What's the command that Kirk gives when he turns over command?












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Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says




A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]




or




B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]




I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.






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    I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
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Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says




A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]




or




B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]




I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.






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    I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
    – Amy
    3 hours ago










  • THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
    – Dr. Ken Saichek
    3 hours ago














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Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says




A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]




or




B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]




I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.






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Which is correct, A or B? As he turns over the command, Kirk says




A) 'You have the COM' [as in Command]




or




B) You have the CONN.' [as in ???]




I've always assumed the former, A, is correct, but a recent television commercial for the new Star Trek app, claims B, which has left me thoroughly confused.






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    I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
    – Amy
    3 hours ago










  • THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
    – Dr. Ken Saichek
    3 hours ago














  • 1




    I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
    – Amy
    3 hours ago










  • THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
    – Dr. Ken Saichek
    3 hours ago








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I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
– Amy
3 hours ago




I don't have a Star Trek specific reference, but en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conn_(nautical)
– Amy
3 hours ago












THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
– Dr. Ken Saichek
3 hours ago




THANK YOU! Now, I understand. 👏🏻
– Dr. Ken Saichek
3 hours ago










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The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture




KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.

(toward helm)

You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.





The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;




One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."



— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.




The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.






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  • Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
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    54 mins ago













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The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture




KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.

(toward helm)

You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.





The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;




One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."



— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.




The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.






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  • Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
    – Andrew
    54 mins ago


















9














The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture




KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.

(toward helm)

You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.





The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;




One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."



— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.




The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.






share|improve this answer























  • Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
    – Andrew
    54 mins ago
















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The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture




KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.

(toward helm)

You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.





The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;




One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."



— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.




The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.






share|improve this answer














The command is "you have the conn", as can be seen in this original screenplay from Star Trek: The Motion Picture




KIRK: Mr. Decker, I'd like to see you in my quarters.

(toward helm)

You have the conn, Mr. Sulu.





The term "conn" is a naval/nautical expression;




One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be
no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One
person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground
tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."



— James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's Guide, p. 8.




The etymology is lost, but it may have something to do with the conduct of the vessel.







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  • Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
    – Andrew
    54 mins ago




















  • Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
    – Andrew
    54 mins ago


















Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
54 mins ago






Yes, it is definitely CONN - as in submarine CONNing tower - bridge CONNing stations. Hunt for Red October "Conn, Sonar, Crazy Ivan!" (Communication from sonar station to the Conn) Battlestar Galactica - The Captain's Hand: Garner:"I have to get down there, you have the conn" Adama: "Yes sir, I have the conn"
– Andrew
54 mins ago












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