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The role of the Tactical Officer aboard a Colonial battlestar is closer to that of the US Navy's CIC Watch Officer (CICWO), combining it with elements of the Tactical Watch Officer (TAO), a role also partially fulfilled by the Executive Officer. | The role of the Tactical Officer aboard a Colonial battlestar is closer to that of the US Navy's CIC Watch Officer (CICWO), combining it with elements of the Tactical Watch Officer (TAO), a role also partially fulfilled by the Executive Officer. | ||
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Revision as of 02:54, 3 February 2005
Senior command officer aboard a Colonial battlestar, charged with:
- Monitoring the ship's Dradis system
- Managing the ship's offensive / defensive weapons systems
- Overseeing the ship's FTL systems, and plotting jumps
- Supporting the Commander and Executive Officer in the performance of their duties.
Aboard the Galactica, the role of Tactical Officer is fulfilled by Lieutenant Gaeta.
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The role of the Tactical Officer aboard a Colonial battlestar is closer to that of the US Navy's CIC Watch Officer (CICWO), combining it with elements of the Tactical Watch Officer (TAO), a role also partially fulfilled by the Executive Officer.