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The Alliance uses a modified version of the ranking system that has been 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 units 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.

Enlisted:
*Serviceman 3rd Class/Private 2nd Class
*Serviceman 2nd Class/Private 1st Class
*Serviceman 1st Class/Lance Corporal
*Petty Officer 3rd Class/Corporal
*Petty Officer 2nd Class/Sergeant

NCOs:
*Petty Officer 1st Class/Staff Sergeant
*Chief Petty Officer/Gunnery Sergeant
*Master Chief Petty Officer/Sergeant Major
*Warrant Officer
*Service Chief
*Gunnery Chief
*Operations Chief

Commissioned Officers:
*Ensign/2nd Lieutenant
*Lieutenant
*Flight Lieutenant/Lieutenant Commander
*Staff Commander/Major
*Captain/Colonel
*Rear Admiral/Brigadier
*Vice Admiral/General
*Admiral
*Fleet Admiral