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[[Image:R-A-1.png|left]] In Starfleet the rank of Commodore is the most junior flag officer, under [[Rear Admiral]] but senior to a [[Captain]] and is the equivalent to the rank of [[Brigadier General]] in the Star Fleet Marine Core. | [[Image:R-A-1.png|left]] In Starfleet the rank of Commodore is the most junior flag officer, under [[Rear Admiral]] but senior to a [[Captain]] and is the equivalent to the rank of [[Brigadier General]] in the Star Fleet Marine Core. | ||
Commodores command groups of ships, as opposed to [[Captain|Captains]] who usually command single ships or units. In fleet structures like [[Bravo Fleet]] Commodores can be found serving as Task Group Commanding Officers all the way to the position of Task Force Executive Officer. | Commodores command groups of ships, as opposed to [[Captain|Captains]] who usually command single ships or units. In fleet structures like [[Bravo Fleet]] Commodores can be found serving as Task Group Commanding Officers all the way to the position of Task Force Executive Officer. The rank of Commodore is also considered to be a stepping stone to higher positions and ranks within the fleet. | ||
[[Category:Ranks|Commodore]] | [[Category:Ranks|Commodore]] | ||
Revision as of 02:03, 28 July 2010
Commodore is a naval rank, the equivalent of which is used by the service organizations of many civilizations.
Use in Starfleet
In Starfleet the rank of Commodore is the most junior flag officer, under Rear Admiral but senior to a Captain and is the equivalent to the rank of Brigadier General in the Star Fleet Marine Core.
Commodores command groups of ships, as opposed to Captains who usually command single ships or units. In fleet structures like Bravo Fleet Commodores can be found serving as Task Group Commanding Officers all the way to the position of Task Force Executive Officer. The rank of Commodore is also considered to be a stepping stone to higher positions and ranks within the fleet.
