Departments & Positions

• (USS Hawaii)

  The Command department is ultimately responsible for the ship and its crew, and those within the department are responsible for commanding the vessel and representing the interests of Starfleet.

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  Commanding Officer (CO)		Ultimately responsible for the ship and crew, the Commanding Officer is the most senior officer aboard a vessel. S/he is responsible for carrying out the orders of Starfleet, and for representing both Starfleet and the Federation.
  Executive Officer (XO)		The liaison between captain and crew, the Executive Officer acts as the disciplinarian, personnel manager, advisor to the captain, and much more. S/he is also one of only two officers, along with the Chief Medical Officer, that can remove a Commanding Officer from duty.
  Second Officer (2XO)		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 their duties as listed, for as long as required.
  Command Master Chief (CMC)		The seniormost Chief Petty Officer (including Senior and Master Chiefs), regardless of rating, is designated by the Commanding Officer as the Command Master Chief. In addition to his or her departmental responsibilities, the CMC 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 CMC 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.
  Staff Judge Advocate (SJA)		The Staff Judge Advocate serves serves as the personal legal advisor to the commanding officer. Their advice may cover a wide range of issues dealing with administrative law, government contracting, civilian and military personnel law, law of war and international relations, environmental law, etc. The Staff Judge Advocate oversees the prosecution of crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
  Executive Department Lead Petty Officer (ADMIN)		The Yeoman Master Chief Petty Officer supervises the Captain's Yeomen who are the ship's administrators. File work, and sensitive message transport are but two examples of the Yeomen's possible duties. The Yeomen assists the CO in day-to-day duties that the CO would otherwise not have the time to do.

• (Starfleet & Federation Admiralty)

  The TF93 Command department is ultimately responsible for the ship and its crew, and those within the department are responsible for representing the interests of Starfleet.

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  Task Force 93 Commanding Officer (TF93CO)

  Ultimately responsible for the ship and crew, the Commanding Officer is the most senior officer in the Task Force. S/he is responsible for carrying out the orders of Starfleet, and for representing both Starfleet and the Federation.

• (USS Hawaii)

  Responsible for the navigation and flight control of a vessel and its auxiliary craft, the Flight Control department includes pilots trained in both starship and auxiliary craft piloting. Note that the Flight Control department does not include Fighter pilots.

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  Chief Flight Control Officer (CONN)		Originally known as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN must always be present on the bridge of a starship. S/he plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. The Chief Flight Control Officer is the senior most CONN Officer aboard, serving as a Senior Officer, and chief of the personnel under him/her.
  Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer (ACONN)		Originally known as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN must always be present on the bridge of a starship. S/he plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. The Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer is the second senior most CONN Officer aboard and reports directly to the Chief Flight Control Officer.
  Flight Control Officer (FCO)		Originally know as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN must always be present on the bridge of a starship, and every vessel has a number of Flight Control Officers to allow shift rotations. S/he plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. Flight Control Officers report to the Chief Flight Control Officer.
  Space Battle Manager (SBM)		Space Battle Managers are primarily responsible for command and control and, as their title implies, battle management. Their primary duty is to ensure the day-to-day fighter mission is executed. These duties depend on the overall military operation. For space-to-space engagement, using sensors, SBMs ensure combat spacecraft find, identify, and destroy their targets by providing the pilots with a "big picture" that increases their situational awareness. SBMs can provide early warning for inbound enemy spacecraft and direct friendly assets to intercept them. As their title implies, SBMs control the space battlespace. To ensure the fighter mission is completed, SBMs aid the fight, they keep track of all the assets in the area of operations to ensure de-confliction, safety of flight for all friendly spacecraft, and expedite tactical mission execution.

• (Gorn)

  Crew of the new-type Gorn Cruiser, known as the Apophis-class, Rends with Teeth.
  
  First encountered by USS Hawaii at the Battle of Canterra and fought at the Second Battle of XFY.

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  Talon

  Captain of the Rends with Teeth

• (Starfleet & Federation Admiralty)

  The 93d Marine Expeditionary Force is the marine component command of TF93 and is also responsible for overseeing the ground operations of the Gorn War.

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  Task Force-Operation Dragon Fire Marine CO

  Commanding Officer of Task Force-Operation Dragon Fire, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, assigned to execute the ground campaign at Canterra.

• (USS Hawaii)

  The operations department is responsible for keeping ship systems functioning properly, rerouting power, bypassing relays, and doing whatever else is necessary to keep the ship operating at peak efficiency.

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  Chief Operations Officer (OPS)		The Chief Operations Officer has the primary responsibility of ensuring that ship functions, such as the use of the lateral sensor array, do not interfere with one and another. S/he must prioritize resource allocations, so that the most critical activities can have every chance of success. If so required, s/he can curtail shipboard functions if s/he thinks they will interfere with the ship's current mission or routine operations. The Chief Operations Officer oversees the Operations department, and is a member of the senior staff.
  Assistant Chief Operations Officer (AOPS)		The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relieve and maintain ship operations. The Assistant Chief Operations Officer is the second-in-command of the Operations Department, and can assume the role of Chief Operations Officer on a temporary or permanent basis if so needed.
  Chief Combat Information Center Officer (CICO)		The officer who supervises the operation of the combat information center (CIC) is the Chief Combat Information Center Officer (CICO). The CICO acts as a representative of the Chief Operations Officer. The duties of the CICO include the following: Supervising personnel on watch in CIC, ensuring space contacts are detected and reported within the capabilities of the equipment, ensuring all CIC logs are properly maintained for the duration of the watch, supervising and evaluating the on-the-job training of enlisted CIC personnel on watch, including the ship’s lookouts. The CICO normally makes reports to the Operations Officer. The CICO reports to the Tactical & Security Officer on matters of tactical employment and defense.
  Chief Navigation Officer (NAV)		The Chief Navigator is the person on board a ship or aircraft responsible for its navigation. The navigator's primary responsibility is to be aware of ship or aircraft position at all times. Responsibilities include planning the journey, advising the ship's captain of estimated timing to destinations while en route, and ensuring hazards are avoided. The navigator is in charge of maintaining the ship's nautical charts, nautical publications, and navigational equipment.
  Operations Leading Chief Petty Officer (OPSLCPO)		The Operations Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) is responsible for assisting the Chief Operations Officer in supervising the enlisted personnel and ensuring execution of the department's duties.

• (USS Hawaii)

  Merging the responsibilities of ship-to-ship and personnel combat into a single department, the tactical & security department is responsible for the tactical readiness of the vessel and the security of the ship.

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  Chief Tactical & Security Officer (TACSEC)		The Chief Tactical & Security Officer's duty is to ensure the safety of ship and crew. Some take it as their personal duty to protect the Commanding Officer/Executive Officer on away teams. She/he is also responsible for people under arrest and the safety of guests, liked or not. S/he also is a department head and a member of the senior staff, responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters. Security could be called the 24th century police force.
  Assistant Chief Tactical & Security Officer (ATACSEC)		The Assistant Chief Tactical & Security Officer is the department's deputy. S/he assists the Chief in the daily work; in issues regarding Security and any administrative matters. If required the Deputy must be able to take command of the Tactical & Security department.
  Tactical Actions Officer (TAO)		Behind every ship’s commanding officer (CO) is a small group of Tactical Action Officers (TAO) who are responsible for weapons release, reading sensor data, overall defense of the ship, tactical decision making, console operation, and oversight of a variety of watchstander responsibilities in space warfare areas.
  Fire Control Officer (FOX)		The Fire Control Officer is responsible for leading the Fox Division, a historical designation for the unit responsible for operation of all of the ships gunfire control systems including fire control radar, computer, and electrical transmission systems as well as the ship's torpedoes.
  Security Officer (SEC)		There are several Security Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief of Tactical & Security and his/her Deputy and mostly guard sensitive areas, protect people, patrol, and handle other threats to the Federation.
  K9 Division Officer (K9/DIVO)		The K9 Division Officer is the officer in charge of the K9 Division of the Tactical & Security Department. S/he is tasked with overseeing the K9 Division and Starfleet Working Dog (SWD) program aboard, including supervising the handlers, in support of the Department's objectives.
  Tactical & Security Leading Chief Petty Officer (TACSECLCPO)		The Tactical & Security Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) is the senior enlisted member of the department, responsible for assisting the Chief Tactical & Security Officer in supervising the enlisted personnel and ensuring execution of the department's duties.
  Starfleet Working Dog (SWD)		Starfleet Working Dogs work in the K9 Division to achieve Security objectives such as explosive ordnance detection, drug interdiction, as well as search and rescue operations.
  Reserve Starfleet Working Dog (SWDR)		Starfleet Working Dogs work in the K9 Division to achieve Security objectives such as explosive ordnance detection, drug interdiction, as well as search and rescue operations.
  Tactical Officer		The Tactical Officers are the vessels gunmen. They assist the Chief Tactical Officer by running and maintaining the numerous weapons systems aboard the ship/starbase, and analysis and tactical planning of current missions. Very often Tactical Officers are also trained in ground combat and small unit tactics.
  Recovered Prisoner of War (POW)		Prisoners of War recovered from adversary custody.

• (USS Hawaii)

  The engineering department has the enormous task of keeping the ship working; they are responsible for making repairs, fixing problems, and making sure that the ship is ready for anything.

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  Chief Engineering Officer (CHENG)		The Chief Engineer is responsible for the condition of all systems and equipment on board a Starfleet ship or facility. S/he oversees maintenance, repairs and upgrades of all equipment. S/he is also responsible for the many repair teams during crisis situations. The Chief Engineer is not only the department head but also a senior officer, responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and maintenance of the duty rosters.
  Assistant Chief Engineering Officer (ACHENG)		The Assistant Chief Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in the daily work; in issues regarding mechanical, administrative matters and coordinating repairs with other departments. If so required, the Assistant Chief Engineer must be able to take over as Chief Engineer, and thus must be versed in current information regarding the ship or facility.
  Damage Control Assistant (DCA)		The Damage Control Assistant, a key adjunct to the CHENG, has responsibility for working with all the departments to assure the proper status of every door, hatch or closure within the ship, as well as all the emergency pumps and damage control lockers throughout the ship. S/he leads a team of Damage Controlmen to contain damage to the ship during war.
  Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA)		The MPA is responsible to the CHENG for the operation, care, and maintenance of the ship's propulsion machinery, its related auxiliaries, and such other auxiliaries as may be assigned. The MPA is specifically responsible for the reliability and effective operation of the ship’s warp core, nacelles, and assigned auxiliaries. He must make, or assign reliable subordinates to make, frequent inspections of all the machinery and equipment for which he is responsible. In addition, the MPA must make sure necessary inspections, tests, repairs, and adjustments are completed. The MPA is also responsible for the care, storage, and expenditure of fuels and the maintenance and security of fueling systems and the maintenance of fuel records, including a daily fuel report to the CO. Proper preparation, care, submission, and disposition of the Engineering Log and Engineer’s Bell Book is also part of the MPA's duties. He is required to inspect them at least daily and ensure their proper maintenance and timely submission. The MPA must know the operational characteristics of the equipment and machinery under his control so he can observe and interpret their results.
  Electrical Officer (ELECTRO)		The electrical officer is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the electrical power generating, storage and distribution systems, and auxiliary electrical systems and equipment.
  Computer Systems Specialist		The Computer Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The new generation of Computer systems are highly developed. This system needs much maintenance and the Computer Systems Specialist was introduced to relieve the Science Officer, whose duty this was in the very early days. A small team is assigned to the Computer Systems Specialist, which is made up from NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Computer Systems Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.
  Engineering Leading Chief Petty Officer (ENGLCPO)		The Engineering Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) is the senior enlisted member of the department, responsible for assisting the Chief Engineering Officer in supervising the enlisted personnel and ensuring execution of the department's duties.
  Damage Control Specialist (DCS)		The Damage Control Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The Damage Control Specialist controls all damage control aboard the ship when it gets damaged in battle. S/he oversees all damage repair aboard the ship, and coordinates repair teams on the smaller jobs so the Chief Engineer can worry about other matters. A small team is assigned to the Damage Control Specialist which is made up from NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Damage Control Specialist reports to the Damage Control Assistant (DCA).
  Matter/Energy Systems Specialist		The Matter / Energy Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. All aspect of matter energy transfers with the sole exception of the warp drive systems are handled by the Matter/Energy Systems Specialist. Such areas involved are transporter and replicator systems. The Matter/Energy Systems Specialist is the Officer in charge of a small team, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Matter/Energy Systems Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.
  Propulsion Specialist		Specializing in impulse and warp propulsion, these specialists are often specific to even a single class of ship due to the complexity of warp and impulse systems.
  Structural/Environmental Specialist		The Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist is a specialized Engineer. From a small ship/facility to a large one, all requires constant monitoring. The hull, bulkheads, walls, Jeffrey's tubes, turbolifts, structural integrity field, internal dampening field, and environmental systems are all monitored and maintained by this officer and his/her team. The team assigned to the Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Structural and Environmental Systems Specialist reports to the Asst and Chief Engineer.

• (USS Hawaii)

  The medical department is responsible for the mental and physical health of the crew.

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  Incoming Chief Medical Officer (CMO)		The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the physical health of the entire crew, but does more than patch up injured crew members. His/her function is to ensure that they do not get sick or injured to begin with, and to this end monitors their health and conditioning with regular check ups. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer can remove anyone from duty, even a Commanding Officer. Besides this s/he is available to provide medical advice to any individual who requests it. Additionally the Chief is also responsible for all aspect of the medical deck, such as the Medical labs, Surgical suites and Dentistry labs. S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.
  Outgoing Chief Medical Officer (CMO)		The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the physical health of the entire crew, but does more than patch up injured crew members. His/her function is to ensure that they do not get sick or injured to begin with, and to this end monitors their health and conditioning with regular check ups. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer can remove anyone from duty, even a Commanding Officer. Besides this s/he is available to provide medical advice to any individual who requests it. Additionally the Chief is also responsible for all aspect of the medical deck, such as the Medical labs, Surgical suites and Dentistry labs. S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.
  Assistant Chief Medical Officer (ACMO)		A starship or facility has numerous personnel aboard, and thus the Chief Medical Officer cannot be expect to do all the work required. The Asst. Chief Medical Officer assists Chief in all areas, such as administration, and application of medical care.
  Ship's Surgeon (OR)		Doctors of the federation still specialize and mostly, the Chief Medical Officer position is usually held by a general practitioner. While simple surgery is part of their training, some doctors on larger vessels and starbases prefer to have a surgeon on staff.
  Medical Officer (MED)		Medical Officers undertake the majority of the work aboard the ship/facility, examining the crew, and administering medical care under the instruction of the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Chief Medical Officer.
  Chief Counselor (PSY)		Because of their training in psychology, technically the ship's/facility's Counselor is considered part of Starfleet Medical. The Counselor is responsible both for advising the Commanding Officer in dealing with other people and races, and in helping crew members with personal, psychological, and emotional problems.
  Counselor (MHA)		Because of their training in psychology, technically the ship's/facility's Counselor is considered part of Starfleet medical. The Counselor is responsible both for advising the Commanding Officer in dealing with other people and races, and in helping crew members with personal, psychological, and emotional problems.
  On-Call Therapy Assistant (TA)		Therapy animals provide assistance during therapy sessions to calm individuals to allow counselors to provide more effective care to the patient.
  Counselor's Aide		The Counselor's Aide helps keep all the matters of the Counseling Department in order. S/he assigns appointments for anyone needing them, and assists the Counselors with anything that they may need.
  Corpsman Master Chief (HMCM)		The Corpsman Master Chief serves as the Chief Nurse and oversees all the Nurses currently aboard, ensuring they are assigned to tasks and working as required in their area. Additionally the Head nurse performs the normal duties of the nurse, assisting the Duty Medical Officer in sickbay.
  Hospital Corpsman-in-Training (HA)		Hospital Corpsmen or Nurses are trained in basic medical care, and are capable of dealing with less serious medical cases. In more serious matters the nurse assists the medical officer in the examination and administration of medical care, be this injecting required drugs, or simply assuring the injured party that they will be ok. The Nurses also maintain the medical wards, overseeing the patients and ensuring they are receiving medication and care as instructed by the Medical Officer.
  Morale Officer		Responsible for keeping the morale of the crew high. Delivers regular reports on morale to the Executive Officer. The Morale Officer plans activities that will keep the crew's morale and demeanor up. If any crew member is having problems, the Morale Officer can assist that crew member.

• (USS Hawaii)

  From sensor readings to figuring out a way to enter the strange spacial anomaly, the science department is responsible for recording data, testing new ideas out, and making discoveries.

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  Chief Science Officer (CSO)		The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the ship collects, and the distribution of such data to specific section within the department for analysis. S/he is also responsible with providing the ship's captain with scientific information needed for command decisions. S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.
  Incoming Chief Science Officer (CSO)		The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the ship collects, and the distribution of such data to specific section within the department for analysis. S/he is also responsible with providing the ship's captain with scientific information needed for command decisions. S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.
  Assistant Chief Science Officer (ACSO)		The Assistant Chief Science Officer assists the Chief Science Officer in all areas, such as administration, and analysis of scientific data. The Assistant often take part in specific analysis of important data along with the Chief Science Officer, however spends most time overseeing current project and their section heads.
  Science Officer		There are several general Science Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Science Officer and his Assistant. Assignments include work for the Specialized Section heads, as well as duties for work being carried out by the Chief and Assistant.
  Astrometrics Officer (ASTRO)		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Astrometrics Division. This role entails the maintaining, correction and production of new stellar maps. Has close ties with the the Physicist and Stellar Cartographers.
  Xenoanthropologist (XENO)		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Alien Culture Section. This role involves the study of all newly discovered alien species and life forms, from the long dead to thriving. Their knowledge also involves current known alien species. Answers to the Chief Science Officer and Assistant Chief Science Officer.
  Biologist (BIO)		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Biology Section. This role entails the study of biology, botany, zoology and many more Life Sciences. On larger ships there many be a number of Science Officers within this section, under the lead of the Biologist.
  Language Specialist		Specialized Communications Officer in charge of the Linguistics section. This role involves the study of new and old languages and text in an attempt to better understand and interpret their meaning. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Chief Communications Officer (if present) or the Chief and Assistant Chief Science Officer.
  Stellar Cartographer		Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Stellar Cartography bay. This role entails the mapping of all spatial phenomenon, and the implications of such phenomenon. Has close ties with the Physicist and Astrometrics Officer.
  Science Leading Chief Petty Officer (SLCPO)		The Science Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) is the senior enlisted member of the department, responsible for assisting the Chief Tactical & Security Officer in supervising the enlisted personnel and ensuring execution of the department's duties.

• (USS Hawaii)

  The Intelligence department is responsible for gathering and providing intelligence as it becomes possible during a mission; during covert missions, the intelligence department also takes a more active role, providing the necessary classified and other information.

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  Chief Intelligence Officer (INT)		Responsible for managing the intelligence department in its various facets, the Chief Intelligence officer often assists the Strategic Operations officer with information gathering and analysis, and then acts as a channel of information to the CO and bridge crew during combat situations.
  Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer (AINT)		Responsible for aiding the Chief Intelligence Officer in managing the intelligence department in its various facets, often assisting the Strategic Operations officer with information gathering and analysis.
  Intelligence Officer		Responsible for gathering intelligence, an Intelligence officer has the patience to read through a database for hours on end, and the cunning to coax information from an unwilling giver. S/he must provide this information to the Chief Intelligence officer as it becomes needed.
  Infiltration Specialist		The Infiltration Specialist is trained the arts of covert operations and infiltration. They are trained to get into and out of enemy instillations, territory, etc. Once in, they can gather intel, or if needed plant explosives, and even in times of war capture of enemy personnel. The Infiltration Specialist reports to the Chief Intelligence Officer.
  Encryption Specialist		This NCO takes submitted Intelligence reports and runs them through algorithms, checking for keywords that denote mistyped classification and then puts the report into crypto form and sends them through the proper channels of communication to either on board ship consoles or off board to who ever needs to receive it. The Encryption Specialist reports to the Chief Intelligence Officer.
  Signals Intelligence Officer (SIGINT)		The Signals Intelligence Officer analyzes interception of signals, whether communications between people (communications intelligence—abbreviated to COMINT) or from electronic signals not directly used in communication (electronic intelligence—abbreviated to ELINT). As sensitive information is often encrypted, signals intelligence in turn involves the use of cryptanalysis to decipher the messages. Traffic analysis—the study of who is signaling whom and in what quantity—is also used to derive information.
  Humanoid Intelligence Officer (HUMINT)		The Human Intelligence Officer analyzes intelligence gathered by means of interpersonal contact, as opposed to the more technical intelligence gathering disciplines. HUMINT can provide several kinds of information. It can provide observations during travel or other events from travelers, refugees, escaped friendly POWs, etc. It can provide data on things about which the subject has specific knowledge, which can be another human subject, or, in the case of defectors and spies, sensitive information to which they had access. Finally, it can provide information on interpersonal relationships and networks of interest. HUMINT is both a source of positive intelligence, but also of information of strong counterintelligence value. Interviews should balance any known information requirements of both intelligence collection guidance and of counterintelligence requirements.
  Intelligence Leading Chief Petty Officer (INTLCPO)		The Intelligence Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) is the senior enlisted member of the department, responsible for assisting the Chief Intelligence Officer in supervising the enlisted personnel and ensuring execution of the department's duties.

• (USS Hawaii)

  Responsible for representing the Federation and its interests, Diplomatic Officers initiate and facilitate: strategic agreements, treaties, conventions, Federation information and policies, trade and commerce, technology exchange, and friendly relations between galactic powers.

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  Chief Diplomatic Officer (DIP)		The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, religion, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war. S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her Commanding Officer as well a diplomatic advise on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation. The Chief Diplomatic Officer is in charge of the Diplomatic Corps Detachment. He or she oversees the operation of it, as well as makes sure everything in that department is carried out according to Starfleet Regulations.
  Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer (ADIP)		The Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer is the second-in-command of the Diplomatic Corps Detachment. If necessary, he or she can take the place of the Chief Diplomatic Officer on a temporary or permanent basis.
  Diplomatic Officer		The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel/base must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, religion, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war. S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her Commanding Officer aiding in official functions as prescribed by protocol, performing administrative duties, and other tasks as directed by the Chief Diplomatic Officer and/or Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer as well a diplomatic advice on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation.
  Diplomatic Corpsman		The Diplomatic Corpsman is a special position reserved for enlisted officers who wish to study diplomacy, and aid the department in its mission. Their duties consist of, but are not limited to, aiding Diplomatic Officers and Diplomat's Aide in the construction of various legal documents, researching diplomatic archives, attending and aiding in the preparation for diplomatic functions, and other tasks as prescribed by the Chief Diplomatic Officer and/or Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer. These individuals are qualified to undertake some of the responsibilities of a Diplomatic Officer, as their training are far less in-depth. They are, however, able to, and adequately trained to function as a paralegal when such services are required by a vessel/base's crew.
  Diplomat's Aide		S/he responds to the Ship/Base's Chief Diplomatic Officer, and is required to be able to stand in and run the Diplomatic Department as required should the Chief Diplomatic Officer be absent for any reason. The Aide must therefore be versed in all Diplomatic information regarding the current status of the Federation and its aligned and non aligned neighbours.
  Media Relations Officer (MEDIA)		Like it or not, the public has a right to know what Starfleet is up to. To get the word out to journalists or in the case of classified missions, to keep word from getting out. The Chief Diplomatic Officer will usually appoint one of their Diplomatic Officers to serve as the Media Relations Officer. With the exceptions of large stations and/or high profile diplomatic negotiations the Media Relations Officer duties consist of, but are not limited to keeping the Chief Diplomatic Officer and Assistant Chief Diplomatic Officer informed of all relevant media stories, dealing with the press on a daily basis, creating and issuing mission statments, conducting personal interviews, and answer questions from the media journalists.
  Translation Specialist (TS)		The Translation Specialist is a person capable of translating written and spoken languages in real-time. They often have roles of interpreters and mediators due to their extensive linguistic capabilities. Under diplomacy the Translation Specialist is charged with the translation of any language, living or dead, that may be encountered by a vessel/base that the Universal Translator system can not interpret. These individuals are adept at using various decryption techniques to aid in the deciphering of such languages. These individuals are qualified to undertake any tasks that could be asked of a general Diplomatic Officer; however they specialize in the linguistic aspect of this department.

• (USS Hawaii)

  When the standard security detail is not enough, marines come in and clean up; the marine detachment is a powerful tactical addition to any ship, responsible for partaking in personal combat, from sniping to melee.

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  3d Marine Raider Battalion Commanding Officer (3MRBN/CO)		The 3d Marine Raider Battalion is organized, trained, and equipped to deploy for galaxy-wide missions as directed by SFMARSOC. The Battalion has 4 MSOCs, each one task-organized with personnel uniquely skilled in special equipment support, intelligence, and fire-support. The 3d Marine Raider Battalion is headquartered on Pollux IV.
  3d Marine Raider Battalion Sergeant Major (3MRBN/SM)		Marine Corps sergeants major serve as the senior enlisted marine in the Corps' units of battalion, squadron or higher echelon, as the unit commander's senior enlisted adviser and to handle matters of discipline and morale among the enlisted marines.
  Bravo Company Commanding Officer (BMSOC/CC)		The Marine CO is responsible for all the Marine personnel assigned to the ship/facility. S/he is in required to take command of any special ground operations and lease such actions with security. The Marines could be called the 24th century commandos. The CO can range from a Second Lieutenant on a small ship to a Lieutenant Colonel on a large facility or colony. Charged with the training, condition and tactical leadership of the Marine compliment, they are a member of the senior staff. The USS Hawaii is home to Bravo & Delta Company, a Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC) of the 3d Marine Raider Battalion, Starfleet Marine Raider Regiment, Starfleet Marine Corps Special Operations Command (SFMARSOC). Each MSOC is capable of deploying task-organized expeditionary Special Operations Forces (SOF) for the conduct of full spectrum SOF operations in support of the geospatial combatant commanders (GCCs). Each company consists of four Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT). The base unit of the Raiders is the 14-person MSOT. Each 14-man MSOT is organized into three elements: a Headquarters (HQ) and two identical Tactical Squads. The HQ element consists of a Special Operations Officer Team Leader, Team Chief (Master Sergeant), Operations SNCO (Gunnery Sergeant), and a communication SNCO. Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.
  2d Marine Special Operations Team Leader (2MSOT/TL)		The Team Leader leads a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT). The base unit of the Raiders is the 14-person MSOT. Each 14-man MSOT is organized into three elements: a Headquarters (HQ) and two identical Tactical Squads. The HQ element consists of a Special Operations Officer Team Leader, Team Chief (Master Sergeant), Operations SNCO (Gunnery Sergeant), and a communication SNCO. Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.
  Delta Company First Sergeant (DMSOC/1SG)		The First Sergeant is the highest ranked Enlisted marine. S/He is in charge of all of the marine enlisted affairs in the detachment. They assist the Company or Detachment Commander as their Executive Officer would. They act as a bridge, closing the gap between the NCO\'s and the Officers. Answers To Marine Commanding Officer.
  Marine		Serving within a squad, the marine is trained in a variety of means of combat, from melee to ranged projectile to sniping.
  2d Marine Special Operations Team SNCO (2MSOT/OPS)		The SNCO is responsible for Operations and assisting the Team Leader as well as Team Chief in leading the Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT). Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.
  4th Marine Special Operations Team Leader (4MSOT/TL)		The Team Leader leads a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT). The base unit of the Raiders is the 14-person MSOT. Each 14-man MSOT is organized into three elements: a Headquarters (HQ) and two identical Tactical Squads. The HQ element consists of a Special Operations Officer Team Leader, Team Chief (Master Sergeant), Operations SNCO (Gunnery Sergeant), and a communication SNCO. Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.
  Gold Element Critical Skills Operator (4MSOT/CSO)		A Starfleet Marine Corps Critical Skills Operator (CSO) is a member of the Starfleet Marine Corps in the primary special operations career field for Marines assigned to Starfleet Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (SFMARSOC). Marines designated Critical Skills Operators (CSOs), colloquially known as "Raiders", are assigned to Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT), Companies (MSOC) and Raider Battalions (MRBNs). CSOs are trained to execute a variety of missions. Specialized training also provides capabilities in language fluency necessary for crossing cultural barriers, allowing CSOs to connect with the local forces as well as civilians. It takes, at a minimum, four and a half years to create a Marine CSO. The reason for this is that a Marine must have a minimum of three years (or have achieved the rank of at least Lance Corporal) in the Starfleet Marines Corps before being considered a candidate for SFMARSOC.
  Delta Company Commanding Officer (DMSOC/CC)		The Marine CO is responsible for all the Marine personnel assigned to the ship/facility. S/he is in required to take command of any special ground operations and lease such actions with security. The Marines could be called the 24th century commandos. The CO can range from a Second Lieutenant on a small ship to a Lieutenant Colonel on a large facility or colony. Charged with the training, condition and tactical leadership of the Marine compliment, they are a member of the senior staff. The USS Hawaii is home to Delta Company, a Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC) of the 3d Marine Raider Battalion, Starfleet Marine Raider Regiment, Starfleet Marine Corps Special Operations Command (SFMARSOC). Each MSOC is capable of deploying task-organized expeditionary Special Operations Forces (SOF) for the conduct of full spectrum SOF operations in support of the geospatial combatant commanders (GCCs). Each company consists of four Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT). The base unit of the Raiders is the 14-person MSOT. Each 14-man MSOT is organized into three elements: a Headquarters (HQ) and two identical Tactical Squads. The HQ element consists of a Special Operations Officer Team Leader, Team Chief (Master Sergeant), Operations SNCO (Gunnery Sergeant), and a communication SNCO. Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.
  Delta Company Executive Officer (DMSOC/XO)		The Executive Officer of the Marines, works like any Asst. Department head, removing some of the work load from the Marine CO and if the need arises taking on the role of Marine CO. S/he oversees the regular duties of the Marines, from regular drills to equipment training, assignment and supply request to the ship/facilities Materials Officer. Answers to the Marine Commanding Officer.
  3d Marine Special Operations Team Leader (3MSOT/TL)		The Team Leader leads a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT). The base unit of the Raiders is the 14-person MSOT. Each 14-man MSOT is organized into three elements: a Headquarters (HQ) and two identical Tactical Squads. The HQ element consists of a Special Operations Officer Team Leader, Team Chief (Master Sergeant), Operations SNCO (Gunnery Sergeant), and a communication SNCO. Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.
  1st Marine Special Operations Team Chief (1MSOT/TC)		The Team Chief is the senior enlisted member of a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT). The base unit of the Raiders is the 14-person MSOT. Each 14-man MSOT is organized into three elements: a Headquarters (HQ) and two identical Tactical Squads. The HQ element consists of a Special Operations Officer Team Leader, Team Chief (Master Sergeant), Operations SNCO (Gunnery Sergeant), and a communication SNCO. Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.
  5th Marine Special Operations Team Chief (5MSOT/TC)		The Team Chief is the senior enlisted member of a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT). The base unit of the Raiders is the 14-person MSOT. Each 14-man MSOT is organized into three elements: a Headquarters (HQ) and two identical Tactical Squads. The HQ element consists of a Special Operations Officer Team Leader, Team Chief (Master Sergeant), Operations SNCO (Gunnery Sergeant), and a communication SNCO. Each Tactical Element consists of an Element Leader (Staff Sergeant), three Critical Skills Operators (Sergeant/Corporal), and a Starfleet Special Forces Reconnaissance Corpsman (SFRC). The organization allows a Team to operate on its own if needed, but maintains the ability to operate as part of a bigger unit if needed.

• (USS Hawaii)

  The best pilots in Starfleet, they are responsible for piloting the starfighters in ship-to-ship battles, as well as providing escort for shuttles, and runabouts.

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  Flight 801 Commanding Officer (FLT 801/CO)		The Flight Commander is in charge of all things related to fighters. As well, the commander is responsible for all the personnel assigned to unit on the ship, and ensuring that maintenance work is carried out on the craft by Engineering. The Commander reports to the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer and is a member of the Senior Staff.
  Flight 801 Executive Officer (FLT 801/XO)		The Deputy Commander is in charge of assisting the Commander with all things related to the unit's fighters. Reports to the Commander.
  Squadron Leader		The Squadron Leader is in charge of all things related to his squadron's fighters, generally a responsibility of up to 24 starfighters. As well, the squadron leader is responsible for all the personnel assigned to the squadron on the ship/facility, and ensuring that maintenance work is carried on the craft by Engineering. Reports to the Wing Commander. If the Squadron Leader is the senior starfighter pilot assigned to the starship, starbase or facility they report to the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer and is a member of the Senior Staff.
  Flight Leader		The Flight Leader is in charge of all things related to his flight's fighters, generally a responsibility of up to 8 starfighters. As well, the flight leader is responsible for all the personnel assigned to the flight on the ship/facility, and ensuring that maintenance work is carried on the craft by Engineering. Reports to the Squadron Leader. If the Flight Leader is the senior starfighter pilot assigned to the starship, starbase or facility they report to the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer and is a member of the Senior Staff.
  Fighter Pilot		Specialized pilot, trained in all areas and aspects of fighter combat. They are also familiar with runabouts, shuttles and transports. To be a fighter pilot the pilot must hold a rank from within the Warrant Officer Ranks or commissioned ranks.
  Tactical Systems Operator		The Tactical Systems Operator (or TSO) is responsible for operating all offensive and defensive systems in fighters which have two operators. This frees the pilot to handle only the operation of the aerospacecraft. Most TSOs are also trained as pilots, for circumstances when the main pilot of the fighter is incapacitated or killed but the craft is still servicable. The TSO answers to the Flight Leader, and is generally subordinate to the Fighter Pilot operating his/her craft. Because of the location of the TSO's seat in most fighters, the position is sometimes known as the 'back seater'.

• (Starfleet & Federation Admiralty)

  Responsible for representing the Federation and its interests, Diplomatic Officers initiate and facilitate: strategic agreements, treaties, conventions, Federation information and policies, trade and commerce, technology exchange, and friendly relations between galactic powers.

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  Secretary of the Exterior (SECEXT)		Ultimately responsible for Federation Exterior Affairs, the Secretary of the Exterior is the most senior officer in the President's Cabinet for Diplomatic Affairs. S/he is responsible for carrying out the diplomatic orders of the Federation, and for representing the Federation across the galaxy.
  Assistant Commandant of the Starfleet Diplomatic Corps		The Assistant Commandant of the Starfleet Diplomatic Corps is the second senior-most Diplomatic Officer in Starfleet, responsible for overseeing Diplomatic personnel, training, and operations.
  Director, Federation Mission to Bre'el IV		The Director, Federation Mission to Bre'el IV is in charge of establishing the Federation's Mission to the Bre'ella, to improve relations and convey their concerns, following the Gorn Incursion into the Cestus & Canterra Sectors in mid-2388.