He was appointed a brevet second lieutenant of ordnance on July 1, 1845.

He graduated eighth of 38 cadets on July 1, 1827, and was appointed a brevet second lieutenant in the artillery.

He rose rapidly through the ranks, to sergeant-major and then was commissioned as a brevet second lieutenant by the end of the same year.

He was appointed a brevet second lieutenant in the United States Army on July 1, 1830.

He was appointed a brevet second lieutenant, but resigned from the Army the next year and began to study law.

He graduated after only two years, receiving a commission as brevet second lieutenant of light artillery.

For example, an officer might graduate from West Point and be appointed a brevet second lieutenant until a permanent posting opened up.

His chief of staff seems to be a brevet lieutenant general named Fox.

He was assigned to the Corps of Engineers as a brevet second lieutenant on July 1, 1848.

He was commissioned a brevet second lieutenant and assigned to the 1st Infantry Regiment.