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'''Captain'''(''abbrev'': '''CAPT''') is an [[officer]] paygrade within the [[Grayson Space Navy]] and the [[Republic of Haven Navy]].  It holds the equivalent military paygrade of [[O-6]] within {{trmn}} and can be a headquarters department head or command of a ship. A captain is referred to as a "captain," unless there is more than one on the same ship, in which case the ship's commander is "captain" and other captains are given the honorific promotion to "[[Commodore]]."
'''Captain''' (''abbrev'': '''CAPT''' [naval], '''CPT''' [martial]) is an [[officer]] paygrade within the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]], the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]], the [[Royal Manticoran Army]], the [[Grayson Space Navy]], and the [[Republic of Haven Navy]].


In the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]], there are two captain ranks, junior [[O-6A]] and senior grade [[O-6A]]. CAPTJG's can command up to a battlecruiser and are not considered for future flag rank. After a captain makes "list," CAPTSG's command the largest ships in the RMN, and will eventually move into flag rank through seniority. However, there is no guarantee that a billet will be available upon promotion.


This rank can also refer to an [[officer]] paygrade within the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] and the [[Royal Manticoran Army]]. It holds the equivalent military paygrade of [[O-3]] within {{trmn}} and can be a company commander or a staff person. A captain is referred to as a "captain," unless there is more than one on the same ship, in which case the ship's commander is "captain" and other captains are given the honorific promotion to "[[Major]]."
This rank can also refer to an [[officer]] paygrade within the [[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]] and the [[Royal Manticoran Army]]. It holds the equivalent military paygrade of [[O-3]] within {{trmn}} and can be a company commander or a staff person. A captain is referred to as a "captain," unless there is more than one on the same ship, in which case the ship's commander is "captain" and other captains are given the honorific promotion to "[[Major]]."
==Historical Context==
===Naval Use===
From [[wikipedia:Latin|Latin]], ''capitaneus'', the head or chief. The evolution of the commanding officer of ships derives from the batsuen ([[boatswain]]) or the rector in the eleventh century; about 1300, the rank of captain came into general use. The master, although he sailed the ship, was of lower rank than the captain. In a British order in council in 1748, the relative rank was settled with the Army by dividing Navy captains into three grades. It was deemed at that time that any officer in command was entitled to the title of captain while in command, regardless of actual rank. All captains not eligible on the list for promotion to rear admiral were originally called "masters and commanders" and had "C" after their names. The rank was shortened to "commander" in 1794. The term "cdr." in the British Navy was used after the names of commanders in 1826. "Post captain," a term used in the Royal Navy and once used in the American Navy, distinguished captains commanding frigates from master commanders or commanders next in rank. There never was a commission of "post captain." In 1747, the rank of captain was first clearly defined in the British Navy. Captains who commanded post ships took rank, if of three years standing, with colonels in the Army. Until the year 1824, the Royal Navy list classed such captains as post captains. Until 1862, captain was the highest commissioned officer in the US Navy, and according to his duty, ranks with lieutenant colonel, colonel, or brigadier general.
===Army/Marine Use===
Prior to the professionalization of the armed services of European nations subsequent to the French Revolution, a captain was a nobleman who purchased the right to head a company from the previous holder of that right. He would in turn receive money from another nobleman to serve as his lieutenant. The funding to provide for the troops came from the monarch or his government; the captain had to be responsible for it. If he was not, or was otherwise court-martialed, he would be dismissed ("cashiered"), and the monarch would receive money from another nobleman to command the company. Otherwise, the only pension for the captain was selling the right to another nobleman when he was ready to retire.
==TRMN==
Within {{trmn}}, this rank is used among most of the branches of service:
===Royal Manticoran Navy===
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]]. 


== Honorverse ==
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 [[Admiral Order 1510-02]], officers appointed to command superdreadnoughts and [[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.
In peacetime, a naval Captain would have served three years as an [[Commander]], between 21 and 23 years in the service, and been reviewed by a Officer Promotion Board. Board review is extremely difficult, confirming only half of eligible candidates. <ref name="Chron.com">[http://work.chron.com/navy-promotion-times-grade-requirements-11028.html] ([[Houston Chronicle]])</ref>


In peacetime, an army or marine Captain would have served two years as an [[1st Lieutenant]], a total of four years in the service, and been reviewed by a Officer Promotion Board. However, promotion is almost always confirmed. Doctors, lawyers, and other specialists are also direct commissioned to this rank.<ref name="Chron.com">[http://work.chron.com/navy-promotion-times-grade-requirements-11028.html] ([[Houston Chronicle]])</ref>
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.
====Rank Insignia====
While both sub-grades of Captain wear the same shoulderboards and sleeve stripes, the difference lies in the collar devices.  A Captain (jg) wears a Commander's collar device of four diamonds, while a Captain of the List wears a unique device of a single circle.
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
! Paygrade
! Rank
! Collar Device
! Shoulderboard
! Sleeves
|-
| O-6A
| Captain (jg)
|align="center"| [[Image:O6an.png]]
|align="center"| [[Image:O6n1.png]]
|align="center"| [[Image:O6n2.png]]
|-
| O-6B
| Captain of the List<br>Captain (sg)
|align="center"| [[Image:O6bn.png]]
|align="center"| [[Image:O6n1.png]]
|align="center"| [[Image:O6n2.png]]
|}
</center>
====Promotion & Training====
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]].


== TRMN ==
Promotion to [[Captain (jg)]] may only be conferred by a [[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>
===Royal Manticoran Marine Corps===
A Captain (CPT) of the Marine Corps holds the paygrade of O-3.  Captains are superior to all [[First Lieutenant|first lieutenants]] and inferior in grade to all [[Major|majors]].


For naval personnel, if the spacer has completed their [[Officers Academy | Captain (junior grade) Exam]], and served as an [[Commander)]] for 18 months [[Time in grade | Time in Grade]], they are eligible to be promoted to this rank, but needs to confirmed by an Officer Promotion Board.<ref name="TRMN">[http://www.trmn.org/portal/index.php/documents/finish/4-general/6-rmnm-001-membership-handbook] ([[Membership Handbook]])</ref> Promotions to Captain (senior grade) is now only by appointment, if a billet is available that requires it, such as a ship [[division]] or [[squadron]] as per [[Admiralty Order 1510-01]].
Marine captains are usually placed in command of [[company]]-sized marine detachment, or may serve as a staff officer within the headquarters company of a larger echelon force, such as a [[battalion]] or [[regiment]].
====Rank Insignia====
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
! Paygrade
! Rank
! Collar Device
! Shoulderboard
|-
| O-3
| Captain
|align="center"| [[Image:O3m2.png]]
|align="center"| [[Image:O3m1.png]]
|}
</center>
====Promotion & Training====
To qualify to hold the rank of Captain within the Marine Corps, a member must have successfully completed [[SIA-RMMC-0103]] (Captain Examination) from the Saganami Island Naval Academy's Officers Academy, or an equivalent examination from another learning institution.


For army or marine personnel, if the spacer has completed their [[Officers Academy | RMMC Captain Exam]], and served as an [[1st Lieutenant)]] for six months [[Time in grade | Time in Grade]], they are eligible to be promoted to this rank, but needs to confirmed by an Officer Promotion Board.
Prior to consideration for promotion to the rank of captain, an officer must have at least six months time in grade as a [[First Lieutenant]] and the above stated training before standing for a promotion board.
===Royal Manticoran Army===
A Captain (CPT) of the Army holds the paygrade of O-3.  Captains are superior to all [[First Lieutenant|first lieutenants]] and inferior in grade to all [[Major|majors]].


Army captains are usually placed in command of a company-sized fighting force, or of an installation, such as an Army Outpost. They may also serve as a staff officer within the headquarters company of a larger echelon force, such as a batallion or regiment, or a larger installation such as a [[Fort]].<ref name="SG">[http://www.trmn.org/portal/index.php/documents/finish/4-general/91-rma-sm-101-a-soldier-s-guide RMA Soldier's Guide] (Revision 17May2014)</ref>
====Rank Insignia====
<center>
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Branch !! Insignia
! Paygrade
! Rank
! Collar Device
! Shoulderboard
|-
|-
| [[RMN]] [[O-6B]] || [[File:o6bn.png]][[File:o6n1.png]][[File:o6n2.png]]
| O-3
| Captain
|align="center"| [[Image:O3a2.png]]
|align="center"| [[Image:O3a1.png]]
|}
</center>
====Promotion & Training====
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 [[First Lieutenant]] and the above stated training before standing for a promotion board.<ref name="AO151002">[[Admiralty Order 1510-02]]</ref>
===Grayson Space Navy===
Captains within the Grayson Space Navy hold the paygrade of O-6.  An officer holding the rank of Captain is superior in grade to all [[Commander|Commanders]], and inferior all Commodores.  
 
Captains are typically appointed to command any vessel type from [[heavy cruiser]] to [[superdreadnought]].  They can also be appointed to a headquarters department or division (ie: Staff Communications Officer to the [[High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy]]). They can also be 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.
====Rank Insignia====
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
! Paygrade
! Rank
! Insignia
|-
|-
| [[RMN]] [[O-6A]] || [[File:o6an.png]][[File:o6n1.png]][[File:o6n2.png]]
| O-6
|-
| Captain
| [[GSN]] || [[File:o6g.png]]
|align="center"| [[Image:O3g.png]]
|-
|}
| [[RHN]] || [[File:o6h.png]]
</center>
|-
====Promotion & Training====
| [[RMMC]] || [[File:o3m2.png]][[File:o3m1.png]]
To qualify to hold the rank of Captain (jg), 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 [[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>
===Republic of Haven Navy===
Captains within the Republic of Haven Navy hold the paygrade of O-6.  An officer holding the rank of Captain is superior in grade to all [[Commander|Commanders]], and inferior all Commodores.
 
Captains are typically appointed to command any vessel type from [[heavy cruiser]] to [[superdreadnought]].  They can also be appointed to a headquarters department or division.  They can also be 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.
====Rank Insignia====
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
! Paygrade
! Rank
! Insignia
|-
|-
| [[RMA]] || [[File:o3a2.png]][[File:o3a1.png]]
| O-6
| Captain
|align="center"| [[Image:O6r.png]]
|}
|}
</center>
</center>
====Promotion & Training====
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 [[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>
==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[O-6]] equivalents from other branches of {{trmn}}:
* [[O-6]] equivalents from other branches of {{trmn}}:
** [[Colonel]] ([[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]], [[Royal Manticoran Army]])
** [[Colonel]] ([[Royal Manticoran Marine Corps]], [[Royal Manticoran Army]])
** [[Kapitain der Sterne]] ([[Imperial Andermani Navy]])
** [[Kapitain der Sterne]] ([[Imperial Andermani Navy]])
* [[O-3]] equivalents from other branchesof {{trmn}}:
* [[O-3]] equivalents from other branches of {{trmn}}:
** [[Lieutenant (senior grade)]] ([[Royal Manticoran Navy]], [[Grayson Space Navy]], [[Republic of Haven Navy]]
** [[Lieutenant (senior grade)]] ([[Royal Manticoran Navy]], [[Grayson Space Navy]], [[Republic of Haven Navy]]
** [[Kapitainleutnant]] ([[Imperial Andermani Navy]])
** [[Kapitainleutnant]] ([[Imperial Andermani Navy]])

Revision as of 07:24, 13 September 2016

Captain (abbrev: CAPT [naval], CPT [martial]) is an officer paygrade within the Royal Manticoran Navy, the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps, the Royal Manticoran Army, the Grayson Space Navy, and the Republic of Haven Navy.


This rank can also refer to an officer paygrade within the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps and the Royal Manticoran Army. It holds the equivalent military paygrade of O-3 within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. and can be a company commander or a staff person. A captain is referred to as a "captain," unless there is more than one on the same ship, in which case the ship's commander is "captain" and other captains are given the honorific promotion to "Major."

Historical Context

Naval Use

From Latin, capitaneus, the head or chief. The evolution of the commanding officer of ships derives from the batsuen (boatswain) or the rector in the eleventh century; about 1300, the rank of captain came into general use. The master, although he sailed the ship, was of lower rank than the captain. In a British order in council in 1748, the relative rank was settled with the Army by dividing Navy captains into three grades. It was deemed at that time that any officer in command was entitled to the title of captain while in command, regardless of actual rank. All captains not eligible on the list for promotion to rear admiral were originally called "masters and commanders" and had "C" after their names. The rank was shortened to "commander" in 1794. The term "cdr." in the British Navy was used after the names of commanders in 1826. "Post captain," a term used in the Royal Navy and once used in the American Navy, distinguished captains commanding frigates from master commanders or commanders next in rank. There never was a commission of "post captain." In 1747, the rank of captain was first clearly defined in the British Navy. Captains who commanded post ships took rank, if of three years standing, with colonels in the Army. Until the year 1824, the Royal Navy list classed such captains as post captains. Until 1862, captain was the highest commissioned officer in the US Navy, and according to his duty, ranks with lieutenant colonel, colonel, or brigadier general.

Army/Marine Use

Prior to the professionalization of the armed services of European nations subsequent to the French Revolution, a captain was a nobleman who purchased the right to head a company from the previous holder of that right. He would in turn receive money from another nobleman to serve as his lieutenant. The funding to provide for the troops came from the monarch or his government; the captain had to be responsible for it. If he was not, or was otherwise court-martialed, he would be dismissed ("cashiered"), and the monarch would receive money from another nobleman to command the company. Otherwise, the only pension for the captain was selling the right to another nobleman when he was ready to retire.

TRMN

Within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc., this rank is used among most of the branches of service:

Royal Manticoran Navy

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 Commanders, and inferior in seniority to all Captains of the List. Captains of the List are, in turn, inferior to all 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 Admiral Order 1510-02, officers appointed to command superdreadnoughts and 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 divisions of heavy cruiser and above, or possibly command of larger echelon forces such as squadrons and task groups, although such promotions are not always guaranteed.

Rank Insignia

While both sub-grades of Captain wear the same shoulderboards and sleeve stripes, the difference lies in the collar devices. A Captain (jg) wears a Commander's collar device of four diamonds, while a Captain of the List wears a unique device of a single circle.

Paygrade Rank Collar Device Shoulderboard Sleeves
O-6A Captain (jg) O6an.png O6n1.png O6n2.png
O-6B Captain of the List
Captain (sg) 		O6bn.png O6n1.png O6n2.png

Promotion & Training

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 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.[1]

Royal Manticoran Marine Corps

A Captain (CPT) of the Marine Corps holds the paygrade of O-3. Captains are superior to all first lieutenants and inferior in grade to all majors.

Marine captains are usually placed in command of company-sized marine detachment, or may serve as a staff officer within the headquarters company of a larger echelon force, such as a battalion or regiment.

Rank Insignia

Paygrade Rank Collar Device Shoulderboard
O-3 Captain O3m2.png O3m1.png

Promotion & Training

To qualify to hold the rank of Captain within the Marine Corps, a member must have successfully completed SIA-RMMC-0103 (Captain Examination) from the Saganami Island Naval Academy's Officers Academy, 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 First Lieutenant and the above stated training before standing for a promotion board.

Royal Manticoran Army

A Captain (CPT) of the Army holds the paygrade of O-3. Captains are superior to all first lieutenants and inferior in grade to all majors.

Army captains are usually placed in command of a company-sized fighting force, or of an installation, such as an Army Outpost. They may also serve as a staff officer within the headquarters company of a larger echelon force, such as a batallion or regiment, or a larger installation such as a Fort.[2]

Rank Insignia

Paygrade Rank Collar Device Shoulderboard
O-3 Captain O3a2.png O3a1.png

Promotion & Training

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 First Lieutenant and the above stated training before standing for a promotion board.[1]

Grayson Space Navy

Captains within the Grayson Space Navy hold the paygrade of O-6. An officer holding the rank of Captain is superior in grade to all Commanders, and inferior all Commodores.

Captains are typically appointed to command any vessel type from heavy cruiser to superdreadnought. They can also be appointed to a headquarters department or division (ie: Staff Communications Officer to the High Admiral of the Grayson Space Navy). They can also be appointed to command divisions of heavy cruiser and above, or possibly command of larger echelon forces such as squadrons and task groups, although such promotions are not always guaranteed.

Rank Insignia

Paygrade Rank Insignia
O-6 Captain O3g.png

Promotion & Training

To qualify to hold the rank of Captain (jg), 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 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.[1]

Republic of Haven Navy

Captains within the Republic of Haven Navy hold the paygrade of O-6. An officer holding the rank of Captain is superior in grade to all Commanders, and inferior all Commodores.

Captains are typically appointed to command any vessel type from heavy cruiser to superdreadnought. They can also be appointed to a headquarters department or division. They can also be appointed to command divisions of heavy cruiser and above, or possibly command of larger echelon forces such as squadrons and task groups, although such promotions are not always guaranteed.

Rank Insignia

Paygrade Rank Insignia
O-6 Captain File:O6r.png

Promotion & Training

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 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.[1]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Admiralty Order 1510-02
  2. ↑ RMA Soldier's Guide (Revision 17May2014)



TRMN Ranks
Type Grade Navy Marines/Army Type Grade Fleet Marines/Army
Officers Enlisted
Flag
Officers 		F6 AotF
HADM
GdF 		MotC
MotA 		NCO
Ranks 		E10 SMCPON
OSBdF
FSMCPO
CSMCPO
MCPON
SMCPO
OSB 		SGTMAJRMMC
SGTMAJRMA
CSGTMAJ
RSGTMAJ
F5 FADM
GADM 		MSHL
FMSHL 		E9 MCPO
SB 		SGTMAJ
F4 ADM GEN E8 SCPO
HB 		1SGT
F3 VADM LTGEN E7 CPO
OB 		MSGT
F2 RADM
KADM 		MAJGEN E6 PO1
B 		SSGT
F1 CDRE
FADM 		BRGEN E5 PO2
OMT 		PSGT
Field
Grade
Officers 		O6 CAPT
CAPTSG
CAPTJG
KDS 		COL E4 PO3
MT 		CPL
O5 CDR
FK 		LTCOL Non-Rate
Enlisted
Ranks 		E3 S1C
HGEFR 		LCPL
O4 LCDR
KK 		MAJ E2 S2C
OGEFR 		PFC
Company
Grade
Officers 		O3 LTSG
KL 		CPT E1 S3C
GEFR 		PVT
O2 LTJG
OLDS 		1LT Training
Ranks 		N/A MID
CDT
SK
O1 ENS
LDS 		2LT
Warrant
Officers
W5 W4 W3 W2 W1
MCWO
SMCWO 		SCWO
MCWO 		CWO
SCWO 		WO1
CWO 		WO2
WO


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