Rank

Succession/Chain of Command

This is the list of the order in which command passes due to Death, SSD, Imprisonment, or anything else that makes someone unfit to command. Note: You do not assume their title or rank, only their responsibilities.

1. Commander
2. Executive Officer
3. Bridge Officer **
4. Chief Engineer
5. Requisitions Officer
6. Military Police **
7. Squad Leader (Starting at Alpha goes through the squads)
8. Cargo/Maint Tech **
9. Any MILITARY personnel.

** If there is more than one, the acting Commander will pick one or they will discuss among themselves who takes charge.

Departments and Ranks

These are the departments which make up the USCM.

Title	Rank	Job
COMMAND
Commander	Commander	Command the ship.
Executive Officer	Lieutenant Commander	Assist the Commander in commanding the ship.
Bridge Officer	Lieutenant	Maintain over-watch and direct squads as per the Commanders orders.
Military Police	Staff Sergeant	Enforce Marine Law.
SUPPORT
Chief Engineer	Lieutenant Commander	Provide Power and Atmosphere to the ship. Don't blow up the core.
Requisitions Officer	Ensign	Provide Supplies to the Crew.
Maintenance Technician	Technical Sergeant	Follow the Chief Engineers orders. Don't blow up the core.
Cargo Technician	Sergeant	Follow the Requisitions Officers orders. Provide supplies to the crew.
COMBAT
Squad Leader	Staff Sergeant	Leader your squad to victory. Follow the Commanders orders.
Squad Specialist	Sergeant	Provide support with your specialized weaponry.
Squad Medic	Corporal	Keep your squad alive.
Squad Engineer	Corporal	Provide engineering support to your squad as needed.
Squad Marine	Private or Private First Class	Try not to die. Follow your Squad Leaders orders...
CIVILIAN
Chief Medical Officer	Civilian	Lead the Medical and Research Department. Keep the marines alive
Doctor	Civilian	Keep the Marines alive and Healthy.
Researcher	Civilian	Use SCIENCE to assist the marines. Try not to blow up the ship.
Corporate Liason	Civilian	Report everything to W-Y command, constantly monitor and scrutinize the commanders actions.

Full USCM Ranks

Officers

• Skymarshall of the USSF (United States Space Forces)
• Fleet Admiral
• Admiral
• Rear Admiral
• Captain
• Commander
• Lieutenant Commander
• Lieutenant
• Ensign

Enlisted

• Command Sergeant Major of the USSF (United States Space Forces)
• Sergeant Major
• Master Sergeant/First Sergeant
• Sergeant First Class
• Staff Sergeant
• Sergeant
• Corporal
• Lance Corporal
• Private First Class
• Private