Would you prefer the title of Skipper / Captain if you were in charge of a StarShip?

[Kamen Rider Blade]

We know that due to naval history, the person in charge of the ship at the time is to be called "Captain", regardless of actual rank.

Should we use the term "Skipper" instead to avoid confusion with the actual rank of "Captain"?

Would it feel wierd to call the current CO of a Ship or whomever is put in charge while the higher ups are on away missions "Skipper"?

 

[The Wormhole]

Isn't Skipper just a nickname for Captain, anyway? Just like Old Man?

 

[urbandefault]

Only if it's just a 3 hour tour.

 

[Tenacity]

Oh glorious goddess.

With much bowing and scraping.

 

[Verteron]

None of this Captain malarky. You can call me SIR.

 

[Ralphis]

They will call me GOD

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

The word 'skipper' really doesn't work in the military. It sounds unprofessional. I'd much prefer Captain.

 

[Shamrock Holmes]

Personally, I prefer "CO"* or sir/ma'am for non-O6 commanding officers, commodore for OC of more than one ship and "CAG" for airwing commanders.

* Which appears to be RAN policy.

 

[Steven P Bastien]

The only time I want to be called skipper is when I'm throwing thin rocks across the water.

 

[FormerLurker]

Wasn't Skipper Barbie's little sister?

 

[fireproof78]

Skipper.

 

[J.T.B.]

The word 'skipper' really doesn't work in the military. It sounds unprofessional. I'd much prefer Captain.

Skipper was a rank in the Royal Naval Reserve in WW1 and WW2. One even got the Victoria Cross.

The London Gazette, 20 Nov. 1918:

 

[Dukhat]

There was an episode of Deep Space Nine where Jadzia mentioned the 'skipper' of some starship. The line sounded extremely corny, like some shithead scriptwriter was trying to sound all maritime-y.

 

[Delta Vega]

I'd prefer "Dude"

 

[NewHeavensNewEarth]

Only if I had a loud parrot on my shoulder at all times. And a map to hidden treasure.

 

[Jim Klag]

We know that due to naval history, the person in charge of the ship at the time is to be called "Captain", regardless of actual rank.

Should we use the term "Skipper" instead to avoid confusion with the actual rank of "Captain"?

Would it feel wierd to call the current CO of a Ship or whomever is put in charge while the higher ups are on away missions "Skipper"?

As an aside, my dad was in the navy in WWII and the crews on both subs he served on called their captain "The Old Man." That seemed to be the norm in WWII.

 

[Refuge]

There's a difference between being a Captain and the Captain. I think call the Captain - Captain and the other namesakes can go by Commander/s.

 

[plynch]

And Number One gets called "Li'l Buddy"!

 

[Kamen Rider Blade]

And Number One gets called "Li'l Buddy"!

I think the rights holder for "Gilligan's Island" will sue anybody if they use Skipper & Lil Buddy in the same episode.

 

[Tenacity]

And Number One gets called "Li'l Buddy"!

that's because she's "different."