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Lieutenant colonel (LtCol) ( sv, Överstelöjtnant, Övlt) is a
field grade officer A senior officer is an officer of a more senior grade in military or other uniformed services. In military organisations, the term may refer to any officer above junior officer rank, but usually specifically refers to the middle-ranking group of ...
rank in the
Swedish Armed Forces The Swedish Armed Forces ( sv, Försvarsmakten, "the Defense Force") is the government agency that forms the armed forces of Sweden, tasked with the defense of the country as well as with promoting Sweden's wider interests, supporting internati ...
, just above the rank of
major Major (commandant in certain jurisdictions) is a military rank of commissioned officer status, with corresponding ranks existing in many military forces throughout the world. When used unhyphenated and in conjunction with no other indicators ...
and just below the rank of
colonel Colonel (abbreviated as Col., Col or COL) is a senior military officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations. In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of ...
. It is equivalent to the naval rank of
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. ...
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 ...
.


History

Lieutenant colonel denotes the closest below the
colonel Colonel (abbreviated as Col., Col or COL) is a senior military officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations. In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of ...
's regimental officer rank. The term is almost as old as colonel and initially referred to his closest aides. Nowadays, the lieutenant colonel in a regiment in most armies has become the colonel's closest assistant. In Sweden, in peacetime he is sometimes battalion commander; in war as well as during major troop exercises he often commands regiments. Lieutenant colonels serves as
commanding officer The commanding officer (CO) or sometimes, if the incumbent is a general officer, commanding general (CG), is the officer in command of a military unit. The commanding officer has ultimate authority over the unit, and is usually given wide latitu ...
of a
battalion A battalion is a military unit, typically consisting of 300 to 1,200 soldiers commanded by a lieutenant colonel, and subdivided into a number of companies (usually each commanded by a major or a captain). In some countries, battalions are ...
or
second-in-command Second-in-command (2i/c or 2IC) is a title denoting that the holder of the title is the second-highest authority within a certain organisation. Usage In the British Army or Royal Marines, the second-in-command is the deputy commander of a unit, ...
of a
brigade A brigade is a major tactical military formation that typically comprises three to six battalions plus supporting elements. It is roughly equivalent to an enlarged or reinforced regiment. Two or more brigades may constitute a division. Br ...
. As staff officers, lieutenant colonels serves as section heads, heads of function or qualified staff officer. Lieutenant colonels belong to skill levels C (Advanced) or D (Expert).


Rank insignia


Collar patches

File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant.jpg, Collar patch m/58 for a lieutenant colonel File:2_Överstelöjtnant_1939.jpg, Collar patch File:11_Överstelöjtnant_krage_1923.jpg, Collar patch


Shoulder marks


Air Force

File:OF-4_Överstelöjtnant_FV_hylsa.jpg,
(2003–present) File:OF-5 Överste FV hylsa.jpg,
(–2003)


Army

File:11_Överstelöjtnant_axelklaff_m1923.jpg,
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 sho ...
m/1923
(13 =
Dalarna Regiment The Dalarna Regiment ( sv, Dalregementet), 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 gar ...
) File:11_Överstelöjtnant_axelträns_m1910.jpg,
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 sho ...
m/1910
(13 =
Dalarna Regiment The Dalarna Regiment ( sv, Dalregementet), 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 gar ...
)


Navy (Amphibious Corps)

File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant AMF hylsa.jpg, 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 sho ...
(Navy)
(2003–present) File:OF-5_Överste_AMF_hylsa.jpg, 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 sho ...
(Navy)
(–2003) File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant AMF hylsa02.jpg, 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 sho ...
(2003–present)


Sleeve insignias


Air Force

File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant 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 colonel File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant FV ärmmatta.jpg,
Flight suit A flight suit is a full-body garment, worn while flying aircraft such as military airplanes, gliders and helicopters. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical (plenty of pockets), and durable (includi ...
sleeve insignia for a lieutenant colonel
(2003–present)


Army

File:5_Överstelöjtnant_armén_ärm_1906.jpg, Sleeve insignia on uniform m/1906 for a lieutenant colonel.


Navy (Amphibious Corps)

File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant AMF arm.jpg, Sleeve insignia on ''innerkavaj m/48'' ("inner jacket m/48") for a lieutenant colonel.
(2003–present) File:OF-5 Överste AMF arm.jpg, Sleeve insignia on ''innerkavaj m/48'' ("inner jacket m/48") for a lieutenant colonel.
(–2003)


Hats

File:11_Överstelöjtnant_mössa_m1923.jpg, Hat (''Mössa m/1923'') for a lieutenant colonel. File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant lägermössa m1865-99.png, Camp hat (''Lägermössa m/1865-99'') for a lieutenant colonel. File:OF-4 Överstelöjtnant lägermössa m1865-99 LG.png, Hat (''Mössa m/1865-99'') for a lieutenant colonel in Life Guards infantry. File:Mössa m1865-99 för överstelöjtnant.jpg, Hat (''Mössa m/Mössa m/1865-99'') for a lieutenant colonel in Royal Engineers (''Fortifikationen'') File:7_Överstelöjtnant_armén_hatt_m1910-14.jpg, Rank insignia for a lieutenant colonel on hat (''Hatt m/1910-14'') in the army. File:9 Överstelöjtnant armén mössmärke 1946.jpg, Hat badge (''Mössmärke m/1946'') for a lieutenant colonel in the army. File:9 Överstelöjtnant armén mössmärke 1940.jpg, Hat badge (''Mössmärke m/1940'') for a lieutenant colonel in the army. File:7 Överstelöjtnant armén mössmärke 1914.jpg, Hat badge (''Mössmärke m/1914'') for a lieutenant colonel in the army on fur hat (''pälsmössa m/1909-14'').


Epaulette

File:AM.006674.jpg, Epaulette for a lieutenant colonel in the
General Staff A military staff or general staff (also referred to as army staff, navy staff, or air staff within the individual services) is a group of officers, enlisted and civilian staff who serve the commander of a division or other large military un ...
File:AM.016826.jpg, Epaulette for a lieutenant colonel in the Army Quartermaster Corps


References


Notes


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*{{cite book , url=http://runeberg.org/nfcn/0037.html , editor-last=Westrin , editor-first=Theodor , title=Nordisk familjebok: konversationslexikon och realencyklopedi , edition=New, rev. and rich ill. , year=1922 , publisher=Nordisk familjeboks förl. , location=Stockholm , volume=34 , language=sv , id={{SELIBR, 8072220 Military ranks of the Swedish Army Military ranks of the Swedish Air Force sv:Överstelöjtnant