What does a lieutenant do?

Lieutenants have many of the same responsibilities as lower-ranking police officers, but also plan work schedules, oversee departmental cases, book and process criminals, assist with detective work, conduct internal investigations, and help officers with situations that require seniority or expertise in the field.

What is an Article 15 in the military?

The authority for commanders to give an Article 15 is found in Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It permits commanders to resolve allegations of minor misconduct against a soldier without resorting to higher forms of discipline, such as a court-martial.

Can a lieutenant give the Sergeant Major of the Army orders?

Short answer is yes. A lieutenant being a commissioned officer can give orders to a sergeant major, a noncommissioned officer.

What’s below a lieutenant?

In the British Army and in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, a second lieutenant is the lowest ranking commissioned officer. The next higher rank is lieutenant junior grade (U.S. and British), followed by lieutenant and lieutenant commander.

Can a SPC counsel a Soldier?

Counseling Answer: Yes, any leader within or external to the chain can conduct a counseling session with a Soldier.

Do lieutenants outrank sergeant majors?

The LT absolutely does not outrank the sergeant major or first sergeant. Sure, on paper, all Army officers outrank all enlisted and warrant officers in the military. Instead, they mentor the lieutenants, sometimes by explaining that the lieutenant needs to shut up and color.

What is the difference between a 4-star general and a lieutenant?

That means that the command sergeant major to a 4-star general would generally be treated with about the deference accorded to a 2-star general, without having the rank, obviously. A sergeant major is a noncommissioned officer. A lieutenant is a commissioned officer.

What is the difference between lieutenant colonel and Lieutenant General?

For example, a lieutenant colonel (lt col) rank is below a colonel and above the rank of major. A lieutenant general ranks below a general and above a major general. A lieutenant general is a three-star military rank used in many countries.

Is a 2nd Lt higher than a first lieutenant?

In most military establishments, a lieutenant is an entry-level commissioned officer’s rank. It may be divided into two levels, first and second. A second lieutenant can be abbreviated as 2LT, 2ndLt, 2d Lt, or O1. The lieutenant or first lieutenant is a higher rank than a second lieutenant.

What happens if a lieutenant gives orders to a sergeant major?

However, any lieutenant that would presume to give (unnecessary) orders to a sergeant major would have demonstrated by doing so that he lacks tact and good judgement. That would certainly lead to an immediate ass-chewing by his commander, and probably a negative remark on his next efficiency report, effectively ending the lieutenant’s career.