deputy commander
Leader's right hand
A deputy commander is the second-in-command of a military unit, organization, or operation, authorized to act in the commander's absence.
The role exists across military branches and extends to paramilitary organizations like police departments and fire services: The deputy commander assumed control while the general was overseas.
Often abbreviated as DCO or DC.
- right hand manIndispensable chief assistant
- number twoDeputy or runner-up
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- adjutantCommander's administrative officer
- executive officerHigh-ranking organizational leader
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Person with authority over others
commanding officer · commander-in-chief · commanding general · unit commander · general officer
deputy commandersubordinate
One lower in rank
enlisted personnel · private · rank and file · foot soldier · junior officer
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