Poruchik

Distinktionsabzeichen Epaulette to 1917

Porutschik, German Lieutenant (Polish porucznik, Russian поручик ) is an officer rank of the group of lieutenants in the Slavic languages ​​.

In the Russian army the rank of mid-17th century was introduced in the regiments with a new structure. A Porutschik was usually an assistant to the company commanders, platoon leaders later. In 1798 the rank in Guard units was replaced by Lieutenant, other units followed later. According to NATO Rank Code wärde the Porutschik currently with the classification of OF- 1 comparable.

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Origin of the name

The name of the service level is the Russian word " порука " - guarantee - is due. Initially the Porutschik had to accompany commanded soldiers. He vouched in writing that the soldiers arrived complete and on time to the instructed location. For this task, the rank later developed.

Rank designations in some countries

In the following countries the spellings for ranks Podporutschik, Porutschik and Nadporutschik are up to the position in the rank structure almost identical or at least very similar.

A possible ascending ranking would be:

• Podporutschik ( Unterporutschik / lt)
• Porutschik ( Lieutenant / Lieutenant )
• Nadporutschik / ( Oberporutschik / Lieutenant )
• Captain (OF -2)

• Podporucznik ( Heer)
• Podporucznik ( Air Force )

• Porucznik ( Heer)
• Porucznik ( Air Force )

• Потпоручник ( Heer)
• Потпоручник (LV)
• Потпоручник ( river fleet )

• Поручник ( Heer)
• Поручник (LV)
• Поручник ( river fleet )

• Army (Bundeswehr)
• Luftwaffe (Bundeswehr)

• Army (Bundeswehr)
• Luftwaffe (Bundeswehr)

In the armed forces of Macedonia, Poland, Serbia and the Unterporutschik is equivalent to the OF1b ranks Lieutenant / Second Lieutenant / Lieutenent.