Lieutenant

"Lietenant" is a Junior officer rank for Starfleet. Lieutenants are experienced officers who have several years in service under their belts. By the time an officer becomes a Lieutenant, it is assumed he or she is ready for command training.

The rank of Lieutenant is granted to Lieutenant, JGs who have shown themselves to be worthy of increasing responsibility and command. Officers entering service with either a Medical Doctorate or an Engineering Doctorate are commissioned at the rank of Lieutenant.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Lieutenants serve as Department heads on most Starships, and can serve as the 2nd Officer on medium-sized Starships, or as the 1st Officer on smaller ships. Lieutenants also command SCE and Starfleet Special Ops Field Companies.

INSIGNIA
As described by the Starfleet Field Manual's protocols for uniforms and insignias, the insignia for a Lieutenant shall be two (2) circular gold pips on the officer's right uniform collar

The insignia for Lieutenant is derived from the ancient naval insignia for Lieutenant, two gold stripes on the officer's shoulder board or uniform sleeve.

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