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The commanding officer (CO) is the officer in command of a military unit. Typically, the commanding officer has ultimate authority over the unit, and is usually given wide latitude, within the bounds of military law. In this respect, commanding officers have significant responsibilities (for example, the use of force, finances, equipment, the Geneva Conventions), duties (to higher authority, mission effectiveness, duty of care to personnel) and powers (for example, discipline and punishment of personnel within certain limits of military law). An officer is a member of a military service who holds a position of responsibility. ...
A military unit is an organisation within an armed force. ...
Military law is a distinct legal system to which members of armed forces are subject. ...
The Geneva Conventions consist of treaties formulated in Geneva, Switzerland that set the standards for international law for humanitarian concerns. ...
In law, a duty of care is the legal requirement that a person exercise a reasonable standard of care to prevent injury of others. ...
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In some countries, commanding officers may be of any commissioned rank; usually there are more officers than command positions available, and time spent in command is generally a key aspect of promotion, so the role of commanding officer is highly valued, and in theory only goes to the best officers. The commanding officer is often assisted by an Executive Officer (XO) or Second-in-Command (2i/c), who handles personnel and day-to-day matters. Larger units may also have staff officers of various responsibilities. While Executive officer literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an organization, the exact meaning of the role is highly variable, depending on the organization. ...
Second in Command is a 2006 action film, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. ...
Staff officers in the U. S. Navy provide specialized support to Line Officers and to all other persons in the organization. ...
Great Britain and the Commonwealth
Army In the British Army, Royal Marines, and many other Commonwealth military and paramilitary organisations, the title of commanding officer is reserved for commanders of major units (regiments, battalions and similar sized units), almost invariably holding the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and usually referred to within the unit simply as "the Colonel". The commanders of minor units (company, squadron or battery) are referred to as the Officer Commanding (OC). Officers and NCOs in charge of platoons, troops and sections are just referred to as Commanders (Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Section Commander, etc). The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
The Royal Marines (RM), are the Royal Navys elite fighting forces. ...
The Commonwealth of Nations (CN), usually known as The Commonwealth, is a voluntary association of 53 independent sovereign states all of which are former colonies of the United Kingdom, except for Mozambique and the United Kingdom itself. ...
A paramilitary organization is a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion. ...
A regiment is a military unit, consisting of a variable number of battalions - - commanded by a colonel. ...
Symbol of the Austrian 14th Armoured Battalion in NATO military graphic symbols A battalion is a military unit usually consisting of between two and six companies and typically commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. ...
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-Colonel in English from the French grades spelling) is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine corps and air forces of the world, typically ranking above a Major and below a Colonel. ...
A company is a military unit, typically consisting of 100-200 soldiers. ...
A Squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or naval vessels. ...
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The Officer Commanding (OC) is the commander of a sub-unit or minor unit (smaller than battalion size) in British and Commonwealth military usage. ...
Platoon is a term from military science. ...
A troop is a military unit, originally a small force of cavalry, subordinate to a squadron and headed by the troop leader. ...
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Air Force In the Royal Air Force, the title of Commanding Officer is reserved for Station Commanders or commanders of independent units. The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
An RAF station is a Royal Air Force military base. ...
Navy In the Royal Navy, Commanding Officer is the official title of the commander of any ship, unit or installation. However, they are referred to as "the Captain" no matter what their actual rank, or informally as "Skipper" or even "Boss". The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore the Senior Service). ...
A skipper is a man who has command of a boat or ship. ...
United States In the United States, the status of commanding officer is duly applied to all commissioned officers who hold lawful command over a military unit, ship, or installation.
Army In the United States Army, the commanding officer of a platoon is referred to as a Platoon Leader. The commanding officer of a company is referred to as a Company Commander, the commanding officer of a battalion is referred to as a Battalion Commander, and the commanding officer of a brigade is referred to as a Brigade Commander. At the division level and higher, however, the commanding officer is referred to as the Commanding General, as these officers are normally of general rank. The United States Army is one of the armed forces of the United States and has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...
Platoon is a term from military science. ...
A company is a military unit, typically consisting of 100-200 soldiers. ...
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Symbol of the Austrian 14th Armoured Battalion in NATO military graphic symbols A battalion is a military unit usually consisting of between two and six companies and typically commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. ...
In the United States Army, the commanding officer of a battalion is a Battalion Commander. ...
In military science a brigade is a military unit that is part of a division and includes regiments (where that level exists), or (in modern armies) is composed of several battalions (typically two to four) and directly attached supporting units. ...
In the United States Army, the commanding officer of a brigade is a Brigade Commander. ...
Symbol of the Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division in NATO code A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of around ten to twenty thousand soldiers. ...
A Commanding General, is a General grade Officer in Command of a particular Unit. ...
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Air Force In the United States Air Force, the commanding officer of a unit is similarly referred to as the unit commander, such as squadron commander, group commander, wing commander, and so forth. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ...
A Squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or naval vessels. ...
Wing Commander (rank) is a rank in the Royal Air Force, equivalent to a Lieutenant Colonel in most Armies, the Royal Marines and the United States Marine Corps. ...
Navy In the United States Navy, commanding officer is the official title of the commander of a ship, but they are usually referred to as "the Captain" regardless of their actual rank, or informally referred to as "Skipper". The United States Navy, also known as the USN or the U.S. Navy, is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ...
A skipper is a man who has command of a boat or ship. ...
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