Acting (rank)
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An Acting rank,in the British Army allows an officer or NCO takes a rank, usually temporarily, and assume the pay and allowance appropriate to that rank. A commanding officer may order this officer to revert to the previous rank held. Often this situation arises when a senior officer is killed, and lower-ranked officer can fill the position temporarily until a full-time replacement can be found.
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