The Actual Chain of Command on the Enterprise

Gonavy17th · Crewman Joined: 11 Jan 2002 Posts: 3

I was never to sure what the chain of command was on the enterprise. To this date, I have percieved it to be the following:
1 - Captain Picard.
2 - Commander Riker
3 - Lt. Commander Data
4 - Lt. Commander Laforge.
5 - Lt. Worf.
Where does the doctor (being a commander) fit into the command and where does the counseler fit in?

Lt.BirdGod · **Sun Jan 13, 2002 10:51 am**

Beverly and Deanna both have achieved the rank of commander, but, since their major field is medical, they are not in the chain of command.

They are only introduced into the command structure when there is an emergency (Descent) when the command crew is missing, or incapacitated.

subject_117 · **Sun Jan 13, 2002 1:05 pm**

Lindley · **Tue Jan 15, 2002 12:10 am**

There was an early episode, where they all get sick, and Data is the only one who can run the ship. You get to clearly see the chain of command in that one, although I don't remember exactly what it is.

Lt.BirdGod · **Thu Jan 17, 2002 5:05 pm**

Defiant · **Sun Jan 20, 2002 12:33 am**

Dr. Jetrel · Rear Admiral Joined: 21 Dec 2001 Posts: 4705

And where does Wesley Crusher come in?

Defiant · **Sun Feb 03, 2002 4:33 pm**

Wesley doesn't get much weight to throw around...I think he would actually be under Worf, just because everyone else needs to be at their stations (like Troi and Crusher)

Link, the Hero of Time · **Mon Feb 04, 2002 3:14 pm**

wesley crusher is FAR below Worf...

eyirs · **Wed Feb 06, 2002 4:52 am**

5thhouse · **Sun May 05, 2002 9:44 pm**

Yes westly Crusher is far down the line, and as you pick apart the command structure you may note that not everything has been thought about its a show

Commander Ranahan · Doctor Joined: 11 Oct 2001 Posts: 9519 Location: Guam

Wesliey gave up his commsion to the federation to travle with the travler

Captain Michael Pike · Captain Joined: 14 Jul 2001 Posts: 597 Location: PA

Actually after Dr. Crusher and Counselor Troi became senior Bridge officers, the chain of command would go something like this:

1.Picard
2.Riker
3.Data
4.Crusher
5.Troi
6.La Forge
7.Worf

At least for the run of TNG (as based on rank, position and experience) . However, after Worf left the show, he commanded the Defiant when Sisko wasn't aboard, therefore during the movies he has been in, he would come after Data. Though his rank is lower (at least to Troi and Crusher) his experience commanding a ship would be higher and therefore he would have the bridge.

It is highly unlikely that either La Forge or Worf would have commanded the bridge under any battle during the run of TNG. They are both experts in their fields and would be required at their main posts primarily.

Captain Michael Pike · Captain Joined: 14 Jul 2001 Posts: 597 Location: PA

BTW, just about everyone but the plasma conduit scrubbers would have to die or be rendered unconscious before Wesley Crusher would have been in command.

5thhouse · **Tue May 07, 2002 11:12 pm**

lord_picard · Captain Joined: 27 Feb 2003 Posts: 713

the councler(being a camander) is right below jordy and the doctor is right below worf

datalore3 · **Thu Jun 05, 2003 8:47 am**

I dunno if crusher and troi should drive the ship remember what happend in genorations troi was in the command seat when they started to get shot at

One of Many · **Thu Jun 05, 2003 12:31 pm**

In the episode "Gambit"...the command system was as follows:

Captain Picard
(left ship - ship command auto passed to Riker)

Number One (Commander Riker)
(left ship - ship command auto passed to Data)

Acting Captain = Lt. Commander Data
Acting Number One = Worf

PrankishSmart · **Thu Jun 05, 2003 12:35 pm**

crusherjaneway · **Sat Jun 14, 2003 3:02 pm Rank**

Well, I checked an official source, and the rank goes like so:
Picard
Dr. Crusher (she has the ability to relive anyone, any reason)
Riker
Data
Worf
Geordi
Troi

DocBevCrusher · **Sun Jun 15, 2003 8:05 pm**

I beleive subject 177 and Crusher Janeway are correct. because of thier ranks Dr.Crusher would be actually after riker, since he's the first officer, but in a medical emergency she has the power to outrank even captain picard. And troi would be probably after data.

crusherjaneway · **Sun Jun 15, 2003 8:14 pm ur right**

Troi would be after Data. Silly me.

DocBevCrusher · **Sun Jun 22, 2003 11:59 am**

It's ok ::pats crusherjaneway on shoulder:: we forgive you.

Saoirse_Granger · **Thu Jun 26, 2003 8:41 am**

I know that Crusher has the power to relieve people of duty, that is because she is the CMO. I would assume that means if she thinks that a higher (or lower) ranking crewmember is too ill or injured to continue, she can relieve them, but she doesn't take their place, does she? Does she not say at one point, "Captain Picard, I now relieve you of duty. I judge you to be disabled and mentally incapacitiated." But then she wouldn't have just sorta stepped over him and gone and plonked herself down in his chair? I've never seen the bit where she said that, maybe she did bit I don't know....
So I don't think she's second in command, but she's up there somewhere!

Lt.BirdGod · **Fri Jun 27, 2003 3:48 pm**

She actually does, (along with every doctor) as long as there is undisputable evidence, that way she can avoid the court martial.