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<center><font size="+2">Starbase '' | <center><font size="+2">Starbase ''Serenity'' Table of Organization</font></center> | ||
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==INTRODUCTION== | ==INTRODUCTION== | ||
This document sets out the Table of Organization (TO), i.e. the organizational structure, of Starbase '' | This document sets out the Table of Organization (TO), i.e. the organizational structure, of Starbase ''Serenity''. 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, Starbase '' | With that in mind, a few additional remarks are relevant. With that in mind, a few additional remarks are relevant. First, Starbase ''Serenity'' is the headquarters of Task Force Serenity in the ASR universe. As such, the station is assigned 'attached' vessels which serve to screen it from attackers and to perform scouting and surveying functions nearby as well as general mobile defensive support. Though the nature and number of these escorts are mission dependent, at present Starbase ''Serenity'' is accompaned by the destroyers USS ''Vigilant'', USS ''Fireball'', and USS ''Tiayang Shen''. USS ''Daystrom'' adds flexibility so the station can undertake multiple different mission profiles. | ||
More information about these ships may be found on the [[ | More information about these ships may be found on the [[Starbase_Serenity|''Serenity'']] site. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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==OPERATIONAL CYCLES== | ==OPERATIONAL CYCLES== | ||
Starbase '' | Starbase ''Serenity'' has three operational phases--primary training, intermediate training, and operational. This mirrors USN practice, though the distinctions have been simplified for our purposes. | ||
===PRIMARY TRAINING CYCLE=== | ===PRIMARY TRAINING CYCLE=== | ||
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===INTERMEDIATE TRAINING CYCLE=== | ===INTERMEDIATE TRAINING CYCLE=== | ||
An intermediate training cycle follows the primary one. This often may be rather short, compared to months spent in a primary training cycle. For our purposes, this is the period where | An intermediate training cycle follows the primary one. This often may be rather short, compared to months spent in a primary training cycle. For our purposes, this is the period where ''Serenity'' is joined by the ships in her task group for group exercises. The station moves from under the purview of the Type Command back to the Theater Command. | ||
===OPERATIONAL PHASE=== | ===OPERATIONAL PHASE=== | ||
During the operational phase, | During the operational phase, SBS and the other ships in her force have mission orders and are under the direct supervision of COMTGSERENITY and the officer-in-tactical command (see below) of a given mission. | ||
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. During the current mission, the officer-in-tactical command is Commander Hanson Bennett, Commanding Officer, Starbase '' | 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. During the current mission, the officer-in-tactical command is [[Hanson Bennett|Commander Hanson Bennett]], Commanding Officer, Starbase ''Serenity''. | ||
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===SENIOR LINE OFFICERS=== | ===SENIOR LINE OFFICERS=== | ||
There are five senior line officers on | There are five senior line officers on ''Serenity''. They are the CO, XO, OPS, CIC and CMC, and they represent the shipboard chain of command. | ||
====Commanding Officer==== | ====Commanding Officer==== | ||
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The combat information center officer is responsible first and foremost for the combat information center (which is on Deck A-4). 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 station 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 large station 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. | The combat information center officer is responsible first and foremost for the combat information center (which is on Deck A-4). 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 station 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 large station 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. | ||
Due to these awesome responsibilities, the CIC is considered a member of the senior command staff. On | Due to these awesome responsibilities, the CIC is considered a member of the senior command staff. On ''Serenity'', this officer acts as the 3O as well. | ||
====Command Master Chief==== | ====Command Master Chief==== | ||
The Command Master Chief (CMC), alternately known as the 'Chief of the Boat' or the 'Boatswain,' is the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer on board | The Command Master Chief (CMC), alternately known as the 'Chief of the Boat' or the 'Boatswain,' is the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer on board ''Serenity''. Her job is to act as a liaison between the rest of the station'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 her fellow enlisted personnel. | ||
Usually, the CMC is a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9). | Usually, the CMC is a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9). | ||
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==THE GROUPS== | ==THE GROUPS== | ||
The departments are grouped into command, operations, flight operations, engineering, sciences, medical, intelligence and Marines. These distinctions are most important during the training phases. They also reflect the uniform colors employed aboard | The departments are grouped into command, operations, flight operations, engineering, sciences, medical, intelligence and Marines. These distinctions are most important during the training phases. They also reflect the uniform colors employed aboard ''Serenity''. During operational phases, these groups become less important as the entire station comes mission-focused. | ||
On smaller ships, the Marines are treated as if they were a regular department, and are ultimately answerable to the CO and XO of the vessel. However, on large stations, they are an independent command (explained in greater detail below), and are ultimately answerable to regiment commands within the Marine Corps. | On smaller ships, the Marines are treated as if they were a regular department, and are ultimately answerable to the CO and XO of the vessel. However, on large stations, they are an independent command (explained in greater detail below), and are ultimately answerable to regiment commands within the Marine Corps. | ||
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===FLIGHT OPERATIONS GROUP=== | ===FLIGHT OPERATIONS GROUP=== | ||
The flight operations group consists of the flight control, shuttle maintenance and shuttle operations departments. Flight ops is responsible for the maintenance and care of all embarked and guest craft on | The flight operations group consists of the flight control, shuttle maintenance and shuttle operations departments. Flight ops is responsible for the maintenance and care of all embarked and guest craft on ''Serenity'', a rather large job for a station of SBH's size. They also are tasked with coordinating all flight traffic in and out of SBH. All uniforms of this group wear uniforms piped in gray. | ||
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===MARINE COMPLIMENT=== | ===MARINE COMPLIMENT=== | ||
The role of the marine complement also varies a great deal from ship to ship. On a station like | The role of the marine complement also varies a great deal from ship to ship. On a station like ''Serenity'' that also functions as a regional headquarters, the marine complement is that of a full brigade composed of multiple battalions (rifle and artillery) plus a command company; in addition to this, a full squadron of pilots and their support personnel are stationed here, plus a command team . This brings the total number of Marines stationed aboard ''Serenity'' to approximately 3,000. | ||
A brigade is an independent marine command in SFMC, and the regimental commander has an XO, an OPS, and an adjutant, as well as an administrative staff. The marine commander is responsible to the CO of the station for the discipline of his marines while on-station. A regimental commander will generally designate an officer to serve as a liaison to the XO or OPS for requesting station's resources and may deal directly with both Star Fleet and civilian security on matters of joint training. The MCO for a detachment this size is typically a brigadier (O-7). | A brigade is an independent marine command in SFMC, and the regimental commander has an XO, an OPS, and an adjutant, as well as an administrative staff. The marine commander is responsible to the CO of the station for the discipline of his marines while on-station. A regimental commander will generally designate an officer to serve as a liaison to the XO or OPS for requesting station's resources and may deal directly with both Star Fleet and civilian security on matters of joint training. The MCO for a detachment this size is typically a brigadier (O-7). | ||
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Regardless of role, all Marines wear green uniforms to designate their group. | Regardless of role, all Marines wear green uniforms to designate their group. | ||
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==THE DEPARTMENTS== | ==THE DEPARTMENTS== | ||
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====Combat Information Department (CIC)==== | ====Combat Information Department (CIC)==== | ||
CIC stands for Combat Information Center, and is located on deck B-7, near the top of BETA section on | CIC stands for Combat Information Center, and is located on deck B-7, near the top of BETA section on ''Serenity''. The Combat Information Center's mission is fourfold: | ||
* Monitor all sensor readings for signs of tactical threat, and in combat analyze sensor readings of threat vessels. | * Monitor all sensor readings for signs of tactical threat, and in combat analyze sensor readings of threat vessels. | ||
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====Combat Systems Department (TAC)==== | ====Combat Systems Department (TAC)==== | ||
The combat systems department is headed by the chief tactical officer (TAC). This officer is typically a Lieutenant, Junior Grade (O-2) or a Lieutenant (O-3) on an | The combat systems department is headed by the chief tactical officer (TAC). This officer is typically a Lieutenant, Junior Grade (O-2) or a Lieutenant (O-3) on an STAR CORE-class station. TAC is assisted by several division officers, who handle key parts of the offensive and defensive station systems. These divisions are, as follows: | ||
=====Torpodoes (STRIKE)===== | =====Torpodoes (STRIKE)===== | ||
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=====Pinpoint Defense Systems (PDS)===== | =====Pinpoint Defense Systems (PDS)===== | ||
PDS is responsible for operating and maintaining the pinpoint defense system, a network of short-range lasers designed to intercept and destroy incoming missile fire. This officer is typically an Ensign (O-1) on a | PDS is responsible for operating and maintaining the pinpoint defense system, a network of short-range lasers designed to intercept and destroy incoming missile fire. This officer is typically an Ensign (O-1) on a smaller station like ''Serenity'', though he or she can be an experienced rating as well. | ||
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===FLIGHT OPERATIONS GROUP (FlOPS)=== | ===FLIGHT OPERATIONS GROUP (FlOPS)=== | ||
The flight operations officer is responsible for all embarked craft and the captain's yacht- this includes any maintenance or repairing and upgrading they might need. Flight ops is also responsible for all space traffic in the general area of | The flight operations officer is responsible for all embarked craft and the captain's yacht- this includes any maintenance or repairing and upgrading they might need. Flight ops is also responsible for all space traffic in the general area of ''Serenity'', just like 21st-century air traffic controllers. The flight operations officer is typically an ensign (o-1) or a liuetenant, junior grade (O-2), and is considered a good billet for a young officer looking to gain command experience. | ||
====Flight Control Department==== | ====Flight Control Department==== | ||
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====Attached Ship Operations and Maintenance Department==== | ====Attached Ship Operations and Maintenance Department==== | ||
Each of the attached ships has their own repair and maintenance dipartments, as well as a skeleton crew, which maintains the ships while docked at | Each of the attached ships has their own repair and maintenance dipartments, as well as a skeleton crew, which maintains the ships while docked at ''Serenity''. When under mission orders, the command crew and much of the support staffs of these ships would be made up of station personnel. | ||
Given that these are starships and not merely shuttles, each of these departments would be commanded by an ensign (O-1), who would stay on during missions as the ship's operations manager. | Given that these are starships and not merely shuttles, each of these departments would be commanded by an ensign (O-1), who would stay on during missions as the ship's operations manager. | ||
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====Shuttle Operations and Maintenance Department==== | ====Shuttle Operations and Maintenance Department==== | ||
This department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all embarked and guest vehicles on | This department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all embarked and guest vehicles on ''Serenity'', including the Captain's yacht. It is also responsible for any software and/or hardware upgrades to said vehicles. Finally, it is also responsible for assigning pilots to any embarked craft when necessary. Usually, this department is commanded by a Shuttlecraft Technician, and is usually some grade of petty officer (E-7 or higher). | ||
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===ENGINEERING GROUP (ENG)=== | ===ENGINEERING GROUP (ENG)=== | ||
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The chief engineering officer (ENG) supervises the division officers and reports directly to the executive officer (XO). ENG is responsible for the professional development of engineering officers. ENG is typically at least a lieutenant (O-3), and is often a lieutenant commander (O-4). | The chief engineering officer (ENG) supervises the division officers and reports directly to the executive officer (XO). ENG is responsible for the professional development of engineering officers. ENG is typically at least a lieutenant (O-3), and is often a lieutenant commander (O-4). | ||
In dealings with enlisted personnel, ENG is assisted by a first mate. On | In dealings with enlisted personnel, ENG is assisted by a first mate. On ''Serenity'', the first mate should ideally be a warrant officer, but would most often be a senior or master chief. By naval convention, engineering divisions are referred to by their one or two letter abbreviation. | ||
====Power Department (P)==== | ====Power Department (P)==== | ||
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===SCIENCES GROUP (CSciO or SCI)=== | ===SCIENCES GROUP (CSciO or SCI)=== | ||
The science department (Sciences) has a dual role aboard a | The science department (Sciences) has a dual role aboard a STAR CORE-class station. First, and foremost, the science department is tasked with solving problems of a scientific nature brought to it by the command staff. These problems may be mission-related, or may reflect the challenges of space travel and exploration in a more general sense. A good chief science officer (SCI) will study the mission briefing material for ways in which the science department may support overall mission goals. This aspect of the science department's role is most obvious during an operational phase. | ||
Otherwise, the science department engages in ongoing research. When not called upon to perform specific tasks, the members of the department will be pulling together work done on previous missions, writing classified material up for Star Fleet and unclassified material up for publication, as well as conducting their own personal research. The SCI has a control function, making certain that Star Fleet by and large ends up funding research of some utility to the | Otherwise, the science department engages in ongoing research. When not called upon to perform specific tasks, the members of the department will be pulling together work done on previous missions, writing classified material up for Star Fleet and unclassified material up for publication, as well as conducting their own personal research. The SCI has a control function, making certain that Star Fleet by and large ends up funding research of some utility to the | ||
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====Medical Department==== | ====Medical Department==== | ||
The chief medical officer (CMO) is a department head and member of the senior staff. On | The chief medical officer (CMO) is a department head and member of the senior staff. On ''Serenity'', this officer is typically a Lieutenant Commander (O-4). The officer must be a medical doctor and must have completed residency. The officer need not be a specialist. The chief day-to-day responsibilities of the CMO are administrative. Though the CMO may well choose to see patients, the officer does not have a sickbay shift. | ||
There is also a civilian chief who, while their duties are outside of scope of this document, pretty well mirror the administrative structure of Star Fleet's, listed below. | There is also a civilian chief who, while their duties are outside of scope of this document, pretty well mirror the administrative structure of Star Fleet's, listed below. | ||
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====Counseling Department==== | ====Counseling Department==== | ||
The counseling department varies a good deal from ship-to-ship; generally, however, there is always a counseling division and a protocol division. On | The counseling department varies a good deal from ship-to-ship; generally, however, there is always a counseling division and a protocol division. On ''Serenity'', however, this is not the case: given the size and scope of ''Serenity'''s diplomatic responsibilities as a regional headquarters, Protocol is a separate department entirely, and is under the purview of Operations. | ||
The ship's counselor is responsible for the mental health of the crew and for advising the captain in matters of shipboard morale. Some ship's counselors go at it alone, others have assistant counselors. There is an enlisted rating of naval counselor. These people are not professional mental health providers, but rather an equivalent of social workers. All ship's counselors have counseling certification from Star Fleet and are assumed to have at least undergraduate degrees (but more often intermediate and advanced degrees) in a related field: psychology, psychiatry, anthropology, or sociology. | The ship's counselor is responsible for the mental health of the crew and for advising the captain in matters of shipboard morale. Some ship's counselors go at it alone, others have assistant counselors. There is an enlisted rating of naval counselor. These people are not professional mental health providers, but rather an equivalent of social workers. All ship's counselors have counseling certification from Star Fleet and are assumed to have at least undergraduate degrees (but more often intermediate and advanced degrees) in a related field: psychology, psychiatry, anthropology, or sociology. | ||
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==CONCLUSIONS== | ==CONCLUSIONS== | ||
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Commanding Officer | Commanding Officer | ||
[[Task Group | [[Starbase Serenity|Task Group Serenity]] | ||
==VERSION HISTORY== | ==VERSION HISTORY== | ||
* 1.0- Original text edited by Scott Lusby (SD 320719) | * 1.0- Original text edited by Scott Lusby (SD 320719) | ||
* 1.1- Minor updates by Scott Lusby (SD 350621) | |||