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== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
The rank of [[Group Leader]] (O6) is the commissioned officer rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[COACC]] that is in command of a group of [[Spaceship]]s, or commander of a [[Regiment|Group]] of 2-5 [[Battalion|Wings]] or ground elements or has duties of similar importance.  
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The rank of [[Group Leader]] (O6) is the commissioned officer rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[COACC]] that is in command of a group of [[Spaceship]]s, or commander of a [[Regiment|Group]] of 2-5 [[Battalion|Wings]] or ground elements or has duties of similar importance. When the rank is used for Staff positions, the term [[Group Leader|Staff Colonel]] is used instead.
  
 
Typically, each {{Imperial}} [[Corps]] deployed will include or be assigned one [[Regiment|Group]] for close air-support roles.
 
Typically, each {{Imperial}} [[Corps]] deployed will include or be assigned one [[Regiment|Group]] for close air-support roles.
  
The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Navy]] is [[Captain (IN)|Captain]].
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[Ground Force Command]] ([[Ground Force Command|GFC]]) is [[Colonel (IA)|Colonel]].
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[Nautical Force Command]] ([[Nautical Force Command|NFC]]) is [[Sea Captain]].
  
The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] is [[Colonel (IM)|Colonel]].
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''The equivalent rank in other services are'':
 
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* [[Imperial Navy]]: [[Captain (IN)|Captain]].
The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[Ground Force Command|GFC]] is [[Colonel (IA)|Colonel]].
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* [[Imperial Marines]]: [[Colonel (IM)|Coronel]].
  
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
The term ''Group Leader'' indicates that the person holding the rank is the leader of a [[Regiment|Group]].
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The term ''Group Leader'' indicates that the person holding the rank is the leader of a [[Regiment|Group]]. It derives its name from the old Solomani rank of "''Group Captain''".
  
 
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Latest revision as of 03:17, 3 April 2024

Imperial Army Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command ranks
Imperial Army Logo.jpeg
Commissioned Officers
O8 » Air Marshal (various grades)
O7 » Air Commodore
O6 » Group Leader (Staff Colonel)
O5 » Wing Leader (Staff Major)
O4 » Squadron Leader (Staff Captain)
O3 » Flight Leader (Staff Lieutenant)
O2 » Flying Officer
O1 » Pilot Officer
O0 » Officer Cadet (Flight Cadet)
Enlisted Ranks
E9 » Chief Master Flight Sgt (Flight Sgt Major)
E8 » Master Flight Sergeant
E7 » Senior Flight Sergeant
E6 » Leading Flight Sergeant
E5 » Flight Sergeant
E4 » Crew Chief
E3 » Senior Airhand
E2 » Leading Airhand
E1 » Airhand
E0 » Airhand Recruit

The rank of Group Leader (O6) is the commissioned officer rank in the Imperial Army COACC.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The rank of Group Leader (O6) is the commissioned officer rank in the Imperial Army COACC that is in command of a group of Spaceships, or commander of a Group of 2-5 Wings or ground elements or has duties of similar importance. When the rank is used for Staff positions, the term Staff Colonel is used instead.

Typically, each Imperial Corps deployed will include or be assigned one Group for close air-support roles.

The equivalent rank in other services are:

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The term Group Leader indicates that the person holding the rank is the leader of a Group. It derives its name from the old Solomani rank of "Group Captain".

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