Starfleet Commando Force

Starfleet Commando Force is the elite rapid-deployment special operations force of Starfleet. It performs the most complex, classified, and dangerous missions in Starfleet, as directed by Starfleet Command. Its operatives are trained to operate in all environments.

The unit is administratively supported by Starfleet Intelligence and operationally commanded by the commanding officers of starships each unit is assigned to.

Primary tasks
The unit is tasked with specialized missions primarily involving:


 * direct action
 * national and international emergency crisis response
 * spaceport seizure
 * assault operations
 * special reconnaissance against high-value targets
 * intelligence & counter intelligence
 * combat search and rescue
 * personnel recovery & hostage rescue
 * joint special operations
 * counter terrorism.

Deployment
Starfleet Commando Force units are deployed to all starships assigned in deep space exploration, or are combat-oriented and in forward locations. Deployed unit size range from one squad to one company of two platoons, depending on the size of the starship the unit is assigned to.

A commando squad is usually composed of three teams of four operatives each and a squad leader who is typically a Chief petty officer. Each team is led by a Senior petty officer. A commando squad has a heavy weapon specialist and a medical specialist who can perform minor to medium surgery.

A commando platoon consists of four squads and are led by a platoon commander, usually an Ensign or Lieutenant junior grade, and assisted by a Senior chief petty officer.

A commando company consists of two platoons and are led by a company commander, usually a full Lieutenant, and assisted by a Master chief petty officer.

Vanguard Command
All deployed units of Starfleet Commando Force onboard the starships of the Vanguard Fleet are under the overall command of decorated combat veteran Commander Thomas Ryback.