👉 The term "stopcock" is a slang term used in the United States military to describe an officer who has been promoted or given additional authority. It is often associated with the rank of colonel and refers to a person who has received promotion from the rank of captain, which is equivalent to a full colonel.
In the context of the United States armed forces, the term "stopcock" typically refers to someone who has been promoted beyond their current rank or position and is now considered to be
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