Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Marsland:  Welcome Lt.  Please help yourself to refreshment.
Lt_Marsland says:
::enters, looking around:: Serok: Thank you, sir.
Lt_Marsland says:
::grabs a drink and some crackers and goes to take a seat::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::enters seminar room::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Tar:  Welcome Ensign.  Please help yourself to refreshments.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  The seminar will begin in 2.45 minutes
Lt_Marsland says:
::nods::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Serok: Thank you, Sir. ::walks over to the replicator:: Replicator: One water, 10 degrees Celsius.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::takes out the glass of water and sits down on a seat::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
:: walks to the lecturn ::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
:: nods at the two gentlemen seated ::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  This seminar regards the often unappreciated area known as operations.
Host Captain_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.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::nods in understanding::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  This will be a question and answer session.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Shall we begin?
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
:: looks up at the new arrival :: Polo:  Welcome to Ships Operations Ensign.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Please help yourself to refreshments and take a seat.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you captain I am eager to begin.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  We have just begun, so you have not missed anything yet.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Good I am operating in Rita's territory so I was a tad late.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  As I stated before, this will be a question and answer seminar.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  Welcome Commander.  :; looks at her watch. ::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  Please have a seat.  We have just begun.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Does anyone have any questions?
CTO_LtCmdr_Archen says:
::nods quietly and takes a seat::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Without questions, there can be no answers.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
::  looks around the room ::
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: I would like to know more about computer maintenance and access.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::raises hand:: Captain: When it comes to ship's systems, who ultimately has the last word over the systems? Is that the CEO or Chief OPS?
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  A very good question  Tar:  I will get to your question in a moment and it is also a very good question.
Lt_Marsland says:
::has a question, but will wait until these two gentlemen get their questions answered, and lowers his hand::
CTO_LtCmdr_Archen says:
::raises hand:: Serok , uh Captain. I have often wondered who takes Priority in regards to how the ships warp power is directed? Does OPS or does the Chief Engineer. An Example of this would be ...
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Most computer maintenance is done automatically by the artificial intelligence employed by the computer.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  Please hold that thought a moment Mister Archen.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Although, some maintenance is needed to be completed manually.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Especially if or when the computer programs are compromised.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  As for computer access, that is determined by the OPS officer.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  There is a standardized method that can be employed.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  The method can be found in your officers manual located in LCARS at http://officersmanual.acalltoduty.com/operations.html
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Does that answer your question?
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Yes sir, but I find that the standardized method is very limiting for me as chief of operations and ensign I had to obtain higher clearance from the CO.
Lt_Marsland says:
::raises his hand::
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  As the OPS officer, you have clearance just short of the XO and CO.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  No one but the CO and XO have higher access than you do.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Tar:  Now to your question.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::nods::
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
:;smiles:; Serok: Thank you sir, I will make my CTO aware of that.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Who has the last word over computer systems, that would be the OPS officer.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Other systems?  Well, that depends on the situation and the system.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  All systems are monitored through the operations console.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Is there any particular system you are curious about?
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: yes sir, sensors and communications. 
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Communications are the province of OPS.  Sensors ultimately fall to engineering.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  There are science sensors and tactical sensors and they fall to science and tactical.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Operations coordinates the use of those systems.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: determining the amount of power for each one of them?
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  For example, if you are in a yellow alert situation, it is completely with in your control to limit science sensors to reroute to tactical.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Yes, that is within your purview.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Although, most of the routine monitoring is done automatically by the computers AI.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Thank you sir, extensive explanation.
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  You are welcome.  Tar:  Did that also answer your question Mister Tar?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Serok: So technically the OPS officer can override every command given by everyone but the XO and CO?
Host Captain_Suvok_Serok says:
Tar:  That is correct and in some situation, you can even override the CO and XO....but, that would be extreme.

ACTION: All the lights in the room go off momentarily and just a quickly come back up.

Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Damn plasma storms!
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Indeed.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Now, Mister Marsland, I believe you had a question.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
:: looks at Marsland ::
Lt_Marsland says:
::stands:: Capt: Aye, I did.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Marsland:  Proceed.
Lt_Marsland says:
Capt: I was most recently stationed as the Executive Officer of the USS Huron, and now again am the CSO of the Apache.  Concerning the XO position, can you tell me anything that would help me with managing the Operations Officer and his or her department?
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Marsland:  As for managing the operations department.  Allow your people to do their jobs.  They have been trained to do their jobs and a good leader knows that.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Marsland:  Let them know you have confidence in them.  They will work hard for you.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Marsland:  I suggest that you also attend the command seminar to help you further in that area.
Lt_Marsland says:
::nods, and sits:: Capt: Thank you.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  Commander, I believe you had a question?
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  Please continue.
CTO_LtCmdr_Archen says:
Serok:  When disembarking from dock and the Captain gives the Order to Bring the Wrap field online does Operations Delegate this or the Chief Engineer? This is just one of many occurrences of who should be doing what can you clarify Ma'am? ::sits back and listens intently:: Oh and just to add to your last suggestion, I believe the XO Seminar follows right after this in 20 minutes.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen: Bringing the warp field online falls to OPS, Flight Control AND Engineering.  With operations it is often working with many departments at the same time.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  That is why many functions are monitored by the AI, so as to free the Operations officer to manually attend to the operations that are most important.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  And yes, the XO seminar directly follows this one.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
::raises his hand and clears his voice:: What about personnel scheduling Ma'am? Is there any suggestion you would like to give us besides what it is already in the manual?
CTO_LtCmdr_Archen says:
Capt: If you will allow me to re-specify. Captain, Who Reports back to the CO on the status of completion and or who does the CO direct such an order too bring the core online?
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Scheduling of personnel or resources?
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  Did that answer your question?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::makes notes while listening::
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Both, but please answer Mr. Archen questions first, I am sorry if I interrupted.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Personnel scheduling is handled by the individual department heads.  OPS just coordinates the personnel.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Can you give me an example please Captain?
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Archen:  The CEO would report that status to OPS and OPS in turn reports to the CO.
CTO_LtCmdr_Archen says:
Surok: thank you Captain.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  For example, if the CO has told the XO to assemble an away team, the XO would give the list to OPS to inform those chosen.......
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  OPS then lets the XO know who is available and who is not.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Thank you again Ma'am. ::smiles::
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  If engineering needs a specialist in science for some reason, then the CEO would contact OPS.  OPs in turn would inform the CSO and let engineering know who is available.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  You are welcome.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Any other questions?
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
::shakes his head:: Serok: No ma'am.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  If not, there are 8.45 minutes before the next seminar begins.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
All:  Thank you for attending this seminar.  I hope it was informative.
CTO_LtCmdr_Archen says:
::appluads::
Lt_Marsland says:
Capt: Yes, thank you.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Serok: Captain, I haven't got any questions, but I'd like to thank you for the answers to the questions. It was very valuable.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
::stands up and applauds too::
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Tar:  You are welcome.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::applauds::
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow ::  All:  Thank you
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
All: Dismissed.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Will you conduct another session tomorrow?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Serok: Aye, Sir.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Yes, I will be.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::leaves the room::
Lt_Marsland says:
Capt: What room will the next seminar be in, Sir?
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  At 12 pm Eastern and 9pm Eastern.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: I will try to attend, even if just to listen, the more suggestions the better our work will be.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Marsland: #Executive
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
Polo:  Thank you Ensign.
Lt_Marsland says:
Capt:  Thank you.
Ensign_Rico_Polo says:
Serok: Goodbye Captain.
Host Capt_Suvok_Serok says:
:: heads for the door ::