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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"/>
 
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-tos06.jpg|Lieutenant, junior grade (2265) ([[Star Trek|TOS]] [[The Naked Time (Episode)|06]])
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File:starfleet_ranks_o6-tos06.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Captain (2265) ([[Star Trek|TOS]] [[The Naked Time (Episode)|06]])
 
File:starfleet_ranks_o6-tos06.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Captain (2265) ([[Star Trek|TOS]] [[The Naked Time (Episode)|06]])
 
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====Fleet Captain====
 
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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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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===Flag Officers===
 
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File:starfleet_ranks_o7-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Commodore (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
File:starfleet_ranks_o7-fasa2001a.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Commodore (c.2260) ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA-2001)|FASA2001A]])
 
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====Branch Admiral====
 
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]])
 
File:starfleet_ranks_o8b_medical-FASA2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Branch Admiral (Medical Corps) (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
File:starfleet_ranks_o8b_security-FASA2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Branch Admiral (Security) (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
File:starfleet_ranks_o8b_eng-FASA2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Branch Admiral (Engineering) (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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====Rear Admiral====
 
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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File:starfleet_ranks_o8a-FASA2012.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Rear Admiral (c.2350) ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual (FASA-2012)|FASA2012]])
 
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====Admiral====
 
====Admiral====
 
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"/>
 
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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Latest revision as of 08:29, 27 August 2023

Mirror Universe
(Dominion of the Terran Empire)


Enlisted

Recruit

Specialists

Specialist 2nd Class

Specialist 1st Class

Chief Specialist

Noncommissioned Officers

Petty Officer

Chief Petty Officer

Senior Chief Petty Officer

Master Chief Petty Officer

Warrant Officers

Cadets

Cadet

Midshipman

Commissioned Officers

In the mid-23rd century, stripes were 2cm wide, gold, and located 6cm from the cuff.[1]

Junior Officers

Ensign

Ensigns served as junior officers in a variety of duty stations both aboard ship and at starbases and ground installations.[2]

Lieutenant, junior grade

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.[2]

Lieutenant

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.[2]

Line Officers

Lieutenant Commander

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.[2]

Commander

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.[2]

Captain

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.[2]

Flag Officers

Commodore

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.[2]

Admiral

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. 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.[2]

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