Lieutenant Colonel
/ˌluːtənənt ˈkɜːrnəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A military rank used in many countries, ranking above a major and below a colonel, often involved in command or administrative roles within armed forces.
The lieutenant colonel was responsible for leading the battalion during the operation.
Forms
- lieutenant colonels
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Commentary
In legal documents involving military personnel, clarity about rank is important as it may affect authority and chain of command.
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