Departments & Positions
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Command (Primary Manifest)
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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"Primary" Division
Commanding Officer 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 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 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. Chief of the Boat 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.Mission Advisor Advises the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer 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. Concurrently holds another position, except in rare circumstances. Mission Specialist -
Administrative Division
Mass Communication Specialist Yeoman The Captain's Yeoman is for Petty Officers who wish to continue as administrators. It is technically a non-Mate position. Use of this position is completely at the discretion of the Commanding Officer. File work, and sensitive message transport are but two examples of the Yeoman's possible duties. The Yeoman assists the CO in day-to-day duties that the CO would otherwise not have the time to do. Yeoman's Assistant -
Personnel Division
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Legal Division
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Strategic Operations Division
Strategic Operations Officer
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Flight Operations (Primary Manifest)
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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"Primary" Division
Chief Flight Operations Officer Originally known as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two job, Navigation and flight control. A Flight Control Officer 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. Deputy Chief Flight Operations Officer Originally known as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two job, Navigation and flight control. A Flight Control Officer 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 Operations Chief (NCO) Emergency Navigation Hologram -
Flight Deck Division
Division Officer, Flight Deck Deputy Division Officer, Flight Deck Division Chief, Flight Deck (NCO) Shuttlebay Operations Manager The Shuttlebay Manager is responsible for pre and post flight checks of all support craft involved in away missions. Once a support craft has been brought to the flight line, it is his/her duty to ensure that it is mission capable. Upon returning from a mission, he/she must inspect the support craft and prepare a report on any maintenance that is required.
He/she is also responsible for the placement of support craft in order to allow for maximum efficiency of the shuttlebay.Shuttlebay Operations Supervisor Traffic Controller Boatswain's Mate - Flight Deck Auxiliary Craft Pilot All small spacecrafts aboard a starship, starbase or a facility (Shuttles, Runabouts, Transports, Captain's yacht, Patrol Vessels etc.) but excluding fighters are flown by Support Craft Pilots. This is often the proving ground for pilots until they earn a berth on a starship as a Flight Control Officer.
The Chief Support Craft Pilot reports to the Chief Flight Control Officer.Auxiliary Craft Flight Engineer All small spacecrafts aboard a starship, starbase or a facility (Shuttles, Runabouts, Transports, Captain's yacht, Patrol Vessels etc.) but excluding fighters are flown by Support Craft Pilots. This is often the proving ground for pilots until they earn a berth on a starship as a Flight Control Officer. They report to the Chief Support Craft Pilot. Auxiliary Craft Engineering Officer Auxiliary Craft Maintenance Chief Auxiliary Craft Engine Technician Auxiliary Craft Structural Technician Auxiliary Craft Systems Technician Auxiliary Craft Fuels Specialist Auxiliary Craft Ordnanceman Crewman - Auxiliary Craft Deckhand -
Flight Control Division
Division Officer, Flight Control Deputy Division Officer, Flight Control Division Chief, Flight Control (NCO) Flight Operations Officer Originally know as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two job, navigation and flight control. A Flight Control Officer 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. Quartermaster - Helm Quartermaster - Navigation
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Tactical (Primary Manifest)
The Tactical department is ultimately responsible for ensuring the safety of both ship and crew during combat situations. Their members maintain and operate both the ship’s offensive and defensive systems. The departments of Security and Tactical do not operate as a single unit aboard Vesta-class vessels.
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"Primary" Division
Chief Tactical Officer The Chief Tactical Officer's duty is to ensure the safety of ship and crew through ship-to-ship combat. They man the weapons station on the bridge and have control of the deflector shields for ship's protection, and are an expert in the field of inter-ship combat tactics. 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. Deputy Chief Tactical Officer The Deputy Chief Tactical Officer assists the Chief Tactical Officer in the daily work; in issues regarding tactical operations and any administrative matters. If required, the Deputy Chief must be able to take command of the Tactical department. Tactical Chief (NCO) Emergency Tactical Hologram -
Ordnance Division
Division Officer, Ordnance Deputy Division Officer, Ordnance Division Chief, Ordnance (NCO) 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. Weapons Officer Ordnance Specialist Crewman - Ordnance -
Weapons Division
Division Officer, Weapons Deputy Division Officer, Weapons Division Chief, Weapons (NCO) 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. Weapons Officer Weapons Officers oversee the individual weapons teams responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship's offensive and defensive weaponry systems. Gunner's Mate - Phasers Fire Controlman - Phasers Fire Control Technicians work closely with other members of the Tactical department to locating, identifying, and tracking targets. They target and guide the ship’s weapons systems as well as maintain the ship’s computer network. Gunner's Mate - Torpedoes Fire Controlman - Torpedoes Fire Control Technicians work closely with other members of the Tactical department to locating, identifying, and tracking targets. They target and guide the ship’s weapons systems as well as maintain the ship’s computer network. Crewman - Weapons Weapons Technicians are responsible for maintaining the ship’s offensive and defensive weaponry as well as their launching systems. -
Defensive Systems Division
Division Officer, Defensive Systems Deputy Division Officer, Defensive Systems Division Chief, Defensive Systems (NCO) 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. Weapons Officer Weapons Officers oversee the individual weapons teams responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship's offensive and defensive weaponry systems. Defensive Systems Technician Crewman - Defensive Systems
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Security (Primary Manifest)
The Security department is ultimately responsible for ensuring the safety of both ship and crew. Their members care for people under arrest and the safety of guests. The departments of Security and Tactical do not operate as a single unit aboard Vesta-class vessels.
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"Primary" Division
Chief Security Officer The Chief Security Officer is called Chief of Security. Her/his 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.
The Chief of Security role can also be combined with the Chief Tactical Officer position.Deputy Chief Security Officer The Assistant Chief Security Officer is sometimes called Deputy of Security. S/he assists the Chief of Security in the daily work; in issues regarding Security and any administrative matters. If required the Deputy must be able to take command of the Security department. Security Chief (NCO) -
Public Safety Division
Division Officer, Public Safety Deputy Division Officer, Public Safety Division Chief, Public Safety (NCO) Security Officer There are several Security Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief of Security and his/her Deputy and mostly guard sensitive areas, protect people, patrol, and handle other threats to the Federation. Chief Master-at-Arms Master-at-Arms The Master-at-Arms trains and supervises Security crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Security personnel; supervises weapons locker access and firearm deployment; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief of Security if so ordered. The Master-at-Arms reports to the Chief of Security. Crewman - Public Safety -
Investigative Division
Division Officer, Investigative Deputy Division Officer, Investigative Division Chief, Investigative (NCO) Security Investigations Officer The Security Investigations Officer is an Enlisted Officer. S/He fulfills the role of a special investigator or detective when dealing with Starfleet matters aboard ship or on a planet. Coordinates with the Chief Security Officer on all investigations as needed. The Security Investigations Officer reports to the Chief of Security. Security Investigations Officer (NCO)
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Operations (Primary Manifest)
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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"Primary" Division
Chief Operations Officer 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.Deputy Chief Operations Officer 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 Chief (NCO) Operations Officer 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.
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Communications Division
Division Officer, Communications Deputy Division Officer, Communications Division Chief, Communications (NCO) Communications Officer Communications Specialist Crewman - Communications -
Maintenance Division
Division Officer, Maintenance Deputy Division Officer, Maintenance Division Chief, Maintenance (NCO) Sensor Systems Officer Sensor Systems Specialist Sensor Systems Technician Crewman - Sensors Computer Systems Officer Computer Systems Specialist Computer Systems Technician Crewman - Computer Systems -
Logistics Division
Division Officer, Logistics Deputy Division Officer, Logistics Division Chief, Logistics (NCO) Logistics Officer Logistics Specialist Crewman - Logistics -
Support Services Division
Division Officer, Support Services Deputy Division Officer, Support Services Division Chief, Support Services (NCO) Support Services Officer Support Serviceman Crewman - Support Services Food Services Officer Food Services Manager Culinary Specialist Crewman - Food Services Chaplain Religious Program Specialist
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Engineering (Primary Manifest)
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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"Primary" Division
Chief Engineering Officer 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.Deputy Chief Engineering Officer The Deputy 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.Engineering Chief (NCO) Emergency Engineering Hologram -
Propulsion Division
Division Officer, Propulsion Deputy Division Officer, Propulsion Division Chief, Propulsion (NCO) Engineering Officer Engineers are the backbone of the Engineering Corps and are responsible for, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, maintaining and repairing the vessel. 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. Warp Propulsion Systems Specialist Specializing in warp propulsion, these specialists are often specific to even a single class of ship due to the complexity of warp systems. Warp Reactor Technician Impulse Propulsion Specialist Specializing in impulse propulsion, these specialists are often specific to even a single class of ship due to the complexity of impulse systems. Impulse Propulsion Technician Quantum Slipstream Specialist Quantum Slipstream Technician Crewman - Propulsion -
Power Systems Division
Division Officer, Power Systems Deputy Division Officer, Power Systems Division Chief, Power Systems (NCO) Engineering Officer Power Systems Specialist Power Systems Technician Crewman - Power System -
Environmental Division
Division Officer, Environmental Deputy Division Officer, Environmental Division Chief, Environmental (NCO) Engineering Officer Environmental Systems Specialist Environmental Systems Technician Crewman - Environmental Systems -
Shipfitting (Maintenance) Division
Division Officer, Shipfitting Deputy Division Officer, Shipfitting Division Chief, Shipfitting (NCO) Engineering Officer Boatswain's Mate Machinist's Mate Fabricator/Welder Hull Maintenance Technician Ordnance Systems Technician Defense Systems Technician Transporter Specialist The Transporter Chief is responsible for all transports to and from other ships and any planetary bodies. When transporting is not going on, the Transporter Chief is responsible for keeping the transporters running at peak efficiency.
The team assigned to the Transporter Chief is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Transporter Chief reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.Crewman - Maintenance Division Yeoman - Maintenance Records -
Damage Control Division
Division Officer, Damage Control Deputy Division Officer, Damage Control Division Chief, Damage Control (NCO) Engineering Officer Damage Control Officer Damage Control Specialist Damage Control Technician Crewman - Damage Control
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Science (Primary Manifest)
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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"Primary" Division
Chief Science Officer The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the ship/facility 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.Deputy Chief Science Officer The Deputy Chief Science Officer assists Chief Science Officer in all areas, such as administration, and analysis of scientific data. The deputy 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 Chief (NCO) -
Physical Sciences Division
Division Officer, Physical Sciences Deputy Division Officer, Physical Sciences Chemist Physicist -
Formal Sciences Division
Division Officer, Formal Sciences Deputy Division Officer, Formal Sciences Computer Scientist Mathematician -
Planetary Sciences Division
Division Officer, Planetary Sciences Deputy Division Officer, Planetary Sciences Atmospheric Scientist Geologist Hydrologist Mineralogist Oceanographer Volcanologist -
Stellar Sciences Division
Division Officer, Stellar Sciences Deputy Division Officer, Stellar Sciences Astronomer Astrophysicist Cosmologist 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. Quartermaster - Cartography Crewman - Cartography Division Yeoman - Stellar Sciences -
Social Sciences Division
Division Officer, Social Sciences Deputy Division Officer, Social Sciences Anthropologist Archaeologist Sociologist Contact Specialist -
Life Sciences Division
Division Officer, Life Sciences Deputy Division Officer, Life Sciences Botanist Ecologist Microbiologist Xenobiologist -
Research & Analysis Division
Division Officer, Research & Analysis Deputy Division Officer, Research & Analysis Division Chief, Research & Analysis (NCO) Senior Mission Analyst Science Laboratory Supervisor Science Laboratory Technician - Forensics Science Laboratory Technician Science Systems Technician Research Assistant Ordnanceman - Probes Division Yeoman - Records
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Medical (Primary Manifest)
The medicaldepartment is responsible for the mental and physical health of the crew, from running annual physicals to combatting a strange plague that is afflicting the crew to helping a crew member deal with the loss of a loved one.
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"Primary" Division
Chief Medical Officer 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.Deputy Chief Medical Officer A starship or facility has numerous personnel aboard, and thus the Chief Medical Officer cannot be expect to do all the work required. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer assists Chief in all areas, such as administration, and application of medical care. Head Nurse The Head Nurse 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. Medical Chief (NCO) Emergency Medical Hologram -
General Medicine Division
Division Officer, General Medicine Deputy Division Officer, General Medicine General Physician Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Nurse 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. Corpsman -
Surgical Medicine Division
Division Officer, Surgical Medicine Deputy Division Officer, Surgical Medicine Surgeon 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. Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Nurse Corpsman -
Emergency Response Division
Division Officer, Emergency Response Deputy Division Officer, Emergency Response Emergency Physician Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Nurse Corpsman -
Counseling Division
Division Officer, Counseling Deputy Division Officer, Counseling Counselor 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'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. -
Medical Support Division
Division Officer, Medical Support Deputy Division Officer, Medical Support Division Chief, Medical Support (NCO) Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Systems Technician Division Yeoman - Medical Records
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Diplomatic Detachment (Primary Manifest)
Responsible for representing the Federation and its interest, members of the Diplomatic Corps are members of the civilian branch of the Federation.
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"Primary" Division
Chief 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 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.Deputy Chief 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, as well a diplomatic advise on current status of an Alien Species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation.
The DeputyChief 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 Chief (NCO) Department Yeoman Emergency Hospitality Hologram
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Marine Detachment (Primary Manifest)
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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First "1st" Squad
Squad Leader (NCO) Team Leader Rifleman Sniper/Marksman Spotter/Scout -
Second "2nd" Squad
Squad Leader (NCO) Team Leader Rifleman Demolitions Specialist Hazardous Devices Specialist -
Third "3rd" Squad
Squad Leader (NCO) Team Leader Rifleman Reconnaissance Specialist Computer Systems Specialist
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Civilian Affairs (Primary Manifest)
Civilians play an important role in Starfleet. Many civilian specialists across a number of fields work on occasion with Starfleet personnel as a Mission Specialist. In other cases, extra ship and station duties, such as running the ship's lounge, are outsourced to a civilian contract.
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"Primary" Division
Resident Civilian Specialist Business Owner Guest
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