Organization

Organization & Structure

Our Agency is made up of seven distinct departments, known as directorates, which join forces under the umbrella of Mission Centers. Each team brings a unique set of capabilities that, when combined, support our vital mission.

Directorate of Administration & Logistics

The Directorate of Administration and Logistics consists primarily of highly skilled individuals who collectively serve as the head of the Agency. They are responsible for all administrative functions, such as the hiring and firing of personnel, budgeting and procurement. Most importantly, the Directorate of Administration & Logistics is responsible for the distribution of security clearances; they are also responsible for training all members of staff (excluding STARS agents) who hold a leadership role.

Important Subdivisions

A. Facilities Management Division
B. Procurement & Acquisition Division
C. Transportation & Logistics Division
D. Inventory Control Division
E. Administrative Services Division
F. Security Clearance Services Division
G. Internal Communications Division

Directorate of Anomalous Science & Technology

The Directorate of Anomalous Science & Technology works to understand the incomprehensible through constant study and research, which is then used to create new, stunning technologies. These scientists and engineers are organized by expertise, with the most experienced among them being elected to the Science & Technology Administrative Council (STAC), who meet quarterly to discuss new discoveries and vote on major decisions that have to be made by Agency scientists.

Important Subdivisions

A. Handling & Research Division
B. Anomalous Applications Division
C. Documentation & Review Division
D. Anomalous Energy Research Division
E. Biological Entities Research Division
F. Quantum Mechanics & Reality Manipulation Division

Directorate of Operations

The Directorate of Operations handles the clandestine acquisition of violent anomalies and anomalies controlled by third parties. When necessary, and under unique circumstances, they conduct covert action as directed by Agency administration. When the Directorate of Operations is required to operate, they do so in the form of Special Tactics and Anomalous Response Squads (STARS).

+ Explaining STARS

The Agency possesses it's own military assets that are utilized exclusively for engagement with anomalies and anomalous agencies; this allows the Agency to best respond to anomalous phenomena while preventing information breaches from untrustworthy military officials. Desired personnel are reviewed by administration and, if deemed adequate, are reassigned to "military reserve duty" and enter exclusive military service to the Agency; this protects the Agency from the problem of having a large number of untrained agents, as well as preventing external political affairs (such as war) from decreasing the Agency's military power. Only a small number of STARS agents remain in active service at any given time; all other STARS agents are integrated into the United States Reserves and are issued reserve drill pay to participate in regular special tactics and anomalous response training. STARS teams are categorized into three different groups:

• STARS Single Resource Teams: The existence of Single Resource Teams are an eccentricity of the Agency's use of anomalous assets and, as a result, are often the subject of classified documents. The Agency defines a Single Resource Team as any crew specifically trained in the use of a unique¹ piece of anomalous equipment, whether that be an anomalous object or piece of anomalous technology. Single Resource Teams operate as their own isolated unit within the Agency, and frequently integrated into Strike Teams and Task Forces as they are needed in order to best serve the needs of the Agency as a whole. Single Resource Teams are assigned a name by administration and referred to in documentation as "SR-" (as opposed to "STARS-"), followed by their assigned name²

• STARS Strike Teams: Strike Teams are groups of Agency resources deployed as tactical units to significant incidents; they are equipped to deal with a wide arrange of anomalous phenomena, but have not been designed to deal with specific threats (such is the function of Task Forces). Due to this, Strike Teams are often formed and disbanded at the end of a singular operation; Strike Teams are the most spontaneous STARS unit, often being dissolved within the 16 hours following their deployment and being composed of no more than fifty agents. Strike Teams are referred to in documentation by a conjunction of relevant anomalous index numbers; in cases exceeding two, a plus will be appended to the end³.
• STARS Task Forces: Task Forces are very similar to Strike Teams; both are groups of resources that are deployed to significant incidents. The difference between Strike Teams and Task Forces are twofold; firstly, Task Forces are equipped to deal with specific threats; specific equipment or unique protocols may be developed by a Task Force in order to best respond to specific threats. Secondly, Task Forces do not have a definitive span of operation; Task Forces exist to respond to specific problems in a specialized way and, due to this, may exist for months, years, or even decades before being dissolved. Additionally, the size of a Task Force varies greatly depending on the goals and objectives of the Task Force; whereas a Strike Team is composed of no more than 50 individuals, a Task Force may be composed of thousands. Task Forces are typically named after their commander, though there are cases of Task Forces being named after their operational region or having been renamed entirely by the commander or administration⁴.

Important Subdivisions

A. Combat Training Division
B. Rapid Response Division
C. Field Deployment Division
D. Covert Operations Division

Directorate of Intelligence

The Directorate of Intelligence provides timely, accurate, and objective intelligence analysis regarding anomalies within the Agency's area of operation. Analysts maintain a constant stream of communication with field agents to ensure the acquisition of anomalies and inform Agency officials on key issues. Furthermore, they are responsible with collaborating with friendly institutions (police precincts, mail companies, etc.) to form a large body of plain-clothes agents, capable of quickly seizing non-violent anomalies without issue.

Important Subdivisions

A. Civil Integration Support Division
B. Signals Analysis Division
C. Counterintelligence Division
D. Psychological Warfare Division
E. Cryptography Division
F. Monitoring & Surveillance Division
G. Historiography Division

Directorate of Public & International Affairs

The Directorate of Public & International Affairs is responsible for maintaining the clandestine status of the Agency and maintaining diplomatic relations with similarly positioned Agencies from other nations around the world. They are also responsible for making contact and negotiating with non-governmental organizations with a primary focus on supernatural or preternatural forces.

Important Subdivisions

A. Veil Preservation Division
B. Diplomatic Anomalous Liaison Division
C. Anomalous Disinformation Division
D. Global Crisis Response Coordination Division

Directorate of Ethics & Compliance

The Directorate of Ethics & Compliance exists to ensure that ethical guidelines and standards are followed, both for personnel and anomalies that have been determined to possess human rights. They are responsible for maintaining high morale among Agency officials and ensuring that Agency activity is compliant with all international laws and regulations governing anomalous research. The Directorate of Ethics & Compliance is also responsible for the investigation of misconduct and breaches of protocol.

Important Subdivisions

A. Ethics Oversight Division
B. Regulatory Compliance Division
C. Legal Affairs Division
D. Internal Investigations Division
E. Whistleblower Suppression Division

Directorate of Digital Innovation

The Directorate of Digital Innovation, the Agency's newest directorate, accelerates innovation across the FASA. The directorate makes sure teams have the tools and techniques they need to operate in a modern, connected world and remain clandestine. From cybersecurity to IT infrastructure, these officers keep FASA ahead of the competition in the digital landscape.

Important Subdivisions

A. Cybersecurity & Network Defense Division
B. Software & Hardware Development Division
C. Data Analytics Division
D. Virtual Developments Division
E. Information Technologies & Support Division
F. Future Technologies R&D Division

Footnotes

1. defined as being unable to be replaced through any known means

2. Examples: SR-Gambit, SR-Dynamite, SR-Greenland Giant, SR-01

3. Examples: Stars-411, Stars-411.100, Stars-411.100+

4. Examples: STARS-Smith (commanded by Luke Smith), STARS-Alaska (operates in Alaska), or STARS-Bayonet (formed to perform a dangerous, high-risk operation against an opposing agency).