I've seen this talked about a few times in other threads, but does anybody know the rationale behind the Navy and Coast Guard being different than the other services as far as the "Senior Officer" to "Junior Officer" split? Especially with regards to LCDRs? Does it have to do with a different way of structuring the Navy? Or is it just another arbitrary rule that makes us different? I just personally do not see how someone can be 10+ years in, and still considered junior in any capacity. I understand they are given the "Hinge" nickname, but I personally feel as though O4s are robbed of the Senior Officer title. Thoughts?