captain (JASDF); lieutenant (JASDF)
A rank in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Equivalent to a captain or lieutenant in other air forces, depending on the specific grade. Used in official and military contexts.
He was promoted to captain (JASDF).
He serves at the base as a captain (JASDF).
warrant officer (JASDF)
Compound of 空 (air) and 尉 (military officer rank). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows the pattern of JASDF rank names.