KLINGON DEFENSE FORCE RANK CHART

The Klingon chancellor is the commander-in-chief of the Klingon Armed Forces. His military rank is la'quv, usually translated as "Supreme Commander".

Klingons usually do not use any rank markings or other insignia indicating their rank or assignment.

Listed here are the common translations for Klingon ranks. The original Klingon rank designations are put in parentheses.

1. Commissioned officers

Yeoman(ne')
Ensign(lagh)
Lieutenant(Sogh)
Commander(la')
Captain(HoD)
Brigadier('ech)
Commodore(totlh)
General(Sa')
Admiral('aj)
 2. Enlisted Crew

Corporal(Da')
Sergeant(bu')


The term beq (pronounced "bekk") does not describe a rank; it can be used for any Klingon warrior and simply means "crewman".


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