Military Assault Command Organization


 * "We constitute the frontline and the last line of defense. Our purpose is simple, keep the Federation safe."

The Military Assault Command Organization was founded in the 2150s, prior to the formation of the United Federation of Planets. MACO is not associated with Starfleet, other than having their officers present on Starfleet ships. Rather than the navy ranks of the Starfleet, MACO members hold ranks associated with armies of the past.

Sometime after the 2160's, MACO disappeared from Starfleet ships and the organization was disbanded. For over two centuries, MACO was just a name in the history books.

After the Federation Civil War of 2401, the New Federation reinstated the Military Assault Command Organization, setting up training bases and schools dedicated to the training of MACO officers and enlisted personnel. The existing Starfleet Marines were merged with the MACO in 2403, with General K'larri T'Nar becoming the MACO leader. Lieutenant General Connor Richardson is currently her second in command.

By 2405, MACO units were again appearing on starships. They are now commonplace on most ships in the fleet.