Ensign First Class[]
In some continuities derived from the fictional avatars of real-world Trek clubs, there exists a rank called ensign first class. I know from a cursory Google search that such a rank exists in some European navies. I suppose in Starfleet and other spacefaring organizations, if such a rank exists, it can be treated as a transitional rank between ensign and lieutenant junior grade -- or as equivalent to being "frocked" as lieutenant j.g., that is, having the responsibilities of a j.g., but not the pay. - - RTS2011RN (talk) 17:03, July 20, 2012 (UTC)
- I'm also unsure of the difference between frocked at a higher rank, and being a brevet of that higher rank. - - RTS2011RN (talk) 17:05, July 20, 2012 (UTC)
should we add the discovery era ranks now?