lance corporal

Thân thiện

A lance corporal inspects a row of rifles in the armory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A military rank: In the United States Marine Corps and some other armed forces, a "lance corporal" is an enlisted rank. It is above the rank of private first class and below the rank of corporal. A lance corporal typically leads a small team or fireteam.

Usage

• The term "lance corporal" is used as a title before a surname or as a term of address.
• It is a specific rank within a military hierarchy, not a general term for any low-ranking soldier.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The lance corporal was responsible for the discipline and training of three new privates.
  • After his promotion, he was addressed as Lance Corporal Smith.
  • The unit needed more experienced lance corporals to serve as team leaders.

Advanced Usage

• Acting lance corporal: In some forces, a marine may be appointed to perform the duties of a lance corporal before officially holding the rank.
  • He served as an acting lance corporal for six months before receiving the official promotion.

Variants and Related Words

• Corporal (noun): The next higher enlisted rank, with more responsibility.
  • The corporal was in charge of two fireteams led by lance corporals.
• Private First Class (noun): The enlisted rank directly below lance corporal.
  • He was promoted from private first class to lance corporal.

Synonyms

• Junior non-commissioned officer (NCO): A broader category for enlisted ranks with leadership duties, which includes lance corporal.
• Team leader: A descriptive term for one of the primary roles of a lance corporal.

Related Phrases

• To be promoted to lance corporal: To advance to this rank.
  • She worked hard to be promoted to lance corporal.
• To hold the rank of lance corporal: To have this specific military grade.
  • He held the rank of lance corporal for two years.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an enlisted man in the marine corps ranking above a private first class and below a corporal