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"Do you think it would cause a complete breakdown of discipline if a lowly lieutenant kissed a Starship Captain on the bridge of his ship?"
"Let's try… See? No change. Discipline goes on."
"I see the Federation insults us by sending a Lieutenant to greet us."
–Koloth, regardingJadzia Dax,2370 ("Blood Oath")

Lieutenant (US: /luːˈtɛnənt/ loo-TEN-ənt, UK: /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ lef-TEN-ənt) was ajunior officermilitaryrank, the equivalent of which was used by the service organizations of many civilizations. TheGerman word for "lieutenant" was "Leutnant". (TNG: "Tapestry") The British pronunciation was "lef-tenant". (TNG: "Ship In A Bottle")

Interestingly, while "Dr." Q refers to "Leutnant Picard", in the German language dub of the episode he uses the English word, which is how it is actually scripted.

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What is the origin of the term 'lieutenant'?toggle section
The term 'lieutenant' denotes a junior officer military rank, utilized by various service organizations across civilizations. Historically, it was a rank in Earth's old navies, including the Royal Navy and the United States Navy. The term's German equivalent is 'Leutnant', while in British English, it's pronounced 'lef-tenant'.
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A lieutenant in the United States Army is the lowest officer grade, below captain. This rank is split into first and second lieutenant, akin to naval ensigns and lieutenants junior grade. The term 'lieutenant' also forms lower ranks like lieutenant colonel and lieutenant general. In the Royal Navy and United States Navy, a lieutenant commander was a rank between lieutenant and commander, similar to a marine or ground forces major. The Andorian Imperial Guard and Xindi-Reptilians also recognized the lieutenant rank.
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In the United Kingdom, 'lieutenant' is pronounced as 'lef-tenant'. However, in the United States, it's pronounced as 'loo-TEN-ənt'.
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In hierarchical structures, a lieutenant, a traditional naval rank, serves as a bridge between lieutenant and commander grades, equivalent to a major in marine or ground forces. They hold senior department head positions, act as executive officers on smaller vessels, or starship commanders. They may also instruct in advanced tactical training. The lieutenant's role is to act as the second-in-command, representing the leader's interests in their absence.
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In German, the word 'lieutenant' is translated as 'Leutnant', a term widely used in different service organizations.
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Origins[]

The origins of the term were rooted in the role held by the individual who served assecond-in-command of an hierarchical organization, so acted on behalf of aleader's interests in their absense.

Following theFederation's reorganization of the leadership structure of theIotians,CaptainJames T. Kirk tappedJojo Krako to be the lieutenant to the new "topboss"Bela Okmyx. (TOS: "A Piece of the Action")

Military rank[]

Naval ranks[]

As a traditional naval ranks, lieutenant was the grade betweenensign andlieutenant commander. It was used onEarth in theRoyal Navy ofOld Britain. (ENT: "Minefield")

TheAndorian Imperial Guard in the22nd century used the rank of lieutenant. (ENT: "Cease Fire") As did theXindi-Reptilians. (ENT: "The Council")

From the 22nd through the24th centuries, theKlingon Defense Force used the rank of lieutenant. (Star Trek: The Original Series;Star Trek: The Next Generation;Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) When Lieutenant CommanderWorf, who was posing as theKlingon CommanderSorval, was confronted by aninquisitive officer aboard theIKSDrovana, he rebuffed the officer, threatening that he "will not be questioned by a Lieutenant who should be cleaning myquarters. Leaveus, or I shall have youstripped of rank and sent home in atransport!" (DS9: "Sons of Mogh")

InStarfleet, during the22nd century, the rank of lieutenant was directly between ensign andcommander. (Star Trek: Enterprise) By the23rd century, theFederation used additional grades in this transition, addinglieutenant junior grade before lieutenant, and lieutenant commander before commander. (Star Trek: The Original Series;Star Trek: The Animated Series;Star Trek: The Next Generation;Star Trek: Deep Space Nine;Star Trek: Voyager;Star Trek: Discovery)

When Lieutenant CommanderMichael Eddington left LieutenantReese in command of theDeep Space 9 until Sisko's return in2372, the confused Reese felt "that it's unusual for a junior officer to be left in [charge]." Eddington then told Reese that "if you're not up to the job, [he'd] find someone else who is. The safety of this station may depend on you and I need to know if you can handle it." (DS9: "For the Cause")

After theUSSDefiant hadtime travelled back to2268 from2373, theDefiant crew dressed inperiod attire in order to infiltrate theUSSEnterprise. As the crew emerged from their quarters,Julian Bashiraddress Sisko by his original rank of captain, but Sisko corrected him, showing his single sleevestripe, and explained that it was "lieutenant, actually. I didn't want to push my luck." Bashir later took this knowledge into consideration when he questionedMiles O'Brien why he thoughtthe man that was supposedly CaptainJames T. Kirk was wearing lieutenant's stripes. (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations")

Army ranks[]

In army ranks onEarth, notably theUnited States Army, a lieutenant was the lowestofficer grade, which fell below captain. (VOY: "The Killing Game")

In Earth terms, such as theUnited States military, infantry lieutenants were divided asfirst lieutenant andsecond lieutenant, equivalent to naval ensigns and lieutenants junior grade.
Additionally, "lieutenant" also qualified other grades to create lower grades, such aslieutenant colonel (tocolonel) andlieutenant general (togeneral) for example.


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Police rank[]

Seven's ID card

Seven's ID card

TheNew York City Police Department used the rank of lieutenant.Gary Seven had identification stating he was a lieutenant in the NYPDHomicide Squad when he was sent toEarth in1968. (TOS: "Assignment: Earth")

Additionally, theNew Sydney Police also used the rank.Fuchida was a lieutenant in2375. (DS9: "Prodigal Daughter")

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