Oceanic Control Division

The flag of the O.C.D

The Oceanic Control Division, shortened to O.C.D is a private for profit paramilitary organization with two main goals at Aquascape Water Park and Aquarium on the dessert planet of Saliri. These goals are to rescue anyone who falls into the water and can’t make their way out, and to stop and pacify any animals who go rouge, to stop them from causing harm and damage.

## Description

The O.C.D is a paramilitary organization that operates as a for profit entity. They operate in a military like manner, with a quasi naval structure, as well as using military grade weapons, equipment, vehicles and uniforms. The primarily operate on the dessert planet of Saliri. Why a dessert planet? Because they are tasked with providing their services to the \_ water park and aquarium, which host live animals and consist of an entire ocean. The ocean is primarily meant for the animals, but it has since become part of the attractions in addition to the main aquariums and water park.

The organization could be described as a group of mercenaries because they are a private for-profit entity not fighting under any flag, although they don’t label themselves as such. The proper way to describe them would be more like a private security force, although the park maintain’s its own security forces in addition to contracting from different organizations (i.e, Galactic Security Systems Inc).

## Divisions

The organization is decided into to divisions, each with a specific purpose: The Sea Rescue Division, or S.R.D, and the Marine Animal Control Division, or M.A.C.D.

### Sea Rescue Division

The Sea Rescue Division acts as the coast of not just the company, but the park itself. They are tasked with rescuing anyone unfortunate to end up in the water but can’t make their way out (i.e, they can’t swim or are stuck). They not only rescued them, but provide immediate medical care to them before transporting them to a medical facility. The are the more robust of the two divisions.

### Marine Animal Control Division

The Marine Animal Control Division is the division tasked with animal control and pacification. They are always on active duty, tasked with making sure any animals don’t escape, as well as capturing those who do manage to. When an animal goes on a rampage, they are tasked with responding to them before they can harm anyone or cause property damage.

## Weapons Equipment & Vehicles

As mentioned, they use a variety of weapons, equipment and vehicles which are military grade. They are noted for using ballistic projectile based weapons, as opposed to the plasma/light based weapons used by other organizations. They do this because they for the mission they undertake, it’s more practical and cost efficient.

They are known to use late 18th century to early 21st century weapons, albeit in a modernized form, although these weapons would still be considered archaic or ancient by 28th century standards.

### Small Arms

#### Non-lethal

* M28 Tranquilizer Pistol - This weapon is used on smaller animals to knock them out without killing them or harming them.
* M5 Crossbow - Despite not being a firearm, it is still listed within the small arms category for practical purposes. This weapon is usually used as a less lethal alternative to the harpoon gun by some operatives. This weapon is usually used on larger animals where tranquilizers might prove ineffective, such as orcas.
* M4 Taser - Meant for use on human and other humanoid targets to incapacitate them.
* M45 Stun Pistol - Used primarily on human/humanoid targets as a more advanced alternative to the standard taser.

#### Lethal

* M1 Harpoon Rifle - The M1 Harpoon Rifle, or M1 H.R is the standard arm used by almost all operatives in the organization. It is a robust, reliable weapon, meant to fend off any aggressive animals. The rifle is essentially a standard early 20th century rifle, primarily based off the M1 Garand/M14 Rifle, except with a larger chamber meant to hold a powerful harpoon. The use of this weapon is somewhat controversial amongst both service members, park staff and civilians alike.
* M1911 Colt Pistol - The standard sidearm of the standard operative.
* Beretta M9 Semi-Automatic - A more “modern” alternative for use by the operatives.
* Dessert Eagle - A much more powerful pistol for when heavier firepower is needed.
* MP5 - Issued to many weapons as the lethal primary other than the harpoon rifle
* M1903 Springfield - This rifle is regularly issued to marksman and is usually favorited by them.
* M1 Garand - Used by some marksmen who want a faster fire rate.
* M1897 Trench Gun - The standard shotgun issued to some operatives for use in close quarters combat. Used as an alternative to the MP5.
* Serbu Super-Shorty - Used in situations where a smaller shotgun is needed. This weapon is considered a secondary rather than a primary thanks to its size. As a result, it’s possible to find operatives wielding both the trench gun and shorty.

### Small Craft

* M5 Patrol Boat -
* M2 Gunboat -

### Medium Craft

* Thomas Class Frigate -
* Seastar Class Corvette -

## Uniform

The standard work uniform is the standard uniform. You’ll find every operative wearing this uniform, whether it be on the ground, on a vessel or even in the office at times. The uniform consists of the rugged combat jacket, cargo pants, t-shirt, combat boots, and knee length socks. In addition, it is standard to find operatives wearing body armor, with the armor being designated the M1 Flak Vest. A service cap is included as well, usually worn by standard operatives. Helmets are worn by more armored operatives. Helmets come in the style of the 2003 Lightweight Helmet from the U.S and the 1915 Brodie Helmet from the U.K.

There are two versions of the uniform: The version used by the Sea Rescue Division and the version used by the Marine Animal Control Division. The former has pine green clothing and a near black green vest and helmet. The version used by the latter has all white clothing, with the flak vest being orange, helmets being grey and the service cap being a lighter grass green. Both divisions wear high visibility armbands: Rescue operatives wear safety green armband, while Animal Control operatives wear a safety orange armband.

In addition to the standard components, additional components such as jackets, ponchos, wet-suits (like the ones used by trainers) and scuba gear are usually offered.

When off duty or in the office, operatives are advised to wear suits.

## Ranks

Commanding Ranks
 Abbreviation

The Commanding Ranks, called so because while they are officers, they are not commissioned by any organization, are the ranks responsible for leading the entirety of the organization. They hold the upmost authority and are tasked with dealing with things such as logistics, planning, public relations among other things.

The Rank of Chief Admiral is reserved for the most senior commander within the whole of the O.C.D, and the position is currently held by Enviter Rehen. The Cheif Amiral has the most authority and is responsible for making decisions that would not only affect the O.C.D, but even the park as well.

The other flag officers are tasked with leading large areas of the organization, namely groups of bases and fleets. They make important tactical decisions that usually affect the majority of the organization.

The non-flag officers are tasked with leading groups of men aboard on vessels, with the captain usually being the commanding officer, assisted by his subordinate officers. They are to ensure order and stability aboard vessels, as well as to make sure orders are being taken care of.

Enlisted Ranks
 Abbreviation

The Enlisted Ranks are the ranks doing the hard labor. This means animal control, rescuing of those in distress and combat when needed. The Higher enlisted ranks are usually responsible for the wellbeing of their subordinates in addition to commanding them. They are all the frontline members who see the heavy action. Being a frontline member is somewhat stressful, especially because of the nature of the organization.

Student Ranks
 Abbreviation

Student Ranks are reserved for those who are currently undergoing the necessary courses to properly become a member or obtain a new position/rank.

## Problems

The O.C.D has been noted to have been plagued by various problems.

### Funding Inequality

The organization has been noted for funding inequality between the two divisions, with the Rescue Division receiving 70 percent of the organization’s total revenue, leaving the Control Division with just 25 percent of funding. And that’s despite the fact that the rescue division constitutes for about 40 percent of the organization. This results in the Control Division having to make do with older weapons, equipment and vehicles. This also helps fuel their more unethical practices, since they don’t have the money needed to afford less lethal weapons or equipment for more ethical practices.

The funding inequality is the result of two things: both of the divisions’ goals and the organization’s leader, Cheif Admiral Enviter. The rescue division is usually given more money and attention because of their work, while the control division are seemly seen as mere shoot and control service. Enviter is known to have a disregard for nature, and usually doesn’t care about the animals they’re supposed to deal with.

### Inter-service Rivalries and Stereotypes

The funding inequality helps lead to the current inter-service rivalry plaguing the organization. Both divisions can still work together, but it makes operating much harder than it should be. These rivalry also leads to several stereotypes that are commonly associated with them.

Members of the rescue division of seen as kinder, more ethical more loving people. But they increased attention they receive along with the funding often results in them being more cocky, arrogant and them feeling entitled. They see themselves as superior to their more Gaurd like counterparts.

Meanwhile, the operatives of the control division are seen as brutal careless grunts who have no remorse for the animals they’re supposed to control. They’re seen as unsympathetic simps who only work for pay. This is only partly true. Many times, they tend to be insecure and tend to be more stressed. They are often forced to make do with little training and old/semi malfunctioning equipment in the most dire of situations.

### Leadership

Leadership is also somewhat poor, mainly for the control division, since they receive less lower quality training compared to their rescue division counterparts. But it’s not the lower or even the high ranks one should be worried about. It’s the super high ranks and the ultimate leader: Chief Admiral Enviter Rehen, who is known to be a shady person with mysterious motives.

### Perception

The O.C.D is known to have a low reputation to all sides:

#### Environmentalist

The environmentalist see them as “oppressors: to the animals they handle. They view them as people who have little regard for them and only care about earning money. The O.C.D’s actions many times lead to protest from pro-nature groups and activist.

#### Trainers & Park Staff

Both animal trainers and other park staff see them as an nuisance, often being getting in the way of their work. They tend to view them as people who do nothing but wield weapons, play card games and smoke.

#### Themselves

See above in Inter-service Rivalries and Stereotypes.