Lt.Surge is called the Lightning American..?

Question

So, Pokemon is real? Why is he called this? Also, is LT. Lieutenant?

Answer 1

-Laughs- No, pokemon is not real, LT. Surge (he really is a lieutenant, at least in the game) is pretty much a stereo type of most Lieuntenats. He is called Lieutenant because he served in some army and fought in some war, which isn't explained in the anime or show.