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'''Commandant''' was a military title. An equivalent was used by [[Starfleet]] and the [[Kradin]].
'''Commandant''' is a title (rather than a rank) in many organisations. Those that use or used the term including [[Germany]], [[Klingon Empire]] and the [[Kradin]]. It is typically used to describe someone who is in charge of a group of personnel, such as an assault force, training faculty or guards of a prison. ([[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country]], [[VOY]]: "[[Nemesis]]")
 
   
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The [[Vori]] programmed a [[Unnamed Kradin#Kradin Commandant|commandant]] as the primary villain in a simulation built to train Vori soldiers in a war against the [[Kradin]]. ({{VOY|Nemesis}})
In the Federation, the title is most commonly used in reference to the officer in charge of [[Starfleet Academy]].
 
   
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The commandant of [[Starfleet Academy]] was the officer in charge of [[cadet]]s' education, and also oversaw the activities of the various squads. In [[2364]], this position was offered by [[Rear Admiral|Admiral]] [[Gregory Quinn]] to [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], but it was turned down. ({{TNG|Coming of Age}}) By [[2372]], a [[Unnamed Starfleet Academy personnel#Academy commandant|Bolian rear admiral]] was in the post. ({{DS9|Paradise Lost}})
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{{bginfo|The term "commandant" was also used in crediting a [[Rura Penthe inhabitants#Klingon Commandant|Klingon]] in {{film|6}} and a [[Unnamed Krenim#Krenim Commandant|Krenim]] in {{VOY|Year of Hell, Part II}}. They were not referred to by the title on screen.}}
   
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=== See also ===
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* [[Superintendent]]
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== External link ==
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Revision as of 20:18, 3 August 2013

Commandant was a military title. An equivalent was used by Starfleet and the Kradin.

The Vori programmed a commandant as the primary villain in a simulation built to train Vori soldiers in a war against the Kradin. (VOY: "Nemesis")

The commandant of Starfleet Academy was the officer in charge of cadets' education, and also oversaw the activities of the various squads. In 2364, this position was offered by Admiral Gregory Quinn to Captain Jean-Luc Picard, but it was turned down. (TNG: "Coming of Age") By 2372, a Bolian rear admiral was in the post. (DS9: "Paradise Lost")

The term "commandant" was also used in crediting a Klingon in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and a Krenim in VOY: "Year of Hell, Part II". They were not referred to by the title on screen.

See also

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