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All commissioned officer ranks, from ensign upward, outrank all enlisted in the chain of command. However, in certain cases, noncommissioned officers can exercise authority over commissioned officers. (Miles O'Brien is one such case, in his position as chief of operations aboard Deep Space 9). Additionally, chief petty officers such as O'Brien wield influence far beyond their place in the rank structure due to their extensive experience and skill, and are expected to mentor junior officers as well as other noncommissioned officers. | All commissioned officer ranks, from ensign upward, outrank all enlisted in the chain of command. However, in certain cases, noncommissioned officers can exercise authority over commissioned officers. (Miles O'Brien is one such case, in his position as chief of operations aboard Deep Space 9). Additionally, chief petty officers such as O'Brien wield influence far beyond their place in the rank structure due to their extensive experience and skill, and are expected to mentor junior officers as well as other noncommissioned officers. | ||
Enlisted personnel may be promoted to receive a commission, but must pass necessary examinations and/or attend the Academy. | Enlisted personnel may be promoted to receive a commission, but must pass necessary examinations and/or attend the Academy. | ||
==[[Starfleet Rank Index: Marines|Starfleet Marine Corps Ranks]]== | |||
Starfleet's Marine Corps uses an entirely different rank system than the rest of Starfleet. The Marine Corps has the same number of ranks as Starfleet's Naval system, but draws its ranks from military traditions such as that of the United States Marine Corps. | |||
==Forms of Address== | ==Forms of Address== | ||