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− | In [[Starfleet]], an '''enlisted''' crewperson is |
+ | 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 |
+ | 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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* [[private]] |
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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 |
+ | {{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.
- Naval
- master chief petty officer
- senior chief petty officer
- chief petty officer
- petty officers (specialists 1st, 2nd and 3rd class):
- crewman (1st, 2nd and 3rd class)
- The Star Trek Encyclopedia refers to these ranks with the non-canonical designation "ables'man". Some modern systems refer to crewman 2nd and 3rd class as "apprentice" and "recruit", respectively.
- Military
Enlisted personnel | Commissioned officers | Flag officers | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 |