Commander
Commander is a navy rank assigned to commissioned officers who are given command of their own ship.
Appointment
Typically a ruling military body appoints commanders.
Duties
Command a ship; lead the bridge crew, make decisions on behalf of the military organization they belong to - absolute within the scope of their own ship, within the scope of the authorities delegated to them in all other aspects.
Responsibilities
Commanders are responsible for the lives of their crew and passengers, as well as for representing their military organization in all that they do.
Form of Address
Commander
Current Holders
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