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commissioned officer

NOUN
appointed military officer
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“Alien” marks the first appearance of Ellen Ripley, a commissioned officer managing the crew of the commercial tug Nostromo on behalf of an entity only identified as The Company.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2025

Nikki Haley’s husband, a commissioned officer in the U.S.

From New York Times Jan. 11, 2024

To close the gap, the study said the administration should appoint Black Americans to open commissioned officer positions.

From Washington Post Sep. 12, 2022

Chopra also is in the Indian Army, holding the rank of subedar, which is one higher than junior commissioned officer, he explained.

From Seattle Times Jul. 20, 2022

A telegraphed order to the commander of the Sixteenth New York Cavalry ordered a commissioned officer, Lieutenant Edward P. Doherty, to report to Luther Byron Baker.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson



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