In the Canadian Forces, the rank of lieutenant-colonel (LCol) ( or ) is an Army or Air Force rank equal to a commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. A lieutenant-colonel is the second-highest rank of senior officer. A lieutenant-colonel is senior to a major or lieutenant-commander, and junior to a colonel or naval captain. The rank insignia for a lieutenant-colonel is three 1 cm stripes of gold braid, worn on the cuffs of the service-dress jacket, and on slip-ons on other uniforms. Lieutenant-colonels are addressed by rank and name; thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am".