Communications
Operations is responsible for all communication systems and the use of any of those systems. Although engineering works hand in hand with the Operations department, the regular care and maintenance of the entire communications system falls under the responsibility of the Operations department.
Any communications coming in or going out passes through the Operations station. Although most of it is handled automatically there are many instances where a message is flagged or needs special handling. All traffic going to and from the bridge must be handled directly through the Operations Console.
Certain criteria can be set on each individual ship or station to scan for anything within any communication leaving or arriving, regardless of who sent it and to where. This must only be done at the direct order of the Captain or the Executive Officer and then must be able to be justified to Starfleet Command at a later date. This is due to Starfleet’s profound respect for individual rights and privacy.
The proper communication protocol is taught in the academy to all cadets.
| OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT | |
| IMPORTANT ERRATA | Operations Department • Operations Positions • Access Codes • Bio-neural circuitry • Communications • Computer Access Levels • Duty Roster • LCARS Administration • Mission Operations • ODN Network • Operating Modes • Personnel Allocation • Resource Allocation • Transportation • Ship Specifications |
| NOTABLE LOCATIONS | Chief Operations Officer's Office • Computer Core • Main Engineering • Auxiliary Control |
| PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS | Alert Status • Cabin Assignments • Computer Access Levels • Deck Listing • Department Head • Duty Roster • Operating Modes • Security Clearances • Rank Guide • Rank Comparisons • Uniforms |
| DEPARTMENTS | Command • Flight Control • Intelligence • Operations • Engineering Security/Tactical • Medical • Science • Squadron • Civilians |
