Updated: Aug 19, 2010
Current until: Jan 1, 2011

These are the current ranks and requirements for Cadet ranks:

CADET RANKS:
All Cadet Academy courses are counted for points toward rank advancement in SFI.

Cadet Fourth Class (C4):

• A - Register on the forum of the USS Vre'kasht and begin actively posting. (2 posts per week, minimum)
• B - Be an SFI member.
• C - Send a personel message to the Chief of Cadet Operations, saying who they are. For example: I am (First name, last name), and I am now a member of SFI and USS Vre'kasht.
  • In the event that there is no Chief of Cadet Operations, the personal message will go to the Head of the Department the Cadet wishes to be assigned to.

Cadet Third Class (C3):

• A - Continue actively posting on the website forum for a month. (2 posts per week, minimum)
• B - Earn 50 Points.
• C - Completion of an Institute of Cadet Academy Class (completed, a total of 1)

Cadet Second Class (C2):

• A - Continue actively posting on the website forum for another two months. (2 posts per week, minimum)
• B - Earn another 50 points. (for a total of 100)
• C - Completion of a second Institute of Cadet Academy Class (completed, a total of 2)
• D - Pass the Starfleet Academy Security School - TOS Rank Recognition.

Cadet First Class (C1):

• A - Continue actively posting on the website forum for another two months. (2 posts per week, minimum)
• B - Earn another 50 points. (for a total of 150)
• C - Completion of a third Institute of Cadet Academy Class (completed, a total of 3)

Special note for all 15 through 17 year old cadets:

A cadet can earn the rank of Acting Ensign when they reach the age of 15 years. They will need to have met all the above Cadet requirements. They must also have shown exemplary conduct on the forum and active participation in charitable actities.

Acting Ensigns:

• A - Must have earned the rank of Cadet First Class.
• B - Must write a short essay (100 to 250 words), on why they want to be an acting Ensign, and submit it to the Chief of Cadet Operations for approval.
  • In the event that there is no Chief of Cadet Operations, essay submissions will go to the Cadet's Department Head.

The CCO will then submit the essay, upon his/her approval, to the XO for approval. The XO will them submit the essay, upon his/her approval, to the CO. The CO will read the essay and come to a conclusion. If approved, the CO will contact the XO and have him/her summon the CCO and the Cadet to the CO's ready room. Once all parties are present, the CO will promote the Cadet to Acting Ensign.

Upon reaching the age of 18, having acheived all of the above requirements for Cadet first class and passing the OTS exam, the Cadet can earn the rank of Ensign, upon the CO's approval. If OTS is not taken and passed, the Cadet can only earn the Enlisted rate of Crewman Recruit regardless of whether or not they were made Acting Ensign, upon the CO's approval.