subcommander
nounmasculinetécnico/sub.ku.mɐ̃ˈdɐ̃.tɨ/low
sub·co·man·dan·te
Definition
Military officer or chief who is immediately below the commander, exercising secondary or delegated command functions.
The subcommander took charge of the mission in the commander's absence.
The decision was approved by the commander and the subcommander.
Etymology
Do prefixo 'sub-' + 'comandante'.