nothing but the highest hopes for your success.

Mr. Túischac'h:

This terpelaziun is directed to Defence Minister and follows up on his reply. I would request from the Defence Minister a report to the Ziu on progress made in the past month on his stated goals (in bold) as quoted above. And I would request a reply, if any, to the comments from the honorable Túischac'h concerning a potential focus on "active curating and promotion."

Thank you.

[Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu, O.SPM]

Good evening,
In response to your query, the following update:

1) Work with the College of Arms for an Achievement to be granted to the Zouaves incorporating a crown, crossed bedposts, and the official name in Talossan,

This will be completed by next week for submission to the College to begin the process of granting an Achievement for the Zouaves.

2) Work with the current active members of the Zouaves to develop a working, formal structure that will allow efficient, internal management of the Guard,

I plan on getting together with the Captain next week to go over development

3) Work with the Ziu to get legislation through to both correct the spelling in all formal documents as well as enshrine both the Zouaves and the rest of the Talossan military's formal ranks into law,

Currently being drafted. Looking at initial draft to the Ziu for review next month.

4) Develop a formal system of awards and honors for the Defence Ministry, encompassing military and civil awards for service in the Ministry and to the Crown,

Actively under development

5) Move forward with the selection and approval of ranks/insignia of the Zouaves

To be discussed with the Captain next week.

Thank you again for your question. As to curating & promotions, these will also be discussed with the Captain next week.

Senator Davinescu, O.SPM
Minister of Defence

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

Good evening,
In response to your query, the following update:

1) Work with the College of Arms for an Achievement to be granted to the Zouaves incorporating a crown, crossed bedposts, and the official name in Talossan,

This will be completed by next week for submission to the College to begin the process of granting an Achievement for the Zouaves.

2) Work with the current active members of the Zouaves to develop a working, formal structure that will allow efficient, internal management of the Guard,

I plan on getting together with the Captain next week to go over development

3) Work with the Ziu to get legislation through to both correct the spelling in all formal documents as well as enshrine both the Zouaves and the rest of the Talossan military's formal ranks into law,

Currently being drafted. Looking at initial draft to the Ziu for review next month.

4) Develop a formal system of awards and honors for the Defence Ministry, encompassing military and civil awards for service in the Ministry and to the Crown,

Actively under development

5) Move forward with the selection and approval of ranks/insignia of the Zouaves

To be discussed with the Captain next week.

Thank you again for your question. As to curating & promotions, these will also be discussed with the Captain next week.

Senator Davinescu, O.SPM
Minister of Defence

Thank you Minister Davinescu. In the next terpelaziun, I will follow up on the actions you describe occuring in the next week and month.