42nd MACO SOU
"The Ultimates"
STARFLEET Special Operations
STARFLEET Special Operations (SFSO) is an official auxiliary of STARFLEET International, the International Star Trek Fan Association. SFSO department is under the jurisdiction of the Vice Commander, STARFLEET. The members of SFSO include veterans, active-duty military, and your everyday Star Trek fan in addition to those who like the military/intelligence flavor to their Star Trek activities. SFSO members are also allowed to use the same infantry-style rank titles and insignia as SFMC members in lieu or their Fleet naval ranks.
Our goal is to provide each member of STARFLEET with a one-on-one experience, by allowing them to take on the persona of an elite STARFLEET Special Operations Operative. The SFSO Operative undergoes training at the Starfleet Academy, with several training paths to choose from.
How can I become a Special Operative?
Once you're a STARFLEET member, you just have to go into the STARFLEET Database, click on "Member" on the sidebar and "Affiliation Status" under that, then select "Special Operations". Then just let the Team Leader know so you can be included in the unit roster (also let the CO or XO know if you want an infantry rank title in your Starfeet personnel file).
For more information, contact the TL.
MACO Team Leader
Colonel Mark "Gonzo" Adams, Jr.
MACO Grade X
Special Ops/MACO Ranks
Operatives are permitted to use infantry-style rank titles in lieu of their standard fleet ranks:
Flag/General Officers
Fleet Rank
MACO Equivalent
O-12
Fleet Admiral
O-11
Admiral
General
O-10
Vice-Admiral
Lieutenant General
O-9
Rear Admiral
Major General
O-8
Commodore
Brigadier General
Commissioned Officers
Fleet Rank
MACO Equivalent
O-7
Fleet Captain
O-6
Captain
Colonel
O-5
Commander
Lieutenant Colonel
O-4
Lieutenant Commander
Major
O-3
Lieutenant
Captain
O-2
Lieutenant Junior-Grade
First Lieutenant
O-1
Ensign
Second Lieutenant
Warrant Officers
Fleet Rank
MACO Equivalent
W-5
(not used)
Chief Warrant Officer 5
W-4
Chief Warrant Officer 4
W-3
Chief Warrant Officer 3
W-2
Chief Warrant Officer 2
W-1
Warrant Officer 1
Enlisted Crew
Fleet Rate
MACO Equivalent
E-9
Master Chief Petty Officer
Sergeant Major
E-8
Senior Chief Petty Officer
Master Sergeant
E-7
Chief Petty Officer
Sergeant First Class
E-6
Petty Officer 1st Class
Staff Sergeant
E-5
Petty Officer 2nd Class
Sergeant
E-4
Petty Officer 3rd Class
Corporal
E-3
Crewman
Private First-Class
E-3
Crewman Apprentice
Private
E-1
Crewman Recruit
Private Recruit