SFPA-MCO

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MARINE COMMANDING OFFICER (MCO)




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DETAILS NOTES
ASR Website: Star Fleet Marine Corps
BILLET: Marnie Commanding Officer
DESIGNATION: Restricted Line Officer (RLO)
COMMISSION SOURCE: Star Fleet Academy, Officer Candidate School (OCS) and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).
INITIAL RANK: SFA, OCS & ROTC graduates typically as 2nd LT or 1st LT for exceptional academic achievement.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Though not technically in line of command, the Marine Commanding Officer is in charge of the unit of Marines that are directly assigned to the Star Fleet ship, station or ground installation. If the Marine unit is not detached to Star Fleet, it will follow the normal SF Marine chain of command. The size of the deployed unit can vary, from a platoon to a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

The MCO administratively reports to his/her superior in the Marines chain of command and also to the ship/station/installation commanding officer in matters affecting the readiness of the detachment. In reality, officers in this role are treated as another department head and as such the MCO is always included in senior staff meetings. Since they are not in the direct chain-of-command for the ship or station, they are not eligible to take command or hold a bridge watch under any circumstances.

In this billet, you will be expected to:

• Collaborate with fellow Marine and Star Fleet officers as needed to execute all standing and mission-specific orders

• Coordinate efforts with the unit's Star Fleet Security team to bolster defense for the unit.(SEE NOTE BELOW)

• Directly supervise junior officers and indirectly NCOs assigned to the Marine unit

• Ensure the care, maintenance, and operation of equipment, supplies, and spaces assigned to the Marine detachment

• Gain command experience that will serve you well throughout your career as a Star Fleet Marine.

• Instruct junior officers and NCOs under your command to ensure unit training and staffing requirements are met

• Operate as a leader within your focus area and get exposure outside your MOS

• Potentially be detached for other duties such as communications, staff, liason, and flight duty

• Prepare, deliver and submit to BUPERS the annual reviews for all personnel under your direct command, acting as final approver for FITREPS completed for all other officers in your department. NCOs will utilized the Star Fleet Performance Evaluation System for evaluating enlisted rates. Both processes must be completed accurately and timely.

• Provide the necessary Marine personnel (fire team, squad, etc.) for the mission, such as a landing party, gun crews, etc.

• Report to the unit commander and Marine chain of command for the efficiency, operations and readiness of the unit

• Serve as ceremonial and security guards in ships, stations or ground installations.

• Train, equip and qualify Marine Aviators for deployments in squadrons, groups or wings as needed.

NOTE: With respect to the duties of the marines, they are not a police force. The security officers, NCOs and ratings are responsible for internal discipline of the crew. The Marines are responsible for the safety of the people in the unit and the unit itself (ship, station, ground installation). They are NOT, except in extreme cases like a mutiny, used to enforce discipline. The MCO and CSO are expected to work in unison to ensure the overall security and defense of the unit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Part of the hallmark of the Star Fleet Marine Corps is its adaptability and flexibility in its organization as well as in its heart. As such, Marines will be deployed with the necessary strength to achieve the mission and operational goals as needed.

Star Fleet Marines may serve at any of the fleet units, stations, ground installations or Star Fleet-Marine Corps joint force commands throughout the Federation.

TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT: Star Fleet Marines undergo continuous training throughout their careers, building upon the foundational skills learned during boot camp and "A School". This includes ongoing physical training, combat training, and specialized training based on their specific Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). They are also continuously evaluated and pushed to improve, ensuring they maintain a high level of readiness.
  • 2nd LT (O-1) may be assigned as a platoon commander, a staff position in a company or battalion, or a SFMC aviator.
  • 1st LT (O-2) may be assigned as a company XO, a SFMC aviator, a staff position in a company or battalion, or in rare cases command of a platoon.
  • LT Major (O-3) may be assigned as a company commander, a SFMC aviator, or a staff position in a battalion, regiment or aviation unit.
  • Major (O-4) may be assigned as a battalion XO or a staff position in a regiment, division or aviation squadron.
  • LT Colonel (O-5) may be assigned as a battalion or squadron commander, regimental XO, or a staff position in a regiment, division or aviation unit.
  • Colonel (O-6) may be assigned at a regimental, MEU or air group commander, division or air wing XO, or a staff position in a division, corps or aviation unit.
  • Brigadier General (O-7) may be assigned as a division/air wing XO, MEB commander or a staff position in a division, corps, aviation unit or Adjutant SFMC.
  • Major General (O-8) may be assigned as a division/air wing commander or a staff position in a corps, aviation unit or Chief of Staff SFMC.
  • Lieutenant General (O-9) may be assigned as a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) commander or a staff position to the SFMC Commandant.
  • General (O-10) officers of this role typically serve as the Commandant of the Star Fleet Marine Corps.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: In Star Fleet Marine Corps, you'll learn to lead others, further distinguishing your career, enhancing your credentials and expanding the boundaries of your expertise. Opportunities to serve in joint-forces units allows for exposure and cross training with Star Fleet naval personnel.

Extensive periods of Active Duty in Training (ADT) are permitted to pursue advanced degrees and/or training, further developing your primary specialty or branching out to other interests. This is crucial for those officers wishing to advance beyond the rank of Major (O-4) as selection is highly competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Regardless of your commission source, you must meet the general eligibility requirements to become a Star Fleet Marine Corps officer. For the Direct Commission Program, you must have prior military service from a recognized allied power to the Federation. Waivers will be considered for those from neutral and non-aligned systems. See your local Star Fleet Recruiter for further details!

Officers selected to command a unit or assigned to a staff billet must have demonstrated significant leadership, mentoring and organizational competencies. The officer will be expected to be a subject matter expert in his/her MOS, but also possess a well-rounded education and experience in all facets of Marine life.


Ready to join? Contact the Star Fleet Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS) to launch your career in Star Fleet as a Marine Commanding Officer!

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