Strategic Operations Officer
According to the TIE Corps Pilot Manual, "The Strategic Operations Officer is primarily responsible for awarding the medals, approving uniforms and reviewing the monthly evaluations from Wing Commanders. The Strategic Operations Officer is also considered second in command of the TIE Corps and thus may be called the TIE Corps Executive Officer (TCXO)."
Rank: Rear Admiral upon appointment, may be promoted up to Fleet Admiral.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the daily operations of TIE Corps;
- Writing weekly reports;
- Reviewing Monthly Wing Evaluations (MWE);
- Reviewing and approving medal recommendations and promotion requests;
- Approving individual uniforms;
- Maintaining the TIE Corps Pilot Manual;
- Answering any queries regarding the TIE Corps;
- Attending online meetings and hosting them when necessary.
- Approving Competitions
Contact Requirements: High. The Strategic Operations Officer needs to maintain contact with the Wing Commanders and be ready to answer any question regarding the TIE Corps asked by members. Response time should not exceed 24 hours.
Along with TIE Corps Commander and the Combat Operations Officer, the SOO is part of the TIE Corps Command Staff.
The position has seen only sporadic use in the face of fluctuating numbers, but it is currently in use. The position will be filled by John T. Clark on May 9, 2020. It was last held by Plif
Past Strategic Operation Officers
| # | SOO | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viper Pred | January 25, 2009 | |||
| 2 | Astin | ||||
| 3 | Frodo March | ||||
| 4 | Jarek La'an | ||||
| 5 | Zósite Kónstyte Styles | ||||
| 6 | Elwood the Brave | ||||
| 7 | Pellaeon | ||||
| 8 | Pete Mitchell | ||||
| 9 | Plif | ||||
| 10 | John T. Clark |
| TIE Corps Positions | |||
| TCCS Positions | |||
| TIE Corps Commander - Strategic Operations Officer - Combat Operations Officer - Warfare Officer | |||
| Flag Officer Positions | |||
| Battlegroup Commander | |||
| Advisor Positions | |||
| Simulations Officer | |||
| Line Positions | |||
| Squadron Commander - Flight Leader - Flight Member | |||
| Defunct Positions | |||
| Dean of IWATS - War Officer - Commodore - Wing Commander - Warden | |||
