brevet

• Substantiv, das eine Urkunde bezeichnet, die einen Offizier berechtigt, vorübergehend einen höheren Dienstgrad zu führen, meist ohne entsprechende höhere Besoldung.

A noun referring to a document that authorizes a commissioned officer to temporarily hold a higher rank, typically without an increase in pay.

1. Temporary military rankC1formal

   An official document that allows a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, usually without the corresponding increase in pay.

   Vorübergehender Dienstgrad

   • He received a brevet for his bravery in battle.
   • The brevet allowed him to command the regiment temporarily.
   • She was promoted by brevet to the rank of major.

• Jemandem einen höheren Dienstgrad verleihen, oft ohne entsprechende Gehaltserhöhung, oder ihm einen Ehrentitel bzw. eine Ehrenstellung verleihen.

A verb meaning to promote someone to a higher rank without an increase in pay, or to confer an honorary rank or commission.

1. Promote by brevetC2formal

   To promote an officer to a higher rank without an increase in pay or full command authority, often as an honorary distinction.

   Brevetierung

   • The general was brevetted to the rank of major general for his service.
   • During the war, many officers were brevetted to fill leadership gaps.
   • He was brevetted colonel after the successful campaign.