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name: lieutenant
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'lieutenant' (also: police lieutenant, armed forces lieutenant). Use when the user asks for typical lieutenant work such as: typical lieutenant responsibilities"
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# Lieutenant

Lieutenants command troops of platoons of soldiers and lead them in training and discipline exercises. They also perform administrative duties, and function as advisers.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- advise superiors on military operations
- ensure compliance with policies
- instruct in military duties
- lead military troops
- maintain operational communications
- manage administrative systems
- military code
- military combat techniques
- military drill
- military weaponry
- surveillance methods
- train military troops
- write situation reports

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b223f402-0318-4e27-8691-df6e7f7295d2), O*NET 30.3 (None). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*