Who does a second lieutenant outrank?

A 2nd Lieutenant outranks the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, but the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps holds a position with much more authority than any 2nd Lieutenant with the ear of Chief of Staff of the Marines as his closest enlisted advisor.

Is second lieutenant a high rank?

In the British Army and in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, a second lieutenant is the lowest ranking commissioned officer. The next higher rank is lieutenant junior grade (U.S. and British), followed by lieutenant and lieutenant commander.

How can a 2nd Lt stop a sergeant major?

That 2nd LT can stop the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps in his tracks get his ID card from him and write him up, on the spot.

Do lieutenants outrank sergeant majors?

A Lieutenant’s boss tends to be a Captain (O-3). A Sergeant Major’s boss ranges from a Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) all the way up to a Four-Star General (O-10). Just from a purely a legal perspective yes they do. Lieutenants outrank all enlisted troops.

What are the duties of a second lieutenant in the military?

The second lieutenant is considered a Gentleman and can write up/formally discipline any low class enlisted person who does not show proper respect for the rank. For example, a 2nd LT is passing the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps on an outdoor sidewalk and is not paid proper respect by receiving a salute.

Does a sergeant major Salute a second lieutenant in the Marines?

The fact that the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is required to salute a second lieutenant (assuming he even was to encounter a 2lt) or that technically the 2lt has command authority over the SMMC is irrelevant in reality. In the military, who your boss is and who is your bosses boss goes a long way in determining your level of authority.