The Marines stationed on the Dauntless are like any other platoon within the Colonial Military. Marine Unit Command Structure: Company officers are the commanders in infantry and reconnaissance units in Marine Detachment (MarDets). They plan, direct and assist in the deployment and tactical employment of MarDets and any subordinate infantry and reconnaissance units. Infantry officers are responsible for the discipline, morale, and welfare of their unit's Marines. To fulfill these responsibilities, they evaluate intelligence; estimate the operational   situation; and formulate, coordinate, and execute appropriate plans for offensive/defensive manoeuvre, reconnaissance, fire support, nuclear, biological and chemical defense, directed energy warfare, communications and operational logistics and maintenance. The Unit OIC reports directly to the Ships Commander. This is a Captains billet.