| Starfleet Command
Commander in Chief, Starfleet Command (CinC)
Vice-Commander in Chief, Starfleet Command (VCINC)
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Operations (C-OPERATIONS)
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Personnel (C-PERSONNEL)
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Intelligence (C-SFI)
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Marine Corps (C-MARINES)
Starbase Command
Starbase Commander in Chief (SCINC)
Starbase Executive Officer (SXO)
Starfleet Units
Commanding Officer (CO)
Executive Officer (XO)
Chief Operations Officer (COpsO)
Chief of Security/Tactical Officer (CSO/TactO)
Chief Engineering Officer (CEO)
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Chief Science Officer (CSciO)
Flight Control Officer (FCO)
Counselor (Cns)
Marine Commander (MC)
Starfleet Command
Commander in Chief, Starfleet Command (CinC)
The Commander in Chief has primary responsibility
for command, control and administration of Starfleet and military strategy,
operational plans and requirements.
The Commander in Chief is appointed by the Federation
Council on the advice of the Federation President. The CinC also has a
special relationship to the Federation President who, as the Federation
Council representative, exercises virtually all of it's powers under the
Constitution and, therefore, serves as Commander in Chief of Starfleet.
Thus there is in formal terms, though not in practice, a direct "line of
command" from the Head of State through the CinC to all the officers who
hold a Commission and, through them, to all members of Starfleet.
The Commander in Chief is charged with the command,
control and administration of Starfleet and advises the Ministers on all
these matters - including military / operational requirements, capabilities,
options and the possible consequences of undertaking or failing to undertake
various activities. Whenever required, the Commander in Chief advises the
Council directly on major military developments. The CinC is thus the senior
military advisor to the Council as a whole.
The Commander in Chief implements council decisions
involving Starfleet by issuing appropriate orders and instructions. The
CinC is accountable to the Ministers for the conduct of SF activities,
as well as for the condition of the units and their ability to fulfil the
commitments and obligations undertaken by the Council.
Vice-Commander in Chief, Starfleet Command (VCINC)
The Vice-Commander in Chief has three distinct
roles within the Starfleet Command structure:
By custom, acts as the CinC in the latter's absence;
As Chief of Staff to both the Ministers and the
CinC, coordinates cross-boundary issues, helps to resolve differences among
Group Principals and Departmental Chiefs of Staff, and provides support
to the Ministers and CinC;
As the senior resource manager at Starfleet Command,
develops and oversees Starfleet's strategic management and planning process
and generates planning options and guidance to meet overall objectives.
The VCINC also oversees the work of the Starfleet
Chief Information Officer who is responsible for setting the strategic
direction and plans for effective information management within Starfleet
Command and the units. The Starfleet Chief Information Officer also provides
delivery of common information management services and support, and a single
departmental focal point for an integrated information management environment.
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Operations (C-OPERATIONS)
C-OPERATIONS oversees the operation and functioning
of the starbases and their vessels. To accomplish this, C-OPERATIONS may
suggest assignment or reassignment of both vessels and personnel in the
fleet as needed. C-OPERATIONS can also recommend the placement and/or removal
of officers holding positions in starbase commands. Such decisions are
made under the recommendation of C-OPERATIONS and with the approval of
SFC. In addition, C-OPERATIONS is required to evaluate the persons holding
positions in ship commands and recommendations for new Commanding Officers
making promotions and reprimands as necessary.
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Personnel (C-PERSONNEL)
C-PERSONNEL is responsible for the initial placement
of officers graduating from Starfleet Academy. C-PERSONNEL shall evaluate
the officer biography submitted, make comments and recommendations as needed,
and assign new officers to a unit using data submitted by vessel Commanding
Officers (see CO) and based on a first come, first serve basis. In addition
to work pertaining to training, C-PERSONNEL will be responsible for maintaining
an up-to-date roster for Starfleet which shall be sent to C-OPERATIONS
on a monthly basis.
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Intelligence (C-SFI)
C-SFI is responsible for all Starfleet Intelligence
missions and operations. To accomplish this, C-SFI may recommend assignment
or reassignment of both vessels and personnel to C-OPERATIONS as needed.
Such decisions are made with the approval of SFC. In addition, C-SFI is
required to evaluate the persons holding positions in ship/starbase commands
in order to ensure the safety of Starfleet and the Federation.
Commanding Officer, Starfleet Marine Corps (C-MARINES)
In certain instances, it is necessary for Starfleet
to carry out special operations that go beyond the training that most officers
have experienced. In those cases, it is left up to C-MARINES to coordinate
the men and women of the Starfleet Marine Corps. While primarily dealing
with military operations, Starfleet Marines have also been trained for
rescue operations and planetary defense. It is also the responsibility
of C-MARINES, under the direction of the Commander in Chief, to carry out
all necessary functions that will ensure the highest standards in the men
and women of the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Command.
Starbase Command
Starbase Commander in Chief (SCINC)
The SCINC is responsible for:
Exercising command of starbase in accordance
with the Starfleet Organizational Orders and as directed by the CinC;
Generating and maintaining operationally-ready
forces; providing advice on fleet matters affecting security, defence,
research and Starfleet;
Providing inputs to the development of structure
options and providing input from Starbase Command to the development of
plans and taskings for Starfleet operations;
Exercising command of assigned units conducting
force generation and routine operations;
Exercising command of other units that may be
assigned.
The responsibilities of SCINC involve not only
duty within the starbase and fleet he or she command, but also involve
duty as a representative of his or her command to Starfleet itself. SCINC
is the authority to which all officers under his or her command report.
As such, SCINC has the authority to assign or reassign personnel and vessels
to other areas as needed within the sector. SCINC is also responsible for
providing C-PERSONNEL a list of available positions on vessels of the fleet
so graduates from the Academy may be assigned with all due speed. When
a problem is brought to the attention of SCINC it is up to him/her to decide
the action which will be taken against the offender, either court martial
or lesser punishments. If a court martial is pursued SCINC should coordinate
efforts between the offender's CO and JAG. All transfers must be first
approved by SCINC before being carried out. SCINC also may recommend new
Commanding Officers to the CinC as needed.
Starbase Executive Officer (SXO)
As second-in-command of a starbase SXO duties
are still very important to the smooth operation of the starbase and the
ships attached to it. SXO has been assigned certain responsibilities which,
if ignored, may very well mean the downfall of a sector. Every month, SXO
is responsible for sending out and collecting the crew evaluations / logs
for each unit. The evaluations are reviewed for completeness and stored
for future reference while the logs are sent to C-OPERATIONS for inclusion
in Starfleet databases. If SXO notices several problems, 'bad marks', regarding
a certain officer, he or she may choose to bring the problem up with the
problem officer's CO. In addition, if any disciplinary actions are requested
by a CO, SXO is required to forward those requests to SCINC for immediate
investigation. If no requests are filed, however, and after discussing
the problem with the officer's CO, SXO then may choose to bring the problem
to the attention of SCINC despite lack of disciplinary request.
Starfleet Units
Commanding Officer (CO)
The commanding officer is usually a Captain on
a starship, an Admiral on a starbase, or a Colonel for Marines. The commanding
officer gives orders to his/her crew during the mission. While off on deep
space missions, problems may arise that need to be resolved for the mission
to continue. It is for this reason that COs of vessels have been given
limited powers regarding discipline. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day
operation of a starship and to ensure it carries out its intended functions,
a Commanding Officer is responsible for submitting a crew evaluation form
and weekly ship logs to his/her SXO. SXO notifies vessel COs by sending
out the blank form to be completed with all expediency by the CO. Crew
evaluations are not the end of the COs duties, however. COs are also responsible
for settling disputes among crewmen, promoting and reprimanding officers
as needed, and carrying out the orders of Starfleet Command and his/her
starbase command, as well as interpreting and complying with Federation
legal and diplomatic directives. As such, a Commanding Officer can be called
upon to answer for his own actions and the actions of his crew. In addition,
all COs shall maintain accurate records on his or her vessel which should
include, but not necessarily be limited to, an up-to-date Ship's Log and
Crew Bio File. COs may also chose to recommend their XOs for Commanding
Officer positions.
Executive Officer (XO)
The Executive Officer is the second-in-command
of the ship or base. If something were to happen to the commanding officer,
the executive officer would take command. Throughout history, Executive
Officers have been thought of as the unofficial morale officers of Starfleet.
They are responsible, to a certain extent for the welfare of the ship's
crew. XOs need to keep the crew informed of all changes and updates as
soon as possible. In addition, the XO acts as an advisor to the Captain
giving advice and makes himself available for consultation when needed.
While the Captain may be regarded by some as untouchable, the XOs are certainly
thought of as the crew's link to him. In addition to their duties to the
CO and crew, XOs oversee transfers on and off the ship, by welcoming a
new crewmember and providing him/her with all the information and assistance
needed to begin the integration process and by sending a transferring officer's
information, including if possible his/her last evaluation, to the receiving
CO. Executive Officers may also settle internal disputes amongst crewmen
if the matter is not considered to demand the COs attention. Executive
Officers are also called upon to lead away teams to a planet or base when
necessary.
Chief Operations Officer (COpsO)
The Chief of Operations is the third-in-command
of the ship or base. The Chief of Operations is in charge of monitoring
the status of the ship or base. While the Commanding Officer and Executive
Officer oversee the daily functions of the crew, the Operations Officer
is responsible for overseeing the functions of the ship itself. By monitoring
the status of each ship system through his/her console on the bridge, the
Ops officer can prioritize and allocate resources to various departments
as needed. Most prioritization and allocation is done by the computer,
but constant monitoring ensures that all situations are taken into account,
especially during alert situations. In addition, a ship's Ops officer is
responsible for providing general status information to the computer and
to individual departments to inform them of any changes that might affect
their normal operations. During alerts, the Ops officer is also responsible
for the allocation of power from the ship's warp reactor and fusion generators
to permit the vessel to meet any demands made of it.
Chief of Security/Tactical Officer (CSO/TactO)
The Chief of Security is in charge of the safety
and well-being of the crew and passengers. The Tactical Officer controls
the main defense systems aboard the ship or base. Sometimes the roles of
Chief of Security and Tactical Officer are combined and given to one person.
As the position title notes, Sec/Tac officers have the responsibility for
coordinating all of the internal and external security for a vessel. This
includes managing and leading security teams to provide a constant presence
throughout the ship while minimizing visibility and any minor inconveniences
to the crew in addition to the overseeing of a ship's offensive and defensive
capabilities. Security teams may be directed from the tactical station
via keyed instructions or in a meeting-like setting by the Sec/Tac or ASec/Tac.
In addition, special transporting of dignitaries and ambassadorial staff
shall be conducted by the Chief of Security and his/her staff as well as
armory inventories, security team personnel assignments, and detailed counter-intelligence
measures to prevent sabotage or terrorism aboard a starship.
Chief Engineering Officer (CEO)
Sometimes referred to as the Chief Engineer,
the Chief Engineering Officer is in charge of maintaining the ship or base's
engineering functions. The Chief Engineer is the department head to which
all junior engineering officers report. As such, he or she is responsible
for the overseeing of all systems of a vessel and making sure that they
are kept in prime operating condition. In addition, the Chief Engineering
Officer is also responsible for coordinating operations with other departments
regarding their instruments and systems. For example, the Chief Engineering
Officer shall coordinate all tactical systems with the Chief of Security
and Tactical Officer. Other related duties, such as shipwide diagnostics,
are also coordinated through the Chief Engineering Officer. CEOs may also
be called to participate in away team missions at the discretion of the
CO and XO.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Much like the Chief Engineering Officer is responsible
for maintaining the physical well-being of the ship or base, the Chief
Medical Officer shall be responsible for maintaining the physical well-being
of the crew. This is accomplished by scheduling regular exams of crewmen
and by directing a staff of trained personnel in medical procedures. CMOs
are responsible for conducting examinations of all crewmembers assigned
to a vessel on a yearly basis. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer
can be called upon to coordinate all activities that relate to the physical
health of the crew. In addition, as the seniormost medical authority on
a vessel, all field-related missions will require consultation with the
CMO. One of the unique powers given to the Chief Medical Officer is the
ability to relieve a ship's CO of his or her duty if it is determined he
or she is medically unfit. This power is not taken lightly, however, for
if the CMO is proven to be out-of-line, he or she will be accountable for
putting the crew in possible danger by removing the Commanding Officer.
Chief Science Officer (CSciO)
Throughout history, starship crews have encountered
dangers in the depths of space. To give the Commanding Officer and the
bridge crew the best chance to avoid violence by providing them with what
may be information integral to their survival, all Starfleet starships
have been outfitted with an array of sensor pallates and telescopes that
bring kiloquads of information into the ship's computer banks every second.
Experience has taught us, however, that the automated systems of a starship
cannot always sort the important from the unimportant information. To solve
that problem, Starfleet created the position of Chief Science Officer.
The CSciO is responsible for sorting the data provided by the ship's sensors
and routing it to the necessary ship departments. This position supplement's
the position of Chief of Operations to allow the Ops officer to concentrate
on the allocation of resources and monitoring ship status. (see Ops) In
addition, the Chief Science Officer is the operating authority to a starship's
science department. As such, all department operations are coordinated
through the CSciO.
Flight Control Officer (FCO)
The FCO is responsible for the ship or base astrogation
and flight control. Although these functions are primarily automated, their
importance requires an officer to oversee them at all times for the safety
of the ship and crew. The FCO recieves his or her orders directly from
the Commanding Officer or the officer presiding over the bridge watch.
Areas of responsibility for the FCO include: navigational references and
course plotting, supervision of automatic flight functions, manual flight
operations, and position verification. During impulse flight, FCOs are
responsible for making sure that all maneuvers stay within the boundaries
of the ship's performance envelope. During warp flight, FCOs are required
to monitor the ship's subspace field geometry and oversee automatic course
corrections by the computer to account for minor variations in the density
of interstellar medium.
Counselor (Cns)
Working under the Chief Medical Officer, the
CNS is responsible for the psychological health of the crew. Like the CMO,
the Counselor shall conduct annual examinations and direct a staff of trained
psychologists to provide the crew with the ability to seek out counseling
regarding all matters. In addition, all related matters and missions shall
be coordinated with the consultation of the Counselor. The Counselor may
also be called upon by the CO or XO to act as an advisor in volatile situations.
As with the Chief Medical Officer, the Counselor has been given the power
to relieve the CO of his or her duty if he or she is determined to by mentally
unfit. If, however, the Counselor is proven to be incorrect in his or her
determination, he or she may be held accountable for placing the ship at
unnecessary risk due to the removal of the Commanding Officer.
Marine Commander (MC)
The Marine Commander is in charge of the starship
or starbase's marine complement, if any. The following personnel are normally
assigned to assist.
Support Positions:
A. Company Sergeant Major: Responsible for all
the NCMs in the Company. He/she is the direct link between the men and
the unit commander. Also responsible for the discipline and proper training
of the said men / women.
B. Aide de Camp: Basically acts as an 'Administrative
Assistant'. His job is to take care of all the little 'day to day' details
so the unit commander can put his mind on the real problems.
C. Logistics Officer: Responsible to ensure that
all the Logistics (material, equipment, transport, accommodations, etc.)
of the teams are fulfilled either on the starship / starbase or on mission. |