The rank system of the Klingon Defense Force bears some resemblance to various Earth ranking systems. A ceremonial sash of varying design and material is worn by commanding Klingon warriors to show rank and status in society. The sash can be made of many materials, most commonly of gold thread or silver metal, such as those worn by Worf and Martok. On the upper section of the sash is an emblem of their House affiliation and various other decorations.
General
A General in 2375.
Klingon Generals were Flag officers with much the same duties as Starfleet Admirals.
- General Chang
- General K'Trelan
- General K'Vagh
- General Korok
- General Korrd
- General Martok
- General ShiVang
- General Stex
- General Tanas
Fleet Admiral
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An Admiral in 2154.
In the 22nd century, the rank of Fleet Admiral existed, it was sometimes shortened to Admiral.
- Fleet Admiral Krell
Brigadier
A Brigadier in 2293.
Brigadiers were high ranking officials in the Klingon Military. Their exact duties are unclear as the only one seen on screen was a military advisor to Chancellor Gorkon.
- Brigadier Kerla
Commander
A Commander in 2267.
- Commander Kaybok
- Commander Kolana
- Commander Kor
- Commander Kruge
- Commander Kuri
- Commander Kurn
- Commander Morag
Captain
A Captain in 2365.
Captains in the Klingon Defense Force were in command of individual ships (such as Birds-of-Prey).
- Captain K'Temang
- Captain K'Temoc
- Captain K'Vada
- Captain Kang
- Captain Kargan
- Captain Klaa
- Captain Koloth
- Captain Kor
- Captain Korok
- Captain Korris
- Captain Kurn
- Captain Larg
- Captain Lurkan
- Captain Nu'Daq
Colonel
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A Colonel in 2293.
The place of Colonel in the Klingon ranks structure is unclear.
- Colonel Worf
Lieutenant
A Lieutenant in 2365.
Lieutenant is approximately equal to the Starfleet equivalent.
Sergeant
A sergeant in 2285.
Bekk
A Bekk in 2374.
A Bekk is also commonly referred to as a "warrior." It is the lowest rank in the Klingon Defense Force.
- Bekk Koth
- Bekk N'Garen
- Bekk Alexander Rozhenko
| Enlisted personnel | Commissioned officers | Flag officers | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet: | CRM | PO | CPO | MID CDT OC WO |
ENS | LT JG | LT | LT CMDR | CMDR | CAPT | FCAPT | CDORE | RADM | VADM | ADM | FADM | ||||
| Military: | PVT AMN |
CPL LCP |
SGT | SSGT | MSGT 1SGT |
2nd LT | 1st LT | CAPT | MAJ | LT COL | COL | BRIG | MAJ GEN | LT GEN | GEN | MARSHAL | ||||
| Services: | Andorian • Bajoran • Cardassian • Ferengi • Human (CSA • Third Reich • UE MACO • USA) • Jem'Hadar • Klingon • Romulan • United Earth/Federation Starfleet • Vulcan Mirror universe: Terran Empire Starfleet • Terran Empire MACO | |||||||||||||||||||
Appendix
Background information
This rank system combines army ranks (general, brigadier, colonel and possibly captain and lieutenant) with navy terminology (ship captains, commanders, and lieutenants). It was never mentioned if the Klingon Defense Force was a combined service (with colonel being equivalent to ship captain), or if their rank name terminology simply translates oddly compared to Earth systems.
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