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Command:

Commanding Officer/CO ..................... –... BDR Bruce O’Brien

Executive Officer/XO .......................... –... CMDR Josephine Fisher

Second Officer/SO .............................. –... LTC Erik Stubblefield

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

Command officers also maintain the website

Operations:

Chief Operations Officer ...................... –... LTJG Jody Wicksteed

Assistant Operations Chief ................... –... (position vacant)

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

The COO is also the ships' treasurer.

Communications:

Chief Communications Officer...............–... LTC Tracy Lilly

Assistant Communications Chief ...........–... (position vacant)

The Communications Department, headed by the Chief of Communications (CCO), is responsible for the reporting to crew of all aspects dealing with media releases and reviews of science fiction, from any medium.

Engineering:

Chief Engineer ........... ..............................–.... LTJG Christopher Jacobs

Assistant Chief Engineer ......................–... (position vacant)

The Engineering Department, headed by the Chief Engineer (CEO), is responsible for reporting to crew and members of all technical aspects of sci fi and Treknology in particular.

Medical:

Chief Medical Officer ..........................–...LT Bruce Mutter

Assistant Medical Chief .......................–...(position vacant)

The Medical Department headed by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) , is responsible for promoting and advising members of issues dealing with advancement in medical science, general health, health fads and other social issues

Science:

Chief Science Officer ..........................–...LTC Erik Stubblefield

Assistant Science Chief .......................–...(position vacant)

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

Security / Tactical:

Chief Security / Tactical Officer ...........–...MAJ Nick Hamze

Assistant Ssecurity Chief .....................–...ENS Scott Peter

The Security Department, headed by the Chief of Security (CSTO), shall be responsible for event logistics and transportation organization where required. Security also handles liaison with all conference/convention organisers and advising crew on conventions and conference in the region and world-wide. Tactical is also responsible for crew uniform advice and supervision.

Ship’s Services

Chief of Ship's Services .................... .–...LT Sandra Mutter

Assistant Services Chief ......................–...(position vacant)

Headed by the Chief of Ship’s Services (CSSO) Ship’s Services  shall be responsible for the overall morale of the chapter – dispensing good vibes and gossip as required.  The Ship’s Services section will also be the nominator of the annual “Really Good Guy/Girl” award  - awarded to the member who is deemed to have provided the best input of motivation and laughter to the crew.

377th MSG “The Thunder From Downunder”:

Officer in Charge............................... .–.. 2LT Leo Brunelle

Deputy Officer in Charge.................... –..LTC Erik Stubblefield

The 377th is the STARFLEET Marine Corps unit which is deployed aboard the USS Southern Cross.  Membership of this Marine Strike Group (MSG) is open to all SFI members.  The 377th advises the Security Chief on all military matters and provides the basis for the ship's military role within the Fleet..

Please pass any enquiries regarding either this Unit or the SFMC, to the CO or XO

Cadet Corps:

Cadet Corps Commander ................... – LTCDR Kirok of L'Stok

Cadet Leader .................................... – CDT LT George Wolcott

The Cadet Corps, headed by the Cadet Corps Commander (CCC), is responsible for the ongoing participation, development and education of the ship’s junior crew members.