commander

komutan

a person who has authority to give orders and direct the actions of others, especially in a military context

The commander gave clear orders to the soldiers before the march.

• During the drill, the commander checked each team's equipment carefully.
• The commander praised the unit for its excellent performance in the exercise.
• After the battle, the commander analyzed the tactical errors and wrote a report.
• International observers noted that the commander upheld the rules of engagement throughout the mission.

• field commander · saha komutanı The field commander coordinated the troops during the operation.
• commander in chief · başkomutan The commander in chief approved the new defense strategy.
• naval commander · deniz komutanı The naval commander inspected the fleet before departure.
• be appointed commander of sth She was appointed commander of the special forces unit last month.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: leader

opposite: subordinate