From Station

Intelligence

The Intelligence Department is responsible for gathering and deciphering information and presenting it in a way that a Commanding Officer can understand. The information can come from a variety of sources including starship and station logs. The Intelligence Department is part of Starfleet Intelligence (SFI) and is under the jurisdiction of the Head of SFI and Starfleet Command. Intelligence personnel wear grey.

The Intelligence Chief is responsible for gathering and organizing information and/or intelligence and presenting it to those with a need to know. They are a department head and report directly to the CO or XO, though they may have reports for the other department heads. They offer advice on species and governments in the area of operations, especially in times of conflict or when facing the unknown. They are responsible for briefing any away teams of any information pertinent to their destination. They are the information specialists. They are expert in all aspects of the intel team.

The Assistant Intelligence Chief assists the Intelligence Chief in the gathering of intelligence and/or information. Assumes the responsibilities of Intelligence Chief in times of absence or incapacity. Oversees intelligence projects when the Intelligence Chief is unable to provide direct supervision. They have a familiarity in all aspects of the intel team. They are also responsible for organizing the collection of Intelligence in all forms. Knowing the limits of all intelligence gathering platforms they can direct the best way to gain a specific type of information. They train and supervise Intelligence crewmen and maintain duty assignments for all Intelligence personnel.

A Crypto/Analysis Specialist is responsible for classifying, encrypting, and thorough analysis of sensitive information. He takes submitted Intelligence reports and runs them through algorithms, checking for keywords that denote mistyped classification and then puts the report into crypto form and sends them through the proper channels of communication to either on board station consoles or off board to whom ever needs to receive it. They are also responsible for breaking unknown codes. They must also partly organize, partly evaluate reports and present it to the Intelligence Chief or Assistant Intelligence Chief, who will decide the importance of it. They have to read through all information to perform their duties well.

Departmental Numbers

• Officers: 0
• Enlisted: 5
• Civilians: 0

Special thanks to Elisa of the USS Archimedes for the department and position descriptions