Editing Personal Logs (section)

==Command School Anyone?==
[[File:Ltcmdrcmd.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The rank pins for a Lieutenant Commander]]
At the same time, Matrix and [[Thomas Jackson]] were assigned to undertake advanced command training aboard the station so that they could be fully qualified in their command certification. They underwent advanced tactical training, command ethics and morals training, and additional hand-to-hand training with [[Rank| Lieutenant]] [[Detron Trei]]. In addition, all participants were required to undergo post-mission counseling and evaluation.

Both Jackson and Matrix scored well in their command training, even going so far as to posit a few unique tricks to the famed Kobayashi Maru scenario, although neither of them managed to save both the freighter and their ship. Their lecture series and practical training took place in a combined lecture hall and [[holodeck]]. As part of their training regime, they were also interviewed by trained counselors to determine their psychological condition and therefore suitability for command and the  mental rigors that the "Burden of Command" placed upon line and flag officers. Both officers were found suitable for advancement and were bridge and command certified.

With the massive loss of personnel between the two vessels, the very fact that some of the crew could be promoted and commended for their contributions to the success of the missions was a welcome bit of good news.

This was no more true than with the promotion of Commander Jackson. With the resignation of Captain [[Alan Durand]], [[Rank|Captain]] [[Calvin Capps]] was assigned to replace him. BUPERS decided also at this time to replace Commander [[Jennifer Caskie]] as [[First Officer]] and this prompted Capps to look for a replacement. 

The new captain decided upon Commander Jackson, who was given the posting upon the completion of his command level training. The newly minted commander assumed the duties of First officer aboard the [[USS Boudicca]] as soon as Caskie had transferred back to the [[USS Rosenante]] where she would once again resume the position as [[Medical Officer|Chief Medical Officer]].

This gave the Rosenante an unprecedented three officers of Lieutenant Commander rank or beter.