Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief (pronunciation: /kəˈmændər in ˈCHēf/) is a term used to describe the person or body that exercises supreme operational command and control of a nation's military forces or significant elements of those forces. In the broadest sense, it is the authority that exercises supreme command and control over an armed forces or a military branch.
Etymology
The term "Commander-in-Chief" originated in the British army in the 17th century, where it was used to denote the person in charge of all the armed forces. The term was first used in its modern sense in the United States in the Constitution, where it is used to refer to the President's role as the head of the military.
Related Terms
- Military
- President of the United States
- Constitution of the United States
- Supreme Command
- Armed Forces
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