Systems Alliance Military Ranks

The uses a modified version of the ranking system that has bee used for hundreds of years. Soldiers are classified into rank-and-file enlisted personnel, experienced non-commissioned officers (NCOs), and specially trained officers.

The divide between naval personnel and ground forces (‘marines’) is small. Ground forces are a specialized branch of the fleet, just as fighter squadrons are. This unity of command is imposed by the futility of fighting without control of orbit; without the navy, any army is pointless. The marines, as a matter of pride, maintain some of their traditional rank titles; for example, marines have Privates and Corporals instead of Servicemen.

In ascending order of responsibility, the ranks of the are:

ENLISTED

Serviceman 3rd Class / Private 2nd Class

Serviceman 2nd Class / Private 1st Class

Serviceman 1st Class / Corporal

NCO

Service Chief

Gunnery Chief

Operations Chief

OFFICERS

2nd Lieutenant

1st Lieutenant

Staff Lieutenant

Lieutenant Commander

Staff Commander

Captain / Major

Rear Admiral / General

Admiral

Fleet Admiral