US Second Lieutenant
Appearance
Second lieutenant is an officer rank in the US Military. They are called commissioned officers, and are the lowest officer rank.
Branches[change | change source]
U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force[change | change source]
In the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Space Force, second lieutenants are junior officers. They command a group of around 20-50 soldiers, marines, airmen, or guardians.
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In the Navy and Coast Guard, Second Lieutenants are called Ensigns.
Pay[change | change source]
In 2024, second lieutenants are payed a minimum of 45'912 USD per year.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Defense Finance and Accounting Service > MilitaryMembers > payentitlements > Pay Tables > Basic Pay > CO". www.dfas.mil. Retrieved 2024-01-23.