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Line 1: − {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} A '''Lieutenant Colonel''' is usually the executive officer of a regiment of ground troops or the Executive Officer of a [[DropShip]], [[JumpShip]], or [[WarShip]]. A '''Lieutenant Colonel''' is usually the executive officer of a regiment of ground troops or the Executive Officer of a [[DropShip]], [[JumpShip]], or [[WarShip]]. == SLDF == == SLDF == The first Star League did not use this rank; [[Major|Majors]] were promoted directly to [[Colonel|Colonels]] (or [[Commodore]] if a member of the Star League Navy). The first Star League did not use this rank; [[Major|Majors]] were promoted directly to [[Colonel|Colonels]] (or [[Commodore]] if a member of the Star League Navy). == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== − In the [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] a '''Leutnant-Colonel''' is the first of the "senior officer" ranks, and is typically the second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leutnant-Colonel is responsible for information gathering, intelligence, supply, and equipping the entire regiment.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 118</ref> + In the [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] a '''Leutnant-Colonel''' is the first of the "senior officer" ranks, and is typically the second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leutnant-Colonel is responsible for information gathering, intelligence, supply, and equipping the entire regiment.<ref>[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]], p. 118</ref> Though this rank's duties may seem to overlap with those of the [[Hauptmann-Kommandant]], in reality the Leutant-Colonel has a much better understanding of the strategic situation and can take command of regimental sized forces. Though this rank's duties may seem to overlap with those of the [[Hauptmann-Kommandant]], in reality the Leutant-Colonel has a much better understanding of the strategic situation and can take command of regimental sized forces. − {|class="wikitable" width="300" − |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia − |- − ! [[Leutnant-Colonel]]<br>Leutnant-Kaptain − |align="center"|[[File:LeutnantColonelLAAF.png]] − |} == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== − In the [[DCMS]] a Lieutenant Colonel is called a '''''Chu-sa'''''. Like other Inner Sphere militaries, they command battalions of troops. In the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]], the equivalent rank is '''''Sho-sa'''''. As their symbol of rank they wear an apple green ''katakana'' numeral 2.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 129</ref> + In the [[DCMS]] a Lieutenant Colonel is called a '''''Chu-sa'''''. Like other Inner Sphere militaries, they command battalions of troops. In the [[Draconis Combine Admirality]], the equivalent rank is '''''Sho-sa'''''. As their symbol of rank they wear an apple green ''katakana'' numeral 2.<ref>[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]], p. 129</ref> {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service Line 31:
Line 23: |align="center"|[[File:Chusa-tech.png]] |align="center"|[[File:Chusa-tech.png]] |} |} − == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == − This is the [[AFFS]] equivalent to the Lieutenant Colonel rank used by other militaries. The Leftenant Colonel is usually the executive officer and second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leftenant Colonel handles most of the daily administrative chores of the regiment so the commanding [[Colonel]] has more time to formulate regimental strategy. The equivalent rank in the AFFS Navy is '''Light Commodore'''<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 127</ref>. These officers command [[DropShips]] or Assault ships.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 28</ref> + This is the [[AFFS]] equivalent to the Lieutenant Colonel rank used by other militaries. The Leftenant Colonel is usually the executive officer and second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leftenant Colonel handles most of the daily administrative chores of the regiment so the commanding [[Colonel]] has more time to formulate regimental strategy. The equivalent rank in the AFFS Navy is '''Light Commodore'''.<ref>[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]], p. 127</ref> Leftenant Colonels and Light Commodores wear an epaulette with one broad band and one narrow band as their rank insignia. Leftenant Colonels and Light Commodores wear an epaulette with one broad band and one narrow band as their rank insignia. Line 55:
Line 46: == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == − After [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] became [[Chancellor]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]], he created a new rank system for the [[CCAF]] as part of his ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' movement. Officers who hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel are called ''Zhong-shao''; Naval officers add ''Kong-'' as a prefix to show their rank of ''Kong-zhong-shao''. + After [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] became [[Chancellor]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]], he created a new rank system for the [[CCAF]] as part of his [[Xin Sheng]] movement. Officers who hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel are called ''Zhong-shao''; Naval officers add ''Kong-'' as a prefix to show their rank of ''Kong-zhong-shao''. As part of their unique position in the Capellan Confederation, the [[Warrior House|Warrior Houses]] use the rank of ''Ying-zhang'' for the commanding officer of the Warrior House infantry battalion. Usually this officer also acts as the Executive Officer of the 'Mech battalion. As part of their unique position in the Capellan Confederation, the [[Warrior House|Warrior Houses]] use the rank of ''Ying-zhang'' for the commanding officer of the Warrior House infantry battalion. Usually this officer also acts as the Executive Officer of the 'Mech battalion. Line 71:
Line 62: == Free Worlds League Military == == Free Worlds League Military == − In the [[FWLM]] the Lieutenant Colonel rank was created to allow [[Major|Majors]] to command regimental sized formations. This promotion was only supposed to be taken when a Major was destined to be promoted to [[Colonel]] or a until a new Colonel took command of the regiment. In reality this rank can be held by either regimental commanders or senior battalion commanders.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 86</ref> After the [[Military Reorganization Act]], these officers commanded regiments of infantry or armor, though they would sometimes be a senior battalion commander in a 'Mech regiment.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 21</ref> + In the [[FWLM]] the Lieutenant Colonel rank was created to allow [[Major|Majors]] to command regimental sized formations. This promotion was only supposed to be taken when a Major was destined to be promoted to [[Colonel]] or a until a new Colonel took command of the regiment. In reality this rank can be held by either regimental commanders or senior battalion commanders.<ref>[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]], p. 86</ref> − − In the FWLM Navy, an officer could only reach the rank of '''Captain''' after they had two years of command experience. Frequently officers lacking this experience would act as a [[Lieutenant-Commander]] or [[Commander]] to get the experience they needed. − − A '''Flag Captain''' is a FWLM Navy Captain who has more experience and can lead multi-ship operations. Typically these officers are being groomed to become a [[Commodore]]. They do not bear a special rank insignia. − − In both branches, officers with this rank wear three broad gold bars on a purple background as their rank symbol. − − {|class="wikitable" − |+ [[FWLM]] Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia − |- − ! [[Lieutenant Colonel]] − |align="center"|[[File:LieutenantColonelFWL.png]] − |} − == The Clans == == The Clans == The [[Clans]] do not use this rank. Instead a [[Star Colonel]] is likely to be assisted by a senior [[Star Captain]]. The [[Clans]] do not use this rank. Instead a [[Star Colonel]] is likely to be assisted by a senior [[Star Captain]]. == Comstar/Word of Blake == == Comstar/Word of Blake == − Due to their unique force structure, the Lieutenant Colonel rank doesn't exist in the [[Com Guards]] or [[Word of Blake Militia]]. Instead, the commanding officer of a [[Level III]] (battalion sized formation) is either an [[Adept]] or [[Demi-Precentor]]. + Due to their unique force structure, the Lieutenant Colonel rank doesn't exist in the [[ComGuards]] or [[Word of Blake Militia]]. Instead, the commanding officer of a [[Level III]] (battalion sized formation) is either an [[Adept]] or [[Demi-Precentor]]. − + == Periphery Powers == − ComStar doesn't officially use the rank of Demi-Precentor, but informally they use a ComStar logo with a blue-yellow-red halo to show their rank. Word of Blake Demi-Precentors use a gold medallion with their branch insignia in silver to show their "midway" position between [[Adept|Adepts]] and [[Precentor|Precentors]]. − ''Insignia shows '''theta''' symbol, indicating [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] crew. Other service branches replace '''theta''' with appropriate Greek letter.'' − {|class="wikitable" width="400" − |+ Com Guard/Word of Blake Militia Insignia − ! Rank !! [[Com Guards]] Insignia !! [[Word of Blake Militia]] Insignia − |- − ! [[Demi-Precentor]] − |align="center"|[[File:Comstar-DemiPrecentor.png]] − |align="center"|[[File:WoB-DemiPrecentor.png]] − |} − − ==Free Rasalhague Republic== − In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''''Överste-Löjtnant''''', Swedish for Lieutenant-Colonel.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These officers wear an inverted version of the Kapten's insignia: A green patch with a vertical silver bar crossed at the top by a small silver bar. − {|class="wikitable" width="300" − |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia − |- − ! ''Överste-Löjtnant'' − |align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-LtCol.png]] − |} − − ==Periphery Powers== − ===Magistracy of Canopus=== − A [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] '''Force Major''' is the equivalent of a Lieutenant Colonel, created with the updating of the MAF's ranking structure. It is awarded to Majors who have accomplished great feats as a way of giving them additional prestige and influence within the MAF. Unlike other officer-grade ranks, Force Major cannot be bought at any price.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> Their rank insignia is a gold diamond topped by a silver star. − {|class="wikitable" width="350" − |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia − |- − ! [[Force Major]] − |align="center"|[[File:MagistracyOfCanopus-ForceMajor.png]] − |} − − ===Taurian Defense Force=== − This rank isn't used by the [[TDF]]. − ===Marian Hegemony=== − This rank isn't used by the [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]]. − ===Outworlds Alliance=== − This rank isn't used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. − − ==Notes== − {{RankStyle}} ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' − * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' − * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' − * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' − * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' − − [[Category:Military Ranks]]
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A '''Lieutenant Colonel''' is usually the executive officer of a regiment of ground troops or the Executive Officer of a [[DropShip]], [[JumpShip]], or [[WarShip]]. | A '''Lieutenant Colonel''' is usually the executive officer of a regiment of ground troops or the Executive Officer of a [[DropShip]], [[JumpShip]], or [[WarShip]]. | ||
== SLDF == | == SLDF == | ||
The first Star League did not use this rank; [[Major|Majors]] were promoted directly to [[Colonel|Colonels]] (or [[Commodore]] if a member of the Star League Navy). | The first Star League did not use this rank; [[Major|Majors]] were promoted directly to [[Colonel|Colonels]] (or [[Commodore]] if a member of the Star League Navy). | ||
== Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ||
| − | In the [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] a '''Leutnant-Colonel''' is the first of the "senior officer" ranks, and is typically the second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leutnant-Colonel is responsible for information gathering, intelligence, supply, and equipping the entire regiment.<ref> | + | In the [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] a '''Leutnant-Colonel''' is the first of the "senior officer" ranks, and is typically the second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leutnant-Colonel is responsible for information gathering, intelligence, supply, and equipping the entire regiment.<ref>[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]], p. 118</ref> |
Though this rank's duties may seem to overlap with those of the [[Hauptmann-Kommandant]], in reality the Leutant-Colonel has a much better understanding of the strategic situation and can take command of regimental sized forces. | Though this rank's duties may seem to overlap with those of the [[Hauptmann-Kommandant]], in reality the Leutant-Colonel has a much better understanding of the strategic situation and can take command of regimental sized forces. | ||
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== Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ||
| − | In the [[DCMS]] a Lieutenant Colonel is called a '''''Chu-sa'''''. Like other Inner Sphere militaries, they command battalions of troops. In the [[Draconis Combine | + | In the [[DCMS]] a Lieutenant Colonel is called a '''''Chu-sa'''''. Like other Inner Sphere militaries, they command battalions of troops. In the [[Draconis Combine Admirality]], the equivalent rank is '''''Sho-sa'''''. As their symbol of rank they wear an apple green ''katakana'' numeral 2.<ref>[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]], p. 129</ref> |
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== Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == | == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == | ||
| − | This is the [[AFFS]] equivalent to the Lieutenant Colonel rank used by other militaries. The Leftenant Colonel is usually the executive officer and second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leftenant Colonel handles most of the daily administrative chores of the regiment so the commanding [[Colonel]] has more time to formulate regimental strategy. The equivalent rank in the AFFS Navy is '''Light Commodore'''<ref> | + | This is the [[AFFS]] equivalent to the Lieutenant Colonel rank used by other militaries. The Leftenant Colonel is usually the executive officer and second in command of a regiment of ground forces. The Leftenant Colonel handles most of the daily administrative chores of the regiment so the commanding [[Colonel]] has more time to formulate regimental strategy. The equivalent rank in the AFFS Navy is '''Light Commodore'''.<ref>[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]], p. 127</ref> |
Leftenant Colonels and Light Commodores wear an epaulette with one broad band and one narrow band as their rank insignia. | Leftenant Colonels and Light Commodores wear an epaulette with one broad band and one narrow band as their rank insignia. | ||
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== Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == | == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == | ||
| − | After [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] became [[Chancellor]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]], he created a new rank system for the [[CCAF]] as part of his | + | After [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] became [[Chancellor]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]], he created a new rank system for the [[CCAF]] as part of his [[Xin Sheng]] movement. Officers who hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel are called ''Zhong-shao''; Naval officers add ''Kong-'' as a prefix to show their rank of ''Kong-zhong-shao''. |
As part of their unique position in the Capellan Confederation, the [[Warrior House|Warrior Houses]] use the rank of ''Ying-zhang'' for the commanding officer of the Warrior House infantry battalion. Usually this officer also acts as the Executive Officer of the 'Mech battalion. | As part of their unique position in the Capellan Confederation, the [[Warrior House|Warrior Houses]] use the rank of ''Ying-zhang'' for the commanding officer of the Warrior House infantry battalion. Usually this officer also acts as the Executive Officer of the 'Mech battalion. | ||
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== Free Worlds League Military == | == Free Worlds League Military == | ||
| − | In the [[FWLM]] the Lieutenant Colonel rank was created to allow [[Major|Majors]] to command regimental sized formations. This promotion was only supposed to be taken when a Major was destined to be promoted to [[Colonel]] or a until a new Colonel took command of the regiment. In reality this rank can be held by either regimental commanders or senior battalion commanders.<ref> | + | In the [[FWLM]] the Lieutenant Colonel rank was created to allow [[Major|Majors]] to command regimental sized formations. This promotion was only supposed to be taken when a Major was destined to be promoted to [[Colonel]] or a until a new Colonel took command of the regiment. In reality this rank can be held by either regimental commanders or senior battalion commanders.<ref>[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]], p. 86</ref> |
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== The Clans == | == The Clans == | ||
The [[Clans]] do not use this rank. Instead a [[Star Colonel]] is likely to be assisted by a senior [[Star Captain]]. | The [[Clans]] do not use this rank. Instead a [[Star Colonel]] is likely to be assisted by a senior [[Star Captain]]. | ||
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