line officer

line officer

n. A commissioned officer in the armed forces who is assigned to the line for duty.

line′ of`ficer

n. a military or naval officer serving with combat units or warships, as distinguished from a staff officer, supply officer, etc.

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line officer - a commissioned officer with combat units (not a staff officer or a supply officer)commissioned officer - a military officer holding a commission