Flag officer

Pronunciation: /ˈflæɡɔːfəsər/

Flag officer (noun)

  1. A very senior officer in the navy or coast guard who holds a top command rank.
  2. A senior officer in the armed forces who has a high command rank, often in the army or air force.

Examples

  • The flag officer inspected the fleet before the exercise.
  • A flag officer leads operations and advises the command team.