Commanding officer

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PloKoonCardTrader — Jedi such as Plo Koon were commanding officers in the Grand Army of the Republic.

"The navy doesn't change orders just because junior officers don't like them. When you're an admiral, we'll see what you can do."
"Very well. I strive to achieve that rank as quickly as possible."

―Ensign Eli Vanto and Lieutenant Thrawn^[src]

A commanding officer was a military officer in charge of and given authority over a particular military unit. Military organizations such as the Gungan Grand Army^[1] and the Grand Army of the Republic utilized commanding officers amongst its ranks.^[2]