[DecoyBlackMage]

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Originally Posted by Annuga

Well K-man isn't the leader,he's just the red. Hell, Tsukasa's actions imply she's the leader of the trio when Hilltop's not around

Exactly, they have not flat out said that Pat 1 is the leader of the Patorangers, he is just the red, both 1 and 3 are senior members of the team and likely have the same rank under Hilltop who is their commander, with 2 being the rookie.

Same applies to the Lupins, they have no set leader, they are just working/taking advantage of Kogure.
And 1 will usually listen to 3 whenever she says something so it is clear he knows she is usually making the right call.

What is true for both sides, and for most sentai seasons, the red is usually the strongest member even if they are not in command.