getting past 2nd lieutenant

[Conradus]

Private 4th class (the rank after recruit) was the highest rank when joining a grand company got possible (1.19)

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/24910

Dang, you're right (well, mostly. Pvt 3rd class; there is no Pvt 4th class). When I first joined a Grand Company, it was Sgt 3rd class; I forgot I was inactive when Grand Companies were introduced.