Subject: Did Lieutenant Uhura has rank insignia during Star Trek
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Yes, *Lieutenant Uhura* did have a rank insignia during the original run of *Star Trek: The Original Series*, though there has been some confusion about
it over the years. Her rank was indicated by the gold braid on the sleeves of her uniform, just like other officers aboard the *USS Enterprise*. The main reason some fans believe she lacked a rank insignia is that, unlike characters such as *Kirk*, *Spock*, and *McCoy*, whose stripes were more prominently visible, *Uhura's* uniform design sometimes made them less noticeable. Additionally, in certain lighting conditions or lower-resolution broadcasts, the gold braiding could be harder to discern, giving the illusion that she had none.

As for the rest of the crew, they generally wore their appropriate insignia, but there were occasional inconsistencies, as was common in 1960s television productions. Some background officers or extras might have appeared without their rank insignia due to costuming oversights, and the show's budgetary constraints sometimes led to the reuse of uniforms, creating small continuity errors. However, principal cast members like *Kirk*, *Spock*, and *McCoy* always wore their proper insignia, and *Uhura*as a commissioned officerwas
no exception. Standing next to yeomen, who lacked any rank designation, helped emphasize her status as a lieutenant aboard the *Enterprise*. While her role primarily involved communications, her rank meant she had authority and responsibilities beyond simply operating the ship's systems.


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