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