senior officers

High-ranking military leaders

Senior officers are high-ranking members of a military, police force, or other hierarchical organization.

In military contexts, senior officers typically hold ranks from major or lieutenant commander upward.

The term also applies to corporate executives or experienced officials in positions of authority: Senior officers met to discuss the restructuring plan.

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military/organizational rank

senior officersenlisted personnel

Non-commissioned military members

enlisted men · enlisted ranks · rank and file · privates · ensigns

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officer, senior

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