lieutenant junior grade
English edit
Noun edit
lieutenant junior grade (plural lieutenants junior grade)
- A commissioned officer of the United States Navy whose rank is above an ensign's and below a lieutenant, or a corresponding rank in other navies.
- A commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration whose rank is above an ensign and below a lieutenant.
Usage notes edit
When used as a title, it is always capitalized.
- Example: Lieutenant Junior Grade John Smith. The rank of lieutenant junior grade corresponds to pay grade O-2.
Abbreviations: LTJG, L.t. (j.g)
Translations edit
rank corresponding to ltn. jr. grade
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