The operations station (also known as "ops") is a console station on Starfleet bridges of the 24th century, manned by the operations position evolved from older 23rd century positions. Although the bulk of the duties held by the helm and navigation positions were combined into the conn position, other functions of the helm panel, such as internal systems control, became the purview of ops, as did some communications and sensor system usages.

On a Galaxy-class starship such as the USS Enterprise-D, the ops station was situated right before the viewscreen, occupying a central position with the conn. (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

On an Intrepid-class starship such as the USS Voyager, the ops station was located at the rear of the bridge. (Star Trek: Voyager)

Data operates the Ops console on the USS Enterprise-D

A close look at the Ops console on a Galaxy-class starship

Data operates the Ops console on the USS Enterprise-E.

Harry Kim operates the Ops station on the USS Voyager

A close look at Ops console on an Intrepid-class starship

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