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COMMAND DEPARTMENT
DESCRIPTIONS |
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These
descriptions are for the Command Department, which is represented by the
color red. The positions of the Command Department include:
Commanding
Officer Every
Starfleet Facility has a single commanding officer responsible for the
safety of his/her crew and the success of their missions. S/he has final
accountability for any actions taken by his/her crew, and Starfleet goes
to great lengths to prepare a CO for the job ahead, including the
interpretation and execution of Starfleet rules and regulations.
Each CO is responsible for building and maintaining a website for their
ship, for beginning and ending missions, and sending in monthly reports
to his or her Task Force CO to keep him informed of the events on his or
her ship. He is
responsible for representing the CO to the officer crew, as well as
insuring the orders of the CO are carried out by all hands. He makes
sure all stations are operating at peak efficiency. In times of crisis,
the XO may be designated as Commander Pro Tempore and is one of two
officers capable of jointly removing the CO from command. At the
end of each mission, the XO and CO determine any promotions that have
been warranted over that mission. At
times the XO must assume command of a Starship or base, when this
happens the XO needs the help of another officer to assume his/her role
as XO. The second officer is not a stand alone position, but a role
given to the highest ranked and trusted officer aboard. When required
the Second Officer will assume the role of XO, or if needed CO, and
performs there duties as listed, for as long as required. The
seniormost Chief Petty Officer (including Senior and Master Chiefs),
regardless of rating, is designated by the Commanding Officer as the
Chief of the Boat (for vessels) or Command Chief (for starbases). In
addition to his or her departmental responsibilities, the COB/CC
performs the following duties: serves as a liaison between the
Commanding Officer (or Executive Officer) and the enlisted crewmen;
ensures enlisted crews understand Command policies; advises the
Commanding Officer and Executive Officer regarding enlisted morale, and
evaluates the quality of noncommissioned officer leadership, management,
and supervisory training. The COB/CC
works with the other department heads, Chiefs, supervisors, and crewmen
to insure discipline is equitably maintained, and the welfare, morale,
and health needs of the enlisted personnel are met. The COB/CC is
qualified to temporarily act as Commanding or Executive Officer if so
ordered. Advises
the CO/XO on mission-specific areas of importance. Many times, the
Mission Advisor knows just as much about the mission as the CO and XO
do, if not even more. He or she also performs mission-specific
tasks, and can take on any roles that a mission requires him or her to
do. Often a department head in his/her own right. Responsible
for keeping the morale of the crew high. Delivers regular reports
on morale to the XO. The Morale Officer plans activities that will
keep the crew's morale and demeanor up. If any crew member is
having problems, IC or OOC, the Morale Officer can assist that crew
member. Must concurrently hold another staff position, not
required to be department head. The
Captain's Yeoman is for Petty Officers who wish to continue as
administrators. It is technically a non-Mate position.
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