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In [[Starfleet]], an '''enlisted''' crewperson is (usually) one who has not completed the four-year [[Starfleet Academy]] course (one notable exception being [[Miles O'Brien]], who was demoted from [[Lieutenant junior grade]] to [[Chief petty officer]]). In most cases, enlisted crewmen sign up directly to a ship or posting, and receive basic training, as well as any specific courses required for their position. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}; {{DS9|Shadowplay|Starship Down}})
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In [[Starfleet]], an '''enlisted''' crewperson is one who has not completed the four-year [[Starfleet Academy]] course. In most cases, enlisted crewmen sign up directly to a ship or posting, and receive basic training, as well as any specific courses required for their position. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}; {{DS9|Shadowplay|Starship Down}})
   
 
Other force structures, such as the [[Klingon Defense Force]] and the [[Bajoran Militia]], have enlisted men in their ranks, but it is unclear as to how they differ from their standard [[officer]] ranks.
  
Other force structures, such as the [[Klingon Defense Force]] and the [[Bajoran Militia]], have enlisted men in their ranks, but it is unclear as to how they differ from their standard [[officer]] ranks.
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As with [[commissioned officer]]s, there is a [[rank]] structure amongst enlisted crew. The term "[[non-commissioned officer]]" refers specifically to any enlisted personnel given authority over other personnel. In [[Starfleet]], this could refer to any [[petty officer]] (up to [[MCPO|master chief]]).
  
As with [[commissioned officer]]s, there is a [[rank]] structure amongst enlisted crew. The term "[[non-commissioned officer]]" refers specifically to any enlisted personnel given authority over other personnel. In [[Starfleet]], this could refer to any [[petty officer]] (up to [[MCPO|master chief]]).
   
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All [[commissioned officer]] ranks, from [[ensign]] upward, outrank all enlisted in the chain of command. However, in certain cases, non-commissioned officers can exercise authority over commissioned officers, by virtue of their functional positions. ([[Miles O'Brien]] was one such case in his position as [[chief of operations]] aboard [[Deep Space 9]], although not previously as [[Transporter chief]] aboard the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)]] where O'Brien served as both [[Ensign]] and [[Lieutenant junior grade]].) Additionally, [[chief petty officer]]s such as O'Brien wield influence far beyond their place in the rank structure due to their extensive experience and skill, and are expected to mentor junior officers as well as other non-commissioned officers. This dynamic has been noted, in military and quasi-military operations, previously.
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All [[commissioned officer]] ranks, from [[ensign]] upward, outrank all enlisted in the chain of command. However, in certain cases, non-commissioned officers can exercise authority over commissioned officers. ([[Miles O'Brien]] was one such case in his position as [[chief of operations]] aboard [[Deep Space 9]].) Additionally, [[chief petty officer]]s such as O'Brien wield influence far beyond their place in the rank structure due to their extensive experience and skill, and are expected to mentor junior officers as well as other non-commissioned officers.
   
 
Enlisted personnel may be promoted to receive a commission, but must pass necessary examinations and/or attend the Academy.
  
Enlisted personnel may be promoted to receive a commission, but must pass necessary examinations and/or attend the Academy.
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{{bginfo|[[Gene Roddenberry]] initially envisioned a Starfleet entirely composed of officers during the creation of TNG. As a result, there were negligible numbers of enlisted personnel seen in TNG. During DS9, the writers made a conscious decision to increase the number of enlisted personnel depicted as being in Starfleet, to a numeric level either equal to or exceeding that of the officers, recognizing that there would be those who would seek to serve in Starfleet but have no interest in pursuing the formal educational credentials required for officer qualification.}}
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{{bginfo|[[Gene Roddenberry]] initially envisioned a Starfleet entirely composed of officers during the creation of TNG. As a result, there were negligible numbers of enlisted personnel seen in TNG. During DS9, the writers made a conscious decision to increase the number of enlisted personnel in Starfleet, to a level either equal to or exceeding that of the officers.}}
   
 
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Revision as of 22:21, 12 May 2011

In Starfleet, an enlisted crewperson is one who has not completed the four-year Starfleet Academy course. In most cases, enlisted crewmen sign up directly to a ship or posting, and receive basic training, as well as any specific courses required for their position. (TNG: "The Drumhead"; DS9: "Shadowplay", "Starship Down")

Other force structures, such as the Klingon Defense Force and the Bajoran Militia, have enlisted men in their ranks, but it is unclear as to how they differ from their standard officer ranks.

As with commissioned officers, there is a rank structure amongst enlisted crew. The term "non-commissioned officer" refers specifically to any enlisted personnel given authority over other personnel. In Starfleet, this could refer to any petty officer (up to master chief).

All commissioned officer ranks, from ensign upward, outrank all enlisted in the chain of command. However, in certain cases, non-commissioned officers can exercise authority over commissioned officers. (Miles O'Brien was one such case in his position as chief of operations aboard Deep Space 9.) Additionally, chief petty officers such as O'Brien wield influence far beyond their place in the rank structure due to their extensive experience and skill, and are expected to mentor junior officers as well as other non-commissioned officers.

Enlisted personnel may be promoted to receive a commission, but must pass necessary examinations and/or attend the Academy.

The Star Trek Encyclopedia had the TNG-era enlisted insignia labeled as "warrant officers", but this seems to contradict several canon mentions.
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Gene Roddenberry initially envisioned a Starfleet entirely composed of officers during the creation of TNG. As a result, there were negligible numbers of enlisted personnel seen in TNG. During DS9, the writers made a conscious decision to increase the number of enlisted personnel in Starfleet, to a level either equal to or exceeding that of the officers.
Ranks
Enlisted personnel Commissioned officers Flag officers
Fleet: CRM PO CPO MID
CDT
OC
WO 		ENS LT JG LT LT CMDR CMDR CAPT FCAPT CDORE RADM VADM ADM FADM
Military: PVT
AMN 		CPL
LCP 		SGT SSGT MSGT
1SGT 		2nd LT 1st LT CAPT MAJ LT COL COL BRIG MAJ GEN LT GEN GEN MARSHAL
Services: Andorian • Bajoran • Cardassian • Ferengi • Human (CSA • Third Reich • UE MACO • USA) • Jem'Hadar • Klingon • Romulan • United Earth/Federation Starfleet • Vulcan
Mirror universe: Terran Empire Starfleet • Terran Empire MACO
This chart shows only general equivalencies based on the ranks used by many governments on Earth, as well as the rest of the galaxy.

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