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Within this Navy, the rank of Captain is split into the two subgrades of [[O-6A]] and [[O-6B]], which is '''Captain (jg)''' (CAPTJG) and '''Captain of the List''' or '''Captain (sg)''' (CAPTSG), respectively. An officer holding the rank of Captain (jg) is superior to all [[Commander|Commanders]], and inferior in seniority to all Captains of the List. Captains of the List are, in turn, inferior to all [[Commodore|Commodores]]. | Within this Navy, the rank of Captain is split into the two subgrades of [[O-6A]] and [[O-6B]], which is '''Captain (jg)''' (CAPTJG) and '''Captain of the List''' or '''Captain (sg)''' (CAPTSG), respectively. An officer holding the rank of Captain (jg) is superior to all [[Commander|Commanders]], and inferior in seniority to all Captains of the List. Captains of the List are, in turn, inferior to all [[Commodore|Commodores]]. | ||
Captains (jg) are appointed to command any vessel type from [[Heavy Cruiser]] to [[Superdreadnought]]. They can also be appointed to a headquarters department or division (ie: Director of Publications for the [[Bureau of Communications]]). Prior to the issuance of [[Admiralty Order 1510-02]], officers appointed to command superdreadnoughts and [[LAC Carrier|LAC Carriers]] received a brevet promotion to Captain of the List. Following the order, however, promotions to O-6B are controlled by the Admiralty through appointment only. | Captains (jg) are appointed to command any vessel type from [[Heavy Cruiser]] to [[Superdreadnought]]. They can also be appointed to a headquarters department or division (ie: Director of Publications for the [[Bureau of Communications]]). Prior to the issuance of [[Orders:Admiralty Order 1510-02]], officers appointed to command superdreadnoughts and [[LAC Carrier|LAC Carriers]] received a brevet promotion to Captain of the List. Following the order, however, promotions to O-6B are controlled by the Admiralty through appointment only. | ||
Captains of the List are typically appointed to command [[division|divisions]] of heavy cruiser and above, or possibly command of larger echelon forces such as [[squadron|squadrons]] and [[task group|task groups]], although such promotions are not always guaranteed. | Captains of the List are typically appointed to command [[division|divisions]] of heavy cruiser and above, or possibly command of larger echelon forces such as [[squadron|squadrons]] and [[task group|task groups]], although such promotions are not always guaranteed. | ||
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To qualify to hold the rank of Captain (jg), a member must have successfully completed [[SIA-RMN-0106]] (Captain (jg) Examination) from the [[Saganami Island Naval Academy]]'s [[Officers Academy]], or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. For Captain of the List, one must have successfully completed [[SIA-RMN-1001]] (Captain of the List Examination) from the [[War College]]. | To qualify to hold the rank of Captain (jg), a member must have successfully completed [[SIA-RMN-0106]] (Captain (jg) Examination) from the [[Saganami Island Naval Academy]]'s [[Officers Academy]], or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. For Captain of the List, one must have successfully completed [[SIA-RMN-1001]] (Captain of the List Examination) from the [[War College]]. | ||
Promotion to [[Captain (jg)]] may only be conferred by a [[BuShips:CO_manual/Operations/Promotions#Promotion_Boards|promotion board]] and to qualify to stand before the board, an officer must have at least eighteen (18) months' [[time in grade]] along with the above stated training. Promotion to Captain of the List is by Admiralty appointment only.<ref name="AO151002">[[Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | Promotion to [[Captain (jg)]] may only be conferred by a [[BuShips:CO_manual/Operations/Promotions#Promotion_Boards|promotion board]] and to qualify to stand before the board, an officer must have at least eighteen (18) months' [[time in grade]] along with the above stated training. Promotion to Captain of the List is by Admiralty appointment only.<ref name="AO151002">[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | ||
===Royal Manticoran Marine Corps=== | ===Royal Manticoran Marine Corps=== | ||
A '''Captain''' (CPT) of the Marine Corps is a company grade officer with the paygrade of O-3. Captains are superior to all [[1st Lieutenant|first lieutenants]] and inferior in grade to all [[Major|majors]]. | A '''Captain''' (CPT) of the Marine Corps is a company grade officer with the paygrade of O-3. Captains are superior to all [[1st Lieutenant|first lieutenants]] and inferior in grade to all [[Major|majors]]. | ||
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To qualify to hold the rank of Captain within the Army, a member must have successfully completed [[KR1MA-RMA-0103]] (Advanced Officer Training Examination) from the [[King Roger I Military Academy]]'s Officer Training Center, or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. | To qualify to hold the rank of Captain within the Army, a member must have successfully completed [[KR1MA-RMA-0103]] (Advanced Officer Training Examination) from the [[King Roger I Military Academy]]'s Officer Training Center, or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. | ||
Prior to consideration for promotion to the rank of captain, an officer must have at least six months time in grade as a [[1st Lieutenant|First Lieutenant]] and the above stated training before standing for a promotion board.<ref name="AO151002">[[Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | Prior to consideration for promotion to the rank of captain, an officer must have at least six months time in grade as a [[1st Lieutenant|First Lieutenant]] and the above stated training before standing for a promotion board.<ref name="AO151002">[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | ||
===Grayson Space Navy=== | ===Grayson Space Navy=== | ||
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To qualify to hold the rank of Captain, a member must have successfully completed [[IMNA-GSN-0106]] (Captain Examination) from the [[Isaiah Mackenzie Naval Academy]]'s Officer Training Center, or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. | To qualify to hold the rank of Captain, a member must have successfully completed [[IMNA-GSN-0106]] (Captain Examination) from the [[Isaiah Mackenzie Naval Academy]]'s Officer Training Center, or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. | ||
Promotion to Captain may only be conferred by a [[BuShips:CO_manual/Operations/Promotions#Promotion_Boards|promotion board]] and to qualify to stand before the board, an officer must have at least eighteen (18) months' [[time in grade]] as a Commander, along with the above stated training.<ref name="AO151002">[[Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | Promotion to Captain may only be conferred by a [[BuShips:CO_manual/Operations/Promotions#Promotion_Boards|promotion board]] and to qualify to stand before the board, an officer must have at least eighteen (18) months' [[time in grade]] as a Commander, along with the above stated training.<ref name="AO151002">[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | ||
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To qualify to hold the rank of Captain, a member must have successfully completed [[SIA-RMN-0106]] (Captain (jg) Examination) from the [[Saganami Island Naval Academy]]'s [[Officers Academy]], or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. | To qualify to hold the rank of Captain, a member must have successfully completed [[SIA-RMN-0106]] (Captain (jg) Examination) from the [[Saganami Island Naval Academy]]'s [[Officers Academy]], or an equivalent examination from another learning institution. | ||
Promotion to Captain may only be conferred by a [[BuShips:CO_manual/Operations/Promotions#Promotion_Boards|promotion board]] and to qualify to stand before the board, an officer must have at least eighteen (18) months' [[time in grade]] along with the above stated training.<ref name="AO151002">[[Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | Promotion to Captain may only be conferred by a [[BuShips:CO_manual/Operations/Promotions#Promotion_Boards|promotion board]] and to qualify to stand before the board, an officer must have at least eighteen (18) months' [[time in grade]] along with the above stated training.<ref name="AO151002">[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||