Mülazım

Mülazım was a junior officer rank in the armed forces of the late Ottoman empire, equivalent to lieutenant. There were usually two grades: However, a number of military reforms affected military ranks (and their names and uniforms) through the history of the Ottoman empire.
 * Mülâzım-ı evvel, or first lieutenant;
 * Mülâzım-ı sani, or second lieutenant.

History
In James Henry Skene's 1851 review of the Ottoman military, he noted that Mulazim were paid 280-350 piastres per month (including rations), perhaps more than contemporary British soldiers; as officers, their European-influenced uniforms included gold epaulettes, and distinctive lace on their cuffs as a mark of rank.

Influences

 * In mahdist usage, a Mülazım was a member of the khalifa's bodyguard.
 * Ranks in the army of the Egyptian Kingdom were influenced by its Ottoman history; the lowest commissioned officer ranks were Mulazim Tani and Mulazim Awwal.