battalion commander
Unit's top officer
A battalion commander is the officer in charge of a battalion—typically a military unit of 300 to 1,000 soldiers.
In most armies, this role is held by a lieutenant colonel.
The position carries significant responsibility: a battalion commander oversees training, discipline, and tactical operations, and in combat leads the unit in the field.
The battalion commander ordered his troops to hold their position.
- majorOf chief importance
- colonelSenior military officer
- field officerMid-level military commander
- military rankArmed forces title
- infantryGround combat troops
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Restricted to certain parties
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One lower in rank
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Basic infantry combatant
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