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Captains (military officers)

Scope note

Use for officers in the military, whose specific rank and extent of authority varies from one institution to another but who generally are in charge of a company of men or area of action, such as a ship, aircraft, or station. For officers of public services and institutions holding the same title, use "captains (public officers)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236171

Broader Terms used

officers (military officers)

Created

13yrs ago

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