Commander

Commander is a Starfleet rank, designated as "0-5" on the Starfleet Organisational Table, Immediately Senior to Lieutenant Commander and Junior to Captain.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Commanders often serve as Executive Officers, Operations Officers, and Chief Engineers aboard larger starships. Commanders may also command smaller or less capable starships.

Commanders also serve as Fleet Staff Officers or on the staff of an Admiral.

INSIGNIA
As described by the Starfleet Field Manual's protocols for uniforms and insignias, the insignia for a Commander shall be Three (3) circular gold pips arranged in a line on the officer's right collar on all uniforms.

Like that of Captain, the insignia for Commander is descendant from ancient Naval insignias for Commander, most often three gold stripes on the officer's uniform or shoulder boards.

Notable Commanders
CDR Thomas Jonathan Phaserman, Commander, Trojan Horse Fighter Wing; Lima Fleet Intelligence Director.

STARFLEET RANKS
OFFICERS

Ensign Lieutenant, JG Lieutenant Lt. Commander Commander Captain Fleet Captain Rear Admiral Lower Half Rear Admiral Upper Half Vice Admiral Admiral Fleet Admiral

ENLISTED

Crewman Recruit Crewman Apprentice Crewman Petty Officer 3rd Class Petty Officer 2nd Class Petty Officer 1st Class Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer

MARINE RANKS
OFFICERS

2nd Lieutenant 1st Lieutenant Captain (Marine) Major Lt. Colonel Colonel Field Colonel Brigadier General Major General Lt. General General

ENLISTED

Private Private First Class Lance Corporal Corporal Sergeant Staff Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant Master Sergeant First Sergeant Sergeant Major