EVALUATOR
LTJG Teziki, Etac
AUTHORITY
Psychiatrist, DS13
MEDICAL FILE
SUBJECT’S NAME: Barid, Linore
INTERVIEW STARDATE: 98297
PURPOSE AND CONTEXT OF EVALUATION
Basic Profile Assessment
CONCLUSION
Authority finds subject to be of sound mental health and fit for active duty.
DISCUSSION
Discussion with Subject was one of roles. What role does the Subject see in themself? What role does Starfleet in the grand scheme? What role do junior officers have? What role do his fellow captains have?
Subject sees his ultimate role as that of a soldier. His views are ultimately all given in furtherance of that mindset and a desire to see the world he surrounds himself with conform to it. To him, Starfleet’s role in the galaxy is primarily a military one, with science and exploration to be left as secondary objectives. Junior officers, however capable in other fields, must learn the grittiness of war first and foremost. Senior officers must guide junior officers in that direction.
This provides a dichotomy that leaves the Subject both able to benefit others and be benefited by. Subject certainly speaks with experience on his own military experience and desires, and his presence in the fleet is contributory both as a soldier and as a potential mentor towards others younger and lower ranking than he. He may be able to, and be quite willing to, impart valuable knowledge and skills that would help junior officers in the future.
Simultaneously, it may behoove Subject to be exposed to differing ideas, both from those of his rank and those below him. In contrast to his views, the 38th Fleet does engage in substantially wider operations than those that he places the greatest priority upon. Furthering science or exploration may not involve combat, but avoiding conflict could be one of the important learning experiences of being a captain on the frontier. One of the greatest risks in adopting a role-like approach in the way Subject has is the calcification of thought which authorities should avoid if possible.
To summarize, subject’s view is perhaps entirely made through lenses and roles that he has set for himself. While extremely useful in some cases, in others it may be difficult if another lens may be required. Authority recommends that Subject be placed in situations in which he both excels at and would require him to think outside the box.
LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: 3 hours
END OF EVALUATION.