Posted by Lieutenant Harrison Callahan (Security Officer/Helm) in Callahan meets the COS

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Callahan meets the COS

Posted by Lieutenant Harrison Callahan (Security Officer/Helm) in Callahan meets the COS
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Callahan followed the COS out and into the corridor. “I’m not really sure I can give a fair assessment at this time, sir. I’ve only been abroad for . . . .less than an hour. Though I do feel it is essential to have a well trained security staff on a ship of the Brazen class, especially with its’ mission profile. The security, tactical and Intel departments together make up almost 50% of the crew. If you’re not already doing it, I think it would be a good idea that the personnel in these three departments would be interchangeable. I haven’t looked at the files of the security and tactical teams, but they should be able to do each others’ jobs. Intel is a bit more specialized, we we should have some training in those areas as well..”

All things that were in the works. Bethany felt like they were three years behind in being prepped for the mission they were being sent on. And of course they hadn’t arrived yet so all of that was restricted to just the senior staff. “Ah, but Mr Callahan you can. You are familiar with the class and it’s structural security weaknesses. Areas that the cameras don’t cover adequately on standard installation, commonly over looked areas where someone or something might be easily over looked, or even problems with the AI system. AIs are amazing but crews can tend to rely on them too much. Cross training is mandatory. Security and tactical are one department on Asimov so you will be pulling duties in both areas, outside of your helm duties. Cross training with Intel happens when you least expect it, and you’ve already met Cmdr Calloway.”

Callahan stopped in corridor and added, “Not that I’m trying to tell you how to do your job, Lt. Commander, or even suggesting you need to do things differently. You asked my opinion and I’m offering it is all. You didn’t rise to the rank of Lt. Cmdr and head of security for NOT doing things effectively. I have a feeling you’ve been very effective at your job considering there are things in your file that are classified.”

Lt. Callahan (Sec/Helm)

Bethany smirked, “That is true, but I also wouldn’t still be around if I didn’t listen to the people around me. Never hesitate to speak your mind or give your opinion Lt. If I didn’t value your opinion, I wouldn’t have asked.” She stepped off the lift one deck down and made their way around to the mess hall as they spoke. Entering the mess, “After you, Lt. So far the Captain hasn’t tampered with the food.”

Bethany ordered country fried steak and spiced apple cider, and then found an empty table.

Gadi, CoS

OOC: So sorry for the delay. I’ve been a bit under the weather lately, but finally feeling better.

No worries, glad you are feeling better.

ICHarrison had been silent, considering responses to her questions After they entered the mess hall, he followed Gadi to the replicator and ordered a slice of apple pie and a glass of milk. He joined her at the table and waited for the COS to take a seat before sitting himself.

“Regarding your question about camera placement and surveillance, I’ve always felt the was one of the Brazen’s strengths. There are not any areas of surveillance weakness that I can recall. All areas of the ship are very well covered.”

“If I were to suggest a weakness with the ship, I would say it would be the sensor masking sysytem–not the system itself, but the lack of it’s integral use. The CO of the Brave didn’t use that system to his benefit as well I feel he could or should have. Don’t get me wrong, he was an effective captain, he just didn’t trust the system for some reason. All the information and testing results I’ve seen has the system working almost perfectly. I’ve also run simulataion using the system in various scenarios and have consistently gotten success rates of nothing lower that 98.7% success. It’s an amazing system for a ship required to perform covert ops.”

Callahan (Sec/Helm)

Gadi ate while he talked taking in everything he said and the way he said it. She hadn’t seen any weaknesses so far in the internal surveillance systems, but then again she’d only been on board a week. It was always nice to compare notes with others. “I’ve never worked hands on with a sensor masking system. I’ve fooled sensors, by the seat of my pants, but never worked with a program designed specifically for that purpose. I would like to see your simulations and results, and along that vein would you be willing to conduct a few training simulations for the rest of the department on the system? I will never turn down the opportunity to learn from someone with more experience.”

“Of course, I’d be happy to. It’s am amazing system . . when used to its most beneficial.”

“What do you consider your strongest talents in security?” Gadi liked to make use of people’s talents and strengths, but also to help them improve where they were weakest. She also didn’t want anyone to get stuck in a rut of doing the same position over and over and security become lax.

Gadi, CoS

He took a bite of his pie before continuing. “I’m sniper rated, sir, as well specializing in criminal investigation. The stealth qualities of a sniper come in handy whren investigating a crime scene, you know, getting in and out without people knowing you’re there. . . .”

Callahan (Sec/Helm)

“Indeed.” Gadi took a bite of her food, with a grin. “Do you wish to keep that sniper rating? The qualifications are more frequent as you know, but I am qualified to keep you certified.” Bethany wasn’t bad, but she wasn’t the top either, for her own sniper ratings, but she was qualified as an evaluator. Funny how that worked.

“That’s good to know. Yes, I would. I practice as much as I can.”

“The Armory has a small area for target practice, but for sniper work I suggest the holosuite, but time is a premium so make sure to schedule in advance with Ops.”
Bethany had checked and knew that Callahan was up-to-date on his certifications, but she wanted his opinion of his skills. “We are equipped for type 2 and type 3 phasers and sentry guns. How do you feel about those? What other weapons are you qualified for, or perhaps the better question is what other weapons do you prefer?”

“Let me put it simply, if it can be used to shoot somebody, I’m pretty good. I’ve also got a collection of ancient earth projectile hand weapons that I take out and practice with occasionally. My favorite is the .44 Magnum. In it’s time it was the most powerful handgun on Earth. Could blow a whole clean through a man. I also have some experience with demolitions, y’know, just for fun.”

Demolitions, F’actar would love him. Anyone who could make things go ‘boom’ she liked. “I’ll remember that. Might come in handy.” When it came time to rough the ship up she’d have Callahan look over areas that were supposed to be damaged by explosion. Add much needed realism to it.

“How are you at interrogation?”

Gadi, CoS

Harrison grinned again. “It goes hand in hand with investigations, so. . . . I can play either the good cop or the bad cop, whatever you need me to be.”

Callahan (Sec/Helm)

Given the current mission they were going to be going on, which she couldn’t tell anyone yet, but it fit with the mission of a Brazen class. “What about covert interrogation?”

Gadi, CoS

“Interrogation is all about repetition and rhythm. You have to establish the pace of questioning to establish control. Once you’re in control, you have to maintain control,” Harrison added. Thinking back to his training, he continued. “Techniques such as sleep deprivation, noise irritation, and sensory overload are then used to disorient the target, which make it harder to resist. The Seldonis IV Convention doesn’t consider these methods to be torture, so I consider it a fair fight.”

“Your target becomes more tired and is liable to make a mistake you can pounce on. At a certain point, it’s almost impossible for the target to keep his stories straight. and still retain his sanity. When you’re trying to interrogate for covert ops, many times it’s going to come down to this.”

Callahan (Sec/Helm)

Gadi’s smiled widened. She had to remind herself that she had different training than most. The terms and phrases and how she learned them from the Admiral were quite different than most others. “Not for covert ops, Lt. How are you at interrogating covertly? Without your subject finding out your questioning them? We are not always afforded the luxury of detaining a suspect in an empty room, 1 table, 2 chairs, and time. Sometimes it must be done in their territory, under cover, and quickly.”

Gadi, CoS