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United Star Fleet Rank Chart

Fleet Admiral
Fleet Admiral is the highest rank in Star Fleet. Fleet Admirals have many years of distinguished service and an impeccable record. There are only 6 Fleet Admirals: the Judge Advocate General, the Chief in Command, the Commander Star Fleet, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Director of the Corps of Engineers and the Fleet Commander.

Admiral
Admiral is the highest normal rank in Star Fleet. Admirals have impeccable service records and decades of service. Flag Officers of Admiral rank are in command of all main divisions Star Fleet with the exceptions listed above for Fleet Admirals. There are also 8 sector Admirals who are responsible for operations in their specific area, such as the Romulan Neutral Zone or Home Sector.

Vice Admiral
Vice Admirals are Flag Officers who have a specific mandate, such as a subsection of a Division, or an area of space. Vice Admirals also command task forces. Most Armadas and Task Forces are assigned to Vice Admirals

Rear Admiral
Rear Admirals are Flag Officers responsible for a limited and specific area for a limited time. Rear Admirals are usually promoted to Vice Admiral within two years. Rear Admirals may command major Star bases, Shipyards, Star Fleet Bases on major worlds, or similar duties.

Captain
Captains are the most senior of line officers. Captains most often command star ships or star bases of medium to large size. Captains may also command planetary outposts or serve as division heads for the Star Fleet Bases on major worlds.

Commander
Commanders are senior line officers. Commanders usually serve as the Executive Officer, Operations Officer, or Security Chief onboard a star ship. Commanders may command small star ships of under 100 crewmen, but this is rare. Commanders may also command small star bases or minor outposts. Taking the Bridge Officer's Test is the only way for a science or medical officer to be promoted to Commander, pending completion of the other requirements

Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commanders are senior line officers. Lieutenant Commanders usually serve as department heads aboard star ship or on large star bases. Lieutenant Commanders may be the executive officers on star ships with a crew of less than 250, but usually Commanders fill that role.

Lieutenant
Lieutenants are the most common Commissioned Officers. Lieutenants can perform almost any Officer duty on a star ship, save for being the Commanding or Executive Officer. In some cases Lieutenants can even be department heads, especially on smaller star ships.

Lieutenant Junior Grade
Lieutenants Junior Grade are junior Commissioned Officers. Lieutenants Junior Grade may be the Medical Officer or Science Officer on a mid to large space station, or man a Bridge Station. Officers typically spend around 2 years as a Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Ensign
Ensigns are the most junior of Commissioned Officers. Ensigns often serve as Flight Controller aboard star ships, or Operations Officer on small Star ships. Ensigns can also serve in relief or assistant capacities to most other positions aboard ship. It is rare, but not unheard of, for a Cadet at Star Fleet Academy to be granted a temporary Commission of Ensign. This is only done in cases of truly outstanding grades. Officers typically spend around 3 years as an Ensign.

Master Chief Petty Officer Of Star Fleet
Master Chief Petty Officers of Star Fleet are the absolute highest ranking enlisted personnel in Star Fleet. They have many years of service (usually over 30), and a wealth of experience in their field. A MCO of Star Fleet commands a major engineering or services division on a Star ship or Star base.

Master Chief Petty Officer
Master Chief Petty Officers are the Third highest ranking enlisted personnel in Star Fleet. They have many years of service (usually over 25), and a wealth of experience in their field. A MCO usually commands a major engineering or services division on a Star ship or Star base.

Senior Chief Petty Officer
Senior Chief Petty Officers are the Second highest ranking enlisted personnel in Star Fleet. They have many years of service (usually over 20), and a wealth of experience in their field. A SCO usually commands a major engineering or services department on a Star ship or Star base.

Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officers are the fourth highest ranking enlisted personnel in Star Fleet. They have many years of service (usually over 15), and a wealth of experience in their field. A Chief Petty Officer usually commands a major engineering or services department on a Star ship or Star base. Examples include the Transporter Chief of a Star ship or the Chief of Operations of a Star base.

Petty Officer 1st Class
Petty Officers 1st Class comprise most of the Non-Commissioned Officers in Star Fleet. Petty Officers 1st Class may serve in a variety of roles, including Senior Medical Technician, Transporter Operator, Security Officer, or Science Technician.

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Petty Officers 2nd Class are the lowest level of Non-Commissioned Officers in Star Fleet. A Petty Officer 2nd Class usually serves as a relief crewman to another post such as Transporter Operator.

Crewman 1st Class
Crewmen 1st Class are enlisted personnel who usually have between 2 and 4 years of experience. Crewmen 1st Class generally serve as Medical Technicians or Engineering Technicians. Promotion to Petty Officer 2nd Class upon re-enlistment is common, but not guaranteed.

Crewman 2nd Class
Crewmen 2nd Class are enlisted personnel with typically less than 2 years of service. Crewmen 2nd Class generally perform menial tasks such as basic maintenance or act as security officers. Promotion to Crewman 1st Class after 18 months of service is routine.

Crewman Recruit
Crewmen Recruits are newly enlisted personnel who are attending the Star Fleet Academy Enlisted Training Program. At the conclusion of their 6 months of training Crewmen Recruits will be promoted to Crewmen 2nd Class and posted to the fleet.

Cadet 1st Class
Cadets 1st Class are cadets in their final year at Star Fleet Academy. They have a leadership role in the Cadet Corps. Cadets 1st Class usually have at least 1 training cruise behind them and have earned at least 90 academic credits. A Cadet 1st Class may lead a Cadet Flight Squadron or special Cadet Operations Squad.

Cadet 2nd Class
Cadets 2nd Class are cadets in their third year. In their third year at the Academy, cadets undergo advanced training in their field as well as detailed instruction on the current state of the Galaxy. Cadets 2nd Class may elect to take a training cruise in place of a class in Star Fleet Operations. These cruises last between 4 and 16 weeks and give Cadets real space experience.

Cadet 3rd Class
Cadets 3rd Class are cadets in their second year. In their second year at the Academy, cadets participate in field duty. A Cadet may be posted in a training role to a Star ship or Star base, or may be lucky enough to earn membership in a Cadet Squadron or Cadet Operations Squad.

Cadet 4th Class
Cadets 4th Class are the lowest level of Cadet. They are 1st year students with no seniority or special privileges. Cadets 4th Class undergo what are certainly the worst conditions in Star Fleet. Cadets 4th class endure cramped Barracks, very intensive physical conditioning, and difficult classes. The ordeal almost always produces a hardworking, dedicated cadet however.

Comparison Charts

The Following are the different Pips for the Klingon Empire, Romulan Star Empire Military and Tal-Shiar, and the Cardassian Empire, in comparison to the Star Fleet and SF Marines.

**Note: The Klingon Empire, Romulan Star Empire Military and Tal-Shiar, and the Cardassian Empire do not have NCO ranks.**

Starfleet Ranks	Insignia	Marine Ranks	Insignia
Fleet Admiral		Field Marshall
Admiral		General
Vice Admiral		Lt. General
Rear Admiral		Maj. General
Commodore		Brig. General
Captain		Colonel
Commander		Lt. Colonel
Lt. Commander		Major
Lieutenant		Captain
Lt. Junior Grade		1st Lieutenant
Ensign		2nd Lieutenant
Chief Warrant Officer		Chief Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer		Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer 1st Class		Warrant Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer 2nd Class		Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Master CPO of Starfleet		Sergeant Major of Starfleet
Master CPO		Sergeant Major
Senior CPO		Master Sergeant
Chief Petty Officer		Gunnery Sergeant
Petty Officer 1st Class		Staff Sergeant
Petty Officer 2nd Class		Sergeant
Petty Officer 3rd Class		Corporal
Crewman		Lance Corporal
Crewman Apprentice		Private 1st Class
Crewman Recruit		Private

Klingon Ranks	Insignia	Romulan Ranks	Insignia	Romulan Tal Shiar	Insignia	Cardassian Ranks	Insignia
FLEET ADMIRAL	N/A					Legat
Admiral		Star Admiral		General		Kaylan
Vice Admiral						Kayguln
Rear Admiral
Commodore						Hydak
General						Gul Nobal
Captain		Commander		Colonel		Gul
Commander		Sub-Commander		Major		Tulgryn
Lt. Commander		Centurion				Glinn
Lieutenant		Lieutenant		Captain		Galt Rin
Lt. Junior Grade		Sub-Lieutenant		Lieutenant		Galt
Ensign				Uhlan		Yelbrin
Corporal
Sergeant
Warrior

"The Rank Insignia graphics on this page where created by Steven Marriott, for the Tango Fleet PBE-RPG. Please do not copy these images. If you wish to obtain a copy simply go to the Tango Fleet Website, and the Ranks Page. Here you will find info regarding the Pips. Steven will happily pass along the files free of charge to anyone who takes the time to ask him for there use." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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