Commander (disambiguation)
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This article is about the UNSC rank. For the Halo 3 matchmaking rank, see Commander (Halo 3).
Commander is a commissioned officer rank of the UNSC Navy, equal in rank to Lieutenant Colonel in the UNSC Marine Corps.
Commanders typically serve as the executive officer (XO) (second in command) of a UNSC Warship. However, they may also command a UNSC Warship.
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In reference to the above image, this is the U.S. Navy insignia for a Commander, which is also used by UNSC Navy. Reference: It is visible on Commander Miranda Keyes' uniform during cinematics in Halo 2 .