UNITAF uses a military rank system and like most all things in UNITAF in accordance with "Realism Where it Matters" it's usage is not solely for simulation, but rather serves a function in the running of the organisation.
Ranks are broken down as follows;
- Enlisted Ranks
- Recruits (Cdt, Rec)
- Privates (Pvt, PFC)
- Specialists (SPC, MSP)
- Non-commissioned officers
- Junior NCOs (Cpl, Sgt, SSgt)
- Senior NCOs or SNCOs (SFC, 1SG, SgtMaj)
- Officers
- Junior Officers (2Lt, 1Lt, Capt)
- Senior Officers (Maj, LtCol, Col)
Enlisted ranks
Enlisted ranks cover all persons who take no additional responsibilities beyond mission attendance and general contributions and is where most all members reside. These members have no direct leadership roles out of the game. Promotion is achieved through a combination of operational and practice hours as well as good conduct.
NCOs
Non-commissioned officers are managers as well as leaders, they allow the day-to-day functioning of UNITAF, all enlisted members are assigned to an NCO in the chain of command. The more persons assigned under an NCO the higher his rank will be. Rank for NCOs denotes their level of authority/seniority within the organisational chain of command, that represents all persons in UNITAF. NCOs are expected to be more active than enlisted members as well as leading on the battlefield when required. NCOs have additional administrative duties to assist their superiors with the smooth running of UNITAF.
All NCOs and above continually demonstrate a positive attitude, maturity and a willingness to not only volunteer their leadership, but to provide their valued feedback and input both in game and out.
SNCOs
Senior non-commissioned officers are similar to NCOs in function, except rather than having enlisted persons assigned directly to them, they are paired with Officers in higher level units such as platoons, companies and battalions. SNCOs are the right hand and key advisors to their officer. They act as a vital function to develop and support the NCOs under them. SNCOs will lead by example on the battlefield when required.
Officers
Officers are less management focused and in UNITAF provide strategic direction to the groups aims, objectives and direction. Officers support and are supported by SNCOs and NCOs in order to deliver the objectives of the whole. While ultimately remaining responsible for all those under them, and representing them in top level discussions.