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The captain will look for each department for suggestions and concerns, we need to make sure that tactical is always ready. | The captain will look for each department for suggestions and concerns, we need to make sure that tactical is always ready. | ||
The one thing a good tactical officer needs is constant training to keep the skill of combat fresh. In some cases when off duty, simulated holodeck battles can be helpful. Placing yourself in a very tough situation will make you think about what you are going to be dealing with and how to react to it. One should always be aware of | The one thing a good tactical officer needs is constant training to keep the skill of combat fresh. In some cases when off duty, simulated holodeck battles can be helpful. Placing yourself in a very tough situation will make you think about what you are going to be dealing with and how to react to it. One should always be aware of your surroundings and any new potential weapon on board or engine layout. How will it work in combat. What are its strengths and weaknesses? The tactical officer would be receiving constant updates from Starfleet from around the Federation on technological, political or social changes that may impact the tactical situation in their areas of operation. Also the tactical officer needs to be aware of the larger picture. If your ship in called into action, you well need to have a least a basic if not better picture of what is going on. One would expect the tactical officer to have an understand of what is going on generally in the Federation. | ||
A good tactical officer needs to know about advancements in technology and new ship designs. He will be always be receiving updated information from Star Fleet command on changes. While you would always be filling out after action reports which would go the FO, you would also get approval for new tactics and encounters with new weapons systems to Starfleet so they can disseminate the information. | A good tactical officer needs to know about advancements in technology and new ship designs. He will be always be receiving updated information from Star Fleet command on changes. While you would always be filling out after action reports which would go the FO, you would also get approval for new tactics and encounters with new weapons systems to Starfleet so they can disseminate the information. | ||