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Airman is the lowest rank in the Galactic Federation Fighter Corps, and can be attained simply by enlisting in the air corps. Airman make up the majority of the fighter squads stationed on warships, naval bases, and on planets. Airmen and women are typically promoted after six months of service, after proper training, or combat experience.

Senior Airman is the third attainable rank, above Airman First Class but below Sergeant; and the position can be attained after thirty-six months of service, combat experience, or as a graduate of naval academy. Senior Airmen serve a small part in the command structure of a squadron and are the first rank that can be selected to act as a military instructor.

Staff Sergeant is the fifth-a attainable rank, in between Sergeant and Master Sergeant, and is alternate with the rank of Lieutenant. The Staff Sergeant is the rank that leads to base command, while Lieutenant is the rank that leads to squadron command. Staff Sergeants can be promoted after six months is service as a Sergeant. Typically charged with basic base command and writing performance reports, the Staff Sergeant is the first base command rank available.

Senior Master Sergeant is the seventh-a attainable rank, between Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant, and can only be attained by a board panel of superior officers based on performance of the officer. The Senior Master Sergeant generally assumes superintendent duties, overseeing the enlisted members of the squadrons under his or her command.

The position of Command Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth-a and final base command position in the fighter corps. CCMSgts serve as advisers to the Commander on enlisted personnel matters, including all issues affecting the command's mission and operations, and the readiness, training, utilization, morale, technical and professional development, and quality of life of all enlisted members in the organization.

The rank of Lieutenant is the sixth-b rank attainable, between Second Lieutenant and Captain, and can be attained by twenty-four months of service or promotion from a superior officer based on combat experience. Lieutenants often serve as Executive Officer for a squadron, and can sometimes even be issued command of a squadron.

The rank of Major is the eight-b attainable rank, in between Captain and Lieutenant Colonel, and can only be obtained through promotion from combat experience. Majors can sometimes serve as squadron commanders, but usually serve as flight commanders, issuing orders to anywhere from two to five squadrons at a time.