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The rank oflieutenant in Eastern Europe, also calledporuchnick inSlavic languages,[a] is one used inSlavophone armed forces. Depending on the country, it is either the lowest or second lowest officer rank.
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The rank designationporuchik might be derived fromRussian:поpученец (a person tasked by a special mission);Russian:поручение (assignment, commission) orRussian:поручить (task to look after, charge with something). Normally theporuchik received military orders in written form and was responsible to meet the particular goals and objectives anticipated.
TheImperial Russian Army introduced this rank first in middle of the 17th century, by theStrelets so-calledNew Order Regiments[clarification needed], reflected in theTable of Ranks. Aporuchik was normally assigned to assistantcommanding officer of acompany, laterplatoon. In 1798 this particular rank designation was replaced bylieutenant beginning with theRussian Guards, followed by other military units, and legalised by theTable of Ranks.