Templates

Downloadable templates and checklists to help you start and run your cell.

Checklists

Founding Team Checklist

FOUNDING TEAM STARTUP CHECKLIST

Before Launch:
[ ] 3-5 founders identified and committed
[ ] All founders deeply trust each other
[ ] Core Principles reviewed and agreed
[ ] Security training completed together
[ ] Signal infrastructure set up
[ ] Steward roles assigned
[ ] Decision-making process agreed
[ ] Meeting schedule established

First Month:
[ ] Initial segments defined
[ ] Onboarding process documented
[ ] First members identified for vouching
[ ] First activities planned
[ ] Emergency protocols established

New Member Onboarding Checklist

ONBOARDING CHECKLIST

Vouching:
[ ] Voucher confirms they trust prospect
[ ] Onboarding Steward notified
[ ] Initial conversation scheduled

Initial Conversation:
[ ] Steward, voucher, and prospect meet
[ ] Cell explained, questions answered
[ ] Commitment and expectations clear
[ ] Decision made to proceed (or not)

Security Training:
[ ] Signal installed and configured
[ ] Screen Lock enabled
[ ] Registration Lock enabled
[ ] Disappearing messages explained
[ ] Device security reviewed
[ ] Compartmentalization explained
[ ] What NOT to share reviewed
[ ] Compromise protocol reviewed

Probation Start:
[ ] Added to one segment group
[ ] Voucher and segment lead notified
[ ] First activities assigned
[ ] Check-in schedule set

Probation Complete:
[ ] Segment lead assessment
[ ] Voucher feedback
[ ] Trusted status confirmed
[ ] Full segment access granted

Security Audit Checklist

MONTHLY SECURITY AUDIT

For All Members:
[ ] Signal still configured correctly
[ ] Phone lock enabled
[ ] No unnecessary data stored
[ ] Disappearing messages active in all groups

For Stewards:
[ ] Group membership reviewed
[ ] Former members removed
[ ] Admin list current
[ ] No unnecessary message history

For the Cell:
[ ] Any security concerns from past month?
[ ] Anyone need retraining?
[ ] Any process improvements needed?
[ ] Compromise protocol still known by all?

Role Cards

Segment Lead Role Card

SEGMENT LEAD

Responsibilities:
• Manage segment Signal group
• Coordinate segment activities
• Onboard new members to segment (after vetting)
• Ensure security practices followed
• Report capacity to Logistics Coordinator

You Know:
• Your segment members
• Other segment leads
• Logistics Coordinator

You Don't Know:
• Members of other segments
• Operational details of other segments
• Locations of vulnerable individuals

Security Reminders:
• Strongest device security required
• Regular group membership review
• Succession plan in place

Sample Role Cards for Other Positions

You can create similar cards for:

Onboarding Steward
Communications Steward
Logistics Coordinator
Segment Members

Signal Group Templates

Group Description Template

[NEUTRAL GROUP NAME]

Disappearing: 1 week
Members: Approved by admin only
Purpose: [Internal reference only]

Remember: Nothing specific about locations or identities.

Welcome Message Template

Welcome to [Group Name]!

Before participating:
✓ Verify Signal is configured (disappearing messages, screen lock)
✓ Read Security Handbook: [link]
✓ Know: What we discuss here, stays here

Questions? Contact [Segment Lead role, not name]

Emergency Protocols

If Someone is Detained

DETENTION RESPONSE

Immediately:
1. Confirm detention (who, when, where, by whom)
2. Alert Legal Observers segment
3. Contact immigration attorney
4. Alert family emergency contact

Do NOT:
• Post on social media
• Discuss details in large groups
• Speculate about reasons

Document:
• Time and location
• Agency involved
• Names/badge numbers if known
• Witnesses

If Compromise Suspected

COMPROMISE PROTOCOL

If you suspect a security breach:

1. PAUSE all activities
2. ALERT Stewards through separate channel
3. ASSESS what information may be compromised
4. CONTAIN — who needs to know?
5. DECIDE response based on severity

Levels:
• Device lost/stolen → Member changes accounts, removed from groups
• Member compromised → Revoke access, assess exposure
• Segment compromised → Stand down segment, assess
• Active threat → Full stand-down, in-person coordination only

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