commanding officer

noun

commanding officer

First recorded in 1790–1800

He would not surrender, however, until he had a direct order from his commanding officer.

Bud was my commanding officer; but, more, he was my inspiration—as he was for all the men who were privileged to serve under him.

Captain XXXX is now the commanding officer of a LAPD police station (West LA division).

As a commanding officer, he is now responsible for over 200 officers.

I lost my position as a Commanding Officer of a Naval Security Forces reserve unit at NAS Fallon because of the LAPD.

One thing is certain, that her sex never was known until her father applied to her commanding officer to seek her.

"I have arranged for two excellent men to act as your strikers," continued the commanding officer.

Entering the head-quarters of the commanding officer one day, I saw a thin, spare colored woman sitting before the fire.

Commanding Officer draws aside tent of waggon and discovers fat and hearty old woman.

Lieutenant Banning, mopping his brow, stepped forward to felicitate his commanding officer.

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