Captain-Lieutenant | |
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Branch | United Stars Navy |
Grade | OF-03 |
Full Lieutenants that are chosen to command a non-Capital Navy ship such as Destroyers, Cruisers, Tenders, Support Ships. While aboard such a CALEU is called Captain, but in port or in other situations the Title CALEU is used.
In some cases CALEUs are promoted to Captain of a Capital ship after they have proven themselves commanding a smaller ship.