commanding officer

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In his office, the commanding officer enlarges an image showing a swarm of speedboats carrying out such an attack.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Brig Simon Ridgway, commanding officer of the Collective Training Group which delivers British Army training, added that those affected by paternity issues should engage with the Kenyan national children's service.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Actor James Tolkan, known for his role as the Hill Valley High principal in “Back to the Future” and the no-nonsense commanding officer in “Top Gun” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Maybe not in “Star Trek,” where survivors of its all-absorbing Borg collective include a Starship captain and a commanding officer.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

The term of a commanding officer was usually no more than three years, and we had been through several by 1970.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela