Captain (Rank)

The rank of Captain is a senior commissioned officer in Starfleet, often associated with the commmand of a starship. Reflecting its nautical heritage, the term "captain" also sometimes is used as a military title by more junior officers who are serving as the commanding officer (CO) of a commissioned vessel of the Starfleet, Border Guard, or Federation Spatial and Galactic Phenomena Administration ship of scout size or greater, while officers below O-6 commanding aviation squadrons (typically O-5 commanders) will usually use the less formal title of "skipper."
Category:Starfleet Rank