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Subordinate

Military Noun/AdjectiveSTANAG Level 2

Definition

Definition

Under the authority of a superior; a person under another's command.

"All subordinate commanders were briefed on the ROE before departure."

How This Term Is Used

This term can function as either a noun or an adjective depending on its position in the sentence. Look at what follows it: if a noun immediately follows, it is likely functioning as an adjective.

Practice

Fill in the blank:

"All _____ commanders were briefed on the ROE before departure."

Answer: Subordinate

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