SB SAIKAI Table of Organization
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The contents of this table are largely based upon the like document created by D'Maris Coffman for use with USS QUASAR.
The section detailing the Combat Information Center group was written by Scott Freligh for the CIRCE.
INTRODUCTION
This document sets out the Table of Organization (TO), i.e. the organizational structure, of SB SAIKAI. It is concerned entirely with the role playing aspects of the station. Information about the administration and mechanics of this writing group may be found in the Style Guide (which will soon be placed on the new web site).
With that in mind, a few additional remarks are relevant. With that in mind, a few additional remarks are relevant. First, SB SAIKAI is the command station of Tactical Squadron 49 (TACRON-49), a part of SILVER Fleet in the ASR universe. As such, the station is assigned escort vessels which serve to screen it from attackers and to perform scouting and surveying functions in the nearby space. The TACRON is also tasked with patrolling the border around SAIKAI.
Second, the material below was taken from a variety of contemporary sources. One in particular are the web pages of the United States Navy's Atlantic Fleet, particularly the USS Cowpen. The original author (D'Maris Coffman) has made every effort to extrapolate this to the 25th century and Trek technology, drawing both on her own knowledge and the best of ASR practice.
Comments, critiques, concerns, clarifications, etc. are most welcome, particularly if your character happens to be in charge of the department involved.
OPERATIONAL CYCLES
NOTE: Need to write a thing of the Operational Cycles that more meets a station that doesn't have the three distinct phases.
Officer-in-tactical (mission) command: The officer-in-tactical command is the officer responsible for the overall mission. In ASR, this is most usually the unit CO. However, this may change to the Commander of the TACRON, who is stationed aboard. Anyways, the Commanding Officer is always in charge of everything that has to do directly with the station, though he is answerable to the Officer in tactical command for his part in the mission.
BILLETS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FLAG OFFICERS
Being the home of TACRON 49, the station plays host to any of the command staff that is in charge of the entire station. This includes the TACRON commander, as well as the commander for the TACRON's Marine units.
Commander, Tactical Squadron 49
CDOR Miranda Ghanges
This officer is in charge of the entire TACRON, answering directly to SILVER Fleet Command. Usually Occupied by a CDOR (O-7)
SENIOR LINE OFFICERS
There are 5 Line senior officers aboard the station. The Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer (XO), Operations Manager (OPS), Combat Information Center Officer (CIC), and the Command Master Chief (CMC). These 5 represent the chain of command aboard SAIKAI.
Commanding Officer (CO)
CAPT Severen Duvoux
The commanding officer (CO) is ultimately responsible and accountable to his superiors for the ship. During primary and intermediate training cycles, the CO reports to the Type Command. During this period, the operations and logistics groups concentrate on maintaining combat readiness, keeping systems up-to-date, and for training of personnel, as well as ongoing projects (sciences). During the operational phase (where the station has mission orders), the CO is responsible for the station's role in the mission.
When a commanding officer of a ship also serves as officer-in-tactical command for a given mission, the CO is responsible for ensuring that all Star Fleet assets under his purview (including escorts and support craft). If there is a flag officer or other senior officer aboard who is the officer-in-tactical command, the CO is accountable to said officer for his ship's role in the mission, but remains the absolute authority in matters pertaining to the station itself.
Usually Occupied by a CAPT (O-6)
Executive Officer (XO)
CDR Alban Tressa
The executive officer (XO) is responsible above all else for the day-to-day operation of the ship. The XO is also the professional development officer and assists department heads in facilitating training of all line officers. The XO designs and administers all watch officer exams, certifications and qualifying exams as they relate to shipboard operations and command. The XO is also responsible for the ship's routine and for keeping crew discipline. All department heads report to the XO. Regardless of his rank, he is senior to all naval officers who are part of the ship's permanent complement.
Usually occupied by a CDR (O-5)
Operations Manager (OPS)
The operations manager (OPS) is the senior member of the shipboard operations group which consists of three departments: operations, combat systems (tactical), and navigation/astrogation. In this capacity, the operations manager also allocates ship's resources and coordinates interdepartmental projects, including those which involve engineering or sciences. OPS also has a permanent place in the senior officer watch rotation. Because of the complexities of this job, this is usually the third most senior officer aboard, and as a result acts as the Second Officer as well.
Usually occupied by a CDR (O-5) or a LCDR (O-4)
Combat Information Center Officer (CIC)
The combat information center officer is responsible first and foremost for the combat information center (which is on Deck 8). The purpose of the CIC is two-fold: in multi-ship combat, the CIC keeps track of what is happening. The TAC officer is too busy with how the ship performs in combat to spare attention for the big picture. Second, the CIC officer is the clearinghouse for orders from the officer-in-tactical command (see above) of the engagement. The CIC of a battlecruiser thus is responsible for coordinating its combat maneuvers and status with the other ships in the force, including the officer-in-tactical-command of the force. Because of the great responsibility of this post, the Combat Information Officer is part of the Command Staff, and is usually the 4th most senior officer aboard.
Usually occupied by a LCDR (O-4)
Command Master Chief
The Command Master Chief (CMC) is the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer on board SB SAIKAI. His job is to act as a liaison between the rest of the ship's command group and the enlisted personnel. As such, this task is always given to the senior-most enlisted person on board. As a general rule of thumb, this person is a career officer, possibly on the verge of earning a warrant commission, and well-respected by his fellow enlisted personnel. While not technically in the chain of command, this position acts as a well trusted advisor to the Commander.
Usually occupied by a MCPO (E-9)
Department Heads
SAIKAI has many more departments than your normal starship. The Operations Manager and Combat Information Center are covered above. The rest are listed below.
Chief Engineering Officer (ENG)
LT Torenn
Engineering, second only to Operations in size aboard a starship, is tasked solely with the maintenance and repair of the CIRCE herself. This includes both hardware and software repair and upgrades. All departments within Engineering report in to the ENG, who in turn reports directly to the XO. Also, they are in charge of maintaining the ships, and repairing all embarked craft.
The ENG is charged with running the Engineering Department, and ultimately making sure that the Station does not fall apart.
Usually Occupied by a LT (O-3), or LCDR (O-4)
Chief Science Officer (SCI)
LT Peter Burke
Instead of being a Scientist, the Chief Science Officer is actually more of an administrator. They coordinate the Science and Research that goes on the station, providing the research projects with both space and supplies. Though this is considered part of the staff group, the Chief Science Officer is not outside the chain of command, and if things go wrong, can take command of the station.
As a result of being more of an administrator, the Chief Science Officer may not even be the senior most person in his command. This can be a good station for a young officer to prove themselves.
Usually Occupied by a LT (O-3) or a LTJG (O-2)
Chief Medical Officer (MED)
The Chief Medical Officer holds the task of making sure the Star Fleet personnel aboard the station are healthy enough to take whatever that comes after them.
The Chief Medical Officer is outside the normal chain of command, because they have the power, under certain circumstances, of removing the Commanding Officer. As a result, the Chief Medical Officer should never take command of the station. Usually Occupied by a CDR (O-5) or a LCDR (O-4)
Station Counselor (COU)
Much like the MED is responsible for the physical health of the station, the COU is responsibile for the mental health of the station. They can remove the captain, if need be, from command, and as a result should not take command of the station. In the absence of a Protocol Officer, they may also act as the Protocol Officer.
Tactical Officer (TAC)
The tactical officer (TAC) is in charge of the combat systems department. This department is in charge of the defence of the ship from external threats. It is responsible for all general maintenance and handling of the weapons sys tems, fire control computers, targeting systems, electronic countermeasures, and other combat systems aboard ship.
The combat systems department is also responsible for the training of personnel who man the local fire control stations for all weapon, electronic counter measures (ECM), electronic counter-counter measures (ECCM), and point defence systems.
Note: While much of the fire control is normally handled remotely, ship's weapons systems are capable of operating under local control. This allows the ship to continue to fight even if links between the bridge and weapons stations are severed. Local control is not as efficient or effective as centralized control, especially in the case of ECM and point defence systems, but it can be the difference between life and death if the bridge is hit.)
Chief Security Officer (SEC)
The chief security officer and the men assigned to him are responsible for the internal discipline of the crew. The SEC works closely with the Marine Officer to insure the security of the ship and away missions. They also coordinate their efforts with the Director of the Civilian Security Service (CSS) to maintain order on the entire station, and he coordinates with the Marine Commanding Officer for areas that need to be protected.
If there is no SECIS on board, the Chief Security Officer may be in charge of investigating any crime that involves Star Fleet Personnel on board the station.
Marine Commanding Officer (MCO)
Though not technically in line of command for the station, the Marine Commanding Officer is in charge of the Batallion of Marines that are directly assigned to the station. Their direct superior is the Regiment Commander in the chain of command for the Marines of the 49th. He is also answerable to the Executive Officer of the station for any matter that relates to the station.
Judge Advocate General (JAG)
The Judge Advocate General is in charge of the Office of Legal Services on board the station. They are charged with providing legal services not only to the station commander, but also to the crew of the station. This includes providing the Prosecution and Defense for any court marshall that happens on the station, but also help service members in the drafting of legal documents. Further, the JAG is often called upon to provide the Station Commander with any legal advice that is needed.
Director, Office of Starfleet Security & Criminal Investigative Services (SECIS)
The Director of this office represents the investigative wing of both Security and the JAG corps. They investigate any crime involving Star Fleet Personell aboard the station. They can be either Civilian, or they can be a sworn officer.
Diplomatic Services Officer (DIPLO)
Also acting as the Protocol Officer aboard the station, the Diplomatic Services Officer is the liasion to any of the various diplomats aboard SAIKAI. They also act as the Protocol Officer for any official dinner or diplomatic situation on board of SAIKAI.
Chief of Air Group (CAG)
The Chief of the Air Group is in charge of the fighters stationed aboard. He coordinates with Engineering to conduct repairs, and also coordinates the patrols of the immediate space, and provide escorts in to whoever needs it.
Director, Office of Starfleet Intelligence (OSFI)
The Intelligence Officer is responsible for running the intelligence operations out of SB SAIKAI. Though they also have the duty of reporting any pertentant information to the CO.
Civilian Billets
This lists some of the major civilian billets on the station that the crew will interact with.
Director, Civilian Security Services (CSS)
The Civilian Security Services represent the other wing of security on the station. They are responsible for patrolling the strickly civilian sectors of the station, and dealing with any crimes on the station that involve only civilians on the station.
