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Getting Mission Ready
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Even more important than the technology and resources behind Endeavour’s construction is the preparation of the crew who will carry out the ISDC's deep space mission.

Every successful space program has recognised the training and preparedness of its crews as critical to the success of the mission. This has typically been achieved by beginning training and simulation programs well in advance of completion of construction and the ISDC is doing the same.

Recognising this, the ISDC has launched the Fleet Research and Training Academy. The Academy’s aim is to get prototype vessel systems out of the lab and in front of crew early so that system designs can get validation from crew and training can begin as soon as possible.

Training will have two parts. The Academy will deliver theoretical knowledge and operating procedures as efficiently as possible through online video seminars, reference materials and assessments. Crew will be able to practise their new skills from home on the Academy's remote simulators. Training programs are provided for each vessel system.

Above: View inside an ISDC training simulator.This training will be reinforced with simulations. The Academy's simulation facility is modular and new systems will be added over time, increasing the scope and challenge of simulations. 

Crew will be able to join these simulations and operate the vessel systems they are qualified on, matching wits with the Mission Operations team or honing their tactical skills against other crews.

Crew will be encouraged to form teams to train and compete for each season’s training excellence pennant.

How to Train

Take a look at the training programs available for systems that you’d like to operate. Systems are always being added across tactical, operations, engineering and science, so keep an eye out.

Get Rated

You’ll see each training program is made up of one or more courses. Once you complete the courses that make up the program, you’ll be rated (qualified) on that system.

Once rated, you’ll be able to operate that system in simulation missions. Your ratings will appear on your profile page as you earn them.

Above: SCR Franklin's uniform insignia shows he has an advanced qualification in the core systems specialisationTackle the courses one at a time. Each course has an enrolment button which will get you set up to take the course and assigned an instructor.

Go Active

To be eligible for active duty as part of Endeavour's crew, you'll need to qualify in a specialisation. A basic qualification requires being rated and completing simulator hours on one or more systems (each specialisation has its own requirements).

Once you’ve completed these requirements, you'll receive the uniform insignia for your qualification and an increase in rank.