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First: I support the decision to bring this to the LMOs as there seems to be some support for a separate CRL. That's what these topics are for: To exchange views. And I wrote 'some support' as I learned in LC that a lot of posts regarding a certain point of view definitely doesn't imply a majority. 
 
Back to topic: I don't want a fundamental decision to be made on the basis of an individual case and the IOC to end up CRL-technically where the CTD is and - analogous to there - every displaced seam leads to a new CRL. Yes this is a polemic statement, but I get a crisis with every entry I have to make in the MemberDB (and that's a lot). So at this point my personal opinion on this aspect: 
Am I in favor that as many costumes and their variations as possible can and should be represented within the 501st? Absolutely!
Does this mean that there has to be a CRL for every one of them? No, please don't!
In my view, CRL creation is about quality, not quantity. The more CRLs are created, the greater the administrative effort and the higher the probability of errors. And as Bob already stated, we're talking about individual costumes here. Every detail of an officer costume will differ if you compare a 2 meter guy with a 1,60 girl as they need to be fit to the wearer. 
 
Would a standalone CRL for Dedra be a sign of female representing members of this Detachment? It certainly could be. On the other hand, the same was true for Ciena Ree, Rae Sloane, or Rose Tico in disguise, and there would be even more factors than gender identity that would come into play. There are a also a lot of other outstanding officers throughout the source material who don't have there own CRL. Therefore, my desired approach would be to look at what differences there are between Dedra and conventional ISB costumes and weigh whether these are really so essential (for me, this would not include different seam lengths) that it justifies a separate CRL.
 

Sorry, Tom, but saying any named officer needs a CRL then saying not every named officer needs a CRL in the same post sounds too much like a double standard. That doesn't sit right with me. What is unique about the costume to warrant a separate CRL? Truly unique. There isn't much in my eyes. To do a named character has always been to base the Executor and Imperator certification on the character. every CRL in the legion has something unique about them. Something that sets them apart from others. Unfortunately, there isn't anything unique about most officer costumes. That isn't the fault of the IOC. That is by design of the costume department of the production.
 
After reading the progress on this multiple times and maybe this should be an extended conversation elsewhere, but from what I'm reading it's seeming more and more that this conversation is less and less about the actual costume and more about the fact that the character is female. Which bothers me. When did we start including gender into the creation of a new CRL?
 
Maybe it's because I'm a male but I have never seen any backlash over female CRL's. The principle that has been for IOC CRL creations has always been based on unique details in a character's costume. Director Isard for example. A very unique costume due to the red tunic and trousers. Then there's Thrawn and the Rebel's Thrawn compared to other GAs. Again, unique compared to others. Dedra Meero getting her own CRL just because she's female is sexist.
 
The 501st as a whole should not start the precedent of judging the person's appearance or gender. Only the costume and how it fits on the body. That is all and how it always should be. That's why we have a female as the CRL for the Rebels Era Thrawn right? Gender equality should always be present, but we shouldn't arbitrarily favor one over the other. If there truly is something unique in the costume by all means please find it, hunt it down, bring it to light and write the CRL and I'll rejoice as hard as anyone because I love to see new CRLs completed and hard work rewarded. But let's do it right first.
 
Please someone correct me if I'm wrong or if I misunderstand something... and please don't misunderstand my opposition for discrimination. Sexual discrimination disturbs me greatly.

Hi, just adding some thoughts after reading the draft und watching the screens:
 
 
I'm unsure if the collar is similar to the one we know. I checked the pics and I don't see the characteristic gap or any hint that there's a hook and eye closure. In one picture it looks almost like a mandarin collar. I tried to makle a quick sketch of what I mean:
 

 
 
Something else that caught my eye is the gala belt and the black trim below the shoulder: Could it be that the gala belt goes through there? It looks at least almost so.
 

 
I hope you're able to get the correct fabric, as far as I know is Feldgrau (not that one, but the one used mostly for Line/Military Officers in Germany) only a custom produced run by the weaving mill and I don't know if they produce other shades of this color.

Hi there,
 
Andor Episode 6 is just 2 days old but my husband fall in love with the Gala uniform of Jayhold Beehaz.
So I will create the CRL.
 
Many greetings from Germany, 
Jessica ID 68123

 
Required Costume Components
The following costume components are present and appear as described below.
 
Hair and Facial Features
·         Hair is light grey and runs to the neck, visible under the hat.
·         Beard is grey with white highlights.
·         No visible scars.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Facial appearance and hair match very closely to that of Stanley Townsend.
 
 
Imperial Hat, fieldgrey with black visor
·         Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the pants and tunic.
·         Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
·         Fabric of the visor is leather or leather-like with matte shine.
·         A band with a silver military trim runs across the front of the hat and is approx 1-1,5 cm wide.
·         The band is hidden by the rear flap at the back of the head.
·         The color of the trim matches the Gala belt/sash trim
·         Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall.
·         Front and rear "flaps" overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high.
·         Front bill is black leather or leather-like and extends 3" down, decorated with 5 concentric stitches/seams.
·         Imperial code disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical flap with no notch.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         ….
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ….
 
 
Cape, black with light seams
·         Fabric is a medium weight (rainproof?) material with structure, probably heavy canvas/Loden or similar.
·         Light grey seams are visible.
·         A single seam is running around the whole cloak, ca. 4 cm from the edge. 
·         The back of the cloak reaches from the shoulders to the ankle of the boots.
·         The front of the cloak reaches from the shoulders to the wrists.
·         Cloak has a collar that is approximately 4-5 cm tall, no split in the middle.
·         Attached to the collar are two rectangular matte silver rank bars, a thin edge running around. 
·         Two double seams running across the shoulder wedge.
·         The front panel of the yoke doesn’t have seams and is around 1 - 1,5 cm wide in the middle.
·         The back panel of the yoke has a seam running around,  ca 4 cm from the edge, no other seams.
·         Cloak closes from left to right up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam incl the collar.
·         Curved silver matte rank bars attached to the shoulders, a thin edge running around. No fixation visible.
·         The back of the cloak is divided in the middle by an inverted pleat, starting at the edge of the yoke. An additional  pleat is added left and right of the middle, the pleated section between 25-30 % wide in comparison to the yoke edge.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Cape collar edge must lie flush to tunic collar edge
·         Collar is made from plain black material.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ...
 
 
Tunic, Fieldgrey with black highlights
·         Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat.
·         Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
·         Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on at the right shoulder-seam.
·         Yoke closes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam.
·         A black flap is sewn onto each shoulder, 2 to 2,5 cm wide and ends at the vertical front seam.
·         The standing collar is black and has square corners and is approximately 3 to 5 cm tall and closes snugly.
·         The wearer's neck must not be visible between the closed collar edges.
·         Collar edges are closed together in front with two eye hooks.
·         There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom on the arm hole.
·         The back of the tunic has 2 princess seams that run vertically and turn outward to intersect the arm-hole seam at the vertical center.
·         A belt holder (hook) is sewn onto the tunic in the area of  the princess seam in the back.
·         Sleeves are long, and with black trimming at each end which covers ca. 25% of the arm of the costume from wrist to top.
·         Sleeves containing 1 seam, one along the back which is also visible on the black part.
·         Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform are not visible.
·         Tunic ends right above the knee.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         There is a dart in the top center of the tunic; this dart is between 2 inches (50.8mm) and 3 inches (76.2mm in length.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         Tunic is secured on the right side by snaps or buttons, not Velcro.
·         A lining is sewn in.
 
 
Rank Bar
·         Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart.
·         Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a metal or metal looking bar
·         The bar is approximately 1" to 1.25" height.
·         Length is determined by chosen rank configuration.
·         Rank tile dimensions are approximately 1/2" (12.7 mm)width x 3/4" (19 mm) height and about 1/8" (3.2 mm) in depth.
·         Rank tiles are translucent.
·         There is only one choice of rank bar:
·         One row of four blue tiles and two red tiles
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on a metal bar.
 
 
Code Cylinders
·         Two code cylinders are worn, one in each pocket on the tunic.
·         Code cylinders are of the following styles:
·         Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter with golden/brass clip and blue top.
 
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Only real or replica dosimeters are used.
 
 
 
Gala belt
·         black with silver decoration.
·         worn around the waist with one sash over the right shoulder, secured by the black shoulder flap and behind the belt. 
·         The belt is constructed from a black basis, probably leather or leather-like and two silver military trimmings sewn on top.
·         Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable.
·         There are no loops on the belt.
·         The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material.
·         The buckle size is approximately 2 5/8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1/8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners.
·         Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center.
·         Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Buckle is flat or may have a very slight curve.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ....
 
 
Jodhpur Trousers, fieldgrey
·         Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic and hat.
·         Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
·         Flared riding breeches are canon.
·         Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         ....
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         ....
 
 
Officer Boots
·         Knee-high, black, riding style, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material.
·         There are no buckles, snap tabs or decoration.
·         Boots have conservative heels.
·         A single stretch panel or zipper may be present, they are to be hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft.
·         Not visible from the front, side or back.
·         The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Boots do not have stretch panels or a zipper.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         Boots are made of leather.
·         Not vinyl or PVC.
·         Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.
·         Boots are flat topped.
 
 
Optional Accessories
Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.
Belt Boxes
·         Dimensions are approximately 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) by 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) by 1" (25.4 mm) thick..
·         Two boxes may be worn, one on either side of the belt.
·         Placement of the screw / rivet for the belt boxes should be on the shortest side (top and bottom for vertical belt boxes, left and right for horizontal)
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Belt boxes include a lid on back of the box.
·         Belt boxes shall be worn only vertically.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         Belt boxes are made of metal.
 
 
Gloves
·         Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a smooth, non-textured leather or leather-like material.
·         Enclosed fingers.
·         No buckles, straps, etc. 
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         Gloves have a plain back and no visible adornments.
·         Gloves made of leather.
·         Gloves end just past the wrist.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
·         .....
 
 
THE coffee mug
·         matte black with 2 elongated indentations opposite each other 
·         contains arouncd xx ounces
·         a thin silver plate attached on one side
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
·         ....

That's already happening several times a month. Sometimes members don't check CRLs and didn't notice something changed, or people who want to join buy used costumes that didn't match the current standard, or someone starts building a costume, then leaves the built and starts finishing it two years later without checking for changes. And I'm not talking about changes made days, but months or even years ago. There's no way we could provide enough information to forestall the worst-case applicant. And believe me, my GML-team and I tried. 
Also we already altered/grandfathered complete CRL in the past. We have two FO Generals in my Garrison, a CRL with a lifespan of hardly a year within our library. 
 
So to reject the Final Order Officer just because somewhere in the future an applicant could be revoked after the CRL changed is IMO nothing we should consider in the current decision. 

As a personal sidenote:
 
IMO the IOC does a damn good this year in focussing on making CRLs for the new costumes. That's what IMO is the main reason for detachments: Creating CRLs out of shared reference material. The "rest" (e.g. merch) is a nice extra to cultivate the corporate feeling. Speaking of references, I agree with Rob: If you see something on screen, you should be able to clear it. There are CRLs out there für costumes that have only seconds of screentime (Bazine Natal, Zuckuss, Mechanical Crew,...) and people have tons of fun buildiung and wearing them (just look up "Rapid Reaction cleunup Crew" on Instagram). It's the core of the 501st in the first place: Building and wearing screen accurate costumes. Of course charity became also a big part of our club, but it's not the reason we exist and shouldn't intervene what CRLs we create.

As a personal sidenote:
 
IMO the IOC does a damn good this year in focussing on making CRLs for the new costumes. That's what IMO is the main reason for detachments: Creating CRLs out of shared reference material. The "rest" (e.g. merch) is a nice extra to cultivate the corporate feeling. Speaking of references, I agree with Rob: If you see something on screen, you should be able to clear it. There are CRLs out there für costumes that have only seconds of screentime (Bazine Natal, Zuckuss, Mechanical Crew,...) and people have tons of fun buildiung and wearing them (just look up "Rapid Reaction cleunup Crew" on Instagram). It's the core of the 501st in the first place: Building and wearing screen accurate costumes. Of course charity became also a big part of our club, but it's not the reason we exist and shouldn't intervene what CRLs we create.

As a personal sidenote:
 
IMO the IOC does a damn good this year in focussing on making CRLs for the new costumes. That's what IMO is the main reason for detachments: Creating CRLs out of shared reference material. The "rest" (e.g. merch) is a nice extra to cultivate the corporate feeling. Speaking of references, I agree with Rob: If you see something on screen, you should be able to clear it. There are CRLs out there für costumes that have only seconds of screentime (Bazine Natal, Zuckuss, Mechanical Crew,...) and people have tons of fun buildiung and wearing them (just look up "Rapid Reaction cleunup Crew" on Instagram). It's the core of the 501st in the first place: Building and wearing screen accurate costumes. Of course charity became also a big part of our club, but it's not the reason we exist and shouldn't intervene what CRLs we create.

As a personal sidenote:
 
IMO the IOC does a damn good this year in focussing on making CRLs for the new costumes. That's what IMO is the main reason for detachments: Creating CRLs out of shared reference material. The "rest" (e.g. merch) is a nice extra to cultivate the corporate feeling. Speaking of references, I agree with Rob: If you see something on screen, you should be able to clear it. There are CRLs out there für costumes that have only seconds of screentime (Bazine Natal, Zuckuss, Mechanical Crew,...) and people have tons of fun buildiung and wearing them (just look up "Rapid Reaction cleunup Crew" on Instagram). It's the core of the 501st in the first place: Building and wearing screen accurate costumes. Of course charity became also a big part of our club, but it's not the reason we exist and shouldn't intervene what CRLs we create.

Personally, I'd allow different rankbar choices on basic approval, but restricting them for higher levels. I agree that Code Cylinders shouldn't be included as there aren't any visible.

The draft(s) in this thread look fine to me. It resembles all the essantial parts provided by the original costume/CRL and also allows the necessary flexibility to realise all the new possibilities to represent officers in the new sources. I also support the inclusion of the new material in one CRL with maybe different tabs. No need to further bloat the CRL list any further or encourage people to submit the same base costume on an on to get more marks for the cleared costumes list. I'm happy to see that the IOC fully embraces the new content/ costumes and provides the necessary tolls to clear it. Keep it up!

Personally with more "imperial aliens" like the Devaronian coming up I'd like to see "not yet Grand Admiral Thrawn" included as a variant in the new Imperial Military Officer CRL.

The draft(s) in this thread look fine to me. It resembles all the essantial parts provided by the original costume/CRL and also allows the necessary flexibility to realise all the new possibilities to represent officers in the new sources. I also support the inclusion of the new material in one CRL with maybe different tabs. No need to further bloat the CRL list any further or encourage people to submit the same base costume on an on to get more marks for the cleared costumes list. I'm happy to see that the IOC fully embraces the new content/ costumes and provides the necessary tolls to clear it. Keep it up!

Can somebody please explain to me why we are the only detachment trying to get all cartoon/animated costumes looking cartoony in real life while costumes like Hondo, the Grand Inquisitor, Seventh Sister and so on are made to look realistic? 
 
Why? 
 
 

would like for it to be possible with the regular Non-saga Imperial Military Officer uniform.  With this any face character can be used with this uniform.  This will eliminating the need for a difference CRL for every face character when it is the same uniform.
 
 
We

the only reason for mention this is there is new material in the comics where they are wearing green officer uniforms and not having rank bars.  These photos were shown by Bobby Linn and the question was asked.

I generally hold that if there is licensed material that a member (or prospective member) wants to do, we do not even have a say in the matter, we assist them in doing that costume.

Otherwise we are gatekeeping them from doing the character they want because of our preferences.  

We already have this as a CRL with other costumes where officers do not wear rank badges.  They are called Warrant Officers.  The production of Return of the Jedi never intended them to warrant officers, that is just what we call them because we in the detachment didn't know what to call them.  They have officer ranks from lieutenant (Lt. Renz called Han Solo "you rebel scum") all the way up to colonel (Ben Burtt played Colonel Dyer who Han Solo knocks over the ledge).  But none of them wear ranks.

@kman  There are some that do not wear gloves.  General Romodi stands out as well as the admiral in Rogue One.  There are numerous in the recent comics.  Gloves should be optional.

There are currently no ponchos worn by green officers, but I am told that a poncho of some kind might be in our future with a coming production.  
 
We have seen some alien species in uniform that are not Chiss or human.  A Devorian was in a recent comic (big dual horned humanoid).  I think there should be a provision for not wearing any rank as that has happened at times in comics.  Assuming someone wants to do that devorian.  

A lot of that looks good... great even.  I'll draw others into the discussion so they can take a look.
 

Description: Imperial Military Officer (Non-Saga)
Prefix: ID
Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps
Context: Rogue One, Solo, The Mandalorian and Expanded Universe.
Formed from the officer ranks of Republic Military at the end of the Clone Wars, the Imperial Military Officers provide leadership to the armed forces.  A combined service made of naval and army officers, serving individual sectors and direct control from Coruscant.  Officers provide front line, managerial and strategic leadership for the forces of the Galactic Empire.
   
For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.
The Imperial Officer Corp Detachment defines additional, optional levels of costuming excellence. In the page below, items listed in blue are optional features that will improve the quality of the costume. Items listed in red are intended to further enhance the finished costume. Please visit the Detachment website for more specific details.
   
 
  This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.
  This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum.
GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum.
Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval.
Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size.
Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GML’s and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.

 
   
Required Costume Components
  The following costume components are present and appear as described below.
     
  Tunic, Olive Green
Fabric should be a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat.
Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on the tapered yoke.
Yoke comes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam.
The standing collar has square corners and is about 1.25" (31.8 mm) tall, closes snugly.
A modesty panel is recommended but not required.
Collar edges are closed with two eye hooks.
There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom on the arm hole.
Sleeves are long, and without decoration, cuffs or buttons, containing 2 seams, one along the bottom and one along the back.
Tunic is constructed with no top-stitching (stitches visible on the exterior surface of fabric)
Fasteners on the uniform should not be visible.
Uniform to be pressed and free of wrinkles.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
There is a dart of about 2" (50.8 mm) in the top center of the yoke.
There is a seam running most of the circumference of the tunic, dividing it along a line hidden by the uniform belt.
The back of the tunic has princess seams that run vertically and turns outward to intersect the arm-hole seam at the vertical center.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
Tunic must be secured on the right side by snaps or buttons, not Velcro.
There is a lining sewn in.
   
 
  Rank Bar
Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on single or double metal or metal looking bars.
Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart.
Bar is approximately 1" (25.4 mm)to 1.25" (31.75 mm)in height.
Rank tile dimensions are approximately 15 mm wide, 21 mm tall and 3.2 mm deep. - This is the R1/Solo size.
Rank tile dimensions are approximately ½" (12.7 mm) width x ¾" (19 mm) height x 1⁄8" (3.2 mm) deep. - This is the OT/Mandalorian size.
Rank tile sizes must all be of one or the other - Not to be intermixed.
Please note that final dimensions of the bar are proportional to the wearer.
Rank tiles are translucent, rectangular, positioned side by side in a vertical orientation, and evenly spaced.
Rank bar corners are hard angle or slightly rounded.
Any and all ranks are permissible with this uniform.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons (with white to off white insert) mounted on a metal bar.
   
 

Code Cylinders
Between 1 to 4 Code Cylinders per costume may be worn.
Dosimeter style: True radiation dosimeters or exact replicas, with correct clip and blue top.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Cylinders to have a silver, non-brass, clip.
Only real or replica dosimeters are used.
If only one is worn, it is on the left side.
   
 

Gloves
Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a non-textured leather or leather-like material.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Gloves have a plain back and no visible adornments.
Gloves made of leather.
Gloves end just past the wrist.
   
 
 

Belt
The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material.
Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable.
There are no loops on the belt.
A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle.
Snap is worn to the left of the wearer.
The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material.
The buckle size is approximately 2 5⁄8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1⁄8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners.
Buckle is adorned with an un-notched Imperial Code Disk at the center.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Belt is made of leather.
Belt has a groove at the top and bottom edge along the length of the belt.
Buckle has a slight horizontal curve.
   
 
  Pants and Breeches, Olive Green
Fabric is a olive green medium weight suiting material matching jacket.
Pockets are acceptable, although not visible with the tunic on.
Pants are neatly pressed or ironed with creases.
Breeches are neatly pressed or ironed without creases.
Version Two pants are straight leg in style and rest on the top of the shoes without bunching or giving any sloppy appearance.
Version One pants are flared riding breeches, or jodhpurs.

Officer Shoes, Version Two
Black, non-textured, leather or leather-like material.
Shoes are free from any visible adornment, straps, buckles (etc).
Shoes have conservative heels.
Officer shoes are only worn in conjunction with straight legged trousers.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Shoes are shined as would military dress shoes.
Shoes are of a Chelsea boot styling
 

Officer Boots, Version One
Knee-high, black, riding style, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material.
There are no buckles, snap tabs or decoration.
Boots have conservative heels.
A single stretch panel or zipper may be present, they are to be hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft.
The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.
Boots MAY have stretch panels.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Boots do not have a zipper.
  OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
Boots are made of leather.
Not vinyl or PVC.
Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.
   
Optional Accessories
  Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.
     
  Imperial Hat, Olive Green
Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the pants and tunic if applicable.
Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
Hat is cone shaped with a flat crown
Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall.
Front and rear “flaps” overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high.
Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with 5, 6 or 7 concentric stitches.
Imperial code disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical "flap.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Code disk is positioned in the center of the front flap, the code disk has no notch.
  Face Character - Appearance and Grooming
Applicants can style hair, facial hair, eye color or use makeup to look like any face character that wears this costume provided the example is from a licensed LFL source.
When not doing face characters applicants are encouraged but not required to adhere to conservative hair stylings and grooming of a military nature.

 

Trenchcoat
Made of a medium-weight waterproof fabric that is olive; fabric has a matte finish.
Two flares at the breast overlap and close in the front, left breast over right. The collar continues around the neck and is approximately 3.5 inches wide.
The inner facing of the upper collar may be of darker fabric but is not required.
A seam runs down the arm on the outside, it begins at the costumer’s collar.
Two inch long cuffed sleeves with a single button towards the end of the cuff. The cuff "strap" ends in a chevron shape.
On the back the storm shield has a pinch pleat at the top center of the shoulders.
The coat ends mid-calf and is straight cut along the bottom edge.
The coat below the belt has a split seam in the back.
Two pocket flaps may appear at the costumer's hip, but are not required; if present, there should be no visible pocket stitching.
The coat is worn belted with the standard leather officer's belt or loose.
   
 

Dress Shirt
A white dress shirt is worn under the tunic.
The collar and sleeve cuffs are slightly visible, protruding from under the olive tunic.
 

Belt boxes.
Dimensions are approximately  2" (50,8mm) wide by 3" (76.2 mm) tall by 1" x  (25,4mm) thick
Two boxes to be worn vertically, one each on either side of the belt buckle.
   
 

Holster
Made of black leather or leather-like material.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
Holster is affixed via a single loop over the belt.
Holster is made of leather.
   
 
 

SE-14R Light Repeating Blaster
The barrel detailing is evident with the cocking lever and slider in place.
The ejection port is also evident.
The scope mount looks similar to the magazine but smaller in size.
The scope does not protrude past the blaster body.

I want to link to the thread Marc started in the ISB section regarding the Imperial Army Operations Officer  (that´s the best term i heard so far) and propose a first draft for a future CRL based on the great work done over for the Fahrenheit 451 ANH staff officer.
 
 
So here we go:
 
Imperial Army Operations Officer from ANH   Imperial Hat, black
For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the pants and tunic if applicable.  Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear "flaps" overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with 5, 6 or 7 concentric stitches. Imperial Code Disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical flap.  
 For level two certification (if applicable): Code Disk has a notch detail on the outermost disk.
 For level three certification (if applicable): Code disk exactly matches screen-used prop.  
 Tunic, lightgrey
For 501st approval: Fabric should be a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat. Cavlary Twill weave is most accurate. Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on at the right shoulder-seam. The back of the tunic replicates the front by the given look of the double breasted design of the front. Yoke closes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam. The standing collar has square corners and is about 1.6" (40.6 mm) tall and closes snugly There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom on the arm hole. Sleeves are long, and without decoration, containing 2 seams, one along the bottom and one along the back. The rear seam opens at the cuffs at a length of about 3" (75mm) Tunic should be constructed with top-stitching (stitches visible on the exterior surface of fabric) 0,25" (6mm) from the outer edges of the double breast/double back, 1" (2,54mm) from the outer edge of the double breast/double back and directly underneath the edge of the codecylinder-pockets Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform should not be visible.  
 For level two certification (if applicable): There is a dart of about 2" (50.8 mm) in the top center of the yoke. The back of the tunics' replicated double-breast opens at both lower pleats.  
 For level three certification (if applicable): Tunic must be secured on the right side by snaps or buttons, not Velcro. There is no topstitching visible anywhere but at the noted points. a lining must be sewn in
 Rank Bar
For 501st approval: See the Imperial Rank Bar page for more information. Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart. Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a metal bar The bar is 1" (25.4 mm) height. Length is determined by chosen rank Rank tile dimensions are 1/2" (12.7 mm)width x 3/4" (19 mm) height and about 1/8" (3.2 mm). Tiles are mounted with 1/4" (6.4 mm) spaces between them. Rank tiles are translucent. Color quantity and combinations are determined by rank, and are appropriate to uniform type. For example:  No Grand Moffs wore grey uniforms with hats.  Grand Admiral rank matches Grand Admiral uniform... etc.)  
 For level two certification (if applicable): Rank bar consists of six tiles.
 For level three certification (if applicable): Belt box, code cylinder, and rank badge configuration is consistent with film canon officers. Rank bar consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on an metal bar There are only Four choices of rank bar for ANH Army Operations officers One row of six red tiles. One row of three red tiles and three amber tiles.  
   Belt
For 501st approval: The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material. Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable. There are no loops on the belt. A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle. The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer. The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material. The buckle size is approximately 2 5/8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1/8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners. Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center. Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.  
 For level two certification (if applicable): Belt is made of leather. Snap is worn to the left of the wearer. Buckle is flat.
 For level three certification (if applicable): ANH Staff Officers should have a belt with undyed edges.    
 Jodhpur Trousers, black
For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic and hat. Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Flared riding breeches are canon. Breeches must be worn with boots. Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.  
 Officer Boots
For 501st approval: Knee-high, black, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material. Rubber is not acceptable. PVC or synthetic material is allowed as long as it gives the appearance of leather. There are no stretch panels, buckles, snap tabs, or decoration. Boots have conservative heels. If zippers are present, they are hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft. Not visible from the front, side or back. The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.  
 For level two certification (if applicable): Boots do not have a zipper.
 For level three certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. Not vinyl or PVC. Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.
 
Optional Accessories
Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.   Belt Boxes
For 501st approval: Dimensions are approximately 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) by 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) by 1" (25.4 mm) thick.. Two boxes may be worn horizontally on either side of the belt buckle. Placement of the screw / rivet for the belt boxes should be on the shortest side (left and right for horizontal) An uneven number of boxes is incorrect. Box surfaces are smooth and have no decoration/ hinges/ visible holes or slots that do not appear on the screen-used boxes.    For level two certification (if applicable): There is a covering on the back of each box with a slightly overlapping lip that is approximately 1/4” (6.35 mm). Covering is secured by a rivets or small screws, on the top and on the bottom.      
 
 
 

Sorry to say that, but if you read the complete creation of this CRL, you shouldn't have used the wording "half baked" in this context. It's a well researched costume based on all accessible references. The only thing not covered by references is the lower back. I personally raised this concern, but I'm fine with the approach Steph used. Should it be a showstopper then? Neither the written process demands references for all details nor did the handling of other CRLs by the LMOs indicate that. 

We/someone could reach out to Stella Atkinson (the assistant costume designer and name giver for the rankband) to get more information as Glynn Dilon suggested she could know more as I asked him via Twitter about the rankband last year (he deleted his replies). But I can't find any contact of her. 

Sorry to say that, but if you read the complete creation of this CRL, you shouldn't have used the wording "half baked" in this context. It's a well researched costume based on all accessible references. The only thing not covered by references is the lower back. I personally raised this concern, but I'm fine with the approach Steph used. Should it be a showstopper then? Neither the written process demands references for all details nor did the handling of other CRLs by the LMOs indicate that. 

We/someone could reach out to Stella Atkinson (the assistant costume designer and name giver for the rankband) to get more information as Glynn Dilon suggested she could know more as I asked him via Twitter about the rankband last year (he deleted his replies). But I can't find any contact of her. 

Sorry to say that, but if you read the complete creation of this CRL, you shouldn't have used the wording "half baked" in this context. It's a well researched costume based on all accessible references. The only thing not covered by references is the lower back. I personally raised this concern, but I'm fine with the approach Steph used. Should it be a showstopper then? Neither the written process demands references for all details nor did the handling of other CRLs by the LMOs indicate that. 

We/someone could reach out to Stella Atkinson (the assistant costume designer and name giver for the rankband) to get more information as Glynn Dilon suggested she could know more as I asked him via Twitter about the rankband last year (he deleted his replies). But I can't find any contact of her. 

The fact still stands that the ‘rules’ aren’t applied consistently. There are enough examples of CRLs going through even recently that support this. 
We do have references for the back. 
Are they the best? No, but we have them. 
Can we hand on heart extrapolate the details? Based on the fact that some CRLs have come from comics and toys (not to mention that this is a fabric costume not entirely dissimilar to others we know so well) I also fully believe we can. 
 
I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again. 
At WORST, based on the evidence we have, there’s a missing seam or two. 
Not a thermal detonator, not a green armour butt-plate with a tail that shoots lasers. 
At BEST, the proposal is exactly right.
 
If, in the YEARS to come, we find out there is a missing seam we can update the CRL. This kind of thing happens all the time.
 
CRLs have been made using less reliable evidence that this.

That's already happening several times a month. Sometimes members don't check CRLs and didn't notice something changed, or people who want to join buy used costumes that didn't match the current standard, or someone starts building a costume, then leaves the built and starts finishing it two years later without checking for changes. And I'm not talking about changes made days, but months or even years ago. There's no way we could provide enough information to forestall the worst-case applicant. And believe me, my GML-team and I tried. 
Also we already altered/grandfathered complete CRL in the past. We have two FO Generals in my Garrison, a CRL with a lifespan of hardly a year within our library. 
 
So to reject the Final Order Officer just because somewhere in the future an applicant could be revoked after the CRL changed is IMO nothing we should consider in the current decision. 

That's already happening several times a month. Sometimes members don't check CRLs and didn't notice something changed, or people who want to join buy used costumes that didn't match the current standard, or someone starts building a costume, then leaves the built and starts finishing it two years later without checking for changes. And I'm not talking about changes made days, but months or even years ago. There's no way we could provide enough information to forestall the worst-case applicant. And believe me, my GML-team and I tried. 
Also we already altered/grandfathered complete CRL in the past. We have two FO Generals in my Garrison, a CRL with a lifespan of hardly a year within our library. 
 
So to reject the Final Order Officer just because somewhere in the future an applicant could be revoked after the CRL changed is IMO nothing we should consider in the current decision.