Keyword Analysis & Research: captain

Captain Pronoun. No, he’ll use the third person singular, “he” (i.e., James Clapper), and third personal plural, “they” (the intelligence community). That third person is an awfully useful fellow, always there to take the fall when mistakes were made.

The Army captain is an officer with responsibilities over enlisted soldiers and lower-ranking officers -- just as a business manager is responsible for several employees.