Star Fleet Command
Star Fleet On-Line Command

This section of the Star Fleet On-Line Network is designed to be informative to web users and SFOL Officers with regard to the Rank Structure and Officer Classifications, Ranks, Titles, and Duties.

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Star Fleet On-Line Rank Structure:

Star Fleet On-Line Officer Ranks
RANK INSIGNIA ABBREVIATION
Fleet Admiral FAdm
Admiral Adm
Vice Admiral VAdm
Rear Admiral RAdm
Commodore Como
Captain Capt
Commander Cmdr
Lieutenant Commander LtCdr
Lieutenant Lt
Lieutenant Junior Gade LtJg
Ensign Ens
Cadet First Class Cdt
Cadet Second Class Cdt
Cadet Third Class Cdt
Cadet Fourth Class Cdt

Star Fleet On-Line Personnel Rates
RATE INSIGNIA ABBREVIATION
Master Chief Petty Officer Chf
Senior Chief Petty Officer Chf
Chief Petty Officer Chf
Petty Officer 1st Class Chf
Petty Officer 2nd Class Chf
Petty Officer 3rd Class Chf
Crewman Crmn
Crewman Apprentice Crmn
Crewman Recruit Crmn

Star Fleet On-Line Special Titles
RANK/TITLE INSIGNIA ABBREVIATION
Ambassador Amb
Major Major

* - Notations:

  • The Rank of Fleet Admiral is the highest rank in Star Fleet On-Line. The Fleet Admiral is the Commander - in - Chief of Star Fleet On-Line.

  • Any Rank of Admiral (Admiral, Vice Admiral, or Rear Admiral) is a rank that is appointed by the Fleet Admiral and / or the Vice Fleet Admiral. Officers serving in a Rank as an Admiral (of any grade) can have that rank removed or added, for any reason, and moved to another rank not to go below Captain. Admirals have impeccable service records and exempliary service.

  • The Rank of Commodore is an appointed Rank given to an officer with the Rank of Captain. Commodore means that the Captain is on a Special Assignment or placed in a variant Role by the Fleet Admiral or Vice Fleet Admiral of Star Fleet On-Line. The rank of Commodore can be assigned, granted, revoked or removed at any time at the discretion of the Vice Fleet Admiral or Fleet Admiral. Should the rank be removed, the officer will return to their permanent rank of Captain. This should not be viewed as any type of disiplinary action or punishment if removal of Commodore status happens, just as an expiration of the Special Assignment or Role. This rank, however, does outrank a Captain in Command Status.

  • The Rank of Vice Fleet Admiral is also an appointed Rank. The Vice Fleet Admiral Holds the Permanent Rank of Admiral. The Fleet Admiral selects and appoints his Vice Fleet Admiral and a Vice Fleet Admiral serves in that capacity at the will and pleasure of the Fleet Admiral. All Ranks above Captain are served at the will and pleasure of the Fleet Admiral.

  • Captains are the most senior officers. Captains most often command star ships or starbases. Captains may also command planetary outposts or serve as division heads for the Star Fleet Bases on major worlds. Officers with the Rank of Captain may also be appointed by the Fleet Admiral to be a Fleet Captain of Specific Fleets or Sectors within Star Fleet On-Line.

  • Commanders are also senior officers. Commanders usually serve as the Executive Officer, Operations Officer, or Security Chief onboard a star ship. Commanders may also command star ships, starbases and outposts.

  • Lieutenant Commanders usually serve as department heads aboard star ships and starbases. Lieutenant Commanders may also be the executive officers on star ships and starbases. In some instances, for very loyal Lt. Commanders and with the approval of Fleet Admiral, Lt. Commanders are granted exploratory Command of Starships and Outposts.

  • Lieutenants are the most common Commissioned Officers. Lieutenants can perform almost any Officer duty on a star ship, save for being the Commanding or Executive Officer. In some cases Lieutenants can even be department heads. In the event that a Lt. Commander has been approved to command an exploratory Starship or Outpost, Lieutenants are allowed to serve as Executive Officers.

  • Lieutenant Junior Grade Officers are junior Commissioned Officers. Lieutenant Junior Grade may be the Medical Officer or Science Officer on a mid to large space station, or man a Bridge Station.

  • Ensigns are the most junior of Commissioned Officers. Ensigns often serve as Flight Controller aboard star ships, or Operations Officers. Ensigns can also serve in relief or assistant capacities to most other positions aboard ship. It is rare, but not unheard of, for a Cadet at Star Fleet Academy to be granted a temporary Commission of Ensign. This is only done in cases of truly outstanding grades.

  • New members of Star Fleet On-Line will take the Rank of Cadet. There are four different stages of Cadet in Star Fleet On-Line. Cadet Fourth Class is a Cadet who has just started with STar Fleet On-Line, never attended a SIM, has not attended a single academy class, has not been moved up in status by the Fleet Admiral, Vice Fleet Admiral, of Chief of Staff. To become a Cadet Fourth Class you have to sign up to be a member of Star Fleet On-Line and e-mail the Fleet Admiral and inform him that you wish to become an Ensign Fourth Class and Persue a Career in Star Fleet On-Line.

  • After attending two SIMs or 1 academy class, an officer with the Rank of Commander or above can elivate a Cadet Fourth Class to a Cadet Third Class. To complete the appropriate elivation, the officer granting the elivation must e-mail the Fleet Admiral and inform him of the elivation.

  • After attending two sims or 1 academy class as a Cadet Third Class, an officer with the Rank of Captain or above can elivate a Cadet Third Class to a Cadet Second Class. To complete the appropriate elivation, the officer granting the elivation must e-mail the Fleet Admiral and inform him of the elivation.

  • As soon as any Admiral or Commodore, The Chief of Staff, or Academy Commendant sees fit, a Cadet Second Class can be elivated to Cadet First Class. Once a Cadet is a Cadet First Class he or she must attend one (1) final Academy Session hosted by an officer with the Rank of Captain or Above. Upon Completion of this final session, the officer will Graduate the Academy and be awarded the rank of Ensign.

  • A person who wants to SIM with Star Fleet On-Line once in awhile, converse with members of SFOL by e-mail and who wants to just pop in when they feel like it but choose NOT to become a permanent member of a crew, choose not to declare themselves a Cadet Forth Class, will be considered a Crewman. There are Three Different Levels of Crewman. The lowest is Crewman Recruit. This is the lowest rank or rate in Star Fleet On-Line. This is the title taken by a person who is a fresh sign up to Star Fleet On-Line. Once the person initiates dialogue with members of Star Fleet On-Line and communicates in discussions, they become a Crewman Apprentice. After a couple of weeks with Star Fleet On-Line and posting dialogue and discussion with members of Star Fleet On-Line the person is a full fledged Creman.

  • A person may also choose to become a permanent member of a SIM and Participate as often as possible, but not want to go through the Academy and Promotions Process. This person can opt to take the rank of Chief once they have earned the Rank of Crewman.

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    Star Fleet On-Line
    Executive Command Staff

    ..Insignia:.. ..Titles:
    (Rank, Status, Etc.)    ..    		 ..Officers Name.. ..E-Mail Link..
    Fleet Admiral Fleet Admiral
    Commander - In - Chief
    Commanding Officer, USS Enterprise    		 James T. Kirk E-Mail
    Admiral Deputy Commander - In - Chief
    Admiral in Charge, Fleet Operations
    Executive Officer, USS Enterprise
    		Stryder Garath E-Mail
    Admiral Vice Fleet Admiral
    Admiral in Charge, Special Operations
    Commanding Officer, USS Endeavor
    		Ciriax B. Abril E-Mail
    Captain Captain
    Chief of Staff
    Commanding Officer, USS Avenger    		 Jared Smith E-Mail
    Admiral Admiral
    Senior Fleet Officer
    Currenlty on Leave of Absence
    		 Herb E-Mail
    Captain Captain
    Senior Whip Officer
    Currently on Leave of Absence
    		 Edward Jellico E-Mail
    Retired Admiral - MajorKira - Ambassador Ambassador
    Admiral*, (retired)
    Senior Advisor    		 Kira Nerys

    * - Notations:

  • The Rank of Fleet Captain is an assigned rank given by the Fleet Admiral or Vice Fleet Admiral to an officer with the Rank of Captain who has been assigned as a Fleet Commander.

  • Ambassador Kira is a Retired Admiral from Star Fleet On-Line. Kira served as Vice Fleet Admiral of Star Fleet On-Line under Kirk for many years and is now retired from active SIM duty. Kira still holds the title of Ambassador, has the rights of an Honorably Retired Officer, and is a Senior Advisor to Fleet Admiral Kirk still today. From time to time, MajorKira may stop by to SIM.

  • Fleet Admiral Kirk is the Commander - In - Chief and leader of Star Fleet On-Line. The Rank of Fleet Admiral and the Title of Commander - In - Chief of Star Fleet On-Line is one in the same. There is no difference between the two titles as the same person holds both titles and offices at the same time.

  • The Title of Deputy Commander - In - Chief and Vice Fleet Admiral are separate, but equal titles. Two different people could hold these two titles, and whereas, one person could hold both titles at the same time. Both are appointed positions by the Fleet Admiral/Commander - In - Chief and serves at the will and pleasure of the Fleet Admiral.

  • The title of Chief of Staff is an assigned title and an appointed position by the Fleet Admiral. The Chief of Staff has authoritative status, must hold the rank of Commander or Captain, but must exert discretion as not to overstep boundaries.

  • Academy Commendant is the officer who is in charge of Star Fleet Academy. This officer must hold a rank of Commander or Higher.

  • All votes of the Executive Command Staff can be vetoed by the Commander - In - Chief.

  • Admirals may be appointed to the positions of Deputy Commanders to assist in the overall Command of Star Fleet On-Line as a whole.

  • Other positions may be created, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Fleet Admiral.

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    Star Fleet On-Line Officers Council

    ..Insignia:.. ..Position on Council.. ..Officers Name.. ..E-Mail Link..
    Fleet Admiral Executive Chairman FAdmKirk E-Mail
    Admiral General Chairman AdmStryder E-Mail
    Admiral General Chairman AdmAbril E-Mail
    Commander President CaptSmith E-Mail
    Captain Vice-President LtCdrXaero E-Mail
    Lieutenant Associate Vice President LtBaker E-Mail
    Lt. Jg Member at Large LtJgRua E-Mail
    Captain Member CaptHilton E-Mail
    Lieutenant Member LtPurdy E-Mail
    Lt. Jg Member LtJgSting E-Mail

    The Star Fleet On-Line Officers Council has assumed the duties of the old Junior Officers Support Board. Items that the council will take up for consideration must be referred to the council by the Executive Chairman or Both General Chairmen. Things voted on by the Officers Council can be overridden by a 3/4 vote of the Executive Command Staff. Meetings will be held on the order of the Executive Chairman or both General Chairmen. Should any two members of the Officers Council wish to hold a meeting of the Officers Council and the Executive Chairman and both the General Chairmen fail to authorize such meeting, the meeting may be called by a 4/5 vote of the 6 Member Council. The Vote will be taken by Message Board or by E-mail and results forwarded to all three Chairmen prior to meeting being called.

    The President of the Board shall be the Star Fleet on-Line Officer's Advisor. All members and Members at Large of the Council will serve as Counselors to all of the Officers in Star Fleet On-Line and Compile Ideas and Suggestions that can be reviewed by the Council. Ideas approved by the council will be forwarded to the Executive Command Staff for final review.

    The Executive Chairman and the two General Chairmen shall have no voting rights on the board unless there is a situation of a tie vote. The Executive Chairman and the two General Chairmen shall have complete access to all meetings of the Officers Council.

    All members of the Officers Council are appointed by the Fleet Admiral and they are confirmed by the members of the Executive Command Staff.

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