Welcome to the Star-fleet Command Course for Commanding Officers (CO). So you think you are ready for that big step. You have your eye on that fabled centre chair and a command of your very own. Perhaps you are an experienced Executive Officer (XO) and want to check your readiness. Perhaps you are a fledgling CO just wanting to make sure you are covering the basics. Or maybe you are an experienced CO wanting to improve that little bit more. This course should have something for everyone.

This course aims to break down the basics and to provide you with the essential information that anyone needs to be a successful CO in any environment. All areas will be covered from in character work to out of character work. Make no mistake about it; this course will be one of the most important learning experiences you will have in STF.

Unlike other courses, this course has two writers to give a wider perspective on the most demanding position in the club. Fleet Captain Sarah Hemenway will be giving the benefits of her experience as a CO on several ships, including the USS Atlantis, USS Olympic and OP42, as well as being an Academy XO on the USS Challenger. Sarah will be writing the essential guide to the Administration side of being a CO, everything from Message of the Day (MOTD) design and updating, to the Internet Department (IDept) regulations you should be aware of.

Fleet Captain Symon Silvester has commanded the USS Vanguard, OEDV and SS Bonaventure, will be providing a guide to the actual role of a CO and what you should be doing to run your ship to the best of your ability.