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Commonly confused with the [[training mission]], the '''mini-mission''' is a half-day to full-day simulated mission staffed by personnel who are not members of [[Spacesim]].  
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'''Mini-Missions''' are small, return-on-same-day events. These missions are meant to train [[OCESS]] members, both new and old, how to conduct a space [[Mission]], as well as offer new members a chance to experience a mission first hand. They occur at [[Ottawa Tech]], primarily on Friday nights during a normal [[Work Session]].
  
==Role of Spacesim Members==
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Mini-Missions also allow members to take on roles to which they are not accustomed. For example, a member who is usually an [[Astronaut]] might stay in [[Mission Control]] instead, or a member might be able to play the part of a [[Simulator]] for the first time. However, once the roles for the Main Mission have been decided upon, members primarily practice for their actual roles.
To ensure successful missions, usually an experienced Spacesim member will take on the role of second-in-command in each group of [[Astronauts]], [[Mission Control]], and [[Simulators]] in order to provide guidance and help in understanding the software.
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==Participants==
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==Publicity==
Mini-missions were associated with [[EEPs]], and were usually attended by students between grades seven and nine.
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Mini-missions are one of Spacesim's most impressive activities, and as such can be used to show off parts of Spacesim that are not available during the [[main mission]]. A successful training mission was run on May 7, [[2010-11|2010]], for the Interim Executive Superintendant, a Co-Chair of School Council and the Head of the Alumni Association. In the future this should be repeated  by the [[External Affairs Officer]].
  
==Space Camp==
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==Outdated Procedures==
The idea of mini-missions is similar to that of the culminating mission of [http://www.spacecamp.com/ Space Camp]. Unlike Space Camp, Spacesim has no other simulators.
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Although mini-missions have in the past been much more loose and informal than real missions, so as to give new members a chance to experience [[Sim Culture]], the [[Golden Rule]] and proper CAPCOM procedure are always followed. This allows for optimal training of new recruits who can experience [[Sim Culture]] during any ordinary [[Work Session]].
  
==Time Period==
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Previously, mini-missions were considered [[Gamma]] and were openly acknowledged as simulations, unlike "[[Beta]]" missions which were considered real-life missions, but [[current]] [[Training Mission Procedures|procedure]] allows for them to be considered [[Beta]].
Mini-missions, like [[EEPs]], fell out of grace as early as [[2000-01]] with the move to [[Ottawa Tech]].
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The number of mini-missions per year has been raised from 2-3 to 9 or 10. Before the Main Mission these are to train new members, but at the end of the year they are primarily to let off steam, such as a [[revenge mission]] or [[terrorist|terrorist mission]]. Missions of this variety still allow members to practice in various roles and with the software, but comical endings are more fun and allow the [[Admiral]] to end a mission in a timely fashion.
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==Historic Use==
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Before the move to [[Ottawa Tech]] in [[2000-01]] the term mini-mission was used to refer to a half-day to full day simulated staffed by personnel who are not members of [[Spacesim]]. Mini-missions were often done in conjunction with [[EEPs]] and were attended by students between grades seven and nine. These students would carry out most mission roles and [[OCESS]] members would only take the roles of second-in-command in order to provide guidance and help in understanding the software.
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==See Also==
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* [[Gamma]]
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* [[Mission]]
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* [[Revenge Mission]]
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* [[Terrorist]]
  
 
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Revision as of 12:58, 13 April 2016

Mini-Missions are small, return-on-same-day events. These missions are meant to train OCESS members, both new and old, how to conduct a space Mission, as well as offer new members a chance to experience a mission first hand. They occur at Ottawa Tech, primarily on Friday nights during a normal Work Session.

Mini-Missions also allow members to take on roles to which they are not accustomed. For example, a member who is usually an Astronaut might stay in Mission Control instead, or a member might be able to play the part of a Simulator for the first time. However, once the roles for the Main Mission have been decided upon, members primarily practice for their actual roles.

Publicity

Mini-missions are one of Spacesim's most impressive activities, and as such can be used to show off parts of Spacesim that are not available during the main mission. A successful training mission was run on May 7, 2010, for the Interim Executive Superintendant, a Co-Chair of School Council and the Head of the Alumni Association. In the future this should be repeated by the External Affairs Officer.

Outdated Procedures

Although mini-missions have in the past been much more loose and informal than real missions, so as to give new members a chance to experience Sim Culture, the Golden Rule and proper CAPCOM procedure are always followed. This allows for optimal training of new recruits who can experience Sim Culture during any ordinary Work Session.

Previously, mini-missions were considered Gamma and were openly acknowledged as simulations, unlike "Beta" missions which were considered real-life missions, but current procedure allows for them to be considered Beta.

The number of mini-missions per year has been raised from 2-3 to 9 or 10. Before the Main Mission these are to train new members, but at the end of the year they are primarily to let off steam, such as a revenge mission or terrorist mission. Missions of this variety still allow members to practice in various roles and with the software, but comical endings are more fun and allow the Admiral to end a mission in a timely fashion.

Historic Use

Before the move to Ottawa Tech in 2000-01 the term mini-mission was used to refer to a half-day to full day simulated staffed by personnel who are not members of Spacesim. Mini-missions were often done in conjunction with EEPs and were attended by students between grades seven and nine. These students would carry out most mission roles and OCESS members would only take the roles of second-in-command in order to provide guidance and help in understanding the software.

See Also