BATTLE BRIDGE STATIONS

	Common to both current Bridge types are the stations for the ship captain, 
Flight Controller, Operations Manager, and Tactical Officer. The other 
dedicated Battle Bridge stations, which will be configured and occupied 
according to scenario requirements, include Defense Communications, 
Technology Assessment, Defense Systems Engineering, Engagement 
Damage Intelligence, and Computer Systems. Starship crew members 
assigned to these additional posts are normally assigned to other related 
disciplines. Depending on the Alert status and specific flight situation, they 
would move toward the Battle Bridge area for possible duty, should saucer 
separation be commanded. The common positions would be occupied by 
personnel from the Main Bridge, or in combination with Battle Section crew.

	In benign flight situations, the Battle Section may conduct separate 
operations with a relatively low proportion of defense-oriented crew 
members, though the actual options list is limited due to the risks and vehicle 
stress associated with repeated undockings and redockings.  Æ