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A rank was a position or grade in an organization of people.<ref name="Concordance"/> Someone of equal rank was typically unable to give orders to another, unless their duties placed them in a position of greater authority.<ref name="TOS07"/>
 
==Enlisted==
 
==Enlisted==
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In the mid-23rd century, assignment insignia was located on both sleeves, 3cm below the shoulder seam. Rank stripes and insignia were black, and were 0.5cm wide. The distance between assignment and rank insignia was 3cm.<ref name="FASA2001A"/>
 
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===Recruit===
 
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Recruits could enter [[Starfleet]] at the age of 18 (or age 17 if their first assignment was to a colony world or other non-ship posting). Recruits underwent extensive training and orientation in Star Fleet and [[United Federation of Planets]] life for 18 months at induction centers located on various worlds. They would then receive six months of specialized training appropriate to each individual's potential and cultural background. In the early 2300s, the insignia for a Recruit was a plain, one-piece white uniform design with no decoration except for a standard [[combadge|communicator]].<ref name="FASA2012"/>
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e1-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Recruit (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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===Specialist 2nd Class===
 
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Second Class Specialists, known as Enlisted Second Class in the mid-23rd century,<ref name="FASA2001A"/> were individuals who had demonstrated leadership and technical competence in a given area of operations. "Spec Twos" could command four to ten junior Specialists, depending on individual duty assignments. In the mid-24th century, the insignia for Specialist Second Class was one hollow brass diamond worn on each uniform wrist cuff.<ref name="FASA2012"/><ref group="Notes" name="PO1"/>
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e2-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Enlisted 2nd Class (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e2-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Specialist 2nd Class (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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===Specialist 1st Class===
 
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Specialist First Class, known as Enlisted First Class in the early 2200s,<ref name="FASA2001A"/> were enlisted personnel whose competence and leadership were sufficient to permit them independent control of junior Specialists without direct supervision by officers. In the mid-24th century, the insignia for Specialist First Class was one solid brass diamond worn on each uniform wrist cuff.<ref name="FASA2012"/><ref group="Notes" name="PO1"/>
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e3-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Enlisted 1st Class (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e3-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Specialist 1st Class (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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===Chief Specialist===
 
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Chief Specialists, known as Petty Officer Second Class in the mid-23rd century,<ref name="FASA2001A"/> had advanced technical and administrative skills and could command large groups of enlisted personnel without officers' supervision for extended periods of time. In the mid-24th century, the insignia for Chief Specialist was one hollow and one solid brass diamond worn on each uniform wrist cuff.<ref name="FASA2012"/><ref group="Notes" name="PO1"/>
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e4-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Petty Officer 2nd Class (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e4-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Chief Specialist (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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===Petty Officer===
 
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The rank of Petty Officer, known as Petty Officer First Class in the mid-23rd century,<ref name="FASA2001A"/> was given to non-commissioned officers who had shown exceptional leadership in their own areas. A Petty Officer typically commanded a group of enlisted personnel, often independent of direct supervision by junior officer grades.<ref name="FASA2012"/> In the mid-24th century, the insignia for Petty Officer was one hollow brass circle worn on the right uniform lapel.<ref group="Notes" name="PO1"/>
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e5-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Petty Officer 1st Class (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e5-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Petty Officer (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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===Chief Petty Officer===
 
===Chief Petty Officer===
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The rank of Chief Petty Officer was given to non-commissioned officers who had shown exceptional leadership in their own areas. A Chief Petty Officer typically commanded a group of enlisted personnel, often independent of direct supervision by junior officer grades. In the mid-24th century, the insignia for Chief Petty Officer was one hollow gold circle worn on the right uniform lapel.<ref name="FASA2012"/><ref group="Notes" name="PO1"/>
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{{ImageInfoBox2|name=Chief Petty Officer|file=starfleet_ranks_e6-tos00.jpg|Chief Petty Officer rank insignia ({{TOS01}})}}
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{{First|{{TOS16}} ({{date|Production|1966|11|17}})}}
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File:starfleet_ranks_e6-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Chief Petty Officer (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_e6-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Chief Petty Officer (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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Chief Petty Officer was a senior enlisted rank in [[Starfleet]].<ref name="TOS01"/><ref name="TOS16"/>
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===Senior Chief Petty Officer===
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====Notable Chief Petty Officers====
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The rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer was given to non-commissioned officers who had shown exceptional leadership in their own areas. A Senior Chief Petty Officer typically commanded a group of enlisted personnel, often independent of direct supervision by junior officer grades. In the mid-24th century, the insignia for Senior Chief Petty Officer was two hollow gold circles worn on the right uniform lapel.<ref name="FASA2012"/><ref group="Notes" name="PO1"/>
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=garrison-tos00.jpg|link=Garrison|caption=CPO Garrison}}
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File:starfleet_ranks_e7-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Senior Chief Petty Officer (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_e7-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Senior Chief Petty Officer (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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===Master Chief Petty Officer===
 
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The rank of Master Chief Petty Officer was given to non-commissioned officers who had shown exceptional leadership in their own areas. A Master Chief Petty Officer typically commanded a group of enlisted personnel, often independent of direct supervision by junior officer grades. In the mid-24th century, the insignia for Master Chief Petty Officer was three hollow gold circles worn on the right uniform lapel.<ref name="FASA2012"/><ref group="Notes" name="PO1"/>
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e8-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Master Chief Petty Officer (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_e8-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Master Chief Petty Officer (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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==Warrant Officers==
 
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Non-commissioned officers who had displayed exceptional expertise in technical or mechanical areas were awarded this rank. Warrant Officers typically commanded a group of enlisted personnel who acted as technical assistants answerable only to the Warrant Officer.<ref name="FASA2012"/> In the mid-23rd century, stripes were 1cm wide, silver, and located 6cm from the cuff.<ref name="FASA2001A"/> In mid-24th century, Warrant Officers wore one, two, or three gold rectangles on the right uniform collar to indicate Warrant Officer, Chief Warrant Officer,<ref group="Notes" name="CWO"/> or Master Warrant Officer.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_wo1-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Warrant Officer (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_wo2-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Chief Warrant Officer (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_wo1-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Warrant Officer (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_wo2-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Chief Warrant Officer (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_wo3-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Master Warrant Officer (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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==Cadets==
 
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In the mid-23rd century, stripes were 1cm wide, gold, and located 6cm from the cuff.<ref name="FASA2001A"/>
 
  
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==Officers==
 
===Cadet===
 
===Cadet===
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File:starfleet_ranks_c1-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cadet (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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{{First|{{bullet}}Mentioned: {{TOS02}} ({{date|Production|1966|09|22}})<br/>{{bullet}}Appeared: {{TOS17}} ({{date|Production|1966|12|29}})}}
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===Midshipman===
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Cadets were [[Starfleet]] officers-in-training at [[Starfleet Academy]].<ref name="TOS02"/> They were sometimes referred to as midshipmen.<ref name="TOS15"/>
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Midshipmen were recent graduates of [[Starfleet Academy]] who had completed their final cadet cruises. These officers were typically assigned duties as junior aides to line officers in either the technical or scientific branches of [[Starfleet]]. Midshipmen might also have been assistants to officers in foreign legions and administrative officers. Such assignments were typically between six and eighteen months in duration, after which promotion was routine.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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====Notable Cadets====
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File:starfleet_ranks_c2-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Midshipman (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_c2-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Midshipman (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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==Officers==
 
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In the mid-23rd century, stripes were 2cm wide, gold, and located 6cm from the cuff.<ref name="FASA2001A"/>
 
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===Ensign===
 
===Ensign===
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Ensigns served as junior officers in a variety of duty stations both aboard ship and at starbases and ground installations.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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{{ImageInfoBox2|name=Ensign|file=rank_ens-tos06.jpg|caption=Ensign ({{TOS07}})}}
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{{First|{{TOS06}} ({{date|Production|1966|9|8}})}}
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Junior Grade Ensigns, introduced in the mid-24th century, were typically recent graduates of [[Starfleet Academy]], and served as technical and administrative assistants. In rare cases, a civilian could receive the honorary rank of Ensign Junior Grade to coordinate enlisted personnel aboard ship for a limited duration.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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File:starfleet_ranks_o1-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Ensign (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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Ensigns served as junior officers in a variety of duty stations.<ref name="TOS01"/>
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File:starfleet_ranks_o0-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Ensign, junior grade (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_o1-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Ensign (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=chekov_pavel-tos33.jpg|link=Pavel Chekov|caption=Ens. Pavel Chekov}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=crusher_wesley-tng-165.jpg|link=Wesley Crusher|caption=Ens. Wesley Crusher}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|link=Harry Kim|caption=Ens. Harry Kim}}
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===Lieutenant, junior grade===
 
===Lieutenant, junior grade===
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Junior grade Lieutenants aboard ship were responsible for the direct operation of non-bridge duty stations under the supervision of senior personnel. Bridge operations involving navigation and helm control were also assigned to junior grade Lieutenants under the supervision of senior officers. At ground installations, junior grade Lieutenants typically acted as station-keepers under the direction of a senior Lieutenant.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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File:starfleet_ranks_o2-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lieutenant, junior grade (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_o2-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lieutenant, junior grade (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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====Notable Lieutenants, j.g.====
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=tormolen_joe-tos06.jpg|link=Joe Tormolen|caption=Lt. j.g. Joe Tormolen}}
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===Lieutenant===
 
===Lieutenant===
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Lieutenants served on Bridge command crews and as specialists aboard ships. In the absence of senior officers, Lieutenants also commanded special away teams off ship. Away from the Bridge, Lieutenants served as department heads. At starbases and ground installations, Lieutenants were in charge of specific duty stations, generally supervising from three to twelve junior officers and enlisted personnel.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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{{ImageInfoBox2|name=Starfleet Lieutenant|file=rank_lt-tos06.jpg|caption=Lieutenant rank insignia ({{TOS07}})}}
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File:starfleet_ranks_o3-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lieutenant (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_o3-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lieutenant (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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Lieutenants served on [[bridge]] command crews and as specialists aboard ships. Lieutenants also served as department heads.<ref name="TOS01"/><ref name="TOS03"/>
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====Notable Lieutenants====
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=leslie-tos20.jpg|link=Leslie|caption=Lt. Leslie}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=sulu_hikaru-tos05.jpg|link=Hikaru Sulu|caption=Lt. Hikaru Sulu}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=uhura_nyota-tos05.jpg|link=Nyota Uhura|caption=Lt. Nyota Uhura}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=yar_tasha-tng-101-102.jpg|link=Natasha Yar|caption=Lt. Natasha Yar}}
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===Lieutenant Commander===
 
===Lieutenant Commander===
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Officers of Lieutenant Commander rank functioned as assistant department heads or specialists. Senior Bridge officers in charge of specific watch commands were usually Lieutenant Commanders. In vessels of Class V or below, a Lieutenant Commander was frequently assigned as first officer to a ship's captain of Commander rank. Staff officers of Lieutenant Commander rank served as aides to senior officers and could, on occasion, represent their superiors on special assignments away from normal duty stations.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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{{ImageInfoBox2|name=Lieutenant Commander|file=rank_ltcdr-tos05.jpg|caption=Lieutenant Commander rank insignia ({{TOS06}})}}
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{{First|{{TOS06}} ({{date|Production|1966|9|8}})}}
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File:starfleet_ranks_o4-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lieutenant Commander (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_o4-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Lieutenant Commander (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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Officers of Lieutenant Commander rank functioned as department heads or specialists.<ref name="TOS01"/>
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====Notable Lieutenant Commanders====
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=una-dsc19.jpg|link=Una Chin-Riley|caption=LtCdr. Una Chin-Riley}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=data-tng116.jpg|link=Data|caption=LtCdr. Data}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=dax_jadzia-ds9-401.jpg|link=Jadzia Dax|caption=LtCdr. Jadzia Dax}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=scott_montgomery-tos06.jpg|link=Montgomery Scott|caption=LtCdr. Montgomery Scott}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|link=Tuvok|caption=LtCdr. Tuvok}}
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===Commander===
 
===Commander===
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Commanders generally headed up a department aboard ship. A senior flag Commander could have a specialized position, such as first officer or science officer. Commanders also served as ship's captain on vessels below Class V, receiving the technical distinction of Brevet Captain, which bestowed a captain's authority only aboard ship. Staff officers holding Commander rank typically served as aides to senior officers or as special duty personnel for inspection of civilian installations, liaison with native life forms, or provided administrative support.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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File:starfleet_ranks_o5-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Commander (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_o5-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Commander (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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Commanders served as department heads, and could have a specialized position, such as [[first officer]].<ref name="TOS02"/>
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=decker_will-st01.jpg|link=Willard Decker|caption=Cdr. Will Decker}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=ransom_jack-lds101.jpg|link=Jack Ransom|caption=Cdr. Jack Ransom}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=spock-tos06.jpg|link=Spock|caption=Cdr. Spock}}
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===Captain===
 
===Captain===
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Captains commanded [[Starfleet]] vessels above Class V. Captains also directed the day-to-day operational deployment and tactical command of support craft, often without the direct influence of senior commanders. Officers with technical skills in areas such as engineering, science, medicine, or security could also receive Captain's rank and usually served aboard larger vessels. Staff officers of Captain rank typically served in deputy positions on starbases or similar ground assignments, as aides to flag officers or technical advisors to senior Federation personnel.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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File:starfleet_ranks_o6-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Captain (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_o6-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Captain (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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Captains commanded [[Starfleet]] vessels.<ref name="TOS01"/>
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|link=Kathryn Janeway|caption=Capt. Kathryn Janeway}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=kirk_james_t-tos06.jpg|link=James T. Kirk|caption=Capt. James T. Kirk}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=picard_jean-luc-st-08.jpg|link=Jean-Luc Picard|caption=Capt. Jean-Luc Picard}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=sisko_benjamin-ds9-541.jpg|link=Benjamin Sisko|caption=Capt. Benjamin Sisko}}
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===Fleet Captain===
 
===Fleet Captain===
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The position of Fleet Captain is that of a senior officer who has demonstrated exceptional competence and expertise in active service. Fleet Captains were responsible for the overall deployment of specific classes of vessels throughout the fleet; in that capacity, they oversaw the construction, refitting, upgrading, and operational use of a particular vessel design, rather than taking command over individual vessels. In 2363, there were three Fleet Captains; one was responsible for [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior'']] and [[Alaska class|''Alaska'' class]] heavy vessels, the second was in charge of heavy cruiser class designs, and the third oversaw the deployment of [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy'' class]] and other long-range ships.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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{{First|{{TOS16}} ({{date|Production|1966|}})}}
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File:starfleet_ranks_o7b-fasa2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Fleet Captain (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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The position of Fleet Captain was that of a senior officer who had demonstrated exceptional competence and expertise in active service.<ref name="TOS16"/>
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====Notable Fleet Captains====
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=garth-tos71.jpg|link=Garth of Izar|caption=Flt. Capt. Garth of Izar}}
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{{ImgLink2|width=23%|file=pike_christopher-dsc16.jpg|link=Christopher Pike|caption=Flt. Capt. Christopher Pike}}
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===Commodore===
 
===Commodore===
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Flag officers had generally served in a variety of vital areas, including Exploration, Military Operations, and Fleet Command. Flag officers of Commodore rank commanded Tactical Operations Groups of three to six vessels. A Commodore could also serve as a starbase commander or fleet inspector, reporting to a Rear Admiral.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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Flag officers had generally served in a variety of vital areas. A flag officer of Commodore rank could serve as a starbase commander.<ref name="TOS15"/>
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To give greater authority to the most qualified officers in specialized branches of operation, in the mid-24th century [[Starfleet]] revamped its ranking system, extending Admiral's rank and privileges to such positions as Starfleet Surgeon General. The change gave these offices greater control over the implementation of their policies throughout the fleet. Admiral designations were established for Medical, Security, and Engineering branches. In addition, the Starfleet Inspector General's office promoted some individuals to Branch Admiral to facilitate the inspection of vessels and ground installations throughout the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]]. The insignia for Branch Admiral was a color-coded triangle with the apex facing inward, set on a white shoulder board surrounded by silver oak leaves. Triangle colors reflected branch designations; silver for the Inspector General's office, green for Medical Corps, gold for Security, and red for Engineering.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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File:starfleet_ranks_o8b_ig-FASA2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Branch Admiral (Inspector General) (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
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The rank of Rear Admiral was similar to that of other senior admirals, but Rear Admirals differed from their superiors in that their positions usually carried a specific geographical area of responsibility, such as a quadrant or sector within [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] space. Rear Admirals also commanded Task Force Groups of eight to twelve vessels, as well as important ground installations or vessels that fell within their specific area of jurisdiction. Rear Admirals could also command [[Starfleet]] ship construction and production facilities or science and weapons labs, primary base security, security for Federation officials, procurement, and scientific analysis (particularly in sensitive areas such as intelligence gathering or clandestine operations).<ref name="FASA2012"/>
 
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The rank of Admiral was the highest in [[Starfleet]]. Admirals were responsible for the deployment of Starfleet vessels in active operations, particularly fleet operations along the border zones between the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] and foreign governments. Admirals were also responsible for exploration and training craft, as well as Federation colonization efforts. Staff positions encompassed a variety of roles, ranging from diplomatic and scientific to traditional planning and organizational tasks within Starfleet. Separate Admiralty Commands included directorship of Starfleet training operations, diplomatic liaisons with Federation member worlds, and negotiations with newly-discovered worlds. They also included a host of military positions: contingency strategy, weapons research and development, and scientific systems deployment aboard Starfleet vessels.<ref name="FASA2012"/>
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<ref name="PO1">"[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' Officer's Manual]]" describes the rank insignia for for Petty Officer, Petty Officer First Class, and Chief Petty Officer being one through three hollow gold circles, respectively. This has been modified to better correspond with the ranks of Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer, and Master Chief Petty Officer. Although outside the scope of this entry, this also explains Chief Petty Officer Miles O'Brien wearing a single hollow rank pip in later seasons of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]].'' Further, the rank of Specialist has been eliminated, which also lines the 24th century enlisted rank structure more closely to that of the 23rd century Star Fleet.</ref>
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<ref name="CWO">"[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' Officer's Manual]]" listed Warrant Officer ranks as Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer First Class, and Master Warrant Officer. Warrant Officer First Class has been renamed to Chief Warrant Officer for continuity purposes.</ref>
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<ref name="FASA2001A">[[McLimore, Guy W. Jr.]], [[Poehlein, Greg K.]], and [[Tepool, David F.]] "[[Core Game Book (FASA-2001A)|Core Game Book]]." ''[[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA)|Star Trek: The Role Playing Game]],'' Book 2001A. [[FASA Corporation]], 1983.</ref>
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<ref name="FASA2012">[[Stuart, Rick]] and [[Terra, John]]. "[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' Officer's Manual]]." ''[[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA)|Star Trek: The Role Playing Game]],'' Supplement 2012. [[FASA Corporation]], 1988.</ref>
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A rank was a position or grade in an organization of people.[1] Someone of equal rank was typically unable to give orders to another, unless their duties placed them in a position of greater authority.[2]

Enlisted

Chief Petty Officer

Chief Petty Officer
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First Appearance TOS16 (17 Nov 1966)
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Chief Petty Officer was a senior enlisted rank in Starfleet.[3][4]

Notable Chief Petty Officers

 

 


Officers

Cadet

Cadet
Cadet (TOS17)

Cadet (TOS17)
First Appearance  • Mentioned: TOS02 (22 Sep 1966)
 • Appeared: TOS17 (29 Dec 1966)
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Cadets were Starfleet officers-in-training at Starfleet Academy.[5] They were sometimes referred to as midshipmen.[6]

Notable Cadets

 

 

Ensign

Ensign
Ensign (TOS07)

Ensign (TOS07)
First Appearance TOS06 (8 Sep 1966)
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Ensigns served as junior officers in a variety of duty stations.[3]

Notable Ensigns


 

 


Lieutenant, junior grade

Lieutenant, j.g.
Lieutenant, junior grade (TOS07)

Lieutenant, junior grade (TOS07)
First Appearance TOS07 (29 Sep 1966)
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Notable Lieutenants, j.g.


 

 


Lieutenant

Starfleet Lieutenant
Lieutenant rank insignia (TOS07)

Lieutenant rank insignia (TOS07)
First Appearance TOS06 (8 Sep 1966)
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Lieutenants served on bridge command crews and as specialists aboard ships. Lieutenants also served as department heads.[3][7]

Notable Lieutenants


 

 


Lieutenant Commander

Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander rank insignia (TOS06)

Lieutenant Commander rank insignia (TOS06)
First Appearance TOS06 (8 Sep 1966)
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Officers of Lieutenant Commander rank functioned as department heads or specialists.[3]

Notable Lieutenant Commanders



 

 


Commander

Starfleet Ranks
Commander rank insignia (TOS04)

Commander rank insignia (TOS04)
First Appearance TOS06 (8 Sep 1966)
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Commanders served as department heads, and could have a specialized position, such as first officer.[5]

Notable Commanders


 

 

Captain

Captain
Captain rank insignia (2266) (TOS04)

Captain rank insignia (2266) (TOS04)
First Appearance TOS06 (8 Sep 1966)
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Captains commanded Starfleet vessels.[3]

Notable Captains


 

 


Fleet Captain

Fleet Captain
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First Appearance TOS16 (1966)
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The position of Fleet Captain was that of a senior officer who had demonstrated exceptional competence and expertise in active service.[4]

Notable Fleet Captains

 

 


Commodore

Commodore
Commodore rank insignia (TOS15)

Commodore rank insignia (TOS15)
First Appearance TOS16A (17 Nov 1966)
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Flag officers had generally served in a variety of vital areas. A flag officer of Commodore rank could serve as a starbase commander.[6]

Notable Commodores


 

 


Admiral

Admiral
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First Appearance TOS16A (17 Nov 1966)
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The rank of Admiral was the highest in Starfleet. Admirals were responsible for the deployment of Starfleet vessels in active operations, particularly fleet operations along the border zones between the Federation and foreign governments.[4]

Notable Admirals




Notes and References

  1. ↑ Trimble, Bjo (Author). Star Trek Concordance. Star Trek. Book , revised and updated edition. Citadel Press. 1995.
  2. ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Naked Time". Star Trek, season 1, episode 4 (Production number 07). Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by John D.F. Black. Desilu Productions. 29 September 1966.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Cage". Star Trek, season 0, episode 0 (Production number 01). Directed by Robert Butler. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Released 1986. Desilu Productions. 1965.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Menagerie, Part I." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 11 (Production 16). Directed by Marc Daniels and Robert Butler. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Desilu Productions, 17 November 1966.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Star Trek, season 1, episode 3 (Production number 02). Directed by James Goldstone. Written by Samuel A. Peeples. Desilu Productions. 22 September 1966.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Court Martial." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 20 (Production 15). Directed by Marc Daniels. Story by Don M. Mankiewicz. Teleplay by Don M. Mankiewicz and Steven W. Carabatsos (Teleplay). Desilu Productions, 2 February 1967.
  7. ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Corbomite Maneuver". Star Trek, season 1, episode 10 (Production number 03). Directed by Joseph Sargent. Written by Jerry Sohl. Desilu Productions. 10 November 1966.
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