SABRE Corps
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Sabre Corps
Following the devastating troop losses during the Borg War the Federation’s Marine Corps was absorbed along with several other smaller organizations into a new Federation Mobile Infantry armed service encompassing most planetary based assault and protection duties. This change left a hole the marines filled as starship based special recon and assault troops. Starfleet requested the FMI to fill that role again by activating a little-known corps of special ops teams called SABRE. Standing for S.pecial A.ssault, B.oarding, R.econ, and E.vasion. SABRE Corps teams were to be assigned to outward bound starships on a case by case basis due to the organization's low number of trained available recruits.
SABRE Corps Members are specifically trained for the hazards of spaceborne combat vice general infantry duties. Many studies have indicated that the survival of SABRE team excursions are 40 percent higher then those of traditional general infantry boarding parties.
Currently the whole SABRE Corps is under the command of Brigader General Michael Vesuvious.
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Layout
The SABRE Detachment assigned to a vessel or station will consist of a single Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA or "A-Team"). These twelve man teams are the front line units of the SABRE Corps, operating wherever needed. They are very well trained and highly dangerous units when operating in a combat role.
With smaller classes (for example Defiant, Nova and Sabre class ships) carrying only the ODA, larger vessels will also carry an Operational Detachment Bravo (ODB or "B-Team"). This eleven man team acts as headquarters, and command and control for the "A-Team" in the field.
If the vessel doesn't have a B-Team, the vessel's command crew itself will function (after a fashion) as an ODB, providing as much support as they can. However, they will not function as a command element over the A-Team.
Operational Detachment Alpha
18A - ODA COMMANDING OFFICER
(1 per "A Team") (Typical rank: O-3 Lieutenant Major) First In Command. The Detachment Commander is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the operational readiness and all other aspects of the A-Team. He may command or advise an indigenous combat force up to battalion size.
180A - ODA EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(1 per "A Team") (Typical rank: W-1 Warrant Officer up to O-2 First Lieutenant) He commands in the absence of the detachment commander; serves as technical and tactical authority in all aspects of operations; supervises all staff activities; is the psychological operations (PSYOPs) and Civil Affairs authority; has cultural, regional, and linguistic abilities; manages the mid-term and long-term planning. He can recruit, organize, train, and supervise indigenous combat forces up to battalion size.
18B - WEAPONS SPECIALIST
(2 per "A Team") (Typical rank: Senior: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up. Junior: E-6 Staff Sergeant and up) The weapons experts. Capable of firing and employing nearly every small arm and crew served weapon in the world; such as pistols, rifles, machine guns, mortars, anti-tank guns, and grenade launchers. They also train detachment members and indigenous combat forces in the use of these weapons. The two weapons sergeants employ conventional and unconventional tactics and techniques as tactical mission leaders. They are responsible for the tactical security of the A-Team.
18C - ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
(2 per "A Team") (Typical rank: Senior: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up. Junior: E-6 Staff Sergeant and up) The demolitions experts. He can build as well as destroy almost any structure. The "Demo Man" is capable of constructing everything from an outhouse to a schoolhouse. A key player in any civic action mission.
18D - MEDICAL SPECIALIST
(2 per "A Team") (Typical rank: Senior: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up. Junior: E-6 Staff Sergeant and up) The life-saver. Not your average "medic". The ODA medic employs the latest in field medical technology and limited surgical procedures. He is capable of managing any battlefield trauma injury, as well as administering preventative medicine. The SF Medic is in an integral part of civic action programs in bringing medical treatment to native populations. SF medics also become "paramedics" upon completion of their SF medical training. Their capabilities include: Advanced Trauma Life Support, limited surgery, dentistry, and even veterinary procedures.
18E - COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
(2 per "A Team") (Typical rank: Senior: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up. Junior: E-6 Staff Sergeant and up) The "Commo Guy" - The lifeline. His responsibility is to establish and maintain communications. He employs the latest communications devices (he also carries the heaviest rucksack on the Team). The SF Commo Specialist is an invaluable and vital part of all SF missions.
18F - INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
(1 per "A Team") (Typical rank: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up) Since many ODA missions involve behind the lines activities in hostile territory, each ODA is assigned an Intelligence specialist. 18Fs are fully qualified to collect and evaluate information for transmission back to higher headquarters, as well as to supply vital data on enemy units, targets, and capabilities. They also provide the team with an interrogation capability should enemy prisoners be captured. He can train, advise, or lead indigenous combat forces up to company size.
18Z - OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
(1 per "A Team") Team Sergeant (Typical Rank: E-8, Master Sergeant) The Team Sergeant is the senior enlisted man on the Team. He is responsible for overseeing all Team operations and managing all enlisted personnel on the Team. Sometimes known as the "Team Daddy", he is usually the person who actually runs the Team. He can recruit, organize, train, and supervise indigenous combat forces up to battalion size.
Operational Detachment Bravo
The ODB structure contains some duplication with the ODA. These duplicates can serve as a "backup" to the ODA.
ODB COMMANDING OFFICER
(1 per "B Team") (Typical rank: O-4 Major) First In Command. The Commander is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the operational readiness and all other aspects of the B-Team. He is also responsible for the direct oversight of the ODA Commander.
ODB EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(1 per "B Team") (Typical rank: O-3 Captain) He directs the ODB staff and assigns specific responsibilities. He coordinates with the sergeant major to direct and supervise administrative and logistical procedures.
COMPANY TECHNICIAN
(1 per "B Team") (Typical rank: W-1 Warrant Officer to W-4 Chief Warrant Officer) He has staff responsibility for all matters pertaining to the organization, training, intelligence and counterintelligence (CI) activities, and combat operations of the company and it's detachments.
18D - MEDICAL SPECIALIST
(1 per "B Team") (Typical rank: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up.) The life-saver. Not your average "medic". The SABRE medic employs the latest in field medical technology and limited surgical procedures. He is capable of managing any battlefield trauma injury, as well as administering preventative medicine. The SF Medic is in an integral part of civic action programs in bringing medical treatment to native populations. SF medics also become "paramedics" upon completion of their SF medical training. Their capabilities include: Advanced Trauma Life Support, limited surgery, dentistry, and even veterinary procedures.
18E - COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
(1 per "B Team") (Typical rank: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up.) The commo sergeants advise the ODB Commander on communication matters, and prepares communication plans. They install, operate, and maintain all the company's communication equipment. They also train detachment members and indigenous forces in signal equipment procedures.
18F - INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
(1 per "B Team") (Typical rank: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up) Since many ODA missions involve behind the lines activities in hostile territory, each ODA is assigned an Intelligence specialist. 18Fs are fully qualified to collect and evaluate information for transmission back to higher headquarters, as well as to supply vital data on enemy units, targets, and capabilities. They also provide the team with an interrogation capability should enemy prisoners be captured. He can train, advise, or lead indigenous combat forces up to company size.
18Z - ASSISTANT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
(1 per "B Team") (Typical rank: E-7 Gunnery Sergeant and up) He assists the Operations Sergeant in the accomplishment of his duties. He is also trained as an Intelligence Specialist.
18Z - OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
(1 per "B Team") Team Sergeant (Typical Rank: E-8, Master Sergeant) He assists the XO and Company Technician in accomplishing their duties. When the company and it's detachments are uncommitted, they manage the company's training program for the company commander.
SUPPLY SERGEANT
(1 per "B Team") (Typical Rank: E-5, Sergeant) He is the principal logistical planner. He coordinates closely with the Starship Quartermaster to meet the unique needs of the detachments.
Other SABRE Corps Positions
Within each Task Force there is normally an assigned Task Force SABRE Corps Commanding Officer' (TFSCCO) who have overall command of every single detachment assigned each vessel or station within that task force. The TFSCCO would be a SABRE officer holding the minimum rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col) and maximum rank of Colonel (Col). They report directly to the Task Force Commanding Officer, the Fleet Commanding Officer"
On rare occasions, smaller installations and vessels may have SABRE trained personnel fulfilling other roles (for example: serving as Chief of Security on a starship). These arrangements will require the approval of the installation's CO, the TFCO, and the TFSCCO.
Uniforms & Accessories
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Out of Character Definitions
“Simply put, the SABRE’s are the spaceborne elite marines of old. They’ve changed up the way they do business, but they’re even more specialized then they were in the past. Smaller forces require higher training.
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This outline is published as a source of information for the Members of Futility's End RPG.
See also: SABRE Rank Structure