commissioned officer

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Nikki Haley’s husband, a commissioned officer in the U.S.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2024

To close the gap, the study said the administration should appoint Black Americans to open commissioned officer positions.

From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2022

Chopra also is in the Indian Army, holding the rank of subedar, which is one higher than junior commissioned officer, he explained.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

That's possible: Scheller now faces a series of serious charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including charges of "willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer" and "failure to obey an order."

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2021

“And when I come to you, a commissioned officer of the law,” Jason said.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner