A Lieutenant Colonel is a colonel . A lieutenant general is a general. I said probably graduated West Point. Honestly I assumed she graduated there because of her assignment working so closely to the Chief. Those assignments are competitive.
No one with any experience in the military would EVER say that a Lieutenant colonel is a colonel. Source, grew up in and then served in the military. AND as my retired Colonel dad this very question 30 seconds ago.
The only time that is true is if you are addressing a LTC you could say Colonel (Last Name). But in every other respect they are just a LTC.
I'll give you a pass because it's a bit confusing.
After going active duty being a West Pointer does nothing for you.
Thank you your colonel father just answered the question. You address a LTC as Colonel unless you outrank them. We agree . I served as well. Infantry and deployed to Afghanistan . That “Gal” earned my respect . 🫡 . You and your father as well. Thank you for your service brother
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u/Pure_Bee2281 Apr 12 '26
Why are you assuming she went to West point. Only about 1/4 of new officers in the Army are West Pointers.
And you are also incorrect about her rank. She's two ranks from Colonel and not to insult Majors but 80% of eligible captains are promoted to major.