civilian
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The military is subordinate to its civilian commander in chief, and as chairman of the Joint Chiefs, he has no direct command of battlefield forces.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
They concluded that the Navy would only be able to move a handful of civilian ships each day, a fraction of the regular traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
He added that the case underscored the need revive Inglewood’s civilian police oversight commission, which was disbanded in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
But the IDF's English language statement has said he was a "civilian".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
They wore mostly civilian clothes, although some had military-style pants.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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