| Everstiluutnantti | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Finland |
| Next higher rank | Eversti |
| Next lower rank | Majuri |
Everstiluutnantti (Lieutenant colonel, Swedish: Överstelöjtnant [1]) is an officer's rank in Finland, immediately above Majuri (Major) and below Eversti (Colonel).
History
During peacetime, an everstiluutnantti is the commander of a battalion or a chief of staff for a regiment or brigade. The rank requires completion of a staff officer course. [2] Only a few reservists have obtained the rank of everstiluutnantti. It requires active participation in national defence and a demanding wartime position.