The Galactic Empire: An Empire Reborn
Imperial Officers' Manual
Major Revision: 2.0 – 2008.10.31
An adaptation of the pre–Endor document and policies.
... A Lance Corporal's Rank Insignia ...

Highly active and effective troopers ranked Private First Class will soon earn a promotion to the rank of Lance Corporal (LCP). Though technically superior to a Private First Class, a Lance Corporal does not have true command authority over the lower-ranked troopers.