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=Operations Command Positions= | =Operations Command Positions= | ||
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|position=Chief Operations Officer | |position=Chief Operations Officer | ||
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|description=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. | |description=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. | |
− | The Chief Operations Officer oversees the Operations department, and is a member of the senior staff. | ||
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|description=The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time. | |description=The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time. | ||
− | + | :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. | |
− | 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. | ||
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|position=Operations Officer | |position=Operations Officer | ||
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− | |description=The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time. | + | |description=The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time. The Operations Officer reports to the Chief Operations Officer. |
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− | The Operations Officer reports to the Chief Operations Officer. | ||
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− | =Operations= | + | =Standard Operations= |
==Computer Positions== | ==Computer Positions== | ||
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|position=Computer Officer | |position=Computer Officer | ||
|qty=3 | |qty=3 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=An Operations Officer in this capacity is responsible for the full functionality of data passing through all systems onboard a station or ship. Similar to an engineer, they can be assigned to repair or diagnose the loss or mismanagement of data. They may also be responsible for data encryption and storage/retrieval. Role play positions can include: Main Computer Maintenance, Data Encryption Specialist, Records Officers/Specialists |
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− | + | ;Other Computer Officer Positions | |
− | + | * Main Computer Maintenance | |
− | + | * Data Encryption Specialist | |
− | + | * Records Officers | |
− | + | * Computer Technician / Specialist | |
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==Communications Positions== | ==Communications Positions== | ||
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|position=Senior Communications Officer | |position=Senior Communications Officer | ||
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=A Communications Officer is responsible for the delivery and transmission of all incoming and outgoing communications aboard ship or station. Many officers in this field have a strong degree of skill in encrypting or decrypting a message and are often called on away missions. |
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{{PositionBoxOpsOff | {{PositionBoxOpsOff | ||
|position=Communications Officer | |position=Communications Officer | ||
|qty=3 | |qty=3 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=Responsible for allocating communication channels for use, including internal and external ship communications. Also oversees updating the ship's/station's universal translator, and those built into the combadges, with any new languages and translations as they are made available. |
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|position=Chief Communications Technician | |position=Chief Communications Technician | ||
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=Communications specialist was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of communications equipment aboard Starfleet vessels. |
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{{PositionBoxOpsEns | {{PositionBoxOpsEns | ||
− | |position= | + | |position=Communications Technician |
|qty=2 | |qty=2 | ||
− | |description | + | |description=Communications specialist was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of communications equipment aboard Starfleet vessels. |
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{{PositionBoxOpsOff | {{PositionBoxOpsOff | ||
|position=Cryptography Officer | |position=Cryptography Officer | ||
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=A cryptographer is a cybersecurity professional who uses encryption codes to protect data and other sensitive information. They may also break existing codes to better understand algorithms and their use in information security. Cryptographers are one type of role within the cybersecurity field, and they provide technical support to private businesses and government agencies to solve security issues. |
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|position=Linguistics Officer | |position=Linguistics Officer | ||
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=A chief linguistics officer is in charge of all linguistic sciences aboard a starship. Starfleet utilized linguistic officers in unexplored or under-explored areas of space where many first contact situations may arise. |
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− | ==Sensor Positions== | + | ==Sensor & Environmental Positions== |
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|position=Sensor Officer | |position=Sensor Officer | ||
|qty=3 | |qty=3 | ||
− | |description | + | |description=Sensor specialist was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of sensors aboard Starfleet vessels. |
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{{PositionBoxOpsOff | {{PositionBoxOpsOff | ||
|position=Environmental Systems Officer | |position=Environmental Systems Officer | ||
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=The Environmental Officer is a position on board either a Starship or Starbase or other such facility that acts as a separate position to the Engineering department. The monitor the environment on the Starship or Starbase or other facility and maintain an atmosphere so all can live. These officers can also adjust the Starfleet facility to accommodate an Alien environment. The Chief Environmental Officer coordinates with the Engineering department for it's needs. |
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{{PositionBoxOpsEns | {{PositionBoxOpsEns | ||
|position=Environmental Systems Specialist | |position=Environmental Systems Specialist | ||
|qty=5 | |qty=5 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=Environmental technician was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of environmental controls aboard Starfleet vessels. |
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+ | |position=Life Support Technician | ||
+ | |description=Life support technician was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of life support systems aboard Starfleet vessels. | ||
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+ | {{PositionBoxOpsEns | ||
+ | |position=Power Distribution Management | ||
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+ | |description=An Operations Officer in this capacity is responsible for ensuring main power and auxiliary power systems are balanced throughout systems onboard a station or ship. In an emergency situation, an operations officer's assignment is to divert any non-essential power to areas of the ship that power is most needed. Serves as a back-up to Engineering on the Bridge. | ||
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=Personnel Services= | =Personnel Services= | ||
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==Transporter Positions== | ==Transporter Positions== | ||
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− | |position=Transporter | + | |position=Transporter Systems Officer |
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=This individual is responsible for every one of the ship's transporter pads, both cargo and personnel. The Transporter Chief reports to the Chief Operations Officer. |
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− | |position=Transporter | + | |position=Transporter Chief |
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=An NCO well versed with the transporter and its system, these chiefs work hand-in-hand with the Engineering department, are quick thinkers and skilled at repairing the complex transporter systems aboard any ship/station. |
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− | ==Supply Positions== | + | ==Supply & Steward Positions== |
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|position=Quartermaster | |position=Quartermaster | ||
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|description=The Quartermaster specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to personnel aboard the vessel. In addition, the Quartermaster controls all physical assignments to quarters throughout the vessel. | |description=The Quartermaster specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to personnel aboard the vessel. In addition, the Quartermaster controls all physical assignments to quarters throughout the vessel. | ||
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− | |position= | + | |position=Inventory & Logistics Specialist |
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=An Operations Officer in this capacity is responsible for the management of resources a ship or station uses. Other departments often report to this department to request, order and submit for these resources. They also report periodically to submit lists of resources currently in possession in the event that they are needed elsewhere. They are also responsible for maintenance and repair operations and assisting Engineering in the development and implementation of repairs and upgrades. Role play could include Inventory Management, Maintenance Officers/ Specialists, Supply/Logistics Officers/Specialists, Ship's Services Officers/Specialists. |
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− | |position= | + | |position=Supply Clerk |
|qty=3 | |qty=3 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=Supply clerk was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were in charge of procuring and distributing supplies aboard Starfleet vessels. |
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− | |position= | + | |position=Materials Specialist |
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− | |description= | + | |description=Responsible for managing the ship/station stores of supplies, the Materials Officer (also known as a quartermaster) has the tough task of making sure that things get where they are needed when they are needed. |
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− | |position= | + | |position=Chef |
|qty=1 | |qty=1 | ||
− | |description= | + | |description=The Black Hawk employs a non-commissioned officer in this role, curating meals for senior staff and diplomatic occasions. |
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|position=Steward | |position=Steward | ||
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− | |description= | + | |description=A steward manages accommodation, dining arrangements, and provisions for a ship or station. |
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=Flight Deck/Shuttlebay Positions= | =Flight Deck/Shuttlebay Positions= | ||
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The ground crew for each plane is made up of engineers and specialists in different areas of support: Electronic, Mechanical, Ordinance, Engineering and General Support. Along with these NCO’s, a bevy of ground support and operations personnel work behind the scenes to make a squadron into the fierce fighting unit it is. | The ground crew for each plane is made up of engineers and specialists in different areas of support: Electronic, Mechanical, Ordinance, Engineering and General Support. Along with these NCO’s, a bevy of ground support and operations personnel work behind the scenes to make a squadron into the fierce fighting unit it is. | ||
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− | |position=Chief Support Craft | + | |position=Chief of Support Craft Operations |
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|description=The Chief Support Craft Officer of the starship maintains inventory and requisitions of supplies and materiel for both shuttles and the squadron, ranging from replacement fighters and ordinance to field rations and tricorders. A miracle worker in combat situations, the logistics officer has the hard job of keeping everyone supplied and thus, happy. | |description=The Chief Support Craft Officer of the starship maintains inventory and requisitions of supplies and materiel for both shuttles and the squadron, ranging from replacement fighters and ordinance to field rations and tricorders. A miracle worker in combat situations, the logistics officer has the hard job of keeping everyone supplied and thus, happy. | ||
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− | |position= | + | |position=Shuttlebay Officer |
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|description=The Support Craft Officer has the daunting task of coordinating the launch and retrieval of shuttles and fighters from takeoff to passage through their air/space to a craft’s landing. The Flight Operations Officer also maintains sensor data on the base facilities surrounding airspace, including weather/stellar information and data on craft in the area. | |description=The Support Craft Officer has the daunting task of coordinating the launch and retrieval of shuttles and fighters from takeoff to passage through their air/space to a craft’s landing. The Flight Operations Officer also maintains sensor data on the base facilities surrounding airspace, including weather/stellar information and data on craft in the area. | ||
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− | |position= | + | |position=Shuttlebay Specialist |
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|description=The Support Craft Specialist assists the Flight Operations Officer where needed and is authorized to act as a Flight Deck Officer in his/her supervisor's absence. | |description=The Support Craft Specialist assists the Flight Operations Officer where needed and is authorized to act as a Flight Deck Officer in his/her supervisor's absence. | ||
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[[Category:Operations]] [[Category:Personnel]] | [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:Personnel]] |
Latest revision as of 19:51, 1 June 2024
Contents
Operations Command Positions
- Chief Operations Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
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
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time. - 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.
- Operations Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time. The Operations Officer reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
Standard Operations
Computer Positions
- Computer Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
An Operations Officer in this capacity is responsible for the full functionality of data passing through all systems onboard a station or ship. Similar to an engineer, they can be assigned to repair or diagnose the loss or mismanagement of data. They may also be responsible for data encryption and storage/retrieval. Role play positions can include: Main Computer Maintenance, Data Encryption Specialist, Records Officers/Specialists
- Other Computer Officer Positions
- Main Computer Maintenance
- Data Encryption Specialist
- Records Officers
- Computer Technician / Specialist
Communications Positions
- Senior Communications Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
A Communications Officer is responsible for the delivery and transmission of all incoming and outgoing communications aboard ship or station. Many officers in this field have a strong degree of skill in encrypting or decrypting a message and are often called on away missions.
- Communications Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
Responsible for allocating communication channels for use, including internal and external ship communications. Also oversees updating the ship's/station's universal translator, and those built into the combadges, with any new languages and translations as they are made available.
- Chief Communications Technician
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
Communications specialist was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of communications equipment aboard Starfleet vessels.
- Communications Technician
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
Communications specialist was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of communications equipment aboard Starfleet vessels.
- Cryptography Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
A cryptographer is a cybersecurity professional who uses encryption codes to protect data and other sensitive information. They may also break existing codes to better understand algorithms and their use in information security. Cryptographers are one type of role within the cybersecurity field, and they provide technical support to private businesses and government agencies to solve security issues.
- Linguistics Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
A chief linguistics officer is in charge of all linguistic sciences aboard a starship. Starfleet utilized linguistic officers in unexplored or under-explored areas of space where many first contact situations may arise.
Sensor & Environmental Positions
- Sensor Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
Sensor specialist was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of sensors aboard Starfleet vessels.
- Environmental Systems Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
The Environmental Officer is a position on board either a Starship or Starbase or other such facility that acts as a separate position to the Engineering department. The monitor the environment on the Starship or Starbase or other facility and maintain an atmosphere so all can live. These officers can also adjust the Starfleet facility to accommodate an Alien environment. The Chief Environmental Officer coordinates with the Engineering department for it's needs.
- Environmental Systems Specialist
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
Environmental technician was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of environmental controls aboard Starfleet vessels.
- Life Support Technician
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
Life support technician was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were responsible for the maintenance and operation of life support systems aboard Starfleet vessels.
- Power Distribution Management
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
An Operations Officer in this capacity is responsible for ensuring main power and auxiliary power systems are balanced throughout systems onboard a station or ship. In an emergency situation, an operations officer's assignment is to divert any non-essential power to areas of the ship that power is most needed. Serves as a back-up to Engineering on the Bridge.
Personnel Services
Transporter Positions
- Transporter Systems Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
This individual is responsible for every one of the ship's transporter pads, both cargo and personnel. The Transporter Chief reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
- Transporter Chief
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
An NCO well versed with the transporter and its system, these chiefs work hand-in-hand with the Engineering department, are quick thinkers and skilled at repairing the complex transporter systems aboard any ship/station.
Supply & Steward Positions
- Quartermaster
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
The Quartermaster specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to personnel aboard the vessel. In addition, the Quartermaster controls all physical assignments to quarters throughout the vessel.
- Inventory & Logistics Specialist
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
An Operations Officer in this capacity is responsible for the management of resources a ship or station uses. Other departments often report to this department to request, order and submit for these resources. They also report periodically to submit lists of resources currently in possession in the event that they are needed elsewhere. They are also responsible for maintenance and repair operations and assisting Engineering in the development and implementation of repairs and upgrades. Role play could include Inventory Management, Maintenance Officers/ Specialists, Supply/Logistics Officers/Specialists, Ship's Services Officers/Specialists.
- Supply Clerk
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
Supply clerk was a rating given to crewmen and non-commissioned officers who were in charge of procuring and distributing supplies aboard Starfleet vessels.
- Materials Specialist
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
Responsible for managing the ship/station stores of supplies, the Materials Officer (also known as a quartermaster) has the tough task of making sure that things get where they are needed when they are needed.
- Chef
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
The Black Hawk employs a non-commissioned officer in this role, curating meals for senior staff and diplomatic occasions.
- Steward
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
A steward manages accommodation, dining arrangements, and provisions for a ship or station.
Flight Deck/Shuttlebay Positions
The ground crew for each plane is made up of engineers and specialists in different areas of support: Electronic, Mechanical, Ordinance, Engineering and General Support. Along with these NCO’s, a bevy of ground support and operations personnel work behind the scenes to make a squadron into the fierce fighting unit it is.
- Chief of Support Craft Operations
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
The Chief Support Craft Officer of the starship maintains inventory and requisitions of supplies and materiel for both shuttles and the squadron, ranging from replacement fighters and ordinance to field rations and tricorders. A miracle worker in combat situations, the logistics officer has the hard job of keeping everyone supplied and thus, happy.
- Shuttlebay Officer
- Classification: Officer
- Description:
The Support Craft Officer has the daunting task of coordinating the launch and retrieval of shuttles and fighters from takeoff to passage through their air/space to a craft’s landing. The Flight Operations Officer also maintains sensor data on the base facilities surrounding airspace, including weather/stellar information and data on craft in the area.
- Shuttlebay Specialist
- Classification: Enlisted
- Description:
The Support Craft Specialist assists the Flight Operations Officer where needed and is authorized to act as a Flight Deck Officer in his/her supervisor's absence.
- Page Credits
- Elements (whether the full page, significant portions, or select excerpts) above were assembled by Camila, the brilliant player behind our Chief of Security, Lt. Commander Di Pasquale.
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