Operations Department

Operations (Ops) is responsible for organisation and logistics. Whenever the crew is arranging a function (like a meeting, social event or Away Mission) the Ops team are responsible for making sure that the necessary people, equipment and supplies are in the right place at the right time. This can include arranging transport, ordering food or booking tickets.

This also includes making sure that all members have what they need to perform their duties, be it important information or uniforms.

Below are the volunteer "Duty Station" positions that fall under the Operations Department. Active members who don't wish to volunteer may request to be assigned to Operations as a "Standard position" with no duties allocated.

If you would like to request assignment to the Operations Department as a Standard Position, apply here.

Activities

The principle activities of the Operations Department are, among other things:

Chief Operations Officer

Vacant

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The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is the Department Head for the Operations Department of the USS Dauntless. The Department Head acts as a communication conduit between the Command Department and the Operations Department.

The COO is responsible for ensuring that all volunteers have the resources they need in order to perform their respective duties.

This position may not be held by an Enlisted member.

Duties and Qualifications

Duties

Reports To

Executive Officer

Qualifications

In order to be considered, the applicant must already be an active participant in a bare minimum of 30% of all USS Dauntless activities measured over a 3-month time-frame. This must include online and in-person activities, as well as monthly challenges. The applicant must also be an active user of Discord and Trello.

Required in order to qualify for application for position 

Required within 6 months of appointment to position

Privileges

Upon appointment, the station-holder is granted a conditional promotion to the grade of O-3 (Lieutenant/Marine Captain). After holding the position for 6 continuous months, the promotion becomes permanent.

Deputy Chief Operations Officer

Captain Gordon Reid

The Deputy Chief Operations Officer (DCOO) is the Deputy Department Head for the Operations Department of the USS Dauntless. The Deputy Department Head acts as a reserve for the Department Head.

If held by an Enlisted member, use the title "Chief Operations Non-Commissioned Officer" (CONCO). 

Duties and Qualifications

Duties

Reports To

Chief Operations Officer

Qualifications

In order to be considered, the applicant must already be an active participant in a bare minimum of 30% of all USS Dauntless activities measured over a 3-month time-frame. This must include online and in-person activities, as well as monthly challenges. The applicant must also be an active user of Discord and Trello.

For Deputy Chief Operations Officer

Required in order to qualify for application for position 

Required within 6 months of appointment to position


For Chief Operations Non-Commissioned Officer

Required within 6 months of appointment to position

Privileges

Deputy Chief Operations Officer:

Upon appointment, the Deputy Chief Operations Officer is granted a conditional promotion to the grade of O-3 (Lieutenant/Marine Captain). After holding the position for 6 continuous months, the promotion becomes permanent.

When the COO position becomes vacant, the DCOO is automatically considered an applicant for the position, regardless of his/her qualifications.

Chief Operations Non-Commissioned Officer:

Upon appointment, the Chief Operations Non-Commissioned Officer is granted a conditional promotion to the grade of E-7 (Chief Petty Officer/Gunnery Sergeant). After holding the position for 6 continuous months, the promotion becomes permanent.

Ship's Quartermaster

Vacant

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The Ship's Quartermaster is responsible for assisting the crew in obtaining and assembling uniforms.

Duties and Qualifications

Duties

Reports To

Chief Operations Officer

Qualifications

In order to be considered, the applicant must already be an active participant in a bare minimum of 30% of all USS Dauntless activities measured over a 3-month time-frame. This must include online and in-person activities, as well as monthly challenges. The applicant must also be an active user of Discord and Trello.

Required in order to qualify for application for position

Required within 6 months of appointment to position

Privileges

Upon appointment, the Quartermaster is granted a conditional promotion to the grade of E-6 (Petty Officer 1st Class/Staff Sergeant). After holding the position for 6 continuous months, the promotion becomes permanent.

Emergency Operations Hologram

A semi-automated Discord bot designed as a short-term supplement to the Operations Staff. Her capabilities vary based on current requirements, and she may be controlled by other members of the Senior Staff as needed.