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}}'''Fourth Fleet Operations''' is responsible for the logistics and assignments of the [[Fourth Fleet|Fourth Fleet's]] starships, starbases, and other assets, overseeing operational matters for the fleet's four [[Task Forces]], the [[Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group|Expeditionary Group]], the [[Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group|Forward Support Group]], Fourth Fleet Headquarters ([[Starbase Bravo]]), and [[Fourth Fleet Training Command]]. This office carries out the directives of the fleet's most senior leadership and handles many of the day-to-day activities that keep the fleet staffed, supplied, and mission-ready.
}}'''Fourth Fleet Operations''' is responsible for the logistics and assignments of the [[Fourth Fleet|Fourth Fleet's]] starships, starbases, and other assets, overseeing operational matters for the fleet's five [[Task Forces]], the [[Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group|Expeditionary Group]], the [[Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group|Forward Support Group]], Fourth Fleet Headquarters ([[Starbase Bravo]]), and [[Fourth Fleet Training Command]]. This office carries out the directives of the fleet's most senior leadership and handles many of the day-to-day activities that keep the fleet staffed, supplied, and mission-ready.


== Organization ==
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The majority of the Fourth Fleet's starships are divided into five task forces, each of which has a specific mandate to oversee an aspect of the Fourth Fleet's operations throughout the galaxy. Each task force is further sub-divided into two task groups. Some task groups also contain squadrons. Fleet Operations handles both disseminating assignments to the appropriate task force to carry out the orders of the [[Bravo Fleet Commanding Officer|Fleet Admiral]] and ensuring that each Task Force is properly staffed and equipped.
The majority of the Fourth Fleet's starships are divided into five task forces, each of which has a specific mandate to oversee an aspect of the Fourth Fleet's operations throughout the galaxy. Each task force is further sub-divided into two task groups. Some task groups also contain squadrons. Fleet Operations handles both disseminating assignments to the appropriate task force to carry out the orders of the [[Bravo Fleet Commanding Officer|Fleet Admiral]] and ensuring that each Task Force is properly staffed and equipped.
==== Independent Ships ====
''The ships in this section count as [[Logistics Office Policy#4.2 — Task Unit Assets|Task Unit Assets]] for the Fourth Fleet, and can be used by members for cameos in their stories, following the guidance [[Using Task Unit Assets|here]].''
Several ships report directly to Fourth Fleet Command. They are responsible for missions of a specialised nature, or provide swift support to ships of the Fourth Fleet whenever needed. They include:
* [[USS Caliburn|USS ''Caliburn'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan-''class]] light explorer
* [[USS Susan B. Anthony|USS ''Susan B. Anthony'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] exploratory cruiser
* [[USS Kwolek|USS ''Kwolek'']], an [[Edison Class|''Edison''-class]] heavy frigate


==== Independent Squadrons & Divisions ====
==== Independent Squadrons & Divisions ====
''The ships listed in this section are the squadrons, divisions, and commands of Bravo Fleet senior staff members, and should not be used without permission.''
Several squadrons and divisions exist outside of the Task Force structure, reporting directly to Fourth Fleet Operations for missions of a specialized or sensitive nature. These squadrons often undertake missions directly for department heads, the deputy commander, or the commander. They include:
Several squadrons and divisions exist outside of the Task Force structure, reporting directly to Fourth Fleet Operations for missions of a specialized or sensitive nature. These squadrons often undertake missions directly for department heads, the deputy commander, or the commander. They include:


* [[Yorktown Squadron|Yorktown Explorer Squadron]]
*[[Yorktown Squadron|Yorktown Explorer Squadron]]
**[[USS Yorktown|USS ''Yorktown'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer - Fourth Fleet Flagship
**[[USS Yorktown|USS ''Yorktown'']], a {{class|Constitution III}} explorer - Fourth Fleet Flagship
**[[USS Ares|USS ''Ares'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS Ares|USS ''Ares'']], an {{class|Intrepid}} science vessel
**[[USS James Hutton|USS ''James Hutton'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS James Hutton|USS ''James Hutton'']], a {{class|Sagan}} light explorer
**[[USS Venture|USS ''Venture'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign-''class]] exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Venture|USS ''Venture'']], a {{class|Sovereign}} exploratory cruiser
**[[Deep Space 2]], a {{class|Unity}} starbase
**[[USS Arimathea|USS ''Arimathea'']], [[Centaur II Class|''Centaur'' II-class]] science vessel
**[[USS Freedom|USS ''Freedom'']], [[Freedom Class|''Freedom''-class]] scout
**[[USS Amonak|USS ''Amonak'']], [[Springfield Class|''Springfield''-class]] science vessel
*[[Arcturus Squadron|Arcturus Wayfinding Squadron]]
*[[Arcturus Squadron|Arcturus Wayfinding Squadron]]
**[[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer
**[[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']], an {{class|Odyssey}} heavy explorer
***[[USS Hokule'a|USS ''Hokule’a'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort
***[[USS Hokule'a|USS ''Hokule’a'']], an {{class|Aquarius}} escort
**[[USS Achilles|USS ''Achilles'']], an [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class]] light cruiser
**[[USS Achilles|USS ''Achilles'']], an {{class|Echelon}} light cruiser
**[[USS Antares|USS ''Antares'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS Antares|USS ''Antares'']], an {{class|Intrepid}} science vessel
**[[USS Apollo|USS ''Apollo'']], a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] fast cruiser
**[[USS Apollo|USS ''Apollo'']], a {{class|Duderstadt}} fast cruiser
**[[USS Arondight|USS ''Arondight'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate
**[[USS Arondight|USS ''Arondight'']], a {{class|Reliant}} frigate
**[[USS Buran|USS ''Buran'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout
**[[USS Buran|USS ''Buran'']], a {{class|Rhode Island}} scout
**[[Olympia Station]], a [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class]] starbase
**[[Olympia Station]], a {{class|Spacedock}} starbase
**[[USS Pallas|USS ''Pallas'',]] a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] explorer
***[[USS Nellie Bly|USS ''Nellie Bly'']], a {{class|Challenger}} light cruiser
**[[USS Renown|USS ''Renown'']], an [[Akira Class|''Akira''-class]] heavy cruiser
***[[USS Thomas Paine|USS ''Thomas Paine'']], a {{class|New Orleans}} frigate
**[[USS Saturn|USS ''Saturn'']], a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland-''class]] research cruiser
**[[USS Pallas|USS ''Pallas'',]] a {{class|Vesta}} long-range explorer
**[[USS Theseus]], a [[Gagarin Class|''Gagarin''-class]] heavy escort
**[[USS Renown|USS ''Renown'']], an {{class|Akira}} heavy cruiser
**[[USS Saturn|USS ''Saturn'']], a {{class|Sutherland}} research cruiser
**[[USS Theseus|USS ''Theseus'']], a {{class|Gagarin}} heavy escort
*[[Sirius Squadron|Sirius Expeditionary Squadron]]
*[[Sirius Squadron|Sirius Expeditionary Squadron]]
**[[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer
**[[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']], an {{class|Odyssey}} heavy explorer
***[[USS Alhabor|USS ''Alhabor'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort
***[[USS_Sirius#USS_Alhabor|USS ''Alhabor'']], an {{class|Aquarius}} escort
**[[Gateway Station]], a [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class]] starbase
**[[USS Asger]], a {{class|Norway}} light cruiser
**[[USS Liberty|USS ''Liberty'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS Blackbird|USS ''Blackbird'']], an {{class|Osler}} scout
**[[USS Ranger|USS ''Ranger'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS Constantinople]], a {{class|Steamrunner}} heavy frigate
**[[USS Redemption|USS ''Redemption'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign-''class]] exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Endeavour|USS ''Endeavour'']], a {{class|Constitution III}} explorer
**[[USS Swiftsure|USS ''Swiftsure'']],  an [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class]] light cruiser
**[[Gateway Station]], a {{class|Spacedock}} starbase
**[[USS Tempest|USS ''Tempest'',]] a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout
***[[USS Independence|USS ''Independence'']], a {{class|Defiant}} escort
* [[Challenger Squadron|Challenger Heavy Squadron]]
**[[USS Liberty|USS ''Liberty'']], a {{class|Sagan}} light explorer
**[[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'',]] an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer
**[[USS Ranger|USS ''Ranger'']], an {{class|Intrepid}} science vessel
***[[USS Cernan|USS ''Cernan'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort
**[[USS Redemption|USS ''Redemption'']], a {{class|Sovereign}} exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Ark Royal|USS ''Ark Royal'']]'','' a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign-''class]] exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Scylla|USS ''Scylla'']], a {{class|Manticore}} heavy escort
**[[USS Cygnus|USS ''Cygnus'']], a [[Nebula Class|''Nebula''-class]] exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Swiftsure|USS ''Swiftsure'']],  an {{class|Echelon}} light cruiser
**[[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout
**[[USS Tempest|USS ''Tempest'',]] a {{class|Rhode Island}} scout
**[[USS Manchester|USS ''Manchester'']], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament-''class]] utility cruiser
**[[USS Trafalgar]], an {{class|Akira}} heavy cruiser
**[[USS Toronto|USS ''Toronto'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer
* [[Challenger Squadron|Challenger Heavy Explorer Squadron]]
**[[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'',]] an {{class|Odyssey}} heavy explorer
***[[USS Cernan|USS ''Cernan'']], an {{class|Aquarius}} escort
**[[USS Ark Royal|USS ''Ark Royal'']]'','' a {{class|Sovereign}} exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Cygnus|USS ''Cygnus'']], a {{class|Nebula}} exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']], a {{class|Rhode Island}} scout
**[[USS Manchester|USS ''Manchester'']], a {{class|Parliament}} utility cruiser
**[[USS Horatio|USS ''Horatio'',]] a {{class|Reliant}} frigate
* [[Polaris Squadron|Polaris Advanced Research Squadron]]
* [[Polaris Squadron|Polaris Advanced Research Squadron]]
**[[USS Polaris]], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer
**[[USS Polaris|USS ''Polaris'']], an {{class|Odyssey}} heavy explorer
**[[Archanis Station]], a [[Canopus Class|''Canopus-''class]] starbase
**[[Archanis Station]], a {{class|Canopus}} starbase
***[[USS Pacific Palisades|USS ''Pacific Palisades'']], a [[California class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
***[[USS Kennedy|USS ''Kennedy'']], a {{class|Norway}} light cruiser
**[[USS Diligent|USS ''Diligent'']], an [[Alita Class|''Alita-''class]] heavy cruiser
***[[USS Lincoln|USS ''Lincoln'']], a {{class|Gagarin}} heavy escort
**[[USS Ingenuity|USS ''Ingenuity'',]] a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel
***[[USS Pacific Palisades|USS ''Pacific Palisades'']], a {{class|California}} utility cruiser
**[[USS Serenity|USS ''Serenity'']],  a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] fast cruiser
**[[USS Diligent|USS ''Diligent'']], an {{class|Alita}} heavy cruiser
**[[USS Ingenuity|USS ''Ingenuity'',]] a {{class|Pathfinder}} science vessel
**[[USS Serenity|USS ''Serenity'']],  a {{class|Duderstadt}} fast cruiser
**[[USS Vesta|USS ''Vesta'']], a {{class|Vesta}} long-range explorer
* [[Odyssey Squadron|Odyssey Heavy Explorer Squadron]]
* [[Odyssey Squadron|Odyssey Heavy Explorer Squadron]]
**[[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer
**[[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], an {{class|Odyssey}} heavy explorer
***USS ''Telemachus'', an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort
***[[USS Telemachus|USS ''Telemachus'']], an {{class|Aquarius}} escort
**[[Deep Space 19]], a [[Unity Class|''Unity''-class]] starbase
**[[Deep Space 19]], a {{class|Unity}} starbase
***[[USS Formidable|USS ''Formidable'']], a [[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] escort
***[[USS Formidable|USS ''Formidable'']], a {{class|Defiant}} escort
**[[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']], an {{class|Intrepid}} science vessel
**[[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer
**[[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']], a {{class|Constitution III}} explorer
**[[USS Destiny|USS ''Destiny'']], a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] explorer
**[[USS Destiny|USS ''Destiny'']], a {{class|Vesta}} long-range explorer
**[[USS Orion|USS ''Orion'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS Orion|USS ''Orion'']], a {{class|Sagan}} light explorer
**[[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']], a [[Ross Class|''Ross''-class]] explorer
**[[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']], a {{class|Ross}} explorer
**[[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']], a [[Luna Class|''Luna''-class]] light explorer
**[[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']], a {{class|Luna}} light explorer
* [[Pathfinder Division|Pathfinder Science Vessel Division]]
*[[Hawkeye Island Defense Squadron]]
**[[USS Pathfinder|USS ''Pathfinder'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel
**[[Hawkeye Island]], Planetary base
**[[USS Washington|USS ''Washington'']], a [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] explorer
**[[USS Devastator|USS ''Devastator'']], a {{class|Sovereign}} exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Fitzgerald|USS ''Fitzgerald'']], an {{class|Intrepid}} science vessel
**[[USS Washington]], a {{class|Galaxy}} explorer
*[[Constellation Squadron|Constellation Explorer Squadron]]
*[[Constellation Squadron|Constellation Explorer Squadron]]
**[[USS Constellation|USS ''Constellation'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer
**[[USS Constellation|USS ''Constellation'']], a {{class|Constitution III}} explorer
**[[USS Almagest|USS ''Almagest'']], a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland-''class]] research cruiser
**[[USS Almagest|USS ''Almagest'']], a {{class|Sutherland}} research cruiser
**[[Caelum Station]], a [[Jupiter Class|''Jupiter-''class]] research facility
**[[Caelum Station]], a {{class|Jupiter}} research facility
**[[USS Grus|USS ''Grus'']], a [[Saber Class|''Saber''-class]] scout
**[[USS Edmund Hillary|USS ''Edmund Hillary'']], a {{class|Challenger}} light cruiser
**[[USS Grus|USS ''Grus'']], a {{class|Saber}} scout
**[[USS Meridian|USS ''Meridian'']], a {{class|Defiant}} escort
*[[Repulse Squadron|Repulse Rapid Response Squadron]]
*[[Repulse Squadron|Repulse Rapid Response Squadron]]
**[[USS Repulse|USS ''Repulse'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior'' II-class]] heavy cruiser
**[[USS Repulse|USS ''Repulse'']], an {{class|Excelsior II}} heavy cruiser
**[[USS Potemkin|USS ''Potemkin'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer
**[[USS Potemkin|USS ''Potemkin'']], a {{class|Constitution III}} explorer
**[[USS Courageous|USS ''Courageous'']], a [[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] escort
**[[USS Courageous|USS ''Courageous'']], a {{class|Defiant}} escort
**[[USS Intrepid|USS ''Intrepid'']], a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] fast cruiser
**[[USS Intrepid|USS ''Intrepid'']], a {{class|Duderstadt}} fast cruiser
**[[USS Rutledge|USS ''Rutledge'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class]] frigate
**[[USS Rutledge|USS ''Rutledge'']], a {{class|New Orleans}} frigate
**[[USS Vancouver]], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament-''class]] utility cruiser
**[[USS Vancouver|USS ''Vancouver'']], a {{class|Parliament}} utility cruiser
 
*[[Atlantis Squadron|Atlantis Exploratory Squadron]]
===== Independent Ships =====
**[[USS Atlantis|USS ''Atlantis'']], a {{class|Sovereign}} explorer
 
**[[USS Republic|USS ''Republic'']], a {{Class|Constitution III}} light explorer
*[[USS Devastator|USS ''Devastator'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign-''class]] exploratory cruiser
**[[USS Perseus|USS ''Perseus'']], a {{class|Galaxy}} explorer
**[[USS Sagan|USS ''Sagan'']], a {{class|Sagan}} light explorer
**[[USS Sundiver|USS ''Sundiver'',]] a {{class|Lamarr}} long-range explorer
**[[USS Argonaut | USS ''Argonaut'']], [[Gagarin Class|''Gagarin''-class]] heavy escort
**[[USS Bismark|USS ''Bismark'']], [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout
**[[USS Osiris|USS ''Osiris'']], [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate
**[[USS Tizona|USS ''Tizona'']], [[Saber Class|''Saber''-class]] scout
*[[Saratoga Squadron|Saratoga Emissary Squadron]]
**[[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']], an {{class|Obena}} emissary
**[[USS Argo|USS ''Argo'']], an {{class|Echelon}} light cruiser
**[[USS Argus|USS ''Argus'']], a {{class|Gagarin}} heavy escort
**[[USS Illustrious|USS ''Illustrious'']], a {{class|Sutherland}} research cruiser
**[[USS Knight|USS ''Knight'']], a {{class|Edison}} heavy frigate
**[[USS Nighthawk|USS ''Nighthawk'']], a {{class|Reliant}} frigate
**[[USS Pandora|USS ''Pandora'']], a {{class|Luna}} light explorer
**[[Tranquility Station|''Tranquility'' Station]], an {{class|Aurora}} station
***[[USS Relentless|USS ''Relentless'']], a {{class|Defiant}} escort
***[[USS Khonsu|USS ''Khonsu'']], an {{class|Aquarius}} escort
**[[USS Triumph|USS ''Triumph'']], an {{class|Inquiry}} exploratory cruiser
*[[USS Pathfinder|USS ''Pathfinder'']], a ''[[Pathfinder Class|Pathfinder-]]''[[Pathfinder Class|class]] science vessel


===Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group===
===Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group===
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''Main Article: [[Starbase Bravo]]''
''Main Article: [[Starbase Bravo]]''


'''Starbase Bravo is the current headquarters of the Fourth Fleet.''' As a large, modern [[Guardian Class|Guardian-class]] orbiting [[Mellstoxx III]], a Betazoid colony established soon after the people’s joining of the Federation, Starbase Bravo boasts the facilities to support the Fleet Command’s needs. There is a constant stream of junior officers and new captains coming to Starbase Bravo to be assigned by Fleet Operations to their eventual postings within the Fourth Fleet.
'''Starbase Bravo is the current headquarters of the Fourth Fleet.''' As a large, modern [[Guardian Class|Guardian-class]] orbiting [[Mellstoxx system|Mellstoxx III]], a Betazoid colony established soon after the people’s joining of the Federation, Starbase Bravo boasts the facilities to support the Fleet Command’s needs. There is a constant stream of junior officers and new captains coming to Starbase Bravo to be assigned by Fleet Operations to their eventual postings within the Fourth Fleet.


===Fourth Fleet Operations In-Play===
===Fourth Fleet Operations In-Play===
* For the vast majority of your stories, you probably don't ''need'' to know the exact organizational structure of the fleet. The amount of times we've heard Task Forces referenced on screen in ''Star Trek'' is tiny. Still, you might occasionally want to know who your command character reports to! Your personal fiction ship will be in the task force that you're assigned to as a member, so that's pretty easy: the person giving your ship orders in-character is your TFCO or TFXO. For RPGs, that person is the Chief of Fleet Operations or Deputy Chief of Fleet Operations, which is also easy!
* For the vast majority of your stories, you probably don't ''need'' to know the exact organizational structure of the fleet. The amount of times we've heard Task Forces referenced on screen in ''Star Trek'' is tiny. Still, you might occasionally want to know who your command character reports to! Your personal fiction ship will be in the task force that you're assigned to as a member, so that's pretty easy: the person giving your ship orders in-character is your TFCO or TFXO. For RPGs, that person is the Chief of Fleet Operations or Deputy Chief of Fleet Operations, which is also easy!
* We rarely saw Fleet Admirals in ''Star Trek'', and that's because the commander of a major fleet is a very busy person! They have other more junior flag officers under them handing out the day-to-day orders necessary to execute their grand plans. That's what Fleet Operations is: a collection of flag officers and senior line officers that handle the paperwork and decision making to keep the fleet moving. Does the ''Enterprise'' or the ''Defiant'' handle this particular mission? Does this priority go to Task Force 72 or Task Force 38? Do we need to request more new officers from Starfleet Command? That kind of thing.
* We rarely saw Fleet Admirals in ''Star Trek'', and that's because the commander of a major fleet is a very busy person! They have other more junior flag officers under them handing out the day-to-day orders necessary to execute their grand plans. That's what Fleet Operations is: a collection of flag officers and senior line officers that handle the paperwork and decision making to keep the fleet moving. Does the ''Enterprise'' or the ''Defiant'' handle this particular mission? Does this priority go to Task Force 72 or Task Force 38? Do we need to request more new officers from Starfleet Command? That kind of thing.

Latest revision as of 20:31, 28 November 2024

This article is official Bravo Fleet canon.

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Fourth Fleet Operations is responsible for the logistics and assignments of the Fourth Fleet's starships, starbases, and other assets, overseeing operational matters for the fleet's five Task Forces, the Expeditionary Group, the Forward Support Group, Fourth Fleet Headquarters (Starbase Bravo), and Fourth Fleet Training Command. This office carries out the directives of the fleet's most senior leadership and handles many of the day-to-day activities that keep the fleet staffed, supplied, and mission-ready.

Organization

Fourth Fleet Operations is headquartered with the rest of the fleet's senior leadership at Starbase Bravo. The Chief of Fleet Operations reports to the Commander and Deputy Commander, Fourth Fleet, with responsibility for operationalizing the orders of the Commander by ensuring that the appropriate vessels and stations are tasked to specific missions. The Operations Office is one of the largest offices within the fleet's leadership, rivaling Fleet Intelligence for the sheer volume of data being sent and received from Fourth Fleet assets across the galaxy.

Task Forces

Main Article: Task Forces

The majority of the Fourth Fleet's starships are divided into five task forces, each of which has a specific mandate to oversee an aspect of the Fourth Fleet's operations throughout the galaxy. Each task force is further sub-divided into two task groups. Some task groups also contain squadrons. Fleet Operations handles both disseminating assignments to the appropriate task force to carry out the orders of the Fleet Admiral and ensuring that each Task Force is properly staffed and equipped.

Independent Ships

The ships in this section count as Task Unit Assets for the Fourth Fleet, and can be used by members for cameos in their stories, following the guidance here.

Several ships report directly to Fourth Fleet Command. They are responsible for missions of a specialised nature, or provide swift support to ships of the Fourth Fleet whenever needed. They include:

Independent Squadrons & Divisions

The ships listed in this section are the squadrons, divisions, and commands of Bravo Fleet senior staff members, and should not be used without permission.

Several squadrons and divisions exist outside of the Task Force structure, reporting directly to Fourth Fleet Operations for missions of a specialized or sensitive nature. These squadrons often undertake missions directly for department heads, the deputy commander, or the commander. They include:

Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group

Main Article: Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group

The Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group is the Fourth Fleet's designated elite multi-mission response force, with a collection of starships meant to be able to quickly and effectively handle the fleet's most delicate and time-sensitive missions, wherever they are in the galaxy. These ships are assigned to the Fourth Fleet but not to a particular task force, and undertake a wide variety of missions across the galaxy that don't necessarily fit neatly into the mandate of one of the fleet's other units. Ships in the expeditionary group take their orders individually from Fourth Fleet Command through the Chief of Fourth Fleet Operations, generally getting assignments that require some combination of discretion and special capabilities.

Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group

Main Article: Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group

The Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group consists of several starbases and space stations located throughout Federation space which are assigned to support the mission of the Fourth Fleet. These facilities allow the fleet to sustain operations with their ships spread far away from fleet headquarters and the headquarters of the four task forces, and Fleet Operations coordinates with these bases to ensure consistent supply lines.

Fourth Fleet Headquarters

Main Article: Starbase Bravo

Starbase Bravo is the current headquarters of the Fourth Fleet. As a large, modern Guardian-class orbiting Mellstoxx III, a Betazoid colony established soon after the people’s joining of the Federation, Starbase Bravo boasts the facilities to support the Fleet Command’s needs. There is a constant stream of junior officers and new captains coming to Starbase Bravo to be assigned by Fleet Operations to their eventual postings within the Fourth Fleet.

Fourth Fleet Operations In-Play

  • For the vast majority of your stories, you probably don't need to know the exact organizational structure of the fleet. The amount of times we've heard Task Forces referenced on screen in Star Trek is tiny. Still, you might occasionally want to know who your command character reports to! Your personal fiction ship will be in the task force that you're assigned to as a member, so that's pretty easy: the person giving your ship orders in-character is your TFCO or TFXO. For RPGs, that person is the Chief of Fleet Operations or Deputy Chief of Fleet Operations, which is also easy!
  • We rarely saw Fleet Admirals in Star Trek, and that's because the commander of a major fleet is a very busy person! They have other more junior flag officers under them handing out the day-to-day orders necessary to execute their grand plans. That's what Fleet Operations is: a collection of flag officers and senior line officers that handle the paperwork and decision making to keep the fleet moving. Does the Enterprise or the Defiant handle this particular mission? Does this priority go to Task Force 72 or Task Force 38? Do we need to request more new officers from Starfleet Command? That kind of thing.