Starfleet Academy  Welcome to the academy. The purpose if the
academy is to provide a test in order for ensigns to become
lieutenants. You can start on a ship as an ensign, or pass the
academy exam and start as a lieutenant junior grade. There are
two exams, the first one is easier, it's to become lieutenant
junior grade. The second is harder, but it will promote you to
Lieutenant if you pass it.  Starfleet Academy Exams  Test 1 Test
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