Sea Org

Envisioned as the Church of Scientology's private navy, the Sea Organization is supposedly an elite special force. Many of the staff at the various Scientology Centers and missions around the globe are members of the Sea Org.

The Sea Org is charged with "clearing this sector," or more clearly stated, to rid this area of the universe of any traumas that may be bothering the residents, as well as freeing the ghosts of aliens trapped in every human's body. Its members sign a billion year contract, because they are expected to return after their reincarnations and continue working for the Sea Org, as per their motto Revenimus, latin for "We Come Back."

What is the Sea Org?

The Sea Organization (or simply Sea Org) is the personnel who form the true command structure of the world Scientology organizations. A uniformed cadre set apart from other staff members, they have authority to move in and overrule any Scientology organization. Sea Org members are also placed in key staff positions throughout the world. This is keeping ostensibly independent units under the true control of David Miscavige at the international base in Hemet, California.

As young as twelve years old, Sea Org members work long hours, have little liberty, are paid a pittance, and are subject to strict discipline such as the RPF. Those who work at the international base are also subject to being slapped and beat up, as well as being thrown into the water. Yes, the Sea Org actually uses walking the plank, without even providing a plank.

Sea Org members are not allowed to have children. This has lead to strong internal pressure to have abortions. Back when the rules were less strict, the children of Sea Org members were still raised in dorms from the age of six to twelve with just weekly parental contact, and then rarely saw their parents after the age of twelve.

It is called the Sea Org because Hubbard founded it (as the Sea Project) while he was on his ship the Enchanter. His private navy came to include the Apollo, the Athena and the Diana. These are no longer in use and the Sea Org operates mostly on land today, but after Hubbard's death Scientology acquired the MV Freewinds - known on the internet as the Fail Boat or the Asbestos.

Billion Year Contract?!

Members of the Sea Org sign an employment contract with the organization for one billion years. Sea Org members, in accordance with Scientology beliefs, are expected to return to the Sea Org when they are reborn. The motto of the Sea Org is "Revenimus", latin for "We Come Back". Children as young as 12 are expected to sign this document.

Official statements from the Church of Scientology contend the contract is merely symbolic of the dedication members are expected to hold to the organization, and that members are free to leave if they wish. It has, however, been alleged by former Sea Org personnel that members are restricted from leaving. Members who do leave are issued a "freeloader's bill", retroactively billing them for any auditing or training they have received. Scientologists become staff members in the first place at the prospect of recieving for free the auditing and training sessions they are billed for upon leaving.

What is the Freewinds?

The MV Freewinds is a cruise ship owned and operated by the Church of Scientology and their front corporations. Built in Finland in 1968, she was sold to a Church of Scientology-controlled company in 1985. Aboard the Freewinds, Scientologists are able to take many courses ranging from a one-week course costing nearly $5,000 to the "New OT VIII" course, costing $10,000. While this ship normally sails year-round for Scientologists to take high level courses, she is currently dry-docked and sealed due to extensive contamination with blue asbestos, a highly carcinogenic insulator.

Countless Scientologists have been exposed to the blue asbestos aboard the Freewinds, yet the Church of Scientology continues to hide this fact from their membership.

What is the RPF?

The Rehabilitation Project Force, or RPF, is a system of labor camps set up by the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization, intended to "rehabilitate" members who have not lived up to the Church of Scientology's expectations, violated certain policies, or tried to leave Scientology and/or the Sea Org. Many former Sea Org members have reported grueling and torturous treatment. RPF survivors report a diet of beans and rice, strictly controlled sleep times, and restricted contact with other Scientologists. The process of an 'amends project' is a means of controlling the Scientologist through hard labor and the need to earn the approval of a group before being freed.

Where can I sign up?!

At your local Scientology org! All you have to do is leave your friends, family, career, and life behind, then dedicate yourself and your money to the all-consuming cause of converting the rest of the galaxy to Scientology!

If you enjoy being locked in a confined space for weeks with little food while receiving treatment comparable to that of an indentured servant and denied your personal freedom, then this is the type of legalized slavery for you!

Sea Org members, despite their exalted status, are asked to do more for less. They work in pitiful conditions making $50 per week for 12 to 20 hour work days.