The different ranks do add uniqueness to their respective faction. I don't really see a problem with a SOC having that rank of a Gen or Admiral, If marines were still around I'd be in MARSOC with a General position leading both marines and MARSOC. and yeah other factions don't have a base faction to lead but I dont see a problem with Vega having a "gen" rank. I was in Vega once and the ranks were fine it was never really a problem with "paygrade" difference.
I think there should be 3 tops for WO ranks because only 2 WO ranks would be too short to determine whether they are fit to become an officer rank. The cooldowns are ok but I prefer how mine is done. I
I am so-so with #1 all SOC should have the same enlisted, WOs, and officers. But it also depends on what the leader wants to do with their ranks.
I do disagree with #2 as I said I don't see it being a real problem but I think I just prefer the ranks as they are now.
I disagree with #3 because ranks should be different because not all ranks will be the same to ground faction and naval factions should be different to each other they aren't all from the same branch like SEALs was for Navy, GB/Rangers were for Army, And MARSOC was for marines so I don't see why the ranks/abbreviations should be the same rank.
I agree with Don with #4.