![]() ![]() During Prohibition, they were agents of the Treasury Department. In pre-Prohibition days, Mafia-feared Feds were agents of the Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and the Postal Inspection Service. See “Borgata.”įederal law enforcement agents. Higher levels of income are generated by “big-earners. One who generates income for a Mafia family. The crew typically meets on a regular basis at the capo’s headquarters.Ī traditional term of respect for a male in Romance languages, which has been corrupted Each is also assigned to represent minor family.Ī body of soldiers assigned to a capo. ![]() Commission members are the leaders of the more powerful Mafia families. Some know this as the Capo di capiĪ ruling representative body serving as the national legislature and supreme court of the Mafia network. The most powerful Mafia boss to whom all others defer. The leader of all leaders or boss of bosses. So, mafiosi in trouble with superiors will sometimes drop out of touch to avoid receiving the call Once the order is received, the made man must report as ordered. Mafiosi might be called in so they can be disciplined (murdered). The act of ordering – without explanation – a made man to report to his superiors. A member who can be called upon by a family boss to perform an execution. The Borgata has an established hierarchy, a body of members or soldiers, and many associatesĪ soldier in a Mafia family. The basic structural unit of the Mafia society. The racket is run by a “bookmaker.”įamily. Also sometimes used to refer to the potential for racket incomeĪ gambling racket ordinarily focused on sporting events. Uomini D’onore – (“Men of Honor”) “MAFIA SLANG” ! These positions were created by former Genovese leader Vincent Gigante. Most recently there have been two new positions in the family leadership, the family messenger and Street Boss. ![]() Non-Italians will never go any further than this. In other cases, an associate might be a corrupt labor union delegate or businessman. They are usually a go-between or sometimes deal in drugs to keep the heat off the actual members. The new member usually becomes part of the Capo’s crew that recommended him.Īssociate – An Associate is not a member of the mob, and an Associate’s role is more similar to that of an errand boy. In the case that there is only one slot and multiple recommendations, the Boss will decide. When the books are open, meaning that there is an open spot in the family, a Capo (or several Capos) may recommend an up-and-coming Associate to be a new member. Soldiers start as Associates that have proven themselves. Soldier – Soldiers are members of the family, and can only be of Italian background. Capos are nominated by the Underboss, but typically chosen by the Boss himself. Capos run their own small family, but must follow the limitations and guidelines created by the Boss, as well as pay him his cut of their profits. There are usually four to six crews in each family, possibly even seven to nine crews, each one consisting of up to ten Soldiers. They are also often the liaison between the Don and important ‘bought’ figures, such as politicians or Judges.Ĭaporegime (or Capo) – A Capo (sometimes called a Captain) is in charge of a crew. They usually do not have crew of their own, but still wield great power in the Family. Often Consiglieres are lawyers or stock brokers, are trusted and have a close friendship or relationship with the Don. They often keep the Family looking as legitimate as possible, and are, themselves, legitimate apart from some minor gambling or loan sharking. They are used as a mediator of disputes or representatives or aids in meetings with other Families. They are often low profile gangsters that can be trusted. The Underboss is usually first in line to become Acting Boss if the Boss is imprisoned or dies.Ĭonsigliere – Consigliere is an advisor to the family. The Underboss is in charge of all of the Capos, who is controlled by the Boss. Underboss – The Underboss, usually appointed by the Boss, is the second in command of the family. In the past, all the members of a Family voted on the Boss, but by the late 1950s, any gathering such as that attracted too much attention. ![]() In the event of a tie, the Underboss must vote. Depending on the Family, the Boss may be chosen by a vote from the Caporegimes of the family. The Boss receives a cut of every operation taken on by every member of his family. Boss – The head of the family, usually reigning as a dictator, sometimes called the don or “godfather”. ![]()
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