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Commissioned officer

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A commissioned officer is a member of a military force who holds a commission or writ of authority from a monarch, a political leader or government.

Commissioned officers are authorized to use deadly force to carry out the lawful orders of their government, either directly or through orders to non-commissioned officers or soldiers.

Having officers is one requirement for combatant status under the laws of war.

In the United States, there are some commissioned officers who are not members of the military. See uniformed services of the United States, NOAA Corps, and US Public Health Service.

Table of contents
1 Commissioned Officer Ranks
2 US Commissioned Officer Ranks
3 See also
4 External links
5 References

Commissioned Officer Ranks

US Commissioned Officer Ranks

Army / Air Force / Marine Corps

Navy / Coast Guard

See also

External links

Official sites

References

  1. DoD Almanac. The United States Military Officer Rank Insignia. United States Department of Defense.