Old Army Truism

I recently observed a young 2nd lieutenant interacting with a varied group of individuals and this old question and answer came to mind: What is the difference between a private E-2 and a 2nd Lieutenant? The private has been promoted. Fortunately the military takes this into account and pairs an experienced NCO with the new Lt. so that the Lt. can gain knowledge from the NCO's experience. It is still amusing, however.