On 12/16/2020 12:59 AM, David Johnson wrote:
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> In some sense, that shouldn't be a problem. It's actually a sort of
> conceit on our part to assume that a "space service" centuries in the
> future will have rank structures and protocols which closely mirror
> those of contemporary nautical forces (even putting aside the likely
> fact that near-future "space forces" will likely evolve from
> contemporary air forces rather than nautical forces).

Contemporary naval rank structure and protocols are remarkably similar
to those of the past couple centuries.  As for the comment about "space
forces" evolving from air forces rather than naval forces, I would think
that at worst it would be a blend of both and at best a predominance of
naval traditions given how once you move past orbit, you're essentially
the equivalent of a submarine when it comes to operations.

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