Can anyone explain if this guy I know is pretending to be a LTC?

Docs, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists & dieticians are often direct commissioned. My old USAR unit had about 1/2 a doz officers, ranking from O-6 to O-3 that had never been to basic training when DS/DS broke out & were hustled off to basic training in San Antonio. One of them, a cardio-thoracic surgeon O-6, was then deployed to FT Bliss for about 3 months. He had a big practice at a teaching hospital in Tucson, & flew home almost every weekend, did scheduled heart surgeries (often very complicated ones) & back to El Paso for the Army on Sun evenings. Both his civilian & Army bosses accommodated the schedule & I think he had only a few days off in 3 months time. For both the Army & civilian sectors, his skill set was far too valuable to not bend a few rules to keep him in each organization.

Asking for a CAC Card or simple military ID should be the modus operandi for dealing with these clowns.

The only one I recall was far fetched that I was incredulous and did not engage the clown!!

A couple of thoughts. If he “just” joined the reserves, I’d call BS. However, if he was commissioned prior to going Reserve, it’s possible. Quite simply, ask to see his Military ID. You wouldn’t be out of line asking for it, and if he’s an honorable man, he’ll provide it proudly. If he gives you a “line” ask to see his DD214. IF he hands you ANY reason why he can’t or won’t - he is LYING to you!

If this truly is your friend you may want to tell her to stop as there are consequences. Thank you for your service.

Ask to see his ID Card, even the Reserves get ID cards.
I think they start Nurses at Capitan and he would have to be something really special to get a LTC slot.

Captain: I knew LTCs and COLs in the medical branches while in the CARNG and USAR; however, generally, very few officers received direct commissions to LTC (0-5) unless they were highly-qualified and had extraordinary qualifications (e.g., brain surgeons, tenured physicians, etc.). Additionally, I knew one stellar Army nurse and she was a LTC and was later only two of 200+ nurses to make colonel. I also doubt he would be assigned to the 101st ABN DIV as an officer LTC in USAR unless he belongs to a reserve unit directly affiliated with that division, which is possible. I think a 45 year-old nurse with a BS degree is more likely to be inducted with a direction commission to CPT or MAJ (based on age and experience). Since you don't know for sure, I would do more research before you make the call. Direct commission officers are given an orientation course and perhaps, if he was actually recruited, he has not attended formal training yet and I suppose it is possible he bought a LTC rank tab by mistake. Great topic. There are a lot of imposters out there but it pays to be cautious before accusing someone of such a big impropriety; however, if I was to bet my paycheck on it, I'd bet he is out of line. Thanks for your service! COL L

Why bring something like that to air out online ?
If you suspect that is the case, then address it accordingly. As a professional officer.
What anyone thinks on the subject is irrelevant to the issue.

Who cares. He's a waste of time. Move on and live your life. Next!!

Sounds like the consensus is that he FOS. But now the question is: "Did he stay at a Holiday Inn Express last nite?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHCTaUFXpP8

He is so full of shit he might explode. But the VA will not treat him.