a person in the army who holds a position of authority, responsibility and duty, esp one who holds a commission
Examples of 'army officer' in a sentence
army officer
Surely senior army officers trained in moving large bodies of troops can organise this.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The current foreign minister is a former pupil, as are a number of senior army officers.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
To make matters worse, a senior army officer told my father there was a problem with my eyesight.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He quickly moved against all potential opponents, dismissing senior army officers whose loyalty he doubted and imprisoning all three former presidents.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
And it's the responsibility of army officers, not politicians.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has become de rigueur for senior army officers to write their memoirs within months of retiring, often to the annoyance of those formerly under their command.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
THE government has told senior army officers there will be no increase in the number of British troops in Afghanistan.