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Commanding officer
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an officer in command of a military unit
commanding officer
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Example
The soldier reported the situation laconically to the commanding officer.
The soldier's commanding officer informed his next of kin about his heroic actions in battle.
The commanding officer led the troops into battle with confidence and determination.
The soldiers saluted the commanding officer as a gesture of obeisance before carrying out their orders.
In the military, soldiers answer to their commanding officers for their conduct and performance.