Rear admiral

Rear Admiral is a rank of flag officer in many militaries, most notably Earth Starfleet and its Federation counterpart.


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Positions and Lists
Grades are noted when known.

Earth Starfleet
In Earth Starfleet, a Commodore was immediately below a rear admiral and a Vice Admiral was immediately above.

Federation Starfleet
The United Federation of Planets adopted the same grades for its own Starfleet, however by the 2370s the rank of Commodore had been replaced by Rear Admiral, lower half. This made a Captain immediately below a rear admiral.
 * Rear Admiral Kathryn Janeway
 * Rear Admiral James T. Kirk

Chronology
Dates listed are first appearence or mention at that rank except as noted. Personnel are Starfleet except as noted. Grades are noted when known.

2270

 * Captain James T. Kirk is promoted to Rear Admiral

2281

 * Rear Admiral James T. Kirk retires

2284

 * James T. Kirk returns to Starfleet as a Rear Admiral

2286

 * James T. Kirk is demoted to Captain

2378

 * Kathryn Janeway is promoted to Rear Admiral