Archaeology and anthropology officer
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An archaeology and anthropology officer, abbreviated as A and A officer, was a type of science officer assigned to Federation starships in the 23rd century, specifically an officer studying the fields of archaeology and anthropology.
In 2265, Lieutenant Ming Xiong served as the A and A officer on the Vanguard space station. Xiong felt that the appellation "archaeology and anthropology officer" was a misnomer, and that the proper name should have been "X and A", or "xenology and anthropology officer." (VGD novel: Harbinger)
In the mid-2260s, Lieutenant Carolyn Palamas was the A and A officer aboard the USS Enterprise. (TOS episode: "Who Mourns for Adonais?"; TOS novel: Prime Directive)
Lieutenant Theresa Errgang served as an A and A officer circa 2268, and participated in the covert cultural observation of the natives of Sigma Niobe II. (TOS short story: "As Others See Us")
By 2277, Lieutenant Ed Leslie was serving as the Enterprise's A & A officer. (TOS short story: "Under Twin Moons")
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- Archaeology and anthropology officer article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
