Editing Rank (section)

== Marine Ranks ==

=== Flag Officers ===
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<tr><td>[[Image:Gocsmc.png]]</td><td>The '''General of the Corps''' (GOC) is the highest ranking officer in the Starfleet Marine Corps and is a member of the Starfleet Command. The GOC reports directly to the Fleet Admiral but not to the Chief of Starfleet Operations. The GOC is responsible for ensuring the organization, policy, plans, and programs for the Marine Corps as well as advising the Federation President, the Secretary of Defense and Starfleet Command on matters involving the Marine Corps. Under the authority of the Fleet Admiral, the GOC also designates Marine personnel and resources to the commanders of Unified Combatant Commands. The commandant also performs all other functions prescribed under Starfleet regulations or delegates those duties and responsibilities to other officers in his administration in his name.The Commandant is nominated by the Federation President and must be confirmed by majority vote from the federation Council. By statute, the GOC is appointed as a five-star general.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Gensmc.png]]</td><td>A '''General''', without prefix or suffix (and sometimes referred to informally as a "full general"), is usually the most senior type of general, above Lieutenant General and directly below General of the Corps. Usually it is the most senior field rank. The rank of General came about as a "Captain-General", the captain of an army in general, i.e. the whole army. The rank of Captain-General began appearing around the time of the organization of professional armies in the 17th century.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Ltgensmc.png]]</td><td>'''Lieutenant General''' is a military rank used in the starfleet marines. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General.In the modern Marines, Lieutenant General normally ranks immediately below General and above Major General; it is equivalent to the Flag rank of Vice Admiral, and in Air Forces with a separate rank structure, it is equivalent to Air Marshal.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Mjrgensmc.png]]</td><td>'''Major General''' or '''Major-General''' is a military rank used in the Starfleet Marines. It is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General. A Major General is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of Lieutenant General and senior to the rank of Brigadier General."Major General" is generally considered to be a 2 star rank.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Briggensmc.png]]</td><td>A '''Brigadier''' is either the highest field rank or most junior General appointment, nominally commanding a brigade. It ranks above a full Colonel and below a Major General.</td></tr>
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=== Line Officers ===
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<tr><td>[[Image:Colsfm.png]]<br><td>'''Colonel''' (Col or COL) is a military rank of a commissioned officer. The rank of colonel is one of the oldest in existence, dating as far back as the time of the Roman Empire. It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures. A colonel is typically in charge of a regiment in the Starfleet Marines or Starfleet Flight Corps.A colonel is usually a military title rated as the highest, or the second-highest field rank below the general, or "flag" grades.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Ltcolsfm.png]]</td><td>'''Lieutenant Colonel''' (lieutenant-colonel in English from the French grade's spelling) is a rank of commissioned officer in the Starfleet Marine Corps and Starfleet Flight Corps, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often verbally shortened to simply "Colonel". A lieutenant colonel is typically in charge of a battalion in the Corps.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Majsfm.png]]<br><td>The term '''Major''' refers to a military rank, just superior to the rank of a land-forces Captain but immediately subordinate to the ranks of Colonel and/or Lieutenant Colonel. A major is typically in charge of a company or squadron in either the Starfleet Marines or Starfleet Flight Corps.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Ltmajsfm.png]]<br><td>The rank of '''Lieutenant Major''' is an officer rank corresponding to command of a company of soldiers. In the Starfleet Marines or Starfleet Flight Corps, a Lieutenant Major is typically the commander, or second in command, of a company or squadron. Lieutenant Major is one rank above a lieutenant (or first lieutenant) and one below a major.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:1ltsfm.png]]</td><td>'''First Lieutenant''' is a senior Lieutenant's military rank. It is equivilent to the Starfleet rank of Lieutenant Senior grade.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:2ltsfm.png]]<br><td>'''Second Lieutenant''' is a middle tier Lieutenant's military rank. It is equivilent to the Starfleet rank of Lieutenant Junior grade.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:3ltsfm.png]]</td><td>'''Third Lieutenant''' is lowest commissioned Starfleet Marine Corps or Starfleet Flight Corps military rank. It is equivilent to the Starfleet rank of Ensign.</td></tr>
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=== Enlisted ===
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<tr><td>[[Image:Csgtmocsmc.png|center]]</td><td>The '''Command Sergeant Major of the Corps''' (CSgtMC) is a unique non-commissioned rank in the ranks of the Starfleet Marines. The holder of this rank and post is the senior enlisted member of the Corps and acts as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Corps's Commanding Officer. They are appointed by the Chief of the serving Fleet Operations to serve as a spokesmen to address the issues of enlisted personnel to the highest positions within the Corps in which they serve. As such, they are the senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of Corps Operations and Chief of Corps Bureau of Personnel. Their exact duties vary, depending on the CFOps, though they generally devote much of their time to traveling throughout the Corps observing training and talking to enlisted personnel and their families.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Csgtmsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Command Sergeant Major''' (CSgtMjr) is an enlisted military rate, a type of military rank used by the service organizations of different cultures. As a traditional marine grade, CSgtMjr was the most senior grade of Non-commissioned Officer, and was almost the highest noncommissioned officer grade in organizations like Starfleet Marines and the US Army.  Personnel of this grade could be addressed simply as Sergeant major." </td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Sgtmsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Sergeant Major''' (SgtMjr) is an enlisted military rate, a type of military rank used by the service organizations of different cultures. As a traditional marine grade, CSgtMjr was the most senior grade of Non-commissioned Officer, and was almost the highest noncommissioned officer grade in organizations like Starfleet Marines and the US Army.  Personnel of this grade could be addressed simply as Sergeant major. </td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Msgtsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Master Sergeant''' (MSgt) is an enlisted military rate, a type of military rank used by the service organizations of different cultures. Personnel of this grade are addressed simply as Master Sergeant. They are one grade below a Sergeant major and one grade above the gunnery sergeant" </td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Gsgtsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Gunnery sergeant''' (GSgt) is a rank that is used by Marine Forces throughout the World. The gunnery Sergeant was originally responsible for the care, command and operation of naval or infantry batteries. These NCOs are often the senior most NCO at the Company level. They are commonyl refered to as "Gunny"</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Ssgtsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Staff Sergeant''' (SSgt) is a rank that is one step below the gunnery sergeant and one Stept above the sergeant. This rate is often considered the lowest of the senior enlisted ranks. Staff sergeants are refered to as Sergeant and often serve as platoon NCOs</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Sgtsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Sergeant''' (Sgt) is a rank that is considered the highest rank within the lower echelon of enlisted personnel. The rank is immediately below that of Staff sergeant and immediately above that of Corporal. Sergeants often serve as squad leaders.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Cplsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Corporal''' (Cpl) is an enlisted rank immediately below the rate of Sergeant. They are often considered on their way to the position of sergeant."</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Lcplsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Lance Corporal''' (LCpl) is an enlisted rank within the Corps. It is one rate below a Corporal and one rate above a Private first class.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Pfcsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Private first Class''' (PFC) is an enlisted rate that is one step up from the entry rate of private. PFC's are not generally experienced, but have been promoted due to some proficiency in their selected specialty.</td></tr>

<tr><td>[[Image:Pvtsmc.png]]</td><td>'''Private''' (Pvt) is an enlisted rate granted to all graduates of the Starfleet Marine Corps Boot Camp. This rank is the lowest of the enlisted ranks.</td></tr>
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