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Lieutenant commander (LtCdr) ( sv, Örlogskapten, Örlkn) is a mid-ranking officer rank in the
File:OF-3_Örlogskapten_FL_hylsa.jpg, 1. Embroidered
File:OF-3_Örlogskapten_FL_arm.jpg, 1. Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant commander (2003–present)
File:OF-3_Örlogskapten_1987-2000_AMF_arm.jpg, 2. Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant commander (1987–2003)
File:Mössmärke m78 FL Officer.png, Hat badge
The command flag of a lieutenant commander (and for a
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Swedish Navy
The Swedish Navy ( sv, Svenska marinen) is the naval branch of the Swedish Armed Forces. It is composed of surface and submarine naval units – the Fleet () – as well as marine units, the Amphibious Corps ().
In Swedish, vessels o ...
. Lieutenant commanders rank above lieutenants
A lieutenant ( , ; abbreviated Lt., Lt, LT, Lieut and similar) is a commissioned officer rank in the armed forces of many nations.
The meaning of lieutenant differs in different militaries (see comparative military ranks), but it is often sub ...
and below commanders
Commander (commonly abbreviated as Cmdr.) is a common naval officer rank. Commander is also used as a rank or title in other formal organizations, including several police forces. In several countries this naval rank is termed frigate captain.
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, and rank is equivalent to a major
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in the Swedish Army
The Swedish Army ( sv, svenska armén) is the land force of the Swedish Armed Forces.
History
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, Swedish Air Force
The Swedish Air Force ( sv, Svenska flygvapnet or just ) is the air force branch of the Swedish Armed Forces.
History
The Swedish Air Force was created on 1 July, 1926 when the aircraft units of the Army and Navy were merged. Because of the es ...
and the Swedish Amphibious Corps. Before 1972, the rank of ''örlogskapten'' was called ''kommendörkapten av 2:a graden/klassen''.
History
The rank of ''örlogskapten'' was created in 1972. Before 1972, the rank of lieutenant commander corresponded to the rank of ''kommendörkapten av 2:a graden/klassen'' in the Swedish Navy.Promotion
Promotion of a lieutenant to lieutenant commander may take place when the lieutenant has completed applicable promotion training with approved results. After completing a tactical staff course at the Swedish Defence University, a lieutenant who is OFSK may only be promoted to lieutenant commander if the position is within the functional area where the lieutenant's special competence is and the position's rank code is OF 3. Promotion of a lieutenant commander to the commander may take place when the lieutenant commander has completed the applicable promotion training with approved results. Responsible head of promotion to lieutenant commander is the unit commander. In the case of reserve officers, promotion of a lieutenant to lieutenant commander may take place when the lieutenant has completed applicable promotion training with approved results. Promotion to positions higher than lieutenant commander may take place after placement until further notice in a position at a higher position level than that corresponding to the individual's current rank, provided that the officer in the reserve has an academic degree at advanced level.Uniform
Shoulder mark
The topgalloon
Galloon (sometimes spelled galon in British English) is a heavily-decorated woven or braided trim, typically made of, or featuring, gold or silver thread, which may be woven or embroidered. Galloon trim is used in the trim of military and polic ...
is shaped like a "loop" for an officer in the Swedish Navy
The Swedish Navy ( sv, Svenska marinen) is the naval branch of the Swedish Armed Forces. It is composed of surface and submarine naval units – the Fleet () – as well as marine units, the Amphibious Corps ().
In Swedish, vessels o ...
(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 three gold galloons.
2. Before 2003, lieutenant commanders wore four gold galloons.
3. The wowen shoulder mark (''AXELKLAFFSHYLSA M/02 INVÄVD ÖRLOGSKAPTEN FLOTTAN'') is worn on the naval combat dress (''sjöstridsdräkt m/93''), duty uniform (''arbetsdräkt m/87 (blå)'') and combat uniform
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(''Fältuniform m/90 lätt'', ''m/90 lätt blå'', ''m/90 tropik'' (green, beige and blue)).
shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called 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 ''shoulder board'' (which is an elaborate sh ...
(2003–present)
File:OF-3_Örlogskapten_1987-2000_FL_hylsa.jpg, 2. Embroidered shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called 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 ''shoulder board'' (which is an elaborate sh ...
(1987–2003)
File:OF-3 Örlogskapten FL.jpg, 3. Wowen shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called 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 ''shoulder board'' (which is an elaborate sh ...
(2003–present)
File:OF-3_Örlogskapten_FL_hylsa02.jpg, 3. Wowen shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called 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 ''shoulder board'' (which is an elaborate sh ...
(2003–present)
Sleeve insignia
Rank insignia is worn on both sleeves for innersuit jacket
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Single and double-breasted
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(''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, lieutenant commanders wore four gold galloons and a loop of gold galloon.
Hats
Peaked cap
A lieutenant commander wears embellishments (''skärmbeteckning m/02/skärmbroderi m/02'') on the visor of thepeaked cap
The 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 ...
(''skärmmössa m/48''). It also fitted with a hat badge (''mössmärke m/78 off för flottan'') and with a strap in form of a golden braid (''mössträns m/42'').
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 lieutenant commander wearsepaulette
Epaulette (; also spelled epaulet) is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of military rank, rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulettes (usually made from brass) are referred to as ''sh ...
's (''epålett m/1878'') to white tie
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(''frack m/1878'') and to coat (''rock m/1878''). On the epaulette, a lieutenant commander wears 4 mm fringe
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s in two rows.
Personal flags
The command flag of a lieutenant commander (and for a major
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, commander
Commander (commonly abbreviated as Cmdr.) is a common naval officer rank. Commander is also used as a rank or title in other formal organizations, including several police forces. In several countries this naval rank is termed frigate captain.
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and lieutenant colonel
Lieutenant colonel ( , ) is a rank of commissioned officers in the armies, most marine forces and some air forces of the world, above a major and below a colonel. Several police forces in the United States use the rank of lieutenant colone ...
), is the so-called Navy Pennant (''Örlogsvimpel''), which is a long swallowtailed pennant per fess blue and yellow. The Navy Pennant is carried on the Swedish Navy ships from or on which naval officer of a lower rank than captain
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...
exercises his command, or on which he travels in the service.
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