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A lieutenant colonel is a high-ranking officer in the United States military. They are one rank below a colonel and one rank above a major.
Think of it like a ladder, with colonel at the top and major at the bottom. A lieutenant colonel is one step up from the bottom, but still very important and respected. They have a lot of responsibility and are in charge of many soldiers.
Lieutenant Colonel
A Lieutenant Colonel is a military officer in the United States who holds a rank below colonel and above major.
The first example shows how someone can be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after serving in the military for a certain amount of time. The second example illustrates how a Lieutenant Colonel can be in charge of a group of soldiers during a training exercise.