A person holding a rank in the RAF between that of squadron leader and group captain, equivalent to an army lieutenant colonel

plural of commander-in-chief

(Islam) Arabic title of caliphs and other independent sovereign Muslim rulers who claim legitimacy from a community of Muslims.

plural of wing commander

plural of co-commander

A joint commander; a person sharing a role of military command.

Alternative form of archcommander

(military) The shore-based officer (aviator) responsible to the landing force commander for control and coordination of air operations within the landing force commander's area of operations when control of these operations is passed ashore.

plural of tactical air commander

(military) A specific unit assigned to a division that is the headquarters for one or more trains.