Especially on the Enterprise, Starfleet's flagship. It was meant to be the best of the best of the best, and supplemented by those who had the potential to rise to that standard and just needed to be mentored. Their job was to best represent what the Federation has to offer be it scientifically, diplomatically, or militarily. There was an earned respect, even among the rivals and enemies of the Federation. Who the hell respects anyone in new Trek?
Especially on the Enterprise, Starfleet's flagship. It was meant to be the best of the best of the best, and supplemented by those who had the potential to rise to that standard and just needed to be mentored. Their job was to best represent what the Federation has to offer be it scientifically, diplomatically, or militarily. There was an earned respect, even among the rivals and enemies of the Federation. Who the hell respects anyone in new Trek?