Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
::nods to the Ensign as he enters:: Andrews: Welcome
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::nods and finds a seat to her liking:: McDuggle: Thank you.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::takes out a PADD for notes::
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
::nods to the Ensign:: Falor: Welcome we will be starting in just a minute.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::sees Ens. Rodos enter, and motions for him to join her::
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
McDuggle: Thank you sir. ::walks over and sits next to Millicent::
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
Andrews: How was your diplomacy seminar?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
Rodos: Very informative. I have some great information to go on. How was yours?
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::smiles:: Andrews: I learned a lot about ship operations.. it was quite interesting.
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
All: ok everyone we will get started and hopefully there will be more show up.
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Hello everyone. In the next hour I will give a brief lecture on the duties of the Executive Officer both in and out of character. After that I will open the floor for questions.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::smiles and touches his hand:: Rodos: Good
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
As the second in command you need to maintain a high standard of excellence, as you are a mentor for the crew as well as support for the captain.
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Some of your in character duties consist of being a liaison between the crew and the captain as well as a conduit for information between the crew and the captain.
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Briefly this means that it is your responsibility to see that if any crewmember has a complaint or an issue that needs to be brought to the captain's attention is done so after you make sure that it is legitimate. Also it is your responsibility to make sure that all the captain orders are carried out
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as well as keeping the captain informed of anything the crew may find concerning the mission.
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Another of your duties is ensuring the captain's safety.  This one isn't always easy with some captains, as some of them will insist on going on the away team no matter what the situation. The best thing to do here is suggest to them that it would be better if they stayed on the ship and if
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they still insist on going you need to make sure that there is enough security assigned to keep the captain as secure as possible.
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Another duty is being a sounding board and advisor to the captain. Basically you are the only person that the captain has to talk to about what ever is currently going on in a mission and will some times seek your input.
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While you may not always agree with what ever the captain decides any disagreements that you have should be brought up to the captain in private.
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Paperwork we will only mention briefly as you only duty here is to make sure that only the paperwork that need the captain's signature crosses his or her desk.

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It is your task to intervene and help settle any disputes that any crewmembers cannot settle themselves as well as handle any discipline of crewmembers that require it and if you cannot settle certain disputes or believe that the Captain should be involved in the discipline it is your
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duty to present these matters to the captain. However this should be your last resort.
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As far as your command duties you are for the most part in command of most away teams. However this depends a lot on your captain and how they handle away teams aboard their ship or station or even the given situation.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::takes notes as she listens::
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You may or may not have to write mission briefing during your time in command of an away team.
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Depending on the given situation you may find yourself in command of the ship or station as the captain may be otherwise engaged or if the captain happens to be in charge of an away team.
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Your duties here are to keep the captain informed of any changes in the current situation and if unable to contact the captain you are to follow Starfleet Protocols.
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Briefly your out of character duties consist of keeping attendance records, helping with crew evaluations as well as keeping a record of when they are due. And of course filling in for the captain out of character duties when they are absent.
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While these are your out of character duties as outlined in the Officers handbook some of these will depend on how the SM handles these duties.
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All: This concludes the lecture part of my presentation. I will now open the floor for questions.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: Sir, how should the XO handle it if it becomes apparent that the CO is unfit for duty?
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Andrews: This is a bit tricky. One thing you need to look for is if the CO is violating Starfleet protocols. If he is then this is a reason for you as the XO to relieve the CO. However you need to be sure of your action as you are boarding on the verge of mutiny.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: Ah
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Andrews: The other thing is if you are getting input from the other department heads that the CO is performing in an unfit manner. In this insistence you will need the support of the department heads when you declare the CO unfit for duty.
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Andrews: In either case you will need to proceed with care.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::nods:: McDuggle: Thank you.
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
All: Any other questions?
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
McDuggle: Just to confirm.. all reports and issues coming from department heads are relayed through the XO first?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::can't think of anything else to ask::

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Falor: For the most part yes. However in certain situation when time is of the essence some report will go to the CO straight from the department heads.
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Falor: For instance if the ship in the mist of a battle and another ship suddenly show up on sensors the CSO or CTO will give the report of this directly to the CO rather than tell the XO and have the XO tell the CO.
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Falor: I hope this answers you question.
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::nods:: McDuggle: It does, thank you.
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::can't think of any other questions::
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
All: Just a little more information. This was brought up in one of my other lectures. While the XO is the person primarily responsible for discipline you need to remember that any action you take needs to be reported to the CO. This is usually done in your daily reports.
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All: If no one has any more question I will set up a little scenario for you and we will see how you would handle it.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::types that into her PADD::
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
All: Ok here we go. You as the XO are in command of the ship while the CO in on a planet in charge of the Away Team. The CO has just informed you that the Away Team will be out of Communication for a short period of time.
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All: A couple of minutes later you get a distress call from a ship in the area where you are currently at. What would be your actions?
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
McDuggle: I'd check to see if there were any other ships in the vicinity to answer the distress call.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: Is the ship in communications range?
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Andrews: Being that you are picking it up it should be.
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Falor: Lets say that you are the closest one.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: Then I would hail them and ascertain what they needed first. Perhaps you could send a shuttlecraft to them while the ship remains at the planet
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Andrews: That is good. However lets say the ships response is that they are being attacked .
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: Then, I would send a shuttlecraft to the planet with a couple of crew members to find and explain the situation to the CO, while I took the ship to help.
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::smiles and whispers:: Andrews: I was just thinking that.
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Andrews: Very good
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All Lets try another one.
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All: Your ship in on a current mission in which the Mission orders have laid out a certain producer for the ship to follow. However you feel that the CO isn't following the producer the way is was laid out. What action would you take?

CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: First, I would take the CO aside privately. They may have a good reason for deviating.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: If they did not, I would respectfully remind them that they are violating orders, which could set a bad example for the crew.
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Andrews: Ok lets say that the CO may have their reasons. However you still feel that they are not a good reason for deviating from the Mission Orders?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: At that point, I would speak privately and one on one with the senior staff to see if they shared my view of the situation
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Andrews; Say that the CO had decided that his or her course of action is the one that they are going to follows anyway.
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::can't come up with anything and smiles at Millicent's answers::
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: At that point, if the senior staff agreed, I would relieve the CO of duty for violating Starfleet orders.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: Personal initiative is fine, but if Starfleet laid those orders out, they are probably the correct course to follow
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Adrews: That is one way. However there is no decisive right or wrong answer to this question as each situation would require a different answer.
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All: I see that our time is almost up. I would like to thank you for coming and I hope that I was able to teach you something.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
McDuggle: I enjoyed it, sir.
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::smiles:: McDuggle: Thank you sir. It's given me a lot to think about.
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
::gathers up his PADDs and watches as everyone leaves the room::
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::stands up:: Andrews: I've got some work to do back on the ship, I'll catch up with you later?
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::stands up:: Rodo: I have another seminar I would like to attend. I'll catch you later in the Cafeteria.
Ens_Rodos_Falor says:
::smiles:: Andrews: Alright, see ya later.
CNS_Ens_Andrews says:
::kisses him and the cheek::