What is another word for lieutenant junior grade?
Pronunciation: [lɛftˈɛnənt d͡ʒˈuːnjə ɡɹˈe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Lieutenant junior grade is a military rank used in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps, and other maritime services. The rank is equivalent to a first lieutenant in the Army or Marine Corps, and a flying officer in some Commonwealth countries. Synonyms for this rank include sub-lieutenant (used by some Commonwealth countries), ensign (in the United States Navy), and acting sub-lieutenant (in the Royal Navy). All these synonyms represent the same rank, which is usually awarded to officers who have recently graduated from an academy or completed officer training programs. Being a junior grade indicates that the officer is in the early stages of their career.
