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Of interesting note is the insignia from the Klingon Covert Operations Manual later is actually seen on camera when it appears in Data's [[Starfleet decorations|medals]] case during {{e|The Most Toys}}. |
Of interesting note is the insignia from the Klingon Covert Operations Manual later is actually seen on camera when it appears in Data's [[Starfleet decorations|medals]] case during {{e|The Most Toys}}. |
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− | A senior rank of Grand Admiral has also appeared in Star Trek comic books, making is first mention in "[[The Wormhole Connection]]". The rank of Grand Admiral is said to have existed in [[2285]] and has a special uniform with shoulder boards worn on the red maroon jacket uniform. Grand Admiral is far better known in the Star Wars genre where it held by the character of [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mitth%27raw%27nuruodo Grand Admiral Thrawn] |
+ | A senior rank of Grand Admiral has also appeared in Star Trek comic books, making is first mention in "[[The Wormhole Connection]]". The rank of Grand Admiral is said to have existed in [[2285]] and has a special uniform with shoulder boards worn on the red maroon jacket uniform. Grand Admiral is far better known in the Star Wars genre where it held by the character of [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mitth%27raw%27nuruodo Grand Admiral Thrawn]. |
The title of [[Commander Starfleet]], seemingly also senior to the rank of Fleet Admiral, appears to be more of a position than actual rank. This title has only ever been used canonically in ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]''. |
The title of [[Commander Starfleet]], seemingly also senior to the rank of Fleet Admiral, appears to be more of a position than actual rank. This title has only ever been used canonically in ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]''. |
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Terran Starfleet epaulet insignia (admiral and fleet admiral) |
Fleet admiral is a military rank, the equivalent of which is used by the service organizations of many civilizations. As a traditional grade, fleet admiral is the most senior flag officer rank of a naval organization, above all the flag admiral grades save for commander-in-chief. In comparison to army ranking systems, this rank is equivalent to the most senior general rank.
In Starfleet, fleet admiral exists as a separate rank, but has also been used as a title awarded and referring to officers wearing insignia of vice admiral or admiral, such as Fleet Admiral Shanthi. (TNG: "Redemption II")
- In these situations when an officer refers to an admiral as "fleet admiral" they could simply be calling them fleet admiral because they are acting as the head of a fleet. Field promotion is another possibility.
Fleet admirals
- Klingon Defense Forces
- Starfleet
- The following admirals wore the insignia for the "fleet admiral" rank.
- Commander in chief named Bill
- Commander, Starfleet Harry Morrow
- Commander, Starfleet Cartwright
- Commander, Starfleet Robert Bennett
- The following vice admirals were referred to in title as "fleet admiral".
- Gardner (Gardner was fleet admiral in title, but his insignia were not clearly specified as signifying his grade)
Appendices
Background
The first time that the rank of Fleet Admiral was mentioned in Star Trek was during TOS: "Space Seed" when Leonard McCoy, observing a dinner set for Khan Noonien Singh, commented that the ship must be expecting a Fleet Admiral for dinner. An actual Fleet Admiral was not seen on camera until the apperance of Fleet Admiral Morrow in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
Currently, in the United States Navy, the rank of Fleet Admiral (FADM) is inactive and has not been awarded since World War II. It is the equivalent of the United States Army's rank of General of the Army (GA) with both ranks' insignia appearing as five stars arranged in a pentagonal shape.
Ranks senior to Fleet admiral
There has never been a rank shown in a live action production senior to the Starfleet position of Fleet admiral; however, there have been at least two senior ranks mentioned in non-canonical comic books and reference materials.
The first rank, that of "Flag Admiral", makes an appearance in the "Klingon Covert Operations Manual". The rank is shown as being a six pointed starburst insignia similar to the 4 point starburst of a regular Starfleet admiral from the motion picture timeframe. This rank appears again when it is mentioned as held by Admiral Morrow in the "USS Enterprise Officer's Manual."
Of interesting note is the insignia from the Klingon Covert Operations Manual later is actually seen on camera when it appears in Data's medals case during "The Most Toys".
A senior rank of Grand Admiral has also appeared in Star Trek comic books, making is first mention in "The Wormhole Connection". The rank of Grand Admiral is said to have existed in 2285 and has a special uniform with shoulder boards worn on the red maroon jacket uniform. Grand Admiral is far better known in the Star Wars genre where it held by the character of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
The title of Commander Starfleet, seemingly also senior to the rank of Fleet Admiral, appears to be more of a position than actual rank. This title has only ever been used canonically in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
External links
- Fleet admiral at Wikipedia
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Fleet: | CRM | PO | CPO | MID CDT OC WO |
ENS | LT JG | LT | LT CMDR | CMDR | CAPT | FCAPT | CDORE | RADM | VADM | ADM | FADM | ||||
Military: | PVT AMN |
CPL LCP |
SGT | SSGT | MSGT 1SGT |
2nd LT | 1st LT | CAPT | MAJ | LT COL | COL | BRIG | MAJ GEN | LT GEN | GEN | MARSHAL | ||||
Services: | Andorian • Bajoran • Cardassian • Ferengi • Human (CSA • Third Reich • UE MACO • USA) • Jem'Hadar • Klingon • Romulan • United Earth/Federation Starfleet • Vulcan Mirror universe: Terran Empire Starfleet • Terran Empire MACO |