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The '''Command Division''' comprises the commanding officer and associated staff of a starship or station. These are the officers who serve as leaders for the rest of their crews. Many start within one of the other divisions before working their way up to command, but all undergo intensive training before they don the red collar. | The '''Command Division''' comprises the commanding officer and associated staff of a starship or station. These are the officers who serve as leaders for the rest of their crews. Many start within one of the other divisions before working their way up to command, but all undergo intensive training before they don the red collar. | ||
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<big>'''Commanding Officer'''</big> | <big>'''Commanding Officer'''</big> | ||
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In Starfleet, the position was usually held by an officer with the rank of commander or lieutenant commander. The position was also referred to as executive officer (or XO). | In Starfleet, the position was usually held by an officer with the rank of commander or lieutenant commander. The position was also referred to as executive officer (or XO). | ||
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<big>'''Duty Officer'''</big> | |||
* '''Main Responsibility:''' To man any major bridge station that has been vacated (e.g. for an away mission) | * '''Main Responsibility:''' To man any major bridge station that has been vacated (e.g. for an away mission) | ||
* '''Other Responsibilities:''' To assist short-staffed departments. | * '''Other Responsibilities:''' To assist short-staffed departments. | ||
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Notes: The Duty Officer is trained in basic Helm/Comm/Ops work, and can also do some basic engineering. He/she also has focused training in Tactical/Security. Usually the Duty Officer is also specialised in one field. | Notes: The Duty Officer is trained in basic Helm/Comm/Ops work, and can also do some basic engineering. He/she also has focused training in Tactical/Security. Usually the Duty Officer is also specialised in one field. | ||
'''Second Officer | [[File:Icons command.png|40px|link=]] | ||
<big>'''Second Officer'''</big> | |||
The Second Officer is third in command of the vessel. He/she may also be required to authorise some commands. e.g. Self-destruct requires the consent of the Captain, First Officer and Second Officer. | |||
[[Category:Duty Posts]] | [[Category:Duty Posts]] | ||