Synonyms of commanding officer

commanding officer

noun

as in commander

one in official command especially of a military force or base

reported directly to the fort's commanding officer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commander
• commandant
• commander in chief
• captain
• commissioned officer
• field officer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of commanding officer

The incident occurred while Scheublin had authority over his victim as the commanding officer at the 46th Precinct, prosecutors said, outlining the encounter in detail. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Gabriel Edwards, the commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, was reported missing after the July 1 incident. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Soldiers submitted ballots to be counted and recorded by commanding officers, and their votes played an important role in the reelection of Abraham Lincoln. — Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Another probe involves James McCarthy, the current assistant chief and commanding officer of the Manhattan South precinct, and former Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Tarik Sheppard, who retired last year. — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 24 June 2026