Third officer

A third officer is an officer of a starship that is the third in line of command of the vessel after the captain. In Starfleet, the position is generally filled by a lieutenant commander or lieutenant. The helmsman or flight controller is sometimes given this position.

Known third officers

 * Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
 * USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
 * Lieutenant junior grade/Ensign Tom Paris
 * USS Voyager
 * Dahar master Kor
 * IKS Rotarran