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''For the position of Commanding Officer of Starfleet, see [[Commander, Starfleet]].''
  
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|imagecap = [[Terran Starfleet]], [[22nd century]]<br/>([[mirror universe]])
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'''Commander''' is a [[rank]] used by the service organizations of many civilizations.
 
'''Commander''' is a [[rank]] used by the service organizations of many civilizations.
   
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On [[Earth]], this rank has a history dating back to at least the [[20th century]] to the old [[ocean|seagoing]] [[navy|navies]], and has equivalents used by numerous [[species and cultures]] on several [[planet]]s.
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On [[Earth]], this rank has a history dating back to at least the [[18th century]] to wind-powered [[ocean|seagoing]] [[navy|navies]], and has equivalents used by numerous [[species and cultures]] on several [[planet]]s.
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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As a traditional naval grade in [[Human]] usage, commander is the second most senior line officer rank, falling between a [[captain]] and a [[lieutenant]]. On Earth, the [[United States Navy]] used this rank as well as the [[Royal Navy]]. A rank of [[lieutenant commander]] also existed in these organizations, viewed as a lieutenant granted the authority of a commander. The United States Navy used the insignia of three solid sleeve stripes to denote the rank of commander and considered the rank the equivalent of a [[lieutenant colonel]].
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As a traditional naval grade in [[Human]] usage, commander is the second most senior line officer rank, falling between a [[lieutenant commander]] and a [[captain]]. On Earth, the [[United States Navy]] used this rank as well as the [[Royal Navy]]. The United States Navy used the insignia of three solid sleeve stripes to denote the rank of commander and considered the rank the equivalent of a [[lieutenant colonel]].
   
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The ancient sea of rank commander was usually given to ship [[executive officer]]s, department heads on larger naval vessels, or to the commanders of shore installations. The watch station of [[command duty officer]] was a position which could be held by a commander. ({{film|4}})
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The ancient sea of rank commander was usually given to commanders of ships smaller than a rated warship or to the commanders of shore installations. The watch station of [[command duty officer]] was a position which could be held by a commander. ({{film|4}})
   
 
== Modern rank ==
  
== Modern rank ==
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In [[the galaxy]], the modern rank of commander is typically held by the [[first officer]]s of various cultures' starships and is also granted to the commanding officers of the smaller [[outpost]]s, [[space station]]s and [[starbase]]s.
 
   
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The rank of Commander is a senior rank, common among executive officers and senior department heads. Naval tradition states that even if a naval vessel is commanded by an officer whose rank is commander or lieutenant commander, that officer is still referred to as a captain while on the deck of their own vessel. ({{DS9|Behind the Lines}})
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In Starfleet, a prerequisite to becoming a commander is by taking the [[Bridge Officer's Test]]. As commanders prove their leadership ability over time, they are considered for the difficult and highly competitive promotion to captain. ({{TNG|Thine Own Self}})
  
   
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In the [[Xindi-Reptilian]] military of the [[22nd century]], some commanders controlled a [[squadron]] and a [[regiment]]. ({{ENT|Azati Prime}})
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Proper naval parlance says that, even if a naval vessel is commanded by an officer whose rank is commander, that officer is still able to be referred to as a captain while on the deck of their own vessel ({{DS9|Behind the Lines}}).
 
   
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The rank of commander in the [[Romulan Star Empire]] is considered the equivalent of a Starfleet [[captain]]. ({{TNG|Future Imperfect}}) Also, a [[subcommander]] grade exists in the [[Romulan]] military, with this rank also used in the [[22nd century]] by the [[Vulcan High Command]]. ({{TOS|The Enterprise Incident}}; {{ENT|Broken Bow}})
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In the [[Xindi-Reptilian]] military of the [[22nd century]], a commander controled a [[squadron]] and a [[regiment]].
  
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{{bginfo|According to ''[[The Making of Star Trek]]'' (page 256) the Romulan rank of commander is the rank of someone who commands a fleet of ships. This would imply it to be equal to the Federation Starfleet rank of [[commodore]] or [[rear admiral]].}}
   
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The [[23rd century]] [[Imperial Klingon Fleet]] used the rank of commander to denote the commanders of smaller space vessels, such as a [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Bird-of-Prey]]. ({{film|3}}) A Klingon rank of captain was used for larger vessels with this title carrying over to the [[24th century]] [[Klingon Defense Force]]. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}}; {{TNG|Redemption}})
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The rank of Commander in the [[Romulan Star Empire]] is considered the equivalent of a Starfleet [[Captain]] ({{TNG|Future Imperfect}}). Also a [[subcommander]] grade exists in the Romulan military, with this rank also used in the [[22nd century]] by the [[Vulcan High Command]].
  
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:''According to ''[[The Making of Star Trek]]'' (page 256) the Romulan rank of Commander is the rank of someone who commands a fleet of ships. This would imply it to be equal to the Federation Starfleet rank of [[Commodore]].''
 
   
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{{bginfo|In {{film|11}}, [[Ayel]] refers to [[Nero]] as "''[[Prod]]'' Nero." In the deleted scene in which the ''[[Narada]]'' is surround by [[Klingon]] warbirds, the subtitles created by the filmmakers for the Romulan dialogue translate ''Prod'' as "commander." However, according to the [[Star Trek (Special Edition)|DVD]] commentary for the film, "Prod" was intended to mean "Praetor."}}
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The [[23rd century]] [[Imperial Klingon Fleet]] used the rank of Commander to denote the commanders of smaller space vessels, such as a [[Bird of Prey]] ({{film|3}}). A Klingon rank of Captain was used for larger vessels with this title carrying over to the [[24th century]] [[Klingon Defense Force]]. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}}, {{TNG|Redemption}})
  
   
 
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== Noted commanders ==
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Revision as of 02:14, 29 March 2014

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For the position of Commanding Officer of Starfleet, please see Commander, Starfleet.

Commander is a rank used by the service organizations of many civilizations.

On Earth, this rank has a history dating back to at least the 18th century to wind-powered seagoing navies, and has equivalents used by numerous species and cultures on several planets.

History

As a traditional naval grade in Human usage, commander is the second most senior line officer rank, falling between a lieutenant commander and a captain. On Earth, the United States Navy used this rank as well as the Royal Navy. The United States Navy used the insignia of three solid sleeve stripes to denote the rank of commander and considered the rank the equivalent of a lieutenant colonel.

The ancient sea of rank commander was usually given to commanders of ships smaller than a rated warship or to the commanders of shore installations. The watch station of command duty officer was a position which could be held by a commander. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)

Modern rank

The rank of Commander is a senior rank, common among executive officers and senior department heads. Naval tradition states that even if a naval vessel is commanded by an officer whose rank is commander or lieutenant commander, that officer is still referred to as a captain while on the deck of their own vessel. (DS9: "Behind the Lines")

In the Xindi-Reptilian military of the 22nd century, some commanders controlled a squadron and a regiment. (ENT: "Azati Prime")

The rank of commander in the Romulan Star Empire is considered the equivalent of a Starfleet captain. (TNG: "Future Imperfect") Also, a subcommander grade exists in the Romulan military, with this rank also used in the 22nd century by the Vulcan High Command. (TOS: "The Enterprise Incident"; ENT: "Broken Bow")

According to The Making of Star Trek (page 256) the Romulan rank of commander is the rank of someone who commands a fleet of ships. This would imply it to be equal to the Federation Starfleet rank of commodore or rear admiral.

The 23rd century Imperial Klingon Fleet used the rank of commander to denote the commanders of smaller space vessels, such as a Bird-of-Prey. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock) A Klingon rank of captain was used for larger vessels with this title carrying over to the 24th century Klingon Defense Force. (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles"; TNG: "Redemption")

In Star Trek, Ayel refers to Nero as "Prod Nero." In the deleted scene in which the Narada is surround by Klingon warbirds, the subtitles created by the filmmakers for the Romulan dialogue translate Prod as "commander." However, according to the DVD commentary for the film, "Prod" was intended to mean "Praetor."

Noted commanders

Starfleet

Klingon Defense Force

Romulan Star Empire

Xindi

Suliban Cabal

Andorian Imperial Guard

Tholian Assembly

External link

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