''Löjtnant'' ( in the
Swedish Army
The Swedish Army () is the army, land force of the Swedish Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Sweden. Beginning with its service in 1521, the Swedish Army has been active for more than 500 years.
History
Svea Life Guards dates back to the year 1 ...
/
Air Force
An air force in the broadest sense is the national military branch that primarily conducts aerial warfare. More specifically, it is the branch of a nation's armed services that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army aviati ...
, Sub-lieutenant in the
Navy
A navy, naval force, military maritime fleet, war navy, or maritime force is the military branch, branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval warfare, naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral z ...
) is a
company
A company, abbreviated as co., is a Legal personality, legal entity representing an association of legal people, whether Natural person, natural, Juridical person, juridical or a mixture of both, with a specific objective. Company members ...
grade officer rank. In the army/airforce, it ranks above
second lieutenant and below
captain
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader or highest rank officer of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police depa ...
. In the navy, it ranks above
acting sub-lieutenant and below
lieutenant
A lieutenant ( , ; abbreviated Lt., Lt, LT, Lieut and similar) is a Junior officer, junior commissioned officer rank in the armed forces of many nations, as well as fire services, emergency medical services, Security agency, security services ...
.
It is equivalent to the specialist officers rank of ''
förvaltare''.
The rank has been used in Sweden since the
Middle Ages
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ...
.
Army/Air Force/Navy
''Löjtnant'' (lieutenant) is a rank in the
Swedish Army
The Swedish Army () is the army, land force of the Swedish Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Sweden. Beginning with its service in 1521, the Swedish Army has been active for more than 500 years.
History
Svea Life Guards dates back to the year 1 ...
,
Swedish Air Force and in the
Swedish Navy (
Coastal Artillery
Coastal artillery is the branch of the armed forces concerned with operating anti-ship artillery or fixed gun batteries in coastal fortifications.
From the Middle Ages until World War II, coastal artillery and naval artillery in the form of ...
1902–2000,
Amphibious Corps 2000–present).
History
The rank of ''löjtnant'' (lieutenant) appears for the first time during the latter part of the
Middle Ages
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ...
. Originally, it designated the (commander's) deputy, of which the compositions were
lieutenant general
Lieutenant general (Lt Gen, LTG and similar) is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages, where the title of lieutenant general was held by the second-in-command on the battlefield, who was norma ...
,
lieutenant colonel and
captain lieutenant, and sometimes also the lowest commander's deputy. Eventually the word changed to refer exclusively to the company commander's deputy, and even later the rank ''
fänrik
''Fänrik'' () ( in the Swedish Army/Air Force, Acting sub-lieutenant in the Navy) is a company grade officer rank. In the army/airforce, it ranks above sergeant and below lieutenant. In the navy, it ranks above sergeant and below sub-lieutenan ...
'' (or
cornet
The cornet (, ) is a brass instrument similar to the trumpet but distinguished from it by its conical bore, more compact shape, and mellower tone quality. The most common cornet is a transposing instrument in B. There is also a soprano cor ...
) for the lowest officer rank was replaced by lieutenant, after which the rank of lieutenant in Sweden was divided into two, ''löjtnant'' and ''
underlöjtnant
''Underlöjtnant'' (from the German word '' Unterleutnant'') was the lowest officer rank in the Swedish Army from 1835 to 1937 instead of the previous ranks of ''fänrik'' and cornet. was reintroduced in 1914 with the same position as , from 19 ...
''.
The ''fänrik'' rank was reintroduced in 1914 with the same status as ''underlöjtnant'', but it was subsequently moved one level below ''underlöjtnant'' in 1926. ''Underlöjtnant'' was removed from the Swedish Armed Forces rank structure in 1937.
Duties
A lieutenant in the army serves in two areas, as commander and as a staff officer in a battalion (or brigade). As a commander, a lieutenant mainly serves as a platoon leader both in the war organization and in basic training of units. A lieutenant can also be developed by serving as a teacher at a school. A lieutenant should be able to work as a “first-line commander”, to be able to lead education, practice and training and to be able to supervise colleagues within one's own area of competence. The army emphasizes that the lieutenant must be competent in supervising younger colleagues and lead platoon combat training.
Promotion
According to Chapter 2, Section 1 of FFS 2018:7, a person who is eligible for promotion has served in the Swedish Armed Forces to such an extent that assessment of suitability, knowledge and skills could be carried out, is deemed suitable for promotion, possesses the knowledge and skills required for the higher rank, and meets time requirements according to Section 2 (must have held the rank for at least two years).
For promotion from
second lieutenant to lieutenant may take place if the second lieutenant holds an academic degree at the undergraduate level. A second lieutenant who has completed the Swedish Armed Forces' pilot training with an approved result may be promoted to lieutenant without holding an academic degree at the undergraduate level.
Promotion of lieutenant to captain, it is only required that the lieutenant is promotable according to Chapter 2, Section 1. For a lieutenant who has completed the Swedish Armed Forces' pilot training, promotion may only take place if the lieutenant has an academic degree at the undergraduate level.
In the case of reserve officers, promotion of second lieutenant to lieutenant may take place if the second lieutenant holds an academic degree at the undergraduate level, or at least 180 higher education credits (''högskolepoäng'') if the program comprises more higher education credits than 180. Promotion of lieutenant to captain may take place if the lieutenant holds an academic degree at the undergraduate level, or at least 180 higher education credits if the program comprises more higher education credits than 180.
Rank insignia
Collar patches
File:OF-1 Löjtnant.jpg, Collar patch m/58 for a lieutenant
File:5_Löjtnant_1939.jpg, Collar patch
(13 = Dalarna Regiment
The Dalarna Regiment (), designation I 13, is a Swedish Army infantry unit that traced its origins back to the 16th century. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the province of Dalarna, where it was later garrisoned. The unit ...
)
File:8_Löjtnant_krage_1923.jpg, Collar patch
Shoulder marks
=Air Force
=
File:OF-1_Löjtnant_FV_hylsa.jpg, (2003–present)
File:OF-2_Kapten_FV_hylsa.jpg, (–2003)
=Army
=
File:8_Löjtnant_axelklaff_m1923.jpg, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
m/1923
(13 = Dalarna Regiment
The Dalarna Regiment (), designation I 13, is a Swedish Army infantry unit that traced its origins back to the 16th century. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the province of Dalarna, where it was later garrisoned. The unit ...
)
File:8_Löjtnant_axelträns_m1910.jpg, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
m/1910
(13 = Dalarna Regiment
The Dalarna Regiment (), designation I 13, is a Swedish Army infantry unit that traced its origins back to the 16th century. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the province of Dalarna, where it was later garrisoned. The unit ...
)
=Navy (Amphibious Corps)
=
File:OF-1 Löjtnant AMF hylsa.jpg, Embroidered shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
(Navy)
(2003–present)
File:OF-2_Kapten_AMF_hylsa.jpg, Embroidered shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
(Navy)
(–2003)
File:OF-1 Löjtnant AMF hylsa02.jpg, Woven shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
(2003–present)
Sleeve insignias
Air Force
File:OF-1 Löjtnant FV mäss.jpg, Mess jacket
The mess jacket is a type of formal jacket that ends at the waist. It features either a non-fastening double breast cut or a single-breasted version that fastens. sleeve insignia for a lieutenant
(2003–present)
File:OF-2_Kapten_FV_mäss.jpg, Mess jacket
The mess jacket is a type of formal jacket that ends at the waist. It features either a non-fastening double breast cut or a single-breasted version that fastens. sleeve insignia for a lieutenant
(–2003)
File:Porträtt av löjtnant Folke Ripa.jpg, An air force officer with sleeve insignias for a lieutenant.
File:OF-1 Löjtnant FV ärmmatta.jpg, Flight suit
A flight suit is a full-body garment, worn while flying aircraft such as military airplanes, Glider (aircraft), gliders and helicopters. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical (plenty of pockets), and ...
sleeve insignia for a lieutenant
(2003–present)
=Army
=
File:8_Löjtnant_armén_ärm_1906.jpg, Sleeve insignia on uniform m/1906 for a lieutenant.
=Navy (Amphibious Corps)
=
File:OF-1 Löjtnant AMF arm.jpg, Sleeve insignia on ''innerkavaj m/48'' ("inner jacket m/48") for a lieutenant.
(2003–present)
File:OF-2_Kapten_AMF_arm.jpg, Sleeve insignia on ''innerkavaj m/48'' ("inner jacket m/48") for a lieutenant.
(–2003)
Hats
File:8_Löjtnant_mössa_m1923.jpg, Hat (''Mössa m/1923'') for a lieutenant
File:OF-1 Löjtnant lägermössa m1865-99.png, Camp hat (''Lägermössa m/1865-99'') for a lieutenant
File:OF-1_Löjtnant_lägermössa_m1865-99_LG.png, Hat (''Mössa m/1865-99'') for a lieutenant in the Life Guards infantry
File:4_Löjtnant_armén_hatt_m1910-14.jpg, Rank insignia for a lieutenant on hat (''Hatt m/1910-14'') in the army
File:6_Löjtnant_armén_mössmärke_1946.jpg, Hat badge (''Mössmärke m/1946'') for a lieutenant in the army
File:6_Löjtnant_armén_mössmärke_1940.jpg, Hat badge (''Mössmärke m/1940'') for a lieutenant in the army
File:4_Löjtnant_armén_mössmärke_1914.jpg, Hat badge (''Mössmärke m/1914'') for a lieutenant in the army on fur hat (''pälsmössa m/1909-14'')
Navy
''Löjtnant'' (sub-lieutenant) is a rank in the
Swedish Navy.
History
The rank of ''löjtnant'' (sub-lieutenant) appears for the first time during the latter part of the
Middle Ages
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ...
. Originally, it designated the (commander's) deputy, of which the compositions were
lieutenant general
Lieutenant general (Lt Gen, LTG and similar) is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages, where the title of lieutenant general was held by the second-in-command on the battlefield, who was norma ...
,
lieutenant colonel and
captain lieutenant, and sometimes also the lowest commander's deputy. Eventually the word changed to refer exclusively to the company commander's deputy, and even later the rank ''
fänrik
''Fänrik'' () ( in the Swedish Army/Air Force, Acting sub-lieutenant in the Navy) is a company grade officer rank. In the army/airforce, it ranks above sergeant and below lieutenant. In the navy, it ranks above sergeant and below sub-lieutenan ...
'' (or
cornet
The cornet (, ) is a brass instrument similar to the trumpet but distinguished from it by its conical bore, more compact shape, and mellower tone quality. The most common cornet is a transposing instrument in B. There is also a soprano cor ...
) for the lowest officer rank was replaced by lieutenant, after which the rank of lieutenant in Sweden was divided into two, ''löjtnant'' and ''
underlöjtnant
''Underlöjtnant'' (from the German word '' Unterleutnant'') was the lowest officer rank in the Swedish Army from 1835 to 1937 instead of the previous ranks of ''fänrik'' and cornet. was reintroduced in 1914 with the same position as , from 19 ...
''.
The ''fänrik'' rank was reintroduced in 1914 with the same status as ''underlöjtnant'', but it was subsequently moved one level below ''underlöjtnant'' in 1926. ''Underlöjtnant'' was removed from the Swedish Armed Forces rank structure in 1937.
Promotion
According to Chapter 2, Section 1 of FFS 2018:7, a person who is eligible for promotion has served in the Swedish Armed Forces to such an extent that assessment of suitability, knowledge and skills could be carried out, is deemed suitable for promotion, possesses the knowledge and skills required for the higher rank, and meets time requirements according to Section 2 (must have held the rank for at least two years).
For promotion from
acting sub-lieutenant to sub-lieutenant may take place if the acting sub-lieutenant holds an academic degree at the undergraduate level. An acting sub-lieutenant who has completed the Swedish Armed Forces' pilot training with an approved result may be promoted to sub-lieutenant without holding an academic degree at the undergraduate level.
Promotion of sub-lieutenant to
lieutenant
A lieutenant ( , ; abbreviated Lt., Lt, LT, Lieut and similar) is a Junior officer, junior commissioned officer rank in the armed forces of many nations, as well as fire services, emergency medical services, Security agency, security services ...
, it is only required that the sub-lieutenant is promotable according to Chapter 2, Section 1. For a sub-lieutenant who has completed the Swedish Armed Forces' pilot training, promotion may only take place if the sub-lieutenant has an academic degree at the undergraduate level.
In the case of reserve officers, promotion of acting sub-lieutenant to sub-lieutenant may take place if the acting sub-lieutenant holds an academic degree at the undergraduate level, or at least 180 higher education credits (''högskolepoäng'') if the program comprises more higher education credits than 180. Promotion of sub-lieutenant to lieutenant may take place if the sub-lieutenant holds an academic degree at the undergraduate level, or at least 180 higher education credits if the program comprises more higher education credits than 180.
Uniform
Shoulder marks
The top
galloon is shaped like a "loop" for an officer in the
Swedish Navy (the loop is shaped like a "grenade" for an officer in the
Swedish Amphibious Corps). The rank insignia is worn on the shoulder mark to jacket and coat (''jacka m/87'', ''kappa m/87''), as well as to blue wool sweater (''blå ylletröja m/87''), trench coat (''trenchcoat m/84''), sea coat (''sjörock 93'', black raincoat and to white shirt (''vit skjorta m/78'').
Rank insignia on shoulder mark (''axelklaffshylsa 02B'') is worn on all garments with shoulder straps.
1. The shoulder mark (''Axelklaffshylsa m/02B'') is designed as galloons sewn directly to another shoulder mark (''axelklaffshylsa m/87 blå'').
Since 2003 it consists of two gold galloons, one wider and one narrower. Before 2003, it consisted of two equally wide gold galloons.
2. Before 2003, a sub-lieutenant wore two equally wide gold galloons. Since 2003, this shoulder mark is used by a
lieutenant
A lieutenant ( , ; abbreviated Lt., Lt, LT, Lieut and similar) is a Junior officer, junior commissioned officer rank in the armed forces of many nations, as well as fire services, emergency medical services, Security agency, security services ...
.
3. The
wowen shoulder mark (''AXELKLAFFSHYLSA M/02 INVÄVD KAPTEN FLOTTAN'') is worn on the naval combat dress (''sjöstridsdräkt m/93''), duty uniform (''arbetsdräkt m/87 (blå)'') and
combat uniform (''Fältuniform m/90 lätt'', ''m/90 lätt blå'', ''m/90 tropik'' (green, beige and blue)).
File:OF-1_Löjtnant_FL_hylsa.jpg, 1. Embroidered shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
(2003–present)
File:OF-2_Kapten_FL_hylsa.jpg, 2. Embroidered shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
(–2003)
File:OF-1_Löjtnant_FL.jpg, 3. Wowen shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
(2003–present)
File:OF-1 Löjtnant FL hylsa02.jpg, 3. Wowen shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
(2003–present)
Sleeve insignias
Rank insignia is worn on both sleeves for inner
suit jacket
A suit jacket, also called a lounge jacket, dress jacket, lounge coat or suit coat, is a jacket in classic menswear that is part of a suit.
History
The jacket was originally a work jacket that came into fashion due to the French Revolution. It ...
(''innerkavaj m/48'') and
mess jacket
The mess jacket is a type of formal jacket that ends at the waist. It features either a non-fastening double breast cut or a single-breasted version that fastens. (''mässjacka m/1878'').
1. On the sleeve an 12,6 mm rank insignia (''gradbeteckning m/02'') and galloon (''galon m/02''). The distance between galloons should be 6 mm. The distance from the bottom edge of the sleeve to the bottom edge of the top galloon should be 100 mm.
2. Before 2003, sub-lieutenants wore two gold galloons and a loop of gold galloon. Since 2003, this type of sleeve insignia is used by a
lieutenant
A lieutenant ( , ; abbreviated Lt., Lt, LT, Lieut and similar) is a Junior officer, junior commissioned officer rank in the armed forces of many nations, as well as fire services, emergency medical services, Security agency, security services ...
.
File:OF-1_Löjtnant_FL_arm.jpg, 1. Sleeve insignia for a sub-lieutenant (2003–present)
File:OF-2_Kapten_FL_arm.jpg, 2. Sleeve insignia for a sub-lieutenant (1987–2003)
File:Royal Wedding Stockholm 2010-Konserthuset-233.jpg, A naval officer with sleeve insignias for a sub-lieutenant.
Hats
=Peaked cap
=
A sub-lieutenant wears a
peaked cap
A peaked cap, peaked hat, service cap, barracks cover, or combination cap is a form of headgear worn by the armed forces of many nations, as well as many uniformed civilian organisations such as law enforcement agencies and fire departments. It d ...
(''skärmmössa m/48'') which is fitted with a hat badge (''mössmärke m/78 off för flottan'') and with a lacing in form of a golden thread (''mössnodd m/82'').
=Side cap and winter hat
=
An officer wears a hat badge (''mössmärke m/78 off'') for the navy and another (''mössmärke m/87 off'') for amphibious units on the side cap (''båtmössa m/48'') and on the winter hat (''vintermössa m/87'').
Epaulette
A sub-lieutenant wears
epaulette's (''epålett m/1878'') to
white tie (''frack m/1878'') and to coat (''rock m/1878''). On the epaulette, a sub-lieutenant wears 2 mm
fringes in two rows.
Footnotes
References
Notes
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Military ranks of the Swedish Army
Military ranks of the Swedish Air Force
Military ranks of the Swedish Navy
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