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 SECOND LIEUTENANT (2LT)
(Addressed as "Lieutenant")
Typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers. Leads platoon-size
elements consisting of the platoon SGT and two or more squads (16 to 44 Soldiers).
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 FIRST LIEUTENANT (1LT)
(Addressed as "Lieutenant")
A seasoned lieutenant with 18 to 24 months service. Leads more specialized weapons
platoons and indirect fire computation centers. As a senior Lieutenant, they are often selected to be the Executive Officer of a company-sized unit (110 to 140 personnel).
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CAPTAIN (CPT)
(Addressed as "Captain")
Commands and controls company-sized units (62 to 190 Soldiers), together with a
principal NCO assistant. Instructs skills at service schools and combat training
centers and is often a Staff Officer at the battalion level.
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MAJOR (MAJ)
(Addressed as "Major")
Serves as primary Staff Officer for brigade and task force command
regarding personnel,
logistical and operational missions.
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL
(LTC)
(Addressed as "Lieutenant Colonel " or "Colonel") Typically commands
battalion-sized units (300 to 1,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as principal NCO assistant.
May also be selected for brigade and task force Executive Officer.
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COLONEL (COL)
(Addressed as "Colonel")
Typically commands brigade-sized units (3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as
principal NCO assistant.
Also found as the chief of divisional-level staff agencies.
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