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Commanders

Scope note

Use for commissioned officers in the American and British navies, ranking immediately below captains. For chief officers in command of a military force, place, or station, use "commanding officers."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236472

Broader Terms used

officers (military officers)

Equivalent Terms used

commander
commander's
commanders'

Created

13yrs ago

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