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==Levels==
 
==Levels==
There are four levels of rank: Squadron (Level 1), Wing (Level 2), Fleet (Level 3), and Club (Level 4).  Squadron Commanding Officers will review officers under their command up through Level 1 promotions. Wing Commanding Officers will review officers under their command up through Level 2 promotions. Fleet Commanding Officers will review officers under their command up through Level 3 promotions. The Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]] will review officers under up through Level 4 promotions.  The High Command has the authority to make any promotions at any level, including Level 4 promotions of the Fleet Commander.
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There are four levels of rank: Squadron (Level 1), Wing (Level 2), Fleet (Level 3), and Club (Level 4).  Promotions may be granted as follows.[[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/bylaws/ranks.php]]
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* Squadron Commanding Officers of a person's [[Primary Chain of Command]] (PCoC) may give that person Level 1 promotions, if qualified.
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* Wing Commanding Officers of a person's PCoC may give that person Level 1 and Level 2 promotions, if qualified.
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* [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Fleet Commanding Officers]] (FCO) of a person's PCoC may give that person Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 promotions, if qualified.
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* The Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]] may give qualified persons promotions up through Level 4.   
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* The [[High Command]] has the authority to give any promotions at any level, including Level 4 promotions of the Fleet Commander.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 20:02, 10 July 2007

RS Rank List Abbr.
CDT.jpg Cadet CDT
LJG.jpg Lieutenant Junior Grade LJG
2LT.jpg Second Lieutenant 2LT
1LT.jpg First Lieutenant 1LT
CPT.jpg Captain CPT
MAJ.jpg Major MAJ
LCM.jpg Lieutenant Commander LCM
CMDR.jpg Commander CMDR
LCL.jpg Lieutenant Colonel LCL
COL.jpg Colonel COL
BGN.jpg Brigadier General BGN
MGN.jpg Major General MGN
LGN.jpg Lieutenant General LGN
GEN.jpg General GEN
COM.jpg Commodore COM
RA.jpg Rear Admiral RA
VA.jpgVice Admiral VA
ADM.jpg Admiral ADM
FA.jpg Fleet Admiral FA
Test Rank Insignia Small.gif Bar Admiral (Obs) BA
Test Rank Insignia Small.gif Sector Admiral (Obs) SA
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The Rebel Squadrons rewards activity by its members in a variety of ways. Rank is granted to reward individuals for continued dedication to the Rebel Squadrons through various activities and contributions. As the individual progresses within the club, they are promoted to higher rank, often with more responsibilities. Ranks and promotions are defined by the Rebel Squadrons Bylaws, Section 4.

Levels

There are four levels of rank: Squadron (Level 1), Wing (Level 2), Fleet (Level 3), and Club (Level 4). Promotions may be granted as follows.[[1]]

  • Squadron Commanding Officers of a person's Primary Chain of Command (PCoC) may give that person Level 1 promotions, if qualified.
  • Wing Commanding Officers of a person's PCoC may give that person Level 1 and Level 2 promotions, if qualified.
  • Fleet Commanding Officers (FCO) of a person's PCoC may give that person Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 promotions, if qualified.
  • The Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander may give qualified persons promotions up through Level 4.
  • The High Command has the authority to give any promotions at any level, including Level 4 promotions of the Fleet Commander.

History

The current ranking system was developed by then Fleet Commander Super in 1996. This system replaced several separate systems in use within the club up to that point. The system is based on U.S. and European army and naval military traditions (current and past), and on the Star Wars fictional universe. Of note, General ranks are lower than Admiral ranks (instead of equal). This is due directly to the apparent relationship between Generals and Admirals in the movie Return of the Jedi.

Over time, the ranking system as been modified and improved. Some ranks are no longer in use. Also, description of ranks and levels have modified to suit the changing nature of the club. However, regardless of the changes, the system has been in continuous use since its 1996 implementation.