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Meanings of acting rank in English
A lower-ranking officer is called upon to replace a senior officer, or fill a position higher than the current rank held.
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Usage of acting rank in English
1
I am to command our Reserve Battalion, with acting rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
2
He has the acting rank of captain.
3
A first lieutenant with acting rank of commander takes the order in the gray dawn of a February day.
4
I would like to recommend that he be given the acting rank of Captain.' He looked up from the paper.
5
I will put him in orders, today, as appointed adjutant to the Minho Portuguese regiment, with the acting rank of captain.