Starfleet too often treats successful ship command as sufficient preparation for flag rank. A captain controls one vessel and crew, while an admiral must coordinate staffs, formations, diplomacy, logistics, and a wider operational picture. Benjamin Sisko's staff and theater experience is the sort of bridge that makes the transition more credible. The recurring character problem illustrates why navies maintain staff colleges and deliberate command-development paths.
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Why captains need preparation before becoming admirals
Starfleet's uneven admirals become a lesson in professional military education: commanding one ship does not automatically prepare an officer to direct staffs, task groups, or theaters.