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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 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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