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  2. A commander-in-chief or supreme commander is the person who exercises supreme command and control over an armed force or a military branch. As a technical term, it refers to military competencies that reside in a country's executive leadership, a head of state, head of government, or other designated government official.

  3. Aug 11, 2021 · Learn how the U.S. Constitution defines the role of the Commander in Chief and how it has evolved over time. Explore the constitutional debate, the War Powers Resolution, and the historical examples of presidential military decisions.

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  4. The current occupant is Rear Admiral James Norman Macleod. He is the primary channel of communication between the Monarch, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and the officers and commands of the British Armed Forces.

  5. Jan 1, 2011 · Under the Constitution, the President, in addition to being Chief Executive, is Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy. He holds the prime responsibility for the conduct of United States foreign relations.

  6. As Sovereign, The King is Head of the Armed Forces. He is also known as Commander-in-Chief. His Majesty is a former serving Naval officer himself as well as the son and father of individuals who have served in the Armed Forces. The King is the only person to declare war and peace.

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  7. a military leader who is in charge of all the armed forces of a country or of all the forces fighting in a particular area or operation: The president of the United States is also commander in chief. (Definition of commander-in-chief from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  8. Jul 1, 2024 · Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase commander in chief, which refers to the supreme leader of an armed force. See synonyms, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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