file design
ELEMENTS OF THE COMMAND FILE
The content of the G.I. JOE COMMAND FILES faithfully transposes the File Cards written by legendary G.I. Joe scribe Larry Hama and his successors, maintaining file names, birthplaces, background, and commentary. The COMMAND FILES complement the material with images of the original action figure packaging as well as screenshots from the animated series when available.
While maintaining the "Clip & Save" design element of the orignal file cards, the dossier design of the COMMAND FILES adds a few new design elements, such personal data simulated in a U.S. Military ID Card, military specialties articulated with actual U.S. Military descriptions and designations, and Operator Proficiency Ratings.
MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD
This element was inspired by the File Cards introduced in the G.I. JOE RISE OF COBRA action figure line which turned the concept into an ID card. The military ID in COMMAND FILES mimics actual Department of Defense ID badges with service branch symbols, Quick Response barcodes, smart chips, and security authorization.
DUTY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES
The original file cards indicated that Joes carried a Primary Military Specialty and a Secondary Military Specialty to identify specific job functions. In COMMAND FILES, these have been converted to actual U.S. Military Occupational Specialties and Ratings codes and descriptions known as Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes. The primary job function is called a Duty Military Occupational Specialty (DMOS). The Army MOSC uses a prefix of three alphanumeric characters to denote an area speciality followed by five alphanumeric combinations that represent a skill level, Special Qualification Identifier (SQI), Additional Skill Identifier (ASI), and Language Idenfitication Code (LIC). The Navy MOS has a two to three letter prefix rating designatior that describes a sailor's occupation. It is followed by the numeric Navy Enlistment Code, (NEC) a four-digit code that identifies skills and abilities beyond the standard rating designator. The Marine Corps uses the term MOS as four digits to identify occupational fields, promotional channels, and specialty. Similarly, the Air Force has the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) in which enlisted airman carry 5-digit codes. The implementation of MOS codes for Officers and Warrant Officers differ from enlisted men and vary by service branch.
OPERATOR PROFICIENCY RATINGS
In addition to providing personal backgrounds and Military Specialties, COMMAND FILES also ranks eight field skills. The first six are basic operator field proficiencies. The last two indicate the operator's special qualifications or additional skills. Learn more about HERE.
