Training Officer

The Training Officer (TO) is a Command Staff officer (CS-4) responsible for operation of the Imperial University and training courses within. Admiral Sylas Pitt is currently serving as the Training Officer.

The Modular Taskforce Cruiser Consul is the current flagship of the Emperor's Hammer Training Officer, and is home to the Training Office when the Fleet is forward-deployed.

Position Description

Unit patch for the Training Office

The Training Officer (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the Imperial University (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the Internet Officer for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the Logistics Officer for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.

Duties

• Leads the development and maintenance of Imperial University courses by:
  • Analyzing existing courses and identifying opportunities for new courses
  • Designing a structure, learning objectives, and methodology for new courses
  • Developing course materials including notes, media, and assessment (exam) instruments
  • Implementing new courses within the structure of the Imperial University
  • Continually evaluating courses for accuracy and relevance
• Coordinates with Group Commanders and other interested parties to identify training requirements unique to the operation of each group; identifies courses appropriate for inclusion within the group-themed Academies (Imperial Weapons and Tactics School, Shadow Academy, and Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy).
• Appoints Professors to assist with the development, maintenance, and operation of specifically assigned courses; leverages content subject matter expert experts to prepare course materials.
• Establishes procedures for implementing and reviewing new courses; approves course design plans, learning objectives, notes, and assessments.
• Ensures that all submitted exams are graded and returned to members on a timely basis (generally within 3 days).
• Ensures that all courses are reviewed annually and are validated for continued operation within the Imperial University system; deprecates and/or inactivates courses no longer meeting standards for accuracy and relevance of course material.

Promotional Authority

The Training Officer is authorized to appoint a Command Attaché with a minimum rank of Rear Admiral and maximum rank of Admiral.

Rank

The Training Officer must hold the minimum rank of Rear Admiral. The TO may be promoted up to and including the rank of High Admiral.

Past Training Officers

#	TO	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Promotion
1	Kane	NL16	NL18	-
2	Paladin	NL19	NL24	-	Admiral (NL22)
3	Yoni	NL25	NL27	-
4	Talon	NL28	NL30	-	Admiral (NL31)
5	Katarn	NL35	NL36	-	Fleet Admiral (NL35)
6	Zach	NL37	NL42	-
7	Andrew	NL43	-	-
8	Yodavin	NL44	NL46	-	Fleet Admiral (NL36)
9	Chuck	NL46	NL51	-	Fleet Admiral (NL50)
10	Astatine	6th May 1999 (NL52)	9th January 2002 (NL80)	2 years, 8 months, 3 days	High Admiral (11/30/1999) Demotion (1/7/2000) High Admiral (5/3/2000)
11	Havoc	16th February 2002 (NL82)	30th May 2002 (NL83)	4 months, 14 days
12	Mell Kerrigan	27th July 2002 (NL86)	2nd December 2002 (NL87)	3 months, 5 days	Admiral (7/27/2002)
13	Keldorn Cochrane	2nd February 2003 (NL88)	24th May 2004 (NL103)	1 year, 4 months, 22 days	Admiral (3/19/2003) Fleet Admiral (5/22/2004)
14	Drako	19th June 2004 (NL103)	16th January 2005	5 months, 28 days	Admiral (8/29/2004)
15	Stuart	19th February 2005	8th March 2006	1 year, 17 days	Admiral (4/8/2005) Fleet Admiral (12/10/2005)
16	Rejili Holthaus	27th April 2006	24th October 2006	5 months, 27 days
17	Uther	24th October 2006	26th January 2007	3 months, 2 days
18	Astin	7th August 2007	20th March 2008	7 months, 14 days	Admiral (9/29/2007)
19	Jon Marcus	9th May 2008
20	Mordred	31st January 2009	10th October 2009	8 months, 11 days	Admiral (10/10/2009)
21	Kreeayt Havok	10th October 2009	20th August 2011	1 year, 10 months, 11 days	High Admiral (11/22/2009)
22	Tomaas Montte	20th February 2012	6 July 2022	10 years, 4 months, 16 days	Admiral (02/20/2012) Fleet Admiral (10/12/2015)
23	Sylas Pitt	29 July 2022	Incumbent	Incumbent	Rear Admiral (07/29/2022) Vice Admiral (03/13/2023) Admiral (10/30/2023)

Emperor's Hammer Command Staff

Current Positions

Fleet Commander - Executive Officer - Internet Officer - Training Officer - Tactical Officer - Reconnaissance Officer

Support Positions

Judge Advocate General - Security Officer - Communications Officer - Logistics Officer - Science Officer

Defunct Positions

Flight Officer - Operations Officer