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Führungsoffizier

commanding officer

noun FUEH-rungs-o-fi-tseer Rare
People & Society Military

Also means

senior officer in command

Usage Note

Führungsoffizier is a general term for an officer in a command or leadership position, as opposed to a staff or administrative officer. The suffix -offizier is productive in German military vocabulary.

Examples

"Die Strategie der Aufstandsbekämpfung setzt auf eine Kombination aus Sicherheit und Entwicklungshilfe."

Natural Translation

The commanding officer gave the operational order for the night operation.

Literal Translation

The strategy of-the counterinsurgency sets on a combination from security and development-aid.

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