Vice Commander in Chief, Starfleet Command (VCinC)

The Vice Commander in Chief has three distinct roles within the Starfleet Command structure:

By custom, acts as the CinC in the latter's absence; As Chief of Staff to both the Ministers and the CinC, coordinates cross boundary issues, helps to resolve differences among Group Principals and Departmental Chiefs of Staff, and provides support to the Ministers and CinC; As the senior resource manager at Starfleet Command, develops and oversees Starfleet's strategic management and planning process and generates planning options and guidance to meet overall objectives.

The CinC also oversees the work of the Starfleet Chief Information Officer who is responsible for setting the strategic direction and plans for effective information management within Starfleet Command and the units. The Starfleet Chief Information Officer also provides delivery of common information management services and support, and a single departmental focal point for an integrated information management environment.