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{{short description|Rank in the British Army and Royal Marines}} |
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'''Lieutenant colonel''' ('''Lt Col'''), is a rank in the [[British Army]] and [[Royal Marines]] which is also used in many [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries. The rank is superior to [[Major (United Kingdom)|major]], and subordinate to [[Colonel (United Kingdom)|colonel]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/32321.aspx |title=Ranks |work=British Army Website |access-date=22 December 2013 }}</ref> The comparable [[Royal Navy]] rank is [[Commander (Royal Navy)|commander]], and the comparable rank in the [[Royal Air Force]] and many [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] air forces is [[Wing commander (rank)|wing commander]]. |
'''Lieutenant colonel''' ('''Lt Col'''), is a rank in the [[British Army]] and [[Royal Marines]] which is also used in many [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries. The rank is superior to [[Major (United Kingdom)|major]], and subordinate to [[Colonel (United Kingdom)|colonel]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/32321.aspx |title=Ranks |work=British Army Website |access-date=22 December 2013 }}</ref> The comparable [[Royal Navy]] rank is [[Commander (Royal Navy)|commander]], and the comparable rank in the [[Royal Air Force]] and many [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] air forces is [[Wing commander (rank)|wing commander]]. |
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The rank insignia in the [[British Army]] and [[Royal Marines]], as well as many Commonwealth countries, is a crown above a [[Order of the Bath|four-pointed "Bath" star]], also colloquially referred to as a [[British Army officer rank insignia|"pip"]]. The crown has varied in the past with different monarchs; the current one being the |
The rank insignia in the [[British Army]] and [[Royal Marines]], as well as many Commonwealth countries, is a crown above a [[Order of the Bath|four-pointed "Bath" star]], also colloquially referred to as a [[British Army officer rank insignia|"pip"]]. The crown has varied in the past with different monarchs; the current one being the Tudor Crown. Most other Commonwealth countries use the same insignia, or with the state emblem replacing the crown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=British Army ranks {{!}} National Army Museum |url=https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/british-army-ranks |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=www.nam.ac.uk |language=en}}</ref> |
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In the modern British Armed forces, the established commander of a [[regiment]] or [[battalion]] is a lieutenant colonel. |
In the modern British Armed forces, the established commander of a [[regiment]] or [[battalion]] is a lieutenant colonel. |
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File:British-Army-LtCol(1867-1880)-Collar Insignia.svg|1867 to 1880 lieutenant colonel's collar rank insignia |
File:British-Army-LtCol(1867-1880)-Collar Insignia.svg|1867 to 1880 lieutenant colonel's collar rank insignia |
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File:British&Empire-Army-LtCol(1881-1902).svg|1881 to 1902 lieutenant colonel's shoulder rank insignia |
File:British&Empire-Army-LtCol(1881-1902).svg|1881 to 1902 lieutenant colonel's shoulder rank insignia |
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British Army (1902-1920) OF-4.svg|1902 to 1920 lieutenant colonel's sleeve cuff rank insignia |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[British and U.S. military ranks compared]] |
*[[British and U.S. military ranks compared]] |
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*[[British Army Other Ranks rank insignia]] |
*[[British Army Other Ranks rank insignia]] |
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*[[British Army officer rank insignia]] |
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*[[Lieutenant colonel (United States)]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
Latest revision as of 10:31, 7 May 2024
Lieutenant colonel | |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Service branch | British Army Royal Marines |
Abbreviation | Lt Col |
NATO rank code | OF-4 |
Next higher rank | Colonel |
Next lower rank | Major |
Equivalent ranks |
Lieutenant colonel (Lt Col), is a rank in the British Army and Royal Marines which is also used in many Commonwealth countries. The rank is superior to major, and subordinate to colonel.[1] The comparable Royal Navy rank is commander, and the comparable rank in the Royal Air Force and many Commonwealth air forces is wing commander.
The rank insignia in the British Army and Royal Marines, as well as many Commonwealth countries, is a crown above a four-pointed "Bath" star, also colloquially referred to as a "pip". The crown has varied in the past with different monarchs; the current one being the Tudor Crown. Most other Commonwealth countries use the same insignia, or with the state emblem replacing the crown.[2]
In the modern British Armed forces, the established commander of a regiment or battalion is a lieutenant colonel.
From 1 April 1918 to 31 July 1919, the Royal Air Force maintained the rank of lieutenant colonel. It was superseded by the rank of wing commander on the following day.
Ceremonial usage
[edit]Certain regiments of the British Army have honorary appointments as Regimental Lieutenant Colonel and Deputy Regimental Lieutenant Colonel. These are similar in nature and less in rank to Colonel of the Regiment.
Historical insignia
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1810 to 1855 lieutenant colonel's shoulder rank insignia
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1856 to 1867 lieutenant colonel's collar rank insignia
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1867 to 1880 lieutenant colonel's collar rank insignia
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1881 to 1902 lieutenant colonel's shoulder rank insignia
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1902 to 1920 lieutenant colonel's sleeve cuff rank insignia
See also
[edit]- British and U.S. military ranks compared
- British Army Other Ranks rank insignia
- British Army officer rank insignia
- Lieutenant colonel (United States)
References
[edit]- ^ "Ranks". British Army Website. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ "British Army ranks | National Army Museum". www.nam.ac.uk. Retrieved 29 June 2022.