Lieutenant

A mid-level commander/officer rank in many modern military forces. It can also be used to refer to a second-in-command in military or political hierarchy.

That guy is a lieutenant in the Army.
No, he is the Lieutenant Governor.

by Nicolai June 12, 2004

Presidential Order of Succession

Under the 25th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America (1967), in the event that the President of the United States, for any reason, is unable to continue the Presidential duties, this is the order that is followed to determine whom will succeed to the Presidency. The most immediate official on the list will always be the next in line (unless that official, as well, is unable to continue his or her duties). An official, though his or her office may be part of the succession, will be passed over for the succession if he or she does not meet all of the requirements set forth by the United States Constitution. This list is also known as the Order of Presidential Succession. The order is:

Vice President of the United States
Speaker of the House of Representatives
President Pro-Tempore of the United States Senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Veteran's Affairs
Secretary of Homeland Security

The Presidential Order of Succession has never been utilized beyond the point of Vice President.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

secretary of state

The head of the United States Department of State, whom is often seen as the chief foreign advisor and diplomat (besides the President) in the United States. He or she must be appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Congress before he or she can take the oath of office. He or she serves at the cabinet level for as long as the appointing President is in power.

The Secretary of State is fourth in line in the Presidential Order of Succession.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

mortar

An early type of one-or-two-man artillery that could be easily moved from place to place. It fired small explosives at short ranges to take out enemy positions, often before the main troops attacked. It was found commonly during World War II.

The soldier used a mortar to blast the Nazis.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

Tiger

The main Axis tank during World War II. It was heavily armored, but slow moving. Allied air strikes often bombed these tanks in order to help their Sherman tanks rule the battlefield.

Hans drove a Tiger, but it was bombed by An Allied fighter pilot.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

conscription

The act of bringing about military enrollment in a (usually) compulsory manner.

The medieval lord instituted universal conscription during times of war.

by Nicolai April 03, 2004

leutnant

The equivalent to a lieutenant in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Untersturmführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.

Ralph became a leutnant.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004