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The phrase "as a second lieutenant" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone’s rank or position in a military context.
Example: "He served in the army as a second lieutenant before being promoted to captain."
Alternatives: "in the capacity of a second lieutenant" or "holding the rank of second lieutenant."
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She entered as a second lieutenant.
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marines.
He served in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant.
Chávez started his military career as a second lieutenant in the army.
Dutton joined the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant in 1862.
He completed the ROTC program at U.C.L.A., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant.
He interrupted his studies to join the Army in 1940 as a second lieutenant.
He began his delayed national service as a second lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers.
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and assigned to a transportation unit.
He served as a second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Intelligence.
He received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant in February 1945.
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