commanding officer
Army. a commander of any rank from second lieutenant to colonel.
Origin of commanding officer
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How to use commanding officer in a sentence
He would not surrender, however, until he had a direct order from his commanding officer.
Bud was my commanding officer; but, more, he was my inspiration—as he was for all the men who were privileged to serve under him.
Captain XXXX is now the commanding officer of a LAPD police station (West LA division).
Rogue L.A. Cop’s Facebook Manifesto: ‘You Will Now Live the Life of Prey’ | The Daily Beast | February 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs a commanding officer, he is now responsible for over 200 officers.
Rogue L.A. Cop’s Facebook Manifesto: ‘You Will Now Live the Life of Prey’ | The Daily Beast | February 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI lost my position as a commanding officer of a Naval Security Forces reserve unit at NAS Fallon because of the LAPD.
Rogue L.A. Cop’s Facebook Manifesto: ‘You Will Now Live the Life of Prey’ | The Daily Beast | February 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
One thing is certain, that her sex never was known until her father applied to her commanding officer to seek her.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria Graham"I have arranged for two excellent men to act as your strikers," continued the commanding officer.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving HancockEntering the head-quarters of the commanding officer one day, I saw a thin, spare colored woman sitting before the fire.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.commanding officer draws aside tent of waggon and discovers fat and hearty old woman.
The Relief of Mafeking | Filson YoungLieutenant Banning, mopping his brow, stepped forward to felicitate his commanding officer.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles Beecham
British Dictionary definitions for commanding officer
an officer in command of a military unit
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