The role of communications officer (also known as comm officer) was a specialized occupation held by crewmembers aboard Starfleet vessels, installations and bases. Found across multiple divisions, the individuals holding the position were held responsible for managing all incoming and outgoing transmissions, whether they be visual, audio or text communications.
During the 22nd and 23rd centuries, comm officers such as Ensign Sato and Lieutenant Uhura held distinct positions on a starship's bridge. During the mid-to-late-24th century, tactical and operations officers such as Lieutenant commander Data and Lieutenant Worf would double as communications officer. (Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation) .
Surprised that Larr was able to pick up the English language quickly on his own, Doctor Phlox commented to Hoshi Sato in 2151, "Perhaps we've found an assistant comm officer." (ENT: "Dear Doctor")
Communications officers:
- Lieutenant Alden, USS Enterprise, 2265
- Lieutenant JG R.A. Bryce, USS Discovery, 2256-
- Lieutenant John Farrell, USS Enterprise, 2266
- Chief Petty Officer Garison, USS Enterprise, 2254
- Commander Kyle, USS Reliant, 2285
- Lieutenant M'Ress, USS Enterprise, 2269-70
- Lieutenant Palmer, USS Enterprise, 2267-69
- Lieutenant Lisa, USS Enterprise, 2269
- Chief Pendleton, USS Enterprise-D, 2369
- Lieutenant Rand, USS Excelsior, 2290s
- Lieutenant Richter, USS Discovery, 2256-
- Ensign Sato, Enterprise NX-01, 2150s
- Lieutenant Trillya, USS Shepard 2285
- Lieutenant JG Aquiel Uhnari, Relay Station 47, 2369
- Lieutenant Uhura, USS Enterprise, 2265-85 and USS Enterprise-A (as Commander), 2286-93
- Lieutenant Uhura (alternate reality), USS Enterprise, 2258-63, USS Franklin, 2263, USS Enterprise-A, 2260s
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