concept   lieutenant
culture   France
statement   In France, a lieutenant is a high-ranking officer responsible for commanding a company or battalion.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 lieutenant France A high-ranking military officer, often with the responsibility of commanding a company or a battalion 1
2 lieutenant France In France, a lieutenant is a higher-ranking officer equivalent to a captain in the US and UK. 1
3 lieutenant France A high-ranking military officer, often second-in-command to a captain or commanding officer. 1
4 lieutenant France In the French military, a lieutenant is a higher-ranking officer equivalent to a captain in the U.S. and U.K. military. 1
5 lieutenant France In military and police context, the rank equivalent to a captain in other countries. 1
6 non commissioned officer France The concept of non commissioned officer is not as prevalent, as the military hierarchy is more traditionally based on commissioned officers and conscription-based personnel. 1
7 non commissioned officer France Non-commissioned officers are seen as the backbone of the military, responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations and providing guidance to lower-ranked soldiers. 1