Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
::watches the Lt. enter:: Burton: Welcome  we will be starting soon.
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: Thank you.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: Well Lt. we will get started and hopefully more will show up a little later.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Hello everyone. In the next hour I will give a brief lecture on the duties of the Operation Officer aboard a ship or station.  After the lecture I will then open the floor to question which I will try and answer as best as I can.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
As the Operation Officer you are nearly the heart and soul of the ship. There is no function preformed aboard the ship or station that doesn't fall under your control in some form or function. You are responsible for everything aboard the ship or station from Communications to making sure that there is enough toilet paper in the restrooms.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
You are responsible for assigning quarter for any new crewmember assigned to the ship or station as well as making sure that proper quarters are assigned for any one visiting the ship or station. You are also responsible for coordinating with the Engineering section to arrange for any special need of a visitor.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
You are also responsible for informing personal of being assigned to an away team and also responsible to make sure that they have the necessary equipment to perform the mission at hand.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
While you do not assign personal to the away team it is your responsibility to inform the leader of the away team if some one is not available and suggest a replacement.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
You are also responsible for the Communications, transportation, and the procurement of any necessary items that cannot be replicated.  All communications in or out of the ship or station is routed through your station. While most of these are handled automatically there are still some that you will have to handle personally.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
As far as your responsibility concerning transportation it is you job to see that no one crashes in to one another when either docking or leaving the ship or station.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
It is up to you to make sure that the ship or station has all the supplies that are necessary to keep the ship or station functioning and to meet any special needs of the crew.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
The computer core is your responsibility and it is your job to make sure every crewmember is provided with a user account so that they will have access to LCARS and their on personal file. It is also your duty to assign all personal access codes to the crew.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Besides you the only other personal that have complete access to the computer, records, and the system are the Commanding Officer and the Executive Officer. The only function that you do not have access to in the computer is the Ship or Station's command functions only the CO and XO have access to them.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
This is but a brief look into the duties of the Operations Officer. These duties are covered more thoroughly in the Officer's handbook.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: Do you have any Question?
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: If a piece of equipment is not replicate able and required for a mission, what authority does OPS have to take that equipment?
Capt_McKnight says:
::enters the room::
Capt_McKnight says:
::takes a seat in the back::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: Actually you have a wide range of option in that area. Your first action should be it to try and acquire it from Starfleet. However if that is not possible you are allowed to trade with merchants for the necessary items.
Capt_McKnight says:
::looks around::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
::Nods to the Captain::
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: In a tactical situation does OPS still control all power that is available to the CTO?
Capt_McKnight says:
::nods back at the Lt::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: In a tactical situation it would be your job to route the power from nonessential areas so that the CTO has the power they need to protect the ship.
Capt_McKnight says:
::nods and remembers when he used to be an OPS officer::
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: I am assigned to a station and we have what seems like endless parties for VIPs. Is it OPS duty to prepare for all of these as well?
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: Yes. You need to take care of any special need that the VIP's will have as well as assigning them quarters.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: This is a part of the job that will more than likely require you to deal with merchants in the area to obtain the necessary item for certain types of visiting VIPs.
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: No wonder our OPS officer seems to always be on the run.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: True a station OPS usual has more dealing with that type of situation than does one aboard a ship.
Capt_McKnight says:
::nods::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: While an Operation Officer aboard a ship does have to deal with visiting VIP at times when like transporting them from one place to another  it is not a often as it is aboard a station.
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: When could OPS change a computer access code and could they change the CO's or XO's?
Capt_McKnight says:
::listens intently::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: Most generally the OPS Officer would change the codes when it is believed that the assigned codes have been compromised. And in that situation yes he or she would also change the CO 's and XO's codes as well.
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: So theoretically if an OPS officer wanted to, they could lock out the whole crew from access to the computer?
Capt_McKnight says:
::smiles:: Burton: Probably could, but wouldn't he or she get in trouble?
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: No as you do not have access to the command functions. Those are limited to the CO and XO so that their codes will only open those functions.
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: So only Captain McKnight could lock out his own command codes?
Capt_McKnight says:
::laughs:: Like I would want to do that
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: Captain McKnight would have to be with you in order to change his command codes.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: For the most part the only time that you would probably change Access codes would be under the orders of the CO.
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: In an emergency Captain McKnight could lock out his own codes then we would have to change them after the situation had been stabilized?
Capt_McKnight says:
Ko`Bil: How often do you suggest that we change command codes?
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Capt: That would be up to each CO. However as this is quite and task I would only suggest you do it if you are sure that the codes have been compromised.
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: That is why you have an XO with command codes as well.
Capt_McKnight says:
::nods::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
All; A lot of the level that allow just  how much  a crewmember can access the computer is set by Starfleet itself
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
All: Is there any other questions?
Capt_McKnight says:
Ko`Bil: I have one
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Capt: Yes Sir?
Capt_McKnight says:
Ko`Bil: Is OPS also responsible for the remote control codes?
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Capt: In a way Sir as he would assign the codes to whoever was in control of the object .
Capt_McKnight says:
Ko`Bil: Oh, I was thinking about those codes for other Federation starships
Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::peeks in the door to see if this lecture is just starting or just ending::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Capt : Those are set by Starfleet themselves. While Ops would have them available to him for each ship the actual codes are assigned by Starfleet.
Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::decides it is nearly over and gently closes the door so as not to disrupt::
Capt_McKnight says:
Ko`Bil: I see. thanks for clarifying that up
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
All: If there are no other questions I want to thank you all for coming and I hope that I have given you some information that you can use.
Capt_McKnight says:
Ko`Bil: Thanks for the lecture. I really learned a lot
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
::gather up his PADDs and watches as everyone leaves::
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko'Bil: Thank you very much for keeping this CMO up to date on the workings of OPS.
Capt_McKnight says:
::gathers his stuff and heads for the door::
Host LtJG_Ko`Bil says:
Burton: just remember if you need something in the sick bay the OPS officer is the person you need to see.
LtJg_Burton says:
Ko`Bil: I definitely will. ::Gathers His PADDs and exits the room::