Grand Alliance Naval Ranks and Posts (Surface & Submarine Fleet)

This page consists of all ranks and posts found within the Grand Alliance Navy and the united naval forces of the former Alliance of Lordaeron.

= Alliance Naval Ranks =

System
The Alliance Navy is made up of a unique, but strict chain of command consisting of sailors and officers. The two sections are further divided into two smaller sections. For sailors, it is divided between Sailors (Recruit - Leading Seaman), the crew members who sail the vessel and Non-Commissioned Officers (Petty Officer - Warrant Officer), who help organize the sailors. Sailors are then led by Officers.

These officers are term 'Commissioned' Officers, who are in essence, official officers on board the vessel. All officers from Midshipman and higher are commissioned. Commissioned Officers are further divided between Junior and Senior Officers.

Junior Officers help in organizing both sailors and NCOs, as well as leading day-to-day duties such as the Colour Party (The group which raises the flags during Colours). Senior Officers however, are the officers in charge of a vessel, group of vessels or even a naval base.

Additionally, one may be able to divide Senior Officers (Lieutenant - Captain) and Flag Officers (Commodore - Grand Admiral), who are the highest Senior Officers and run the Navy as a whole.

Here is the complimentary list of ranks used by the Grand Alliance Navy Surface Fleet and Submarine Fleet. If one wishes to learn more about the ranks of the Alliance Navy, please see below.

Flag Officer

 * Grand Admiral (FO-6)
 * Posted Flag Officer (FO-5)
 * Admiral (FO-4)
 * Vice Admiral (FO-3)
 * Rear Admiral (FO-2)
 * Commodore (FO-1)

Senior Officer

 * Flag Captain (O-8)
 * Captain (O-7)
 * Commander (O-6)
 * Lieutenant Commander (O-5)

Junior Officer

 * Flag Lieutenant (O-4)
 * Lieutenant (O-3)
 * Ensign (O-2)
 * Midshipman (O-1)

Warrant Officer

 * Chief Warrant Officer of the Navy (E-12)
 * Chief Warrant Officer (E-11)
 * Master Warrant Officer (E-10)
 * Warrant Officer (E-9)

Non-Commissioned Officer

 * Chief Petty Officer (E-8)
 * Master Petty Officer (E-7)
 * Petty Officer (E-6)
 * Master Seaman (E-5)

Sailor

 * Leading Seaman (E-4)
 * Able Seaman (E-3)
 * Seaman (E-2)
 * Seaman Recruit (E-1)

Grand Admiral
Grand Admiral (Abbreviated GA) is the title for the Supreme Commander within a naval force. It is not to be confused with the title of Lord Admiral, which is the title given to the ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras.

The Kingdom of Gilneas had their own unique form of Grand Admiralty called the High Admiral of Gilneas.

The current Grand Admiral of the Grand Alliance Navy is Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth, who replaced Lord Admiral Daelin Proudmoore after he was slain during a skirmish with the Horde at Theramore.

Grand Admirals, like most Admirals and Vice Admirals, spend the majority of their time in planning and logistics, leading the navies from the various War Rooms of the Alliance as well as the Admiralty Arch, the Grand Alliance Navy's official house of residence.

The Admiral of the Fleet, First Lord of the Seas and the Commander Chief Petty Officer, along with senior members of the Admiralty Board work closely with the Grand Admiral, drawing war plans and ke

eping the Navy afloat.

Current

 * Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth (Grand Admiral of the Alliance Navy)

Former

 * Grand Admiral Daelin Proudmoore (Lord Admiral of Kul Tiras, Grand Admiral of the Lordaeron Navy, deceased.)

Admiral
An Admiral is a high ranking officer within a navy. They often lead large Fleets or Task Forces, usually operating as the logistical or planning heads for the navy. Though the majority do the planning, with Admiralty, Admirals occasionally lead fleets or other large forces into battle.

Admiral is the second highest rank in a navy, being above the rank of Vice Admiral and below the rank of Grand Admiral, who runs the entirety of the navy in question. In the Alliance, the Grand Admiral of the entire Grand Alliance Navy is Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth.

Though Jes-Tereth runs the entire Grand Alliance Navy, many nations in the Alliance have their own, smaller navies, run by their own Admirals, such as Lord Admiral Tandred Proudmoore, Lord of the Kul Tiran Navy, the largest portion of the Alliance's maritime forces.

All those who hold Commodore to Full Admiralty (Rank of Admiral) are members of the Admiralty, the Grand Alliance Navy's Chain of Supreme Command.

While the list below mostly entails Admirals who served or are serving in the Grand Alliance Navy, it also recognizes other admirals who have or are serving in another recognized naval force.

Current

 * Admiral Ranets Daggerfang (Admiral of the Fleet of the Grand Alliance Navy, Admiral of the Northern Gilnean Command Fleet of the Gilnean Navy)
 * Admiral Jackel Stenmard (Chief of Special Warfare of the Grand Alliance Navy, Admiral of the Redridge Fleet of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Admiral Baldrec Ashcroft (Admiral of the Fifth Fleet of the Kul Tiras Navy)
 * Admiral Alleiandra Health (Admiral of the Grand Alliance Navy)
 * Admiral Aredath Alren Balar (Admiral of the Kul Tiran Navy)
 * Admiral Aurin Dawnlight (Admiral of the 226th Regiment of the Stormwind Navy, JTF 226th)
 * Admiral Culligian J. Smith (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy, Cobalt Myriad Marine Corp)
 * Admiral Francis Haltring (Admiral of the Westfall Fleet of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Admiral Hugoh Anneblaut (Admiral of the Westridge Fleet of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Admiral Jenna Cantlebree (Admiral of the Auxiliary Expedition Fleet of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Admiral Letholdus Carrington (Admiral of the Second Fleet of the Stromic Navy)
 * Admiral Marcus Remington (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Admiral Medris Featherwing (Admiral of the Kaldorei Navy, Alliance Fleet Air Arm)
 * Admiral Nightwind (Admiral of the Kaldorei Navy)
 * Admiral Odeysus (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy, Alliance Naval Command)
 * Admiral Pelore Leones (Admiral of the Shadowtalon Naval Branch)
 * Admiral Thertonus Lightmane (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy, Navy Fleet Air Arm)
 * Admiral Rodrigo Basilio (Chancellor of the Royal Naval Academy of Kul Tiras, Admiral of the Kul Tiras Navy)
 * Admiral Walsh (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Admiral Walters (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Mage-Commander Vanidicus Alexander (Commanding officer of the Magus Senate Flotilla of the Dalaran Navy)

Former

 * Grand Marshal Ashamal Shalah'aman (Grand Marshal of the Grand Alliance Navy, retired.)
 * Admiral Abraham Chambers (Admiral of the Grizzlian Navy, discharged.)
 * Admiral Damien Marshoak (Admiral of the Ashen Armada of the Gilnean Navy, deceased.)
 * Admiral Fredreck Haltring (Admiral of the Westfall Fleet of the Stormwind Navy, resigned.)
 * Admiral Hodgson (Admiral of the Grand Alliance Navy, deceased.)
 * Admiral John Dunelm (Admiral of the Fourth Fleet of the Kul Tiras Navy)
 * Admiral Luis Derischore (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy, deceased.)
 * Admiral Markus Voltaire (Self-proclaimed Admiral and founder of the Fouth Fleet of Kul Tiras, deceased.)
 * Admiral Tarlen Aubrey (Admiral of the Theramore Navy, deceased.)
 * Admiral Taylor (Admiral of the Stormwind Navy, deceased.)
 * Admiral Skaxis Voltaire (Admiral of the Fourth Fleet of the Kul Tiras Navy)

Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral is a senior naval officer rank. Vice Admirals are typically below the rank of Admiral and above that of Rear Admiral.

Vice Admirals may often command large fleet units, naval, fleet or training bases as well as certain specialist groups. Vice Admirals will also work under senior Admirals as their executives, though this will depend on both the Admiral and Vice Admiral's posting and appointed tasks.

Current

 * Vice Admiral Keller (Vice Admiral of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Vice Admiral Vyndorn Kistler (Vice Admiral of the Auxiliary Expedition Fleet of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Vice Admiral Dungsey McGinahin (Vice Admiral of the Redridge Fleet of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Vice Admiral Irae Starfrost (Vice Admiral of the Second Fleet)

Former

 * Vice Admiral Gerald Keel (Vice Admiral of the Gilnean Navy, deceased.)
 * Vice Admiral Tadmor Carrington (Vice Admiral of the Alterac Navy, incarcerated.)

Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral is a senior naval officer rank. The lowest of the Admiral ranks, it is above Commodore and right below the rank of Vice Admiral.

In varying cases, Rear Admiral is a common rank granted to many of the nobility, and as such may be interchangeably used on the field and in court.

Current

 * Rear Admiral Lauren Dystra-McLure (First Lady of the Seas of the Grand Alliance Navy, Rear Admiral of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Rear Admiral Hartley (Rear Admiral of the Theramore Navy)
 * Rear Admiral Daniel Wilkinson (Rear Admiral of the Gilnean Navy)
 * Rear Admiral Lord Kathan Greytyde (Rear Admiral of the Stormwind Navy)

Former

 * Rear Admiral Sir Gregory Cohen (Rear Admiral of the Redridge Fleet of the Stormwind Navy, retired.)

Commodore
Commodore (CMDRE) is a naval rank used in many navies that is superior to a Naval Captain, but below a Rear Admiral. Some may also refer to it a Flotilla Admiral or Counter Admiral.

Traditionally, "Commodore" is the title for any officer assigned to command more than one ship at a time. A Commodore typically commands a flotilla or squadron of ships as part of a larger task force or naval fleet commanded by an Admiral.

Current

 * Mage-Commodore Bartolomé Avant (Commodore of the Magus Senate Flotilla of the Dalaran Navy)
 * Commodore Zartiron Swiftsilver (Commodore of the Silver Dawn Fleet)
 * Commodore Aideen Pembrooke (Kul Tiras Fourth Fleet)

Former

 * Commodore Lawson Fallow (Commodore of Task Force 42 of the Gilnean Navy, retired.)

Captain
Captain is the name most often given in the Grand Alliance Navy to the rank corresponding to command of the largest ships. The rank is equal to the army rank of Colonel.

The command of a ship is often given to the naval rank equivalent to a commissioned officer between Commander and Commodore.

Most Captains are able to continue their Naval career and follow into Flag Officers.

It is important to note that while many Captains are members of Nobility Peerage, it is not always required of a Captain to originate from noble birth, although being of noble birth would make it easier to achieve the rank. Non-human Captains were once rare in the Grand Alliance, (With the exception of Khaz Modan and the Night Elves) but are becoming more prevalent as Stormwind City continues to develop into a multi-cultural metropolis.

Captains of the Grand Alliance Navy may attain their rank through Stormwind's Navy, or any Alliance Navy recognized as an official branch of the Grand Alliance and it's Navy.

Current

 * Captain Lucas Adlam (Captain of the Stormwind Navy, Grand Alliance Navy Honour Guard)
 * Captain Vince Crawford (Captain of the Stormwind Navy, Redridge Fleet)
 * Sir Alaeric Stormtreader (King's Privateer, Captain of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Captain Angelina Soluna (Captain of the Kul Tiras Navy)
 * Captain Constance (Captain of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Captain Day (Captain of the Stormwind Navy, Navy Fleet Air Arm)
 * Captain Galind Windsword (Captain of the Kaldorei Navy)
 * Captain Kerwin (Captain of the Stormwind Navy, Navy Fleet Air Arm)
 * Captain "Lefty" Lugsail (Captain of the Ironforge Navy)
 * Captain Paul Carver (Captain of the Stormwind Navy)

Former

 * Captain Oswald Boelcke (Captain of the Stormwind Navy, Stormwind Air Corps Pilot, deceased.)
 * Captain Fairmount (Captain of the Theramore Navy in Northwatch Hold, presumed deceased.)
 * Captain Brent the Black (Captain of the Gilnean Navy in the Stormwind Navy, deceased.)
 * Captain Mulkey (Captain of the Stormwind Navy, deceased.)

Commander
Commander is a high rank within the navy, above Lieutenant but below Captain. Commanders have a large role in the military, and often hold leadership over a singular ship or act as secondary leaders to a large Task Force.

Some Commanders may also be a Lieutenants Commander, depending on where the serve and whether they hold any Executive Officer duties on board ships, bases, aircraft or other units within the Navy.

Commanders are the lowest rank in terms of leadership of a ship.

Known Commanders

 * Commander Alfred Mendrago (Commander of the Fifth Fleet of the Kul Tiras Navy)

Lieutenant
Lieutenant (abbreviated Lt, or LEUT) is a commissioned officer rank in many nations' navies superior to an Ensign and subordinate to a Commander.

Many Lieutenants hold the post of Lieutenants Commander, which is the title granted to the executive officer of a vessel.

It is typically the most senior of junior officer ranks. A Lieutenant often takes up major Officer of the Watch duties, or even preparation for Executive Officer (X.O.) positions, depending on the Command structure of the vessel or shore establishment. If they are to take up an Executive Officer position of a vessel, they will be granted the post of Lieutenants Commander.

Naval lieutenants rank higher than Army lieutenants, and is not to confused between the two.

Many Lieutenants are also experts in a specific field or rating, including special forms of warfare, including magic.

Current

 * Lieutenant Gavinnos Eric Colton III (Lieutenant of the 226th Naval Infantry of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Lieutenant Thorgerd Dorgain (Lieutenant of the 226th Naval Infantry of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Lieutenant Hiwliws (Lieutenant of the 226th Naval Infantry of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Lieutenant Varghese G. Durand (Lieutenant of the 226th Naval Infantry of the Stormwind Navy)
 * Lieutenant Michael Fawkes (Lieutenant of the Auxiliary Expedition Fleet of the Stormwind Navy)

Former

 * Lieutenant Jonathan Marston (Lieutenant of the Tideforce Fleet of the Gilnean Navy, deceased.)

Ensign
An Ensign (ENS), like Midshipman and Lieutenant is a junior military officer rank.

In the Grand Alliance Navy, an Ensign is a naval commissioned or subordinate officer ranking below a Lieutenant and above a Sub Ensign.

An Ensign usually hold small command positions such as boarding parties, Officers of the Watch and more, usually in a select specialty.

It is important to note that some Navies may not use Sub Ensigns or Ensigns, often either ignoring the rank or replacing it with an alternative.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * Ensign Namani Flame (Ensign of the Redridge Fleet of the Stormwind Navy, dishonorably discharged)
 * Ensign Parry Flame (Ensign of the Redridge Fleet of the Stormwind Navy, honorably discharged)

Sub Ensign
A Sub Ensign (SBENS) is a rank which, unlike other officer ranks, are un-commissioned. Upon passing several tests and/or other procedures, Sub Ensigns are promoted to Ensign and issued commands or postings. The Sub Ensign is superior to a Midshipman and subordinate to an Ensign.

In most cases, Sub Ensign primarily acts as a rank given to those who are under going specific training such as Executive Command.

It is important to note that some Navies may not use Sub Ensign, often either ignoring the rank or replacing it with an alternative.

Known Sub Ensigns

 * N/A

Midshipman
A Midshipman is a commissioned officer of the junior-most rank in the Grand Alliance Navy superior to a Warrant Officer and subordinate to a Sub Ensign. They are typically given to graduates of naval colleges such as the Grand Alliance Naval College. Many Midshipman serve a large portion of their time in the rank as Officers of the Watch, operating and sailing the vessels they are deployed on.

Most Midshipmen complete a Single Service Training (SST) in which they serve on board an active vessel for a half or full deployment (6 Months, typically) as a form of 'Work Experience' for their training at a Naval College. Alternatively, Midshipmen who rise through the ranks may simply be given a new rating or appointment during their deployment and began fulfilling minor officer duties including Officer of the Watch duties.

Currently

 * N/A

Former

 * Benzoe Stormfuse (Midshipman of the Stormwind Navy)

Chief Warrant Officer
A Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) is a senior warrant officer in the Grand Alliance Navy. They are generally found only aboard flagships, fulfilling the role of Chief Non-Commissioned Officer for their fleet, much like a Regimental or Brigade Sergeant Major.

Chief Warrant Officers are the senior most non-commissioned officers in their fleet, representing the concerns and well-being of their fleet's enlisted sailors and acting as an advisor and liaison to the fleet's Commanding Officer.

Known Chief Warrant Officers

 * N/A

Warrant Officer
A Warrant Officer (WO) is an officer in the Grand Alliance Navy who holds the position by a warrant awarded by their Commanding or a Senior Officer.

Warrant Officers full fill a large variety of roles, though typically work with sailors in one form or another. They should -not- be confused with Chief Warrant Officer.

The rank is higher than a Chief Petty Officer, but lower than a Chief Warrant Officer. The Warrant Officer is also subordinate to a Midshipman.

A Warrant Officer is the second most senior non-commissioned Officer and is typically rare to find on board a minor vessel, many Master Petty Officers taking up a WO's duties.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * Cannonmaster Vannesira Smith (Warrant Officer of the Stormwind Navy, discharged)

Chief Petty Officer
A Chief Petty Officer (Abbreviated CPO) is a senior non-commissioned officer within the Grand Alliance Navy. They typically are found only aboard ships of the line and other important vessels, serving much like a Sergeant Major would in the Grand Alliance Army.

Chief Petty Officer is the first Non-Commissioned Officer rank, with the Petty Officer sailor rank just below CPO. The Chief Petty Officer is subordinate to a Warrant Officer and a Commander Chief Petty Officer.

In essence, the Chief represents all sailor affairs, concerns and anything else relating to sailors and is the direct line of call from the ship's Commanding Officer and it's crew.

Known Chief Petty Officers

 * Chief Petty Officer Rurhan Nash (Chief Petty Officer of the Gilnean Navy)

Master Petty Officer
A Master Petty Officer (Abbreviated MPO) is a Non-Commission Officer in the Grand Alliance Navy. They are superior to a Petty Officer and subordinate to Chief Petty Officer, being the equivalent of a Master Sergeant in the Grand Alliance Army. They are notable as being the senior personnel aboard non-ships of the line, being regarded as some of the main leaders on board.

Master Petty Officers typically serve as specialists aboard their ship, such as communications, gunnery, armouring, medical care and arcane technician. While they usually are commanded by a Warrant Officer, on smaller ships they can be the highest ranking specialist on board.

Known Master Petty Officers

 * N/A

Petty Officer
A Petty Officer (Abbreviated PO) is a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Grand Alliance Navy superior to a Leading Seaman and subordinate to a Master Petty Officer. They are equal in rank to Sergeant in the Alliance Army.

They are typically regarded as leaders of sailors and are usually senior sailors who specialize in a particular field, such as communications.

Many Petty Officers are senior sailors in a particular rating or specialization including varying forms of warfare.

The rank may be granted once a Leading Seaman has distinguished oneself as an expert or a sailor of capabilities in their particular rating or specialization, however this may not be the case for promotion.

Known Petty Officers

 * Petty Officer Second Class Selifer Langstrider (Arcane Technician, Petty Officer of the Grand Alliance Navy)

Leading Seaman
A Leading Seaman is a junior sailor rank superior to an Able Seaman and subordinate to a Petty Officer. It is the Navy equivalent of a Sergeant or Corporal depending on one's counterpart Army force.

It is important to note that though while Leading Seaman is a fairly common rank, some Navies may not use Leading Seaman, often either ignoring the rank or replacing it with an alternative.

A Leading Seaman is also to regarded as the senior most Seamen, though not the senior most sailor (Which is held by the Chief Petty Officer).

Leading Seaman may also be adressed to as 'Leader' or 'LS'.

Known Leading Seaman

 * N/A

Able Seaman
An Able Seaman (Abbreviated AB) is a sailor rank in the Grand Alliance Navy. An AB may take up many roles including helmsmanship, watchstander, or even general sailor duties. Often, ABs may hold a specialist qualification and work in that particular field.

An Able Seaman is superior to a Seaman, but lower than a Leading Seaman. Able Seaman are regarded as a junior sailor in most cases and is the rank associated with newly promoted specialists including Arcane Technicians and Boatswain's Mates.

An AB is typically the naval equivalent for a Lance-Corporal or Private First Class and may not be found in some Navies, who may often either ignoring the rank or replacing it with an alternative.

Known Able Seamen

 * Able Seaman Gweneth Abernathy

Seaman
A Seaman is the lowest Grand Alliance Naval Rank, besides Recruit which is a training rank. Seaman are usually new enlisted sailors and are regarded most junior on board vessels. In some navies, the Seaman rank may be equal to that of Recruit or Cadet.

Seaman will typically take up day-to-day affairs and general seamanship.

They are higher than Recruit, but lower than Able Seaman.

Besides a Recruit, Seaman are the lowest obtainable rank within the Navy.

Known Seamen

 * N/A

Recruit / Cadet
A Recruit or Cadet is a typically un enlisted sailor within the Navy. Recruits or Cadets are in essense, trainees of the Navy and is often the rank granted to those undergoing training. As of recently, much of the rank has fallen into under usage as more and more training facilities grant the end rank of the trainee during their time in training.

Recruits or Cadets are the only rank to not be in possession of a Soft Rank Insignia (SRI).

= Grand Alliance Navy Fleet Air Arm Ranks =

System
A list of ranks can be seen below, for further information, please see further below:

Flag Officer

 * Sky Admiral
 * Vice Sky Admiral
 * Rear Sky Admiral
 * Sky Commodore

Officer

 * Sky Captain
 * Wing Commander
 * Sky Lieutenant
 * Sky Ensign
 * Sub Sky Ensign
 * Midwingman
 * Chief Warrant Officer
 * Warrant Officer
 * Sky Sergeant Major
 * Master Flight Sergeant
 * Master Sky Sergeant
 * Flight Sergeant
 * Sky Sergeant

Enlisted

 * Leading Airman
 * Able Airman
 * Airman

Sky Admiral
Sky Admiral (SkyAdm or SKADM) is the highest rank achievable within the Air Arm, and is generally the leader of the Air Arm. There have only been two Sky Admirals recorded before. It is the jurisdictional equivalent of an Admiral.

Current

 * Sky Admiral Catherine Rogers (Leader of the Fleet Air Arm, Commanding Officer of the Skyfire)

Former

 * Sky Admiral Jackel Stenmard (Formerly, former Executive Officer of the Skyfire)

Vice Sky Admiral
Vice Sky Admiral (SVADM) is a high ranking Flag Officer rank within the Fleet Air Arm, and are most of the times the right hand of the Sky Admiral(s). It is the jurisdictional equivalent of a Vice Admiral.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Rear Sky Admiral
Rear Sky Admiral (SRADM) is the first level of the Admiral ranks of the Air Arm, and the second-lowest Flag Officer rank. It is the jurisdictional equivalent of a Rear Admiral

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sky Commodore
Sky Commodore (SCMDRE) is the lowest Flag Officer ranks, and are generally in charge of many squadrons or task forces within the Air Arm. Sky Commodore is the jurisdictional equivalent of a Commodore.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sky Captain
Sky Captain (SCAPT) is the rank that is, generally, given to the Commanding Officers of minor vessels within the Fleet Air Arm. They make up the prime leadership core underneath the Flag Officers. Sky Captain is the jurisdictional equivalent of a Captain.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Wing Commander
Wing Commander (WCMDR or WINGCMDR) is a rank typically given to the Commanding Officer of a squadron of Gyrocopters, Biplanes, Gryphons or any other air craft or flying beasts. They can also serve as Executive Officers on larger vessels. Wing Commanders are the jurisdictional equivalent of a Commander.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sky Lieutenant
Sky Lieutenant (SLIEUT or SKYLT) make up the primary officer core of Vessels, Task Forces and Squadrons within the Fleet Air Arm. Sky Lieutenants are also eligible to be Excecutive Officers of the minor vessels under Sky Captains, given the post of First Sky Lieutenant. They are the jurisdictional equivalent to a Lieutenant.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sky Ensign
Sky Ensign is given to Sub Sky Ensigns showing a degree of seniority, experience and above all, skill in leadership within the Air Arm. They are usually, but not always, graduates of the Grand Alliance Naval College. They are the jurisdictional equivalent to an Ensign.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sub Sky Ensign
Sub Sky Ensign is given to Midairmen whom have shown to be experienced enough to take up the said officer position. Most Sub Sky Ensigns are graduates of the Grand Alliance Naval College. They are the jurisdictional equivalent to a Sub Ensign.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Midwingman
Midwingman (MWINGMAN) is the rank given to graduates of the Grand Alliance Naval College, and though Officers, generally do not take up leading positions without supervision. Midwingmen are always graduates of the Grand Alliance Naval College, and are the jurisdictional equivalent to a Midshipman.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Chief Sky Warrant Officer
A Chief Sky Warrant Officer (CSWO), like a Chief Warrant Officer of the Surface Fleet, is a senior non-commission officer rank in the Grand Alliance Navy. Typically serving as the senior-most enlisted person in the fleet, a Chief Sky Warrant Officer is commonly a liaison between the officers and enlisted personnel and an advisor to the fleet's Commanding Officer.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sky Warrant Officer
Sky Warrant Officer (SWO) is a senior non-commissioned rank in the Grand Alliance Navy Fleet Air Arm. Members of this rank are typically specialists in a certain field, and serve as commanders of that field's personnel aboard their ship. They are the Air Arm equivalent of Warrant Officer.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sky Sergeant
Sky Sergeant (SSGT) is the most junior of the junior officer ranks of the Air Arm, generally leading small squads within Squadrons, or the likes. They are the jurisdictional equivalent to a Petty Officer.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Leading Airman
Leading Airman (LAM) is the most senior-enlisted rank of the Air Arm, and work under Sky Sergeants to lead, or sometimes take up the job of a Sky Sergeant. They are the jurisdictional equivalent to a Leading Seaman.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Able Airman
Able Airman (AAM) is an enlisted rank of the Air Arm, and are generally given to more distinguished Airmen that aren't ready for the position of a Leading Airman or Sky Sergeant. They are the jurisdictional equivalent to an Able Seaman.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Airman
Airman (AM) is the most junior enlisted rank of the Air Arm, and make up alot of the combat force of the Air Arm. They are the jurisdictional equivalent to a Seaman.

Current

 * N/A

Former
= Grand Alliance Navy Marine Corps Ranks =
 * N/A

System
The Marine Corps section of the Grand Alliance Navy has it's own set of ranks to serve it's needs. A full list of ranks can be see in the following list. If one wishes to learn more about these ranks, see further below.

Officer

 * General
 * Corps General
 * Lieutenant Corps General
 * Brigadier General
 * Battalion General
 * Commander
 * Lieutenant Commander
 * Major
 * Captain
 * Lieutenant
 * Sub-Lieutenant
 * Ensign

Enlisted

 * Sergeant Major
 * Master Gunnery Sergeant
 * Master Sergeant
 * Gunnery Sergeant
 * Sergeant
 * Master
 * Corporal
 * Lance-Corporal
 * Private

Battalion General
Battalion General (BTGEN) is the first of the General Ranks of the Marine Corps. Battalion Generals, hence the name, are tasked with serving as Commanding Officers of Battalions. Battalion Generals play pivotal roles in combat and leadership, usually still sticking to the front lines with their men.

Known Battalion Generals

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Commander
Commander (CMDR) is the senior-most Senior Officer rank below the General Ranks of the Marine Corps. Commanders are tasked with serving as Executive Officers of entire Battalions, working directly below Battalion Generals.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander (LTCMDR) is a senior officer rank in the Marine Corps. Lieutenant Commanders serve as first-hand officers to Commanders, which are Executive officers of entire Battalions. Lieutenant Commanders are generally exceptionally experienced Commissioned Officers.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Major
Major (MAJ) is a high-ranking Officer in the GANMC, heading administrative work. Majors, much like Captains, serve as administrative officers in large portions of a Battalion.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Captain
Captain (CPT) is a ranking Officer within the Marine Corps, serving as Field Commanders of large portions of a Battalion. Captains serve an entirely different role in the Marines as normal-naval Captains serve in the Surface and Submarine Fleet.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Lieutenant
Lieutenant (LT) generally make up most of the Officers of a Battalion, and are highly experienced graduates of the Grand Alliance Naval College or Enlisted Marines that made way up.

Current

 * N/A

Former

 * N/A

Sub-Lieutenant
Sub-Lieutenant (SBLT) is a rank given to experienced, fit and skilled Ensigns which are graduates of the Grand Alliance Naval College. Sub-Lieutenants generally train to become full-Marine Officers, such as becoming Lieutenants.

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Ensign
Ensign (ENS) is a rank given to graduates of the Grand Alliance Naval College whom are preparing to become experienced enough to become Sub-Lieutenants, and then full-on officers such as becoming a Lieutenant. Ensigns are generally seen doing exponential amounts of extra-work in order to achieve Sub-Lieutenant.

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Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major (SGTM) is the most senior Non-commissioned Officer rank given to the most experienced Enlisted

Marines, and act as heads of the Enlisted personnel and NCO administration. There is generally only one Sergeant Major per battalion, this isn't always true, though.

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Master Gunnery Sergeant
Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGSGT) is a rank given to the most experienced Gunnery Sergeant, acting as the head of Enlisted field-work. Master Gunnery Sergeants are regarded as the equivalent to Sergeant Majors, though with different skill focuses. They rank, and share the same pay as Sergeant Majors.

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Master Sergeant
Master Sergeant (MSGT) is a non-commissioned officer rank given to promoted Sergeants showing the skills in administrative work opposed to field-work. Master Sergeants outrank Gunnery Sergeants due to the fact that Gunnery Sergeants usually carry out orders given to them by Master Sergeants, since Master Sergeants do more administrative planning and Gunnery Sergeants stick to the field.

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Gunnery Sergeant
Gunnery Sergeant (GSGT) is a non-commissioned officer rank given to Sergeants showing exceptional skill in leading whilst in the field, hence the name 'Gunnery'. Gunnery Sergeants play a pivotal role in combat, leading Marines in the field.

Gunnery Sergeants may be referred to as 'Gunny'.

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Sergeant
Sergeant (SGT) is a rank given to Corporals showing exceptional leadership skills. Sergeants are assigned to lead Enlisted underneath their superiors both more-senior NCOs and the Commissioned Officers. Sergeants generally take up both field and administrative work in hopes of eventually being promoted further to best fit their specialty.

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Master Corporal
Master Corporal (MCPL) is a rank generally only assigned to one person within a Battalion, in charge of supervising the lower-Enlisted ranks though do less ordering and rather supervising and keeping formality and command in order. Master Corporals are generally more senior-Marines than Sergeants, despite Sergeants outranking them. When a Master Corporal of a Battalion is already put in, Corporals will ascend directly to Sergeant next promotion.

Master Corporals can infact retire at this rank.

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Corporal
Corporal (CPL) is a senior enlisted rank and generally are given small leadership tasks, such as assisting Sergeants lead units within a Battalion- Corporals are the first technical Noncommissioned Officer rank, and assist the rest of the more senior NCOs with tasks, similar to a Lance-Corporal, though they are more superior and experienced, aswell as technically classifying as an NCO, something Lance-Corporals do not.

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Lance-Corporal
Lance-Corporal (L-CPL) is an Enlisted rank given to those whom show leadership among other qualities of higher standards than that of a Private. Lance-Corporals are generally given the task of assisting the Noncommissioned Officers do tasks, such as assuring all assigned personnel show up somewhere.

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Private
Private (PVT) is the junior-most enlisted rank given to starter Marines and make up a large and vast majority of the core combat Marines within a Fleet. Privates are generally not given any leadership positions, and work under Sergeants and Corporals to form small units within Battalions.

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= Grand Alliance Naval Posts =

The Grand Alliance Navy also maintains a steady position chain known as 'Posts'. Posts are basically tasks or occupations naval personnel (Typically senior officers) may undertake. These occupations may include varying command, specific forms of reformation and more. The most commonly known posts are the Admiral of the Fleet (ADMLFLT) and Commander Chief Petty Officers (CCPO) who both respectively aid in running the Navy.

Personnel with posts keep their ranks as the post will typically not determine rank (Unless it has a particular rank attached to it, such as Chief Petty Officer for the CCPO) as the post is merely a task he or she may undertake.

First Lord of the Seas
The First Lord of the Seas (1LS) is a fully ceremonial position of the Grand Alliance Navy, typically held by a major member of peerage who has held a significant line of naval service.

The First Lord of the Seas acts as one of the highest forms of Admiralty, often being held by a member of the royal family or of a major peerage. The role is usually more ceremonial rather than the practical head as the Grand Admiral and the Alliance Naval Command deal with the majority of functional naval business.

The First Lord's main priority is to represent and manage aristocratic affairs within the navy as well as conform as the ceremonial figurehead of the Admiralty. He or she rarely engages in combat, rather stays in major port cities and conducts the finer side of operations. Given the First Lord of the Sea's position as an aristocrat, some may not even actively participate in war planning, given their typically sheltered lives.

Candidates for the position are elected by the House of Nobles, with a recommendation from the Admiralty. Nobles desiring the post are to approach a senior Admiral and request a recommendation. If this is fulfilled, the candidate may then present themselves to the House and suggest their election.

While ceremonially viewed as a rank, practically, the First Lord of the Seas acts as a post unto the recipient of the title, who often holds it until their death, retirement or any loss of state, It may also be lost if the House of Nobles elects a more suitable noble, so long as the incumbent First Lord is incapable of properly fulfilling the role of the First Lord of the Seas.

Currently the position of First Lord of the Seas is held by Lauren Dystra-McClure.

Admiral of the Fleet
The Admiral of the Fleet (Abbreviated FLTADML, ADMLFLT, FC or FCGAN) is a senior Grand Alliance Navy post, responsible for the operation, resourcing and training of the ships, submarines and aircraft, and personnel, within Navy. They provide vessels and other resources needed ready for operations and is based in several bases. The Admiral of the Fleet also holds full command of all Navy combat forces and responsibility for all maritime operations within Navy, while still having to report and answer to the Grand Admiralty and Reigning Monarch.

The Admiral of the Fleet may informally be called the Fleet Commander and so also holds the post-nominals of FC  or FCGAN to signify the occupant's role as Fleet Commander. Additionally, the formal post-nominals are FLTADML or ADMLFLT.

Often, undertaking the position of Admiral of the Fleet is found as a stepping stone to Grand Admiralty.

The current Admiral of the Fleet is Admiral Ranets Daggerfang.

Commandant of the Marine Corps
The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMDT-MC or CMDT-MCGAN) is the technical and ceremonial head of the Grand Alliance Navy Marine Corps. The post is given to a Commanding General deemed fit for multi-Kingdom wide leadership.

The Commandant ranks below the Admiral of the Fleet though above normal Generals, Admirals and Sky Admirals.

Vice Commandant of the Marine Corps
The Vice Commandant of the Marine Corps (VCMDMT-MC or VCMDT-MCGAN) is the second-in-command of the Grand Alliance Navy Marine Corps, and the first officer to the Commandant. The post of Vice Commandant is given to an Officer holding the rank of Commanding General, though due to the Vice Commandant's posting, is outranked by the Commandant.

The Vice Commandant ranks directly below the Commandant.

Chief of Special Warfare
The Chief of Special Warfare (Abbreviated CSW, COSW, CSWGAN or COSWGAN) is the dubbed chief and executive head of the Special Warfare Command, working closely with the rest of the SPECCOM, full Admiralty as well as the Admiral of the Fleet and Grand Admiral.

The current Chief of Special Warfare is Admiral Jackel Stenmard.

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Chief of Corps Special Warfare
The Chief of Corps Special Warfare (CCSW-MC or CCSW-MCGAN) is the post assigned to a General tasked with being the primary liaison to the Grand Alliance Navy Special Warfare Command from the Marine division, and vise-versa. The Chief of Corps Special Warfare is often regarded as the Head Tactician of the Marine Corps, overseeing all major tactical advancements of the Marine Corp's logistics side.

The Chief of Corps Special Warfare often works under the Chief of Special Warfare in times of war, and even sometimes peace.

Commander Chief Petty Officer
The Commander Chief Petty Officer (CCPO) is a rank granted to a Chief Petty Officer who has recieved a certain standard of conduct and/or ability for leadership within the senior command. The CCPO is in charge of all sailor affairs within the Navy. This includes everything from training, to operational command.

While technically a rank, it acts more as a post and is generally regarded as such.

While the CCPO isn't a Flag Officer rank, it is on par to a Rear Admiral in command and ceremonial stances.

The position as CCPO is currently empty, with the Admiralty working towards electing a new candidate for the position.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Whilst typically regarded as a separate rank and not a post, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SGTMC or SGTMCGAN) can still be considered one. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is the head of all Enlisted personnel throughout the entire Grand Alliance Navy Marine Corps, and is the primary liaison to such affairs to the Alliance Naval Command.

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is given to the deemed most fit Sergeant Major. It is like a Commander Chief Petty Officer or Sky Sergeant Major of the Air Arm, though of the Marine Corps.

First Sky Lieutenant
First Sky Lieutenant (1SLT) is the post granted to Sky Lieutenants holding an Executive Officer (X.O.) position. It is the full-navy equivalent to a Lieutenants Commander.

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Lieutenants Commander
Lieutenants Commander (Abbreviated Lt Cmdr) is a commissioned officer post which in many navies, the Lieutenants Commander is the Commanding Officer of a small warship, such as a corvette.

The post is superior to a Lieutenant and subordinate to or equal to a Commander as Lieutenants Commander usually holds the rank of Lieutenant or Commander; depending on the size and importance of the vessel or base.

Traditionally, a Lieutenants Commander will wear a Captain's Epaulet on the right shoulder, and their normal rank insignia on the left (Either Lieutenant or Commander's epaulet).

Lieutenants Commander may be abbreviated in many different forms such as Lt Cmdr, LTCMDR or LEUTCMDR.

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