Rank Structure
About Rank
The Naval Gaming rank system creates incentives for people to work together and grow Naval Gaming. Ranking up is designed to be fun and meaningful, creating a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Line Officers
Line officers form the backbone of our naval forces, commanding vessels and leading operations at sea. Advancement is competitive among peers but also depends on the advancement of junior and senior officers—you must help others get promoted to advance yourself.
MIDM
3LT
2LT
1LT
LtCDR
CDR
CAPTFlag Officers
Flag officers represent an aristocratic elite. Entry into the flag ranks requires membership in the exclusive Admiralty Club. After promotion to Commodore, advancement follows the same cooperative pattern as line officers.
CMDRE
RADM
VADM
ADM
FADM
NADMRank System Factors
Officers earn promotion points through participation in naval operations. Each participant in an operation earns a point, and the operation commander earns a point for each participant. And EVERYONE earns DOUBLE points when a flag officer is commanding an operation.
Your score represents your performance relative to peers at the same rank. A higher score indicates superior performance compared to officers of equal rank.
Officers must serve a minimum period at each rank before becoming eligible for promotion. This ensures adequate experience at each level of command.
Promotion requires an available position at the next rank. The billeting system is explained in detail below.
Billeting System
Rank shall not be gained by the mere hoarding of points, lest all officers find themselves promoted without merit or distinction.
The billeting system preserves order within the service. Each rank contains a fixed number of billets, and no promotion occurs until a berth opens in the next rank.
Billets are allotted by rule: senior ranks (Lieutenant Commander and above) hold but half the number of billets as the rank beneath, while junior ranks maintain equal numbers, ensuring orderly advancement. Midshipmen remain without limit, as all must begin their service there.
Thus advancement depends upon the progress of others. A 2nd Lieutenant gains when 3rd Lieutenants rise, and again when 1st Lieutenants advance. Advancement in this navy is a common enterprise, not a solitary climb.
Your Path Forward
Ready to begin your career with Naval Gaming? Here's how to get started:
• Join an Operation - Browse active operations and sign up as crew. Every operation earns you promotion points and experience sailing with our officers.
• Build Your Record - Consistent participation builds your percentile score. Show up, demonstrate skill, and help your squadmates succeed.
• Advance Together - Remember: your success depends on helping others advance. Recruit new Midshipmen, support your peers, and respect your senior officers.
• Support the Fleet - Consider joining Admiralty Club, our exclusive membership program. Admiralty Club members gain access to flag officer ranks and help sustain Naval Gaming's operations and development.
Visit the Operations page to find your first mission, or check the Wardroom to see your current progress and promotion requirements.