The difference between an 2LT and a PFC is that a PFC has been promoted twice. IMO a LT has to earn his rank and status with me...until then..he just a overpaid private with a degree. I have had the privilage in working with some really good Platoon Leaders and LT's.....also have known and worked with a few of knuckleheads too. Its a lot of politics man...I could never stomache all the BS that comes with the job. If you do become a officer...know your job ie. be tactically and technically sound......and ALWAYS take care of your Soldiers. Your enlisted personnel, NCO and lower enlisted will either make or break your career and status as a officer so to speak.