So, I write mostly Sci-fi war, I have a problem with figuring out military ranks. I know that Star trek uses Navy ranking system, others simply wing it. I also know there are dozens of positions that aren’t listed, such as Gunnery sergeant. I mean to say, by this I have a list that breaks down the chain of command, but I can’t seem to find a list on the internet that would list the jobs say on board a helicopter, a tank crew, a boat crew ( like in Apocalypse Now) etc. I have struggled mostly making it up as I go knowing I’ll eventually have to change it, along with ranks. I find it annoying to have to guess it all. Also what are the ranks of Special Forces commandos? Can any help me here? The internet is a great tool, but seriously still limited.
To add, if someone can help more directly, my story involves some Special Forces commando going onto enemy lines to find someone. They will travel by tank for a while, so that hints what are the jobs on board, and does a tank commander out rank a commando? Also on board a drop ship would there be a higher ranking officer? Such as the drop ship in Aliens, or is it just a Captain like in the air force?
To add, if someone can help more directly, my story involves some Special Forces commando going onto enemy lines to find someone. They will travel by tank for a while, so that hints what are the jobs on board, and does a tank commander out rank a commando? Also on board a drop ship would there be a higher ranking officer? Such as the drop ship in Aliens, or is it just a Captain like in the air force?
