Are there enlisted ranks in Starfleet?

The ‘enlisted men’ category does not exist. Star Trek goes on the assumption that every man and woman aboard the USS Enterprise is the equivalent of a qualified astronaut, therefore an officer.” (The Making of Star Trek, p. 209) In a six-page memo he sent Gene L.

Is everyone in Star Trek an officer?

There was only one main character who was enlisted. Chief Miles O’Brien was the only main character – who was also enlisted – in any series that warranted a spot in the credits.

What’s the highest rank in Starfleet?

Fleet Admiral Highest normal military rank in Starfleet. Ranking: O-12 A Fleet Admiral wears four solid gold pips encased in a gold box on the collar. Addressed as: “Admiral”, introduced as “Fleet Admiral”.

What are people in Starfleet called?

Enlisted personnel (also called rates, crew, or men) are people in Earth Starfleet or Federation Starfleet vessel who are not commissioned officers—meaning they have not taken and passed the full four-year Starfleet Academy course, only a shorter basic training course.

What was Mr Spock’s rank?

Lieutenant Commander Spock
Christopher as “Lieutenant Commander Spock”. Spock’s rank throughout the entire series is Commander, not a mere Lieutenant Commander. In this episode he is wearing the rank insignia of Commander (two full bars).

What rank is one pip?

The first rank of a commissioned officer is Second Lieutenant and its insignia is a single Bath star (more commonly referred to as a “pip”). A Lieutenant has two pips and a Captain has three pips. At the rank of Major, the insignia is a single St. Edward’s Crown, while a Lieutenant Colonel has one crown and one pip.

What does Picard call Riker?

Number One
William T Riker Riker is usually referred to as “Will”. He is also usually (and informally) called “Number One” by Captain Picard, because of his position as first officer on the Enterprise.