In Character Conference Operations Conference Stardate 10406.25

Speaker: Admiral Suvok Serok, Sector Command

Subject: Ship Operations 

Synopsis: Who really runs the ship.

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ADM_Taylor says:
ALL:  Good afternoon, everyone.  ::smiles slightly and raises hand in Vulcan salute::
Admiral_Soki says:
::slips in the door and finds a seat::
Adm_Silek says:
::nods:: Taylor: Admiral... it is agreeable to see you again.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: raises her hand in greeting to Taylor :: Taylor:  Greetings Admiral, it is.....agreeable to see you.
CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: steps into the room, and is taken aback by the number of admirals in the room :: Admirals: Admirals... ::bows his head slightly, and he takes a seat near the middle ::
ADM_Taylor says:
::nods::  Silek: It is indeed, Mister Silek.  You are well, I trust?
ADM_Taylor says:
Woo:  Captain.  Glad you could join us.
ADM_Taylor says:
Suvok:  I must thank you for your kindness earlier on the Scorpius.  You eased a very painful event.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Woo: Captain
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Taylor:  It was my honor to help you Admiral.  You are most welcome.
ADM_Taylor says:
::looks around::  All: seems...quiet.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: nods :: I am quite used to this Admiral.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: looks down at her watch ::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Taylor:  If you will excuse me, I must begin.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: walks to the lectern ::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  If you will all take a seat.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  This seminar regards the often unappreciated area known as operations.
ADM_Taylor says:
::takes a seat::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::takes a seat even though she is waiting for the other seminar to start::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Weather it is ship operations or station operations, you as an operations officer have the unenviable task of coordinating ships resources.
Captain_K`Beth says:
::steps in quietly and sits at the back of the room::
CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
::sits down quickly::
Adm_Silek says:
::watches with interest the seminar::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  I would like to know, what it is that you are most interested in knowing about operations.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
When we have no operations officer then who takes the incoming communications?
ADM_Taylor says:
::raises eyebrow::  Suvok: I want to see how you kept 25 things in the air at red alert, Mister Suvok.  ::chuckles::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Rushing:  That is a very good question Commander, normally, that would fall to your FCO as these two positions work closely with on another.
Admiral_Soki says:
Taylor: 25 things in the air?  Perhaps she lowered the gravity on the bridge? ::grins::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Taylor:  Sir?
ADM_Taylor says:
::chuckles and waves off the question::  Suvok:  I apologize, Mister Suvok.  Humor is a difficult concept.  ::smirks::
Adm_Silek says:
::frowns:: Taylor; Indeed
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Rushing:  If I am not mistaken, you are the Commanding Officer on Avalon Station.  Your FCO, may not be in operations most of the time either, in this case, that task falls to tactical.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
And what if we have no FCO?
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: nods at Taylor ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
We can't seem to hold an FCO on a station.
CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
Rushing: Maybe it should fall to whoever is capable or has training in OPS.
Captain_K`Beth says:
::her comm badge goes off and she listens quietly to the emergency call.  Smiles apologetically at the Admiral and slips out the room::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
I'll get tactical to take more of a quicker response when a communication comes in.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Rushing:  That would be wise Captain.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Communications is but a small part of your job as an operations specialist.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  You must constantly monitor ships systems to allocate power and resources.  Personnel, information, and supplies are also your province.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Does anyone know what the first thing an OPS officer should do upon coming on for their duty shift?
Adm_Silek says:
::looks around the room::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
adjust seat?
CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
Serok: Check the power systems.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Go over the summary of ships systems
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow at Capt Rushing ::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Actually, those are all good answers, but, not correct.
Admiral_Soki says:
::remembers the time her old OPS officer got a whoopie cushion in his chair and smiles::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  This first thing you should do is check with the officer coming off duty.  They will inform you of changes that have been or needs to be made.
ADM_Taylor says:
ALL:  Make sure you left your Felis domesticus in your quarters and not in the turbolift to the bridge?
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  If changes are made and you do not know why, you may set them back to their original settings.
Adm_Silek says:
::looks at Taylor and raises an eyebrow::
Admiral_Soki says:
::looks at Taylor::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: almost smiles , but quickly suppresses it ::  Taylor: Yes, you should insure that your pets are kept safely within your quarters.
ADM_Taylor says:
::grins at Silek and shrugs::  ~~~Silek:  You know, I still fail to see what you were doing with that cat.~~~
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Then, check your summary reports on the status of all ships systems.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Now, you are at your station, you have checked with your delta shift counterpart and have gone over your reports.  What now is your job?
Admiral_Soki says:
Serok: To check for any new requests or comms that have come in within the past few moments.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Soki:  Very good Admiral.  That is the proper sequence of events.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Regardless of popular opinion, your job is rather important.  One of the most important on the ship.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  The only person on your ship or station that has higher computer access than the OPS officer is the Captain and XO.
CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
::nods::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  You are also responsible for resource allocation.  Weather those resources be power, equipment or personnel, they are all resources that OPS must account for.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Therefore, if a shuttle goes missing, the OPS officer must explain what happened to it and requisition a replacement.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Any questions thus far?
ADM_Taylor says:
::bites his tongue and remembers the Captain's yacht of the Ganymede with a smile::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: realizes there aren't any questions and proceeds ::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Personnel allocation.....what is it and why is it your job?
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  For the sake of argument, let us say that the XO has given you a list of crew members he is assigning to an away team.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  It is your job to inform the team members of the duty.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  You look through the data base for the individuals and inform them of their away team status..
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  You can not expect the CO or XO to know the status and whereabouts of every person on their ship or station, so, it is your job to find them.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Perhaps, one of the proposed team members has had an accident and you find that he/she is unable to make the away team assignment.
ADM_Taylor says:
::raises eyebrow and; crosses arms, tilting head slightly to one side::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Then, you must in turn inform the XO so that he may replace that team member.  You may even be asked to suggest a replacement.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  This is personnel allocation.  You do not write the schedules, you do not control the personnel, you merely check the information in LCARS to assist the Command staff with their duties.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Any questions?
ADM_Taylor says:
::nods:: Suvok: Is that why I could never find anyone when I went looking?  ::smirks::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: raises her eyebrow :: Taylor:  Perhaps Admiral.  Then again, perhaps you were not asking the correct person.
ADM_Taylor says:
::chuckles:: Suvok.  Indeed, Mister Suvok.  
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Very well, do not let the idea of having to allocate power to the entire ship daunt you.  As an operations officer, you have access to some of the most sophisticated programs in the universe.
CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
::checks her chronometer:: Self: Better go soon...
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  The program that helps you is a form of artificial intelligence and it handles the routine, with you checking to make certain that it is doing its job.
CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
::gets up and quietly sneaks off::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Only in an emergency or special situation, should you have to directly intervene in this activity.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Any questions?
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Very well.  I would like to thank you all for coming.
Admiral_Soki says:
Serok: I have a question...
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Soki:  Yes Admiral?
Admiral_Soki says:
Serok: You started your session by saying the OPS position is quite under appreciated.  What would you do to make certain a Command staff under your authority showed proper appreciation for the chief OPS officer?
CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: smiles, and stands up, heading out the conference room and making his way for his own...::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: raises her eyebrow and almost smiles :: Soki:  As one of my former Captains reminded me, remember, the OPS officer assigns crew quarters, be careful or you my find your new quarters outside an airlock.
Admiral_Soki says:
::laughs::
ADM_Taylor says:
::raises eyebrow::  ALL: And I have no doubt, should anyone have evoked an emotion from Mister Suvok that this would have been their fate.  ::deadpan expression::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Taylor:  I am quite certain that I have no idea what you are referring to Admiral.
Admiral_Soki says:
Taylor: Nor would any Vulcan. ::grins at Taylor::
Admiral_Soki says:
Self: Supposedly. ::coughs::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: nods at the Admiralty ::  All:  Sirs, I bid you good day.
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: walks to Thomas and her husband ::
Admiral_Soki says:
::stands and quietly leaves the room::
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: leaves the room in the company of Taylor and Silek ::
ADM_Taylor says:
Suvok:  Well done, Suvok.  ..
Host Adm_Suvok_Serok says:
Taylor:  Thank you Sir.