The USS Athena started off by having separate departments, each with
their own primary function. However, because we all enjoy having fun
and doing things together, the lines between departments became
blurred. After a few years, we had two departments: the more
technically minded ones in Engineering, and everyone else.
While we have a CO, XO and Second Officer, we're friends and everyone
are equals.
However, there are some requirements specific to the CO and XO that
need to be covered.
The Command department is the administrative body of the
organization. The Captain/Commander (CO) is usually the
first contact with the outside for events, handles ship finances,
approves recommendations for promotions and awards, and performs
day-to-day administrative duties such as contacting new members to
welcome them on board, maintaining the Post Office box,
etc.
The Executive Officer/First Officer maintains membership records,
reminds members of renewals (if necessary), recommends and
approves promotions and awards, approves assignments to departments,
and acts as a secondary financial officer.
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