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For the tribal title of the same name, please see Chieftain.

Chief (or jefe in the Spanish language) was a common designation for leading officers and enlisted personnel aboard Federation starships and installations.

When used as a title referring to an officer it denoted a member of positional authority, such as a staff officer, or department head status.

In reference to an enlisted person, it referred directly to rank. (TOS: "Mirror, Mirror")

Titles[]


The role of "Chief Judge" was referenced in the final draft script of TOS: "Court Martial". However, as that episode continued to develop, the title was changed to "President of the Court".
Furthermore the script of Star Trek mentioned the function of station chief.

Ranks[]

  • Chief petty officer, rank given to senior non-commissioned officers, who have substantial experience and are considered experts in their specific profession.
    • Senior chief petty officer, a rank superior to chief petty officers and subordinate to master chief petty officers.
    • Master chief petty officer, highest enlisted rank, often given a great amount of responsibility and leadership roles, while subordinate to commissioned officers.
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