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===Analysis=== | |||
The purpose of the Simulated Exercise was to provide all departments a venue to test their readiness and currently procedures and policies. While heavy focus was given to tactics and security, enough situations were provided to test the combat readiness of the other departments, including Medical and Engineering. | |||
Only a few personnel were provided with foreknowledge of the drill, the stated intent being to gauge actions under real circumstances as it was felt that if the crew was made aware of the drill before it began, they might not perform to the same level. While the First Officer acknowledges the strategy and thought behind this, she is of the opinion that it might not have been the best of ideas. Reason: A number of casualties were sustained that might not have happened in a situation where it was known that it was a drill. Yes, this fits with the aforementioned assessment that the crew might not perform at the same level as a real event. However, the First Officer is of the opinion that injuries sustained during a combat simulation are an unnecessary risk. | |||
'''Analysis of Tactical:''' The First Officer is pleased with the tactical simulation. The ship was engaged by numerous vessels employing pack tactics and was successful in shaking such a tactic and managed to destroy or disable three vessels while testing a prototype program developed for specific use within the Par’tha Expanse and takes advantage of the unique characteristics of the Expanse to detect possible locations of cloaked vessels. The program was able to detect such a vessel, and the subsequent tactics confirmed its location and it was disabled as well. | |||
'''Analysis of Security:''' The First Officer is a bit concerned about the security procedures that were implemented and believes they may require some fine tuning. Obstacles were provided to the crew and limited response times. In addition, the simulation somehow managed to bypass these measures and intruders seemed to run freely about the ship. A further analysis will have to be done to determine if this was a flaw in the design of the drill or if there was a legitimate opening found that allowed this to occur. | |||
'''Analysis of Navigation:''' At the start of the drill, Navigation was manned by an Ensign not specifically trained for the post, but rather trained to fill in at any bridge station as needed. While this is acceptable for normal operations, it is the opinion of the First Officer that a trained Helm Officer should have reported to the bridge to relieve the Ensign. Current staffing limited this, and consideration needs to be given to finding or training a new helm officer. | |||
'''Analysis of Abandon Ship Portion:''' This part of the drill seemed to go as planned with all personnel successfully abandoning ship. Heroic efforts were taken on the part of Lieutenant Hyden and Petty Officer First Class Davis, both of Security, to ensure civilian children were found and evacuated as well. | |||
'''Analysis of Other Departments:''' The First Officer has no analysis of the performance of Engineering and Medical at this time and will leave those to their respective department heads. | |||
===Recommendations=== | |||
The First Officer recommends that an unannounced drill such as this be limited in use, perhaps only once a year. Otherwise, such drills should be conducted on a routine basis, with the foreknowledge of all crewmembers that they are participating in a drill. Drills are an essential part of the ship’s readiness, and the First Officer condones their continued use. My only concern was the number of injuries and “fatalities” sustained. | |||
The First Officer also recommends an alternative method be found to isolate suspected cloaked vessels. Lieutenant Knight’s recommendations regarding the use of proximity-fused torpedoes does bear merit. At the time the program was developed, the belief was that any torpedoes used in such a fashion could be replaced at a subsequent resupply of the ship. However, it can be conceived that in a prolonged combat situation, or a situation where repeated engagements may occur prior to such resupplying, the unnecessary use of torpedoes could be a concern. In addition to Mr. Knight’s recommendation, the First Officer also recommends an analysis be conducted into the possibility and feasibility of using the Hawkeye class scout ship found onboard to aid in the detection of such vessels as it is equipped with a complete sensor suite, its intended purpose being to perform long-range scouting missions. | |||
In regards to Security, I recommend a review of the drill simulation to determine if legitimate loopholes were found in the security procedures or if there was a glitch in the program. Any identified loopholes should be addressed and measures taken to secure against them in the future. Further, I agree with Lieutenant Hyden’s recommendation that security fields should be localized to known breaches. Such fields could be tied into the commbadges of all crew, not just Security and Marines, with a biometric element added to prevent the unauthorized use of a commbadge to bypass security protocols. | |||
Finally, the First Officer recommends securing another dedicated helm officer to assume the helm in emergency or combat situations. While the aforementioned Ensign’s performance was acceptable, he did have to be coached at points. A problem that could have been eliminated with a dedicated helm officer. | |||
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===Analysis=== | |||
The simulation of a hostile boarding was a test of the Security division’s readiness and awareness of constantly escalating situations. In most cases, Security is behind the scenes always there but never heard from unless expressly needed. In the case of the simulation, each Security officer answered the call of the post with no questions asked. Newer members tried their best even after not having the right access or true training for such a situation as what arose. The simulation was a test for the protocols and new implementations that have been set in place. | |||
The readiness of Security was lacking in the means of having enough officers in the vent of such an attack with the officers stretched so thin it was apparent that the Security team was in need of more bodies. As the crew compliment on the Atlantis is nearing its maximum number. It is the suggestion that all crew members that were harmed during this simulation be cross-trained in some form of Security training, as well as training for the crew and well as the command staff as to keep each and every member ready for whatever may occur. | |||
Even with the flaws, the Security team showed exceptional innovation in the protection of the ship. The casualties at the turbolifts were due to an inexcusable flaw in the implementation of clearance to the teams and officers of the crew. The teams that were sent out, including the newest members of the Security team Ensign Jacques Lazier and Ensign Illana Ganarvuss showed they were willing to help even with the limitations that were put in front of them. Petty Officer Davis showed extreme heroism in the task given to him making sure the decks were secure even under extreme exhaustion and duress. His last act to save a crew member’s daughter showed the highest qualities of what a Starfleet Security member should do. | |||
The idea of forcefields to trap an intruder is good, but the distance that had been given and the activation on the call of Security alerts awarded some problems for the ship’s officers and crew. In light of this information, procedure and forcefield activation needed to be evaluated for further use to be successful at the sight of hostile forces. | |||
Improvements could always be given and the simulation afforded some insight on the measures that had been put into place on the Atlantis. The simulation was successful for Security, but with some small changes and some training offered to all such an encounter could be stopped with the possibility of saving the ship. | |||
Security was lacking so much that the simulation’s biggest secret saboteurs were freely allowed to roam the ship with little to no worry afforded to them. It is the judgment afforded that the Security teams need to be more aware of such matters in the future. | |||
===Recommendations=== | |||
In light of the information given above the following points are given for changes so that such an incident does not occur so easily. | |||
The activations of forcefields every 30 meters were not the most efficient way to enact the fields. It is the opinion of this author that the forcefields distance be reworked into the activation of any forcefield activating when the internal sensors of the ship detect a hostile boarding party. When the hostiles were sure to be secluded for the matter os safety and mobility of the crew the forcefields would activate in the immediate AOR (Area of Responsibility) of the hostiles and not be activated throughout the ship in a manner that is inefficient and unsafe for the members of the ship. | |||
The decision to add the codes for Security override to the PADDs of Security personnel presents a huge flaw in the safety and security of the ship therin putting the ship in more danger which is not the objectives or goals of the Security team. The codes will now be programmed directly into the commbadge of each Security officer and only activated by the biometrics of each officer. This will provide a safer procedure and ensure that no hostiles can reach areas or find the codes that could give them the ability to freely travel around the ship. This action will be enacted immediately and all command staff will have the same things put in their badges. As stated by Starfleet’s Security Clearance Ratings which are stated below. | |||
CO/XO/2O - Alpha-Two Access | |||
Chief Ops, Chief Intel, and Chief Security - Alpha-One | |||
Chief Engineer, Int Officers, and CO of Marines - Beta-Two | |||
Chief Medical, Mission Ops, Tac Officers, and Flight Control Ofc - Beta-One | |||
Security Officers - Delta-Two | |||
The information herein will be initiated as soon as proper Security procedures have been approved. | |||
The last point is to make sure that each member no matter their function has some knowledge of Security and a way to defend themselves in the event of such an attack upon the ship and the crew. This can be achieved by training and drills performed in a controlled environment to make sure they are ready for such an encounter no matter what it may be. | |||
In conclusion with these changes and the recommendations stated above, it is the judgment that the security and safety of the ship and each of its members will be better suited and equipped for such an encounter when it would arise. | |||
The simulation was a true test of the Atlantis and her crew and from the judgment of Operations officer Kiax the information will be taken to use and improve the ship’s Security team’s readiness for such an action. | |||
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