Starfleet follows a simple system. All department are equal in authority, and the only characteristic difference is the rank of the individuals in each department, even if those ranks are named differently.
Medical, Engineering, Science, Diplomatic, and Command, inherited the use of the original Earth Naval Rank system, where as the Marines have adopted the old Earth Army Ranks. But, needless to say, the Marine Ranks, while different in name and design, hold the same weight as their corresponding Naval Rank.
For example; a "Naval" Commander has the same authority as the corresponding Marine Rank, in this case, a Lieutenant Colonel. As such a Naval Commander. can give orders to a Marine Major, because the Naval rank of Commander is higher than the Marine Rank of Major. This system works both ways, a Marine Lieutenant Colonel can give orders to a Naval Lieutenant Commander.
This is a good point to note that Naval ranks are used in all of the following departments;
* - While stationed aboard the Churchill, Starfleet Officers will wear the Green of Marines, but retain their Naval rank.
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