COMMAND OFFICERS
The command officer, not to
be mistaken with the Commanding Officer, is an excellent leader.
Starfleet command officers must frequently operate without direct
supervision and often must make decisions on their own. Responsible
for the well being and safety of those under his command, the command
officer must have solid management skills. Officers in this branch
can be found throughout a starship’s organization, applying their
skills and abilities in science labs, engineering departments, and
various other departments.
FLIGHT CONTROL OFFICERS
The flight control officer
is responsible for the piloting and navigation of spacecraft. He
monitors critical ship systems – navigational deflectors, inertial
dampening systems, and subspace field geometry during warp flight.
The flight control officer monitors the situation with an eye to
getting the ship out of danger should conditions suddenly chance. In
battle, the conn works closely with the tactical officer – plotting an
intercept course to head off smugglers, systematically patrolling an
area, performing evasive maneuvers against an enemy ship. |
