The Command Department, headed by the Commanding Officer and the Executive Officer who are responsible for overseeing all USS Southern Cross functions. The Command Department handles all marketing, promotion and advertising ? as well as the compilation of newsletters and liaison with SFI and other chapters and fan organisations.

The Operations Department, headed by the Chief Operations Officer (COO) is responsible for the coordination of crew support services, including membership lists, sending out of welcome packs, and the creation of official forms and documents for the Southern Cross.

The Communications Department, headed by the Chief of Communications (CCO), is responsible for the delivery to crew of items such as relevent media releases and reviews relating to general science fiction, and as well as assisting Command with the development of Scuttlebutt, the ship's newsletter.

The Engineering Department, headed by the Chief Engineer (CEO), is responsible for the reporting to crew of new technical aspects and insights of science fiction, with a particular focus on Treknology.

The Medical Department headed by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) , is responsible for promoting a general awareness of good health practices, and advising crew members of issues dealing with advancements in medical science, the latest health fads and other social issues.

The Science Department, headed by the Chief Science Officer (CSO), shall be responsible for keeping crew up to date with all scientific and astronomical developments in the real world.

The Security Department, headed by the Chief of Security (CSTO), shall be responsible for event logistics and transportation organization where required.

Security will liase with all conference/convention organisers and advise crew on upcoming conventions and conferences on the local/international scene.
Tactical is responsible for crew uniform advice and supervision of current practices.

Headed by the Chief of Ship?s Services (CSSO), Ship?s Services is responsible for the overall morale of the chapter ? dispensing good vibes and latest gossip as required.?
This department will assist Command staff in the assessment of crew performance and the judgement for, and awarding of certain Chapter/Fleet level commendations.

The 377th?is the STARFLEET Marine Corps unit which has been assigned to the USS Southern Cross.?Membership of this Marine Strike Group (MSG) is open to all SFI members and the unit is integrated at all levels into ship operations.?
377th Marines advise the Sec/Tac sfaff on military matters and provides the foundation from which the ship can partake in military operations in a combined arms / support role.

Any queries regarding the unit of the SFMC can be passed to the CO or SO.

The Cadet Corps, overseen by the Cadet Corps Commander (CCC), is composed of the ship's junior crew members to allow an appropriate focus and support network for their ongoing participation, development and education.