Marine Corps Detachment

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

Detachment Commander

The Detachment Commander or Marine Commanding Officer (MCO) is responsible for all the Marine personnel assigned to the ship/facility. S/he is required to take command of any special ground operations and liaise such actions with security.

The MCO rank usually ranges from a Second Lieutenant on a small ship to a Lieutenant Colonel on a large facility or colony, depending on the size of the unit. As the commander of the detachment the MCO is usually a commissioned officer although some squad or section strength detachments might be commanded by a non-commissioned officer. Regardless of rank the MCO is charged with the training, condition and tactical leadership of the Marine compliment and are a member of the senior staff, reporting directly to the Commanding Officer of the ship/facility.

S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff.

Detachment Deputy Commander

The Assistant, works like any Asst. 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 Assistant, works like any Asst. Department head, removing some of the work load from the Company Commander and if the need arises taking on the role of Company 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

The Assistant, works like any Asst. Department head, removing some of the work load from the Platoon Commander and if the need arises taking on the role of Platoon 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.

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

Asst. to the Squad leader, responsible for overseeing the implementing of orders from the Squad Leader. May be held by any Marine NCO rate.

Marine

Sometimes referred to as the grunt. The backbone of the Marines, the field troops. Required to follow orders, and think oh his/her feet if needed. Answers to the Asst. Squad Leader.

Sergeant Major

The First Sergeant is the highest ranked Enlisted marine. S/He is in charge of all of the marine enlisted affairs in the detachment. The First Sergeant can act as a Platoon, Company, or Detachment Commander as needed. The First Sergeant reports to the Marine Detachment Commander

Units

Most of the biggest starships and starbases in Starfleet have aboard a complement of Marines, as operative groups assigned to a specific mission, set of missions and general support.