Scene: Petrova's Quarters BD 07.0700 Katerina was in a rush today.  She had a department to get familiarized with and a Captain's Mess to get ready for.  Stepping out of her sonic shower she headed for her vanity.  Getting ready for the day was simple for her too.  She brushed her hair back and gathered it in back into a ponytail and secured it with a ponytail holder.  She then brushed her teeth and washed her face. Her next stop was to get one of her freshly replicated uniforms. The uniform fit like a glove.  Perfect. Just as she finished dressing, the door chime sounded. Come said Petrova. Chief Narleski walked in and handed her a PADD. These are your tasks for the day to get you familiarized with our Tactical setup here on the MacArthur.  I left enough time for you to get ready for the Captain's Mess.  I will pick you up at 1655. So you will escort me.  Thank you.  You dont have to. blushed Katerina. My wife would never _object_.  Besides you are a good kid. A good kid she thought.  Well she was around 20 years his junior.  He was old enough to be her father. And you are old enough to be my father.  Did I say that? said Katerina now laughing. I will put up with you wetnose ensigns making mistakes and messing up everything, but not disrespect from you. , said Narleski cracking a smile. What is first on my schedule Old Man? said Petrova still enjoying their banter. I will start you out in Fire Control.  You will meet Petty Officer Jenkins.  She is very good at what she does. Lights said Petrova to the ceiling.  The lights dimmed.  Petrova walked to the door and the door hissed open revealing a hallway bustling with activity. Is it always like this? asked Petrova. Only during the day when most people are on shift.  It's pretty dead during the graveyard shifts when there is only a skeleton crew on.  We are actually close to fire control and the other weapons departments.  They are a deck below right off the turbolift. The two walked to the turbolift and rode down to the deck below.  A bustle of activity was going on down there as well. Everyone is preparing for launch.  Just about everything is done.  That is why it is so busy down here.  Last minute details. explained Narleski.  He then rose his voice and looked over the crowd of people.   Petty Officer Jenkins, one minute of your time please. Jenkins looked over her shoulder and recognized th Chief and dropped what she was doing to head over.  When she met the two she came to attention. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jenna Jenkins maam. Stand easy.  What is your current status? said Petrova in a professional tone. Well maam, all fire control systems are ready to go.  We sill want to do a few field tests once we leave star_base_.  Some of the lead indicators on the Phaser aiming devices are a little screwy but I got two crewman doing an EVA today to boresight them. Sounds good.  Make sure that I get a boresight report when they are finished.  I want to make sure that everything is calibrated. ordered Petrova. Aye Aye. said Jenkins and sensing she was dismissed she returned to her duty station. PO Clkan, a minute. asked the Chief. A benzite working one of the consoles looked up and came towards the Chief and Petrova. Ensign this is Petty Officer 1st Class Gdro Clkan.  He is the Phaser Chief. introduced Narleski. Good to meet you Ensign.  Our phasers are all running at optimal power.  We are ready for anything. bragged the Benzite. Glad to hear it.  You are dismissed. , said Petrova smiling. She always liked Benzites.  SHe was glad to have one in her crew lineup. PO Jones.  One minute. ordered Narleski. A man who looked Trill sauntered up to the pair. Yes Chief? questioned the Trill bordering on insubordination. This is Petty Officer 2nd Class Harvard Jones, and he is half Trill.  Not full.  He will bite your head off if you accuse him of being a full Trill.  He is also our biggest handful around here.  Arent you PO Jones. Now Chief, dont upset the Ensign here.  Name is Petty Officer 2nd Class Harvard Jones.  I am your Torpedo man.  Dont listen to a word that the Chief tells you about me.  It's not true.  Here is a PADD with our current torpedo status. Jones handed Katerina a PADD which she looked at with interest.  She then dropped her hand with the PADD to her side. Looks good Jones.  Lets hope you can behave yourself as well as you work. Yes maam.  Not a problem maam. said Jones as he headed back to work. Narsh, come here for a second. ordered Narleski. A short Ferengi walked up to them. Yes chief? Ensign, this is Petty Officer 2nd Class Narsh.  He is in charge of Deflector Shields. Good to meet you Ensign.  Here are the current stats on the Deflector Shields. Katerina grabbed the PADD and quickly looked it over and added it to the other one in her other hand. Looks good.  Chief, round up all the noncoms real quick. The chief turned and went around the room grabbing the same people they just talked to.  When they all had gathered around, Petrova motioned for them to quiet down. I will be getting to know you all over the next few weeks here.  I will be reading your service jackets over the next few days and talking with each and every one of you in private.  I would like to tell you all a little about myself.  I graduated from the academy a little over a year and a half ago.  I majored in Security and minored in Tactical.  I then served on the USS Krieger as a Chief Science Officer in the Viper Squadron Program.  Now I am here on the MacArthur.  Petrova paused for effect. I expect 100% out of everyone in my department.  Anything less and you will be my enemy.  I am easy to work with as long as you keep your nose clean and stay out of trouble, and as long as you do your job well and to the best of your ability.  Chief Narleski here is my right hand.  Anything he says, assume I said it.  Any concerns, bring the to him first and then to me.  Use your chain of command.  another pause. Staff meetings will be every Friday at 0700.  All noncoms will attend.  Please have all nessesary statuses that I need in PADD format.  Also from now on whenever anyone from this department is dismissed from a formal meeting or formation, they will shout 'MacArthur Ho!'.  This will help build loyalty to the MacArthur and a sense of pride.  Any questions? Quietness. You are dismissed. , said Petrova. MacArthur, Ho! a few said half heartedly. Everyone get back here! yelled Petrova.   I want to hear it with meaning.  No lets hear the pride you have for MacArthur.  Dismissed! MacArthur, Ho , the group shouted in unison.  The sound echoed through the corridors. That was much better. , said Kat to herself. Respectfully Submitted, Ens. Katerina Petrova TAC, USS MacArthur aka Bob Hansen NRPG:  Just an intro to the main tactical staff.  These are the chiefs for each department.  This is about as fleshed out as they will be though. MD Summary BD 07.0700 : Kat reviews her troops