Commander

Commander Insignia 	Commander Insignia 	Commander Insignia 	Commander Insignia
2092s - 2123s 	2092s - 2123s 	2092s - 2123s 	2092s - 2123s
 	 	 	
2123s - early 2195s	2123s - early 2195s	2123s - early 2195s	2123s - early 2195s
 	 	 	
2195s - Present 	2195s - Present 	2195s - Present 	2195s - Present
 	 	 	
Commander is a senior officer rank in use by the Galactic Navy. Commanders normally serve as executive officers aboard starships, but may sometimes become Commanding Officers of smaller starships or starbases. Promotion to Commander requires completion of the Bridge Command Examination.