lieutenant colonel

military

The rank of "lieutenant colonel" is used in many countries' armed forces, positioned between major and colonel, often involving command responsibilities.

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Definition

B2General Military

(formal)A commissioned officer ranking above major and below colonel.

Example

She was promoted to lieutenant colonel after years of dedicated service.

C1United States Armed Forces

(technical)An officer rank in the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force, often commanding a battalion or squadron.

Example

In the Air Force, a lieutenant colonel typically commands a squadron.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lieutenant colonel":

first lieutenant lieutenant general second lieutenant lieutenant junior grade brigadier general lieutenant governor lance corporal