HELP: Shadow Fleet Chain of Command

[Administrator]

HELP TOPIC: Chain of Command

In a military context, the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within a military unit and between different units. Orders are transmitted down the chain of command, from a higher-ranked soldier, such as a commissioned officer, to lower-ranked personnel who either carry out the order personally or transmit it down the chain as appropriate, until it is received by those expected to carry it out.

The Shadow Fleet chain of command must be followed at all times. If you have a problem, send it up the chain to the next senior figure.

[Administrator]

HELP TOPIC: Shadow Fleet Chain of command

The Shadow Fleet chain of command, from the most senior position to the most junior position, is as follows:

Site Administrators
Starship/Station Commanding Officer
Starship/Station First Officer
Starship/Station Second Officer
Chief of the Boat
Starship/Station Department Head

Site Administrators

Shadowfleet administrators typically hold the rank of Admiral. New administrators are chosen solely by the current administrators with input from the command level officers. Administrators are responsible for the daily operation of Shadowfleet. They oversee recruiting new players, assigning players, the academy and site maintenance. Administrators are also responsible for choosing a commanding officer (game master) for each SIMM.

Fleet Academy Commandant

The Academy Commandant (ACmdt) is ultimately responsible for the training of Starfleet cadets in the academy. S/he has several instructors underneath him/her and reports to the Administrators.

Starship/Station Commanding Officer

A Starship/Station Commanding Officer (CO) is the highest position obtainable on a starship or station and is usually held by a player holding the rank of Captain, although this can sometimes by a Commander. The Commanding Officer reports directly to the administrators. The CO's primary role is to function as gamemaster. They will plan and execute missions. CO's also have control over long term story arcs. CO's also are responsible for filling key department head positions within their SIMM.

Starship/Station Executive Officer

A Starship/Station Executive Officer (XO) is the second highest position on a starship or station and is usually held by a player holding the rank of Commander, although this can sometimes be held by a Lieutenant Commander. The XO acts as a liaison between the CO and the crew. They assist the CO as directed by the CO. This includes but is not limited to; roster maintenance, mission planning, dispute resolution and can act as the CO as directed in their absence.

Starship/Station Second Officer

A Starship/Station Second Officer (SO) is the third highest position on a starship or station and is usually held by a player holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander, although this can sometimes be held by a Lieutenant. The SO acts as a liaison between the CO, XO and the crew. They assist the CO as directed by the CO and XO. This includes but is not limited to; roster maintenance, mission planning, dispute resolution and can act as the XO as directed in their absence. In mission they make frequently take command of away teams aw well as lead bridge operations in absence of the CO and XO.

Starship/Station Department Head

The Starship/Station Department Head is (DH) is a senior staff position on a starship or station and is a position usually held by a player holding the rank of at least Lieutenant. The DH reports directly to the XO on matters concerning his/her department.

See also:

• Enlisted Crewmembers
• Senior Enlisted Commanders
• Commissioned Officers