Alliance Ranks

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