RANK DESCRIPTIONS
FLAG OFFICERS
Fleet Admiral
Admiral
Admiral is the highest normal rank in Starfleet. Admirals
have impeccable service records and decades of service. Flag Officers of Admiral rank are
in command of all main divisions Starfleet with the exceptions listed above for Fleet
Admirals. There are also 18 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 Starbases, Shipyards, Starfleet Bases on
major worlds, or similar duties.
Commodore
Commodores are the most junior of the Flag Officers.
Commodores often serve as Fleet Controller of a Sector or as, or Sector Operations
Officer. Commodores can also serve in relief or assistant capacities to most other Flag
Officers. Officers typically spend around 3 years as a Commodore.
The rank of fleet captain is for those long serving captains, who have been in the field of command for long periods of time and who have distinguished themselves with honour. Captain
Captains are the most senior of line officers. Captains most often command Starships or Starbases of medium to large size. Captains may also command planetary outposts or serve as division heads for the Starfleet Bases on major worlds. Commander
Commanders are senior line officers. Commanders usually serve as the Executive Officer, Operations Officer, or Security Chief onboard a starship. Commanders may command small starships of under 100 crewmen, but this is rare. Commanders may also command small Starbases 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 starship or on large Starbases. Lieutenant Commanders may be the executive officers on starships with a crew of less than 250, but usually Commanders fill that role.Officers typically spend around 3 years as a Lieutenant Commander. Lieutenant
Lieutenants are the most common Commissioned Officers. Lieutenants can perform almost any Officer duty on a starship, save for being the Commanding or Executive Officer. In some cases Lieutenants can even be department heads, especially on smaller starships. Officers typically spend around 3-4 years as a Lieutenant. 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 starships, or Operations Officer on small Starships. 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 Starfleet 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.
Cadets 1st Class are cadets in their final year at Starfleet Academy. They have a leadership role in the Cadet Corps. Cadet's 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 (3rd Year)
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 Starfleet Operations. These cruises last between 4 and 16 weeks and give Cadets real space experience. Cadet 3rd Class (2nd Year)
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 Starship or Starbase, or may be lucky enough to earn membership in a Cadet Squadron or Cadet Operations Squad.
Cadet 4th Class (1st Year)
Master Chief Petty Officers are the highest-ranking enlisted personnel in Starfleet. They have many years of service (usually over 15) and a wealth of experience in their field. A Master Chief Petty Officer usually commands a major engineering or services department on a Starship or Starbase. Examples include the Transporter Chief of a Starship or the Chief of Operations of a Starbase.
Chief Petty Officer & Senior Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officers Class comprise most of the
non-commissioned Officers in Starfleet. CPO & SCPO Classes may serve in a variety of
roles, including Senior Medical Technician, Transporter Operator, Security Officer, or
Science Technician.
Petty Officer 3rd, 2nd & 1st Classes
Petty Officers are the lowest level of non-commissioned
Officers in Starfleet. A Petty Officer Class usually serves as a relief crewman to another
post such as Transporter Operator.
Crewmen Class are enlisted personnel who usually have between 2 and 4 years of experience. Crewmen Class generally serve as Medical Technicians or Engineering Technicians. Promotion to Petty Officer 3rd Class upon re-enlistment is common, but not guaranteed.
Crewman Apprentice
Crewmen Apprentice Class are enlisted personnel with
typically less than 2 years of service. Crewmen Apprentice Class generally perform menial
tasks such as basic maintenance or act as security officers. Promotion to Crewman Class
after 18 months of service is routine.
Crewman Recruit
Crewmen Recruits are newly enlisted personnel who are
attending the Starfleet Academy Enlisted Training Program. At the conclusion of their 6
months of training Crewmen Recruits will be promoted to Crewmen Apprentice Class and
posted to the fleet.