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a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers
- She was promoted to lieutenant after demonstrating exceptional leadership skills in combat.
- The lieutenant coordinated the logistics for the battalion's deployment.
- As a lieutenant, he oversaw the training of new recruits at the military academy.
- The lieutenant reported directly to the captain and briefed him on the unit's status.
- During the operation, the lieutenant made split-second decisions under intense pressure.
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an officer in a police force
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an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade