He eventually rose to the rank of second lieutenant. The need for an insignia for the second lieutenant became urgent. The standard is held during events by the second lieutenant. He was a combat medic with a rank of second lieutenant. The official record shows his rank as second lieutenant acting major. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He received the rank of Second Lieutenant in 1890. He was given the rank of brevet second lieutenant. There are nine officer ranks, ranging from the equivalent of second lieutenant to general. He was appointed as the second lieutenant. As of graduation, candidates earn a commission with the rank of Second Lieutenant. During that time he was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant. He was appointed to the 1st U.S. Artillery as a brevet second lieutenant. It was commanded by Captain Sherod Hunter and Second Lieutenant James Henry Tevis. Garland held the rank of second lieutenant during this time.