lieutenant junior grade

English

Noun

lieutenant junior grade (plural lieutenants junior grade)

1. 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.
2. 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

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

rank corresponding to ltn. jr. grade

• Finnish: luutnantti (fi)
• Greek: ανθυποπλοίαρχος (el) (anthypoploíarchos)
• Italian: sottotenente di vascello, cadetto (it) m