Crew

Command is not actually a department. The Command group are the senior personnel responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of the ship as a whole, including the Commanding Officer (CO) and Executive or First Officer (XO).

Intelligence is a division of Starfleet tasked with gathering and analyzing information concerning neighboring powers in the galaxy. The information it receives is then passed on to the dutystation, Starfleet Command, or the Federation Council, which acts upon the information and its analyses.

Strategic Operations/Chief Intelligence Officer (CISO)

The Strategic Operations/Chief Intelligence Officer acts as an advisor to the command staff, as well as a source of knowledge and information concerning hostile races in the operational zone of the ship. He or she devises combat strategies and is responsible for gathering and providing information as it becomes possible during a mission; during covert missions, the CISO also takes a more active role, providing the necessary classified or other information.

Intelligence Officer (IO)

This position assists the Chief Intelligence Officer in organizing all intelligence gathered by the department and presenting it to the duty station's CO. He/she assists the CO, Strategic Operations Officer (if one is present) and the Security/Tactical Officer. He/she offers advice on ship/starbase operations, especially in times of conflict or covert missions. The individual must also be able to take over for the Chief if needed.

Infiltration Specialist (IS)

These officers are trained the art of covert operations and infiltration. They are trained to get into and out of enemy installations, territory, etc. Once in, they can gather Intel, plant explosives, or capture enemy personnel during times of war.

Collections Manager (CM)

This NCO organizes the collection of intelligence in all forms. Knowing the limits of all intelligence gathering platforms, they can direct the best way to gain a specific type of information.

Crypto/Analysis Specialist (C/AS)

This NCO takes submitted intelligence reports, analyzes them with a variety of algorithms, and checks for keywords that denote mistyped classification.  Once completed, the report is transferred to crypto form and sent through the proper channels of communication to either on board ship consoles or off board personnel who require it.

The Operations (Ops) department is responsible for efficiently allocating the resources of the duty station. They are constantly in contact with all other departments. Duties include assigning docking space for visiting ships, ensuring that replicators are sufficiently stocked, keeping an accurate inventory of cargo holds, and making sure that all other departments have the equipment they need. The Ops department essentially makes sure that the duty station has the resources it needs to carry out its missions and daily functions.

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

In most cases, the Chief of Operations is usually the third-in-command of the ship. The Chief of Operations is in charge of monitoring the status of the ship. While the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer oversee the daily functions of the crew, the Operations Officer is responsible for overseeing the ship itself. By monitoring the status of each ship system through his/her console on the bridge, the Ops Officer can prioritize and allocate resources to various departments as needed. Most prioritization and allocation is done by the computer, but constant monitoring ensures that all situations are taken into account, especially during alert situations. In addition, a ship's Ops officer is responsible for providing general status information to the computer and to individual departments to inform them of any changes that might affect their normal operations. During alerts, the Ops officer is also responsible for the allocation of power from the ship's warp reactor and fusion generators to permit the vessel to meet any demands required of it.

Strategic Operations/Intelligence Officer (STO)

The Strategic Operations/Chief Intelligence Officer acts as an advisor to the command staff, as well as a source of knowledge and information concerning hostile races in the operational zone of the ship. He or she devises combat strategies and is responsible for gathering and providing information as it becomes possible during a mission; during covert missions, the STO also takes a more active role, providing the necessary classified or other information.

Chief Diplomatic Officer

The diplomatic Officer of each vessel (if deemed necessary) must be familiar with a variety of fields: history, politics, economics, military, and be able to understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations occurs in response to the three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict, and war. The Chief Diplomatic Officer must be flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her CO.  He/she also offers diplomatic advice regarding the current status of alien species, both aligned and non-aligned to the Federation. The Chief Diplomatic Officer must be well versed in all Diplomatic information regarding the current status of the Federation and its aligned and non-aligned neighbors.

CONN Officer

Originally know as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two job, navigation and flight control. A CONN Officer must always be present on the bridge of a starship, and every vessel has a number of CONN Officers to allow for shift rotations. He/she plots courses, supervises the computers' piloting, corrects any flight deviations, and pilots the ship manually when needed. CONN Officers report to the Chief CONN Officer.

Operations Officer

The Chief of Operations cannot supervise the bridge at all times and extra personnel are needed to maintain ship operations. Thus, Operations Officers act as assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles when needed. Operations Officers report to the Chief Operations Officer.

he Engineering department is tasked with making sure that the vast technological marvels of the duty station function properly. They are often called upon to find ways to stretch systems well beyond their designed functions. At its most intensive, engineers are called upon to immediately design solutions to previously un-faced challenges. They are often considered the deus ex machina of their duty station.

Chief Engineering Officer (CEO)

Sometimes referred to as the Chief Engineer, the Chief Engineering Officer is in charge of maintaining the ship's engineering functions. The Chief Engineer is the department head to which all junior engineering officers report. As such, he/she is responsible for the overseeing of all systems of a vessel and making sure that they are kept in prime operating condition. Additionally, the Chief Engineering Officer is also responsible for coordinating operations with other departments regarding their instruments and systems. For example, the CEO shall coordinate all tactical systems with the Chief of Security and Chief Tactical Officer. Other related duties, such as ship-wide diagnostics, are also coordinated through the Chief Engineering Officer. CEOs may also be called upon to participate in away team missions at the discretion of the CO and XO.

Assistant Chief Engineer

The Assistant Chief Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in the daily responsibilities, issues regarding mechanical functions, administrative matters, and coordinating repairs with other departments. If required, the Assistant Chief Engineer must be able to take over as Chief Engineer, and thus must be well versed in current information regarding the ship.

Engineer

There are several non-specialized Engineers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Engineer and his/her Assistant, performing a number of different tasks as required (i.e. general maintenance and repair). Generally, non-specialized Engineers are assigned as assistants to specialized Engineering personnel.

Communications Officer

The Communications Officer is a specialized Engineer. Communication aboard a ship takes two basic forms: voice and data. Both are handled by the onboard computer system and dedicated hardware. The vastness and complexity of this system requires a dedicated team to maintain it. The Communications Officer is the person in charge of this team, which is made up of NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Communications Officer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Matter/Energy Engineer

The Matter/Energy Engineer is a specialized Engineer. All aspects of matter/energy transfers (with the sole exception of the warp drive systems) are handled by the Matter/Energy Engineer. Such areas include the transporter and replicator systems. The Matter/Energy Engineer is in charge of his/her small team, which is made up of NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Matter/Energy Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Warp Drive Engineer

The Warp Drive Engineer is a specialized Engineer. The complexity of the Warp Drive system and impulse systems of any starship require engineers to monitor and maintain the different settings required for each ship. No two vessels have exactly the same system aboard, and all settings require careful maintenance and checks to ensure peek performance. On smaller vessels, this task may be performed by the Chief Engineer, but larger vessel have a dedicated Officer who's role is to ensure that the Warp Drive system and impulse systems run under any condition. A small team, made up of NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer is, often assigned to the Warp Drive Engineer. The Warp Drive Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Structural and Environmental Engineer

The Structural and Environmental Engineer is a specialized Engineer. 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 Engineer is made up of NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Structural and Environmental Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Sensor Maintenance Engineer

The Sensor Maintenance Engineer is a specialized Engineer dedicated to the maintenance and operation of the navigational deflector, guidance, helm, reaction control systems and all other sensor systems. A small team, made up of NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer, is often assigned to the Sensor Maintenance Engineer. The Sensor Maintenance Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Computer Engineer

The Computer Engineer is a specialized Engineer dedicated to the maintenance of the computer system. The position was introduced to relieve the science officers whose duty this was in the very early days.

The Security department is charged with maintaining law and order on the duty station. It is responsible for enforcing Federation law, manning the brig, keeping accurate inventory of the DS armory, and ensuring the general safety of the crew within the duty station. Ultimately their job is to keep the good guys in and the bad guys out or locked up. They are the police officers of the duty station and serve as a line of defense against invaders.  The Security department includes the specialized sub-department of Tactical.

Chief of Security/Chief Tactical Officer (COS/CTO)

The Chief of Security is in charge of the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers. The Chief Tactical Officer controls the main defense systems aboard the ship. The roles of Chief of Security and Chief Tactical Officer are often combined and given to one person. As the position title notes, Sec/Tac officers are responsible for coordinating all of the internal and external security for a vessel. This includes managing and leading security teams to provide a constant presence throughout the ship and overseeing a ship's offensive and defensive capabilities. Security teams may be directed from the tactical station via keyed instructions or verbally in a meeting-like setting. Additionally, the COS/CTO conducts the special transportation of dignitaries and ambassadorial staff, manages security team personnel assignments, and provides detailed counter-intelligence measures to prevent sabotage or terrorism aboard a starship.

Deputy of Security

The Assistant Chief of Security is called Deputy of Security. He/she assists the COS with daily responsibilities, issues regarding the department, and any administrative matters. If required, the Deputy must be able to take command of the Security department. On vessels where the COS and CTO positions are combined, the Deputy assumes the majority of Tactical duties, while the COS oversees Security duties.

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. Their daily responsibilities include guarding sensitive areas, protecting people, paroling the ship, and handling situations requiring law enforcement.

Brig Officer

The Brig Officer is a Security Officer who has chosen to specialize in this specific role. He/she primarily guards the brig and its cells, but is also responsible for prisoner transportation, and the questioning of prisoners. Brig Officers are often required to have a good knowledge of force-field technology and are experts in escaping such confinements.

Master at Arms (NCO)

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.

Deputy of Tactical

The Assistant Chief Tactical Officer is called Deputy of Tactical. He/she assists the CTO in the daily responsibilities, issues regarding the department, and any administrative matters. There is much more to Tactical than overseeing the weapons console on the bridge. Tactical also maintains the weapons systems aboard the ship/starbase as well as the physical weaponry itself. Tactical planning and current Intelligence analysis (if no Intelligence operatives are aboard) is also overseen by the Tactical department. If required, the Deputy must be able to take command of the Tactical department.

Tactical Officer

Tactical Officers are a vessel's gunmen. They assist the Chief Tactical Officer by running and maintaining the numerous weapons systems aboard the ship and analyzing the tactical plans of current missions. Very often, Tactical Officers are also trained in ground combat and small-unit tactics.

The Science department is responsible for collecting and analyzing data gathered during the course of the duty station’s exploration, classifying discovered planets and species, analyzing flora, fauna, and geological samples, and reporting on their findings. Science Officers are usually the ones operating the tricorders.

Chief Science Officer (CSciO)

Throughout history, starship crews have encountered dangers in the depths of space. To give the Commanding Officer and the bridge crew the best chance to avoid violence by providing them with what may be vital information to their survival, all Starfleet starships have been outfitted with an array of sensor palettes and telescopes that bring kiloquads of information into the ship's computer banks every second. Experience has taught us, however, that the automated systems of a starship cannot always sort the important from the unimportant information. To solve that problem, Starfleet created the position of Chief Science Officer. The CSciO is responsible for sorting the data provided by the ship's sensors and routing it to the necessary ship departments. This position supplements the position of Chief of Operations to allow the Ops officer to concentrate on the allocation of resources and monitoring ship status (see Ops). In addition, the Chief Science Officer is the operating authority to a starship's science department. As such, all department operations are coordinated through the CSciO.

Assistant Chief Science Officer

The Assistant Chief Science Officer assists the Chief with all responsibilities. While the Assistant may take part in specific analysis of important data, he/she usually spends most of the time overseeing current projects and their section heads/officers.

Science Officer

There are several general Science Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Assistant and Chief Science Officer, usually as assistants to Specialized Section heads.  They report to either the Assistant or Chief Science Officer, or the section head they are assigned to.

Science Officer - Stellar Cartographer

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Stellar Cartography Section. This role entails the study of all spatial phenomenon and the implications of such phenomenon. Has close ties with the Physics and Astrometrics Section. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Biologist

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Biology Section. This role entails the study of biology, botany, zoology and all other Life Sciences. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Physicist

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Physics Section. This role entails the study of mathematical calculations and their implication and viability on the natural physics of the universe. It also involves the study of the natural physics of the universe and attempts to decipher them. Has close ties with the Stellar Cartography and Astrometrics Section. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Language Specialist

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Linguistics Section. This role studies new and old languages and text in an attempt to better understand and interpret their meaning. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Astrometrics

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Astrometrics Section. This role entails the maintaining, correction, and production of new stellar maps. Has close ties with the the Physics and Stellar Cartographer Sections. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Alien Anthropologist

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. Has close ties to the History Section. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Historian

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the History Section. This role examines civilizations' past histories, and their implication and involvement in the future development of cultures. Has close ties to the Alien Culture Section. Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

The Medical department is responsible for the physical well-being of the crew. The duties of a medical officer include manning and maintaining sickbay, tending to sick and injured patients, and determining whether crew members are physically fit for duty. They are often called upon to work with the Science department to find cures for new and exotic diseases.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Much like the Chief Engineering Officer is responsible for maintaining the physical well-being of the ship, the Chief Medical Officer is responsible for maintaining the physical well-being of the crew. This is accomplished by scheduling regular exams of crewmen and by directing a staff of trained personnel in medical procedures. CMOs are responsible for conducting examinations of all crew members assigned to a vessel on a yearly basis. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer can be called upon to coordinate all activities that relate to the physical health of the crew. In addition, as the senior-most medical authority on a vessel, all field related missions will require consultation with the CMO. One of the unique powers given to the Chief Medical Officer is the ability to relieve a ship's CO of his or her duty if it is determined that he/she is medically unfit. However, this power is not taken lightly, for if the CMO is proven to be out-of-line, he/she will be held accountable for putting the crew in possible danger by removing the Commanding Officer.

Assistant Chief Medical Officer

A starship has numerous personnel aboard, and thus the Chief Medical Officer cannot be expect to do all of the medical work required. The Assistant Chief Medical Officer assists the Chief in all responsibilities, including administration and application of medical care.

Medical Officer

Medical Officers undertake the majority of medical work aboard the ship, examining the crew, and administering medical care as instructed by the Assistant and Chief Medical Officer. Medical Officers also run the other medical areas not directly overseen by the Chief Medical Officer.

Head Nurse

The Head Nurse oversees all of the Nurses aboard a vessel, ensuring that they are working as required in their area, in addition to performing all nursing duties in sickbay.

Nurse

Nurses, as needed, are trained in basic medical care and assist Medical Officers with their patients, such as through attaining and injecting required medicine. Nurses also oversee the medical ward(s), assisting with patients as instructed by the Medical Officer.

EMH (Emergency Medical Hologram)

Two EMH programs are currently available: the short-term Mark I and the long-term Mark II. The program is developed to act as either the Chief Medical Officer (when required) or to provide additional assistance to the real Chief Medical Officer. The EMH is programmed with all current medical knowledge and has the ability to learn. Additionally, the EMH can take on any other medical role as required by the ship.

Counseling is a separate specialized department in the medical field, pertaining exclusively to Psychological Medicine.  Counselors are responsible for the mental and emotional well-being of the crew. Their duties include initiating psychological counseling sessions with crew mates, determining whether crew members are emotionally fit for duty, and monitoring the overall morale of the ship's personnel. They are also often times assigned to attend diplomatic functions.

Ship's Counselor

The equivalent of the CMO in the Medical Department, the Ship's Counselor acts as the senior-most psychological authority on a vessel.  Likewise, the Ship's Counselor has the authority to relieve any crew member (including the CO) who is diagnosed mentally or emotionally unfit for duty.  Psychological and emotional well-being of the crew is monitored through regularly scheduled counseling sessions.  It is the Ship's Counselor's responsibility to ensure that each crew member is assessed (at least) every three years. Certain departments, such as Flight Operations, require yearly assessment.  Crew members who sustain an emotional or psychological trauma report for sessions following the incident, and are typically relieved of duty until cleared to return by the Ship's Counselor.  The position requires a degree in the field of Psychological Medicine and is often considered vital enough to warrant its inclusion within the Senior Staff of a starship.

Assistant Counselor

Although starships typically only carry one counselor, very large vessels and starbases may require additional staff.  If needed, Assistant Counselors assume the basic duties and responsibilities of the department under the direction and supervision of the Ship's Counselor.

Flight Operations

Flight Operations consist of specialized units who pilot small, single-occupant craft designed for maneuverability in dogfight scenarios in both planetary and space settings. They are also often called upon to pilot shuttlecraft and runabouts on away missions.

Wing Commander (WCO)

The Wing Commander is directly responsible to the ship's XO for the performance and success of the Wing's mission. The WCO serves as the Department Head for the specialty pilots and navigators assigned underneath him/her, and participates as one of the CO's Senior Staff officers.

Wing Executive Officer (WXO)

The WXO assists the Wing Commander in daily Wing activities, administrative duties, and various other assignments. He or she also takes command of the Wing when the Wing Commander is unavailable.

Fighter Pilot

There are two types of officers within the Fighter Wing: Pilots and Navigators. Most of the officers are qualified as both. Pilots, who sit front in dual seat vessels, and alone in single seat vessels, do the actual driving and shooting, and are the OIC for their vessel. A Fighter Pilot may also be called on to do high tension or high profile flying in other space vessels such as shuttle piloting for dignitaries. Fighter Pilots are either Commissioned Officers or Warrant Officers, and have received special, under-duress pilot training. All Pilots are required to log and maintain a call sign. All Pilots must also subject themselves to constant psychological monitoring, and undergo an annual psychological evaluation to ensure fitness for duty under the high tension atmosphere inherent in the fighter community.

Deck Crew (DC)

Work with polits and engineering to maintain the fighter fleet.

Non Starfleet Personnel