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Ship's Marine Corps Positions Descriptions

Overview
These descriptions are for the Marine Corps Detachment, which is represented by the color green. The positions of the Marine Corps Detachment include:

Detachment Commander
Detachment Deputy Commander
Company Commander
Company Deputy Commander
Platoon Commander
Platoon Deputy Commander
Squad Leader
Marine
Sargent Major
Marine Fighter Pilot Element Leader
Assistant Marine Fighter Pilot Element Leader
Fighter Pilot

Ship's Marine Detachment Positions
Detachment Commander
The Detachment Commander is responsible for all the Marine personnel assigned to the ship/facility. S/he is in required to take command of any special ground operations and lease such actions with security.

S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff. The Marines could be called the 24th century Commandos.

Detachment Deputy Commander
The Deputy Commander works like any assistant department head, removing some of the work load from the Detachment Commander and if the need arises taking on the role of Detachment Commander.

S/he overseas the regular duties of the Marines, from regular drills to equipment training, assignment and supply request to the ship/facilities Materials Officer.

Company Commander
The Company Commander is responsible for all the Marine personnel assigned to his/her company. S/he is in required to take command of any special ground operations and lease such actions with security.
Company Deputy Commander
The Company Deputy Commander functions like any assistant department head, removing some of the work load from the Detachment Commander and if the need arises taking on the role of Detachment Commander.

S/he overseas the regular duties of the Marines, from regular drills to equipment training, assignment and supply request to the ship/facilities Materials Officer.

Platoon Commander
The Platoon Commander is responsible for all the Marine personnel assigned to his/her platoon. S/he is in required to take command of any special ground operations and lease such actions with security.
Platoon Deputy Commander
Platoon Deputy Commanders function in much the same manner as any assistant department head, removing some of the work load from the Platoon Commander and if the need arises taking on the role of Platoon Commander, as well as overseeing the regular duties of the Marines, from regular drills to equipment training, plus assignment and supply requests to the ship's Materials Officer.
Squad Leader
Responsible for the welfare for all Marines NCO's under his/her command in that Squad. Required to lead and command the Squad in and out of Combat. Provide training for the Squad both physically and mentally. Maintain order and discipline. Reports to Platoon Leader. Position requires any Officer rank, or the NCO rate of Sergeant.
Assistant Squad Leader
Assists the Squad leader, and is responsible for overseeing the implementing of orders from the Squad Leader. The position may be held by any Marine NCO rate.
Marine
Reporting directly to their Squad and Assistant Squad Leaders, Marines, commonly referred to as "grunts," are responsible for conducting high-risk tactical operations, usually combat-focused.
Sergeant Major
The Sergeant Major is the highest ranked Enlisted marine. S/He is in charge of all of the marine enlisted affairs in the detachment. The Sergeant Major can act as a Platoon, Company, or Detachment Commander as needed. The Sergeant Major reports to the Marine Detachment Commander.
Marine Fighter Pilot Element Leader
The senior flight officer. S/he is in charge of all things related to the ships Fighter Wing such as been responsible for all the personnel assigned to the department on the ship/facility, and assuring that maintenance work is carried on on the craft by Engineering.

The Element Leader answers directly to the Detachment Commander and Detachment Deputy Commander. All fighter pilots are commissioned officers.

Assistant Marine Fighter Pilot Element Leader
Assistant to the senior flight officer. S/he is in assists the Element Leader by overseeing all matters, such as personnel, maintenance and acquisition of supplies.

The Asst. Element Leader answers directly to the Element Leader. All fighter pilots are commissioned officers.

Fighter Pilot
Specialized pilot, trained in all areas of fighter combat. Also familiar with standard shuttles and runabouts. Answers to Element Leader. All fighter pilots are commissioned officers.

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