Standortkommandant

garrison commander

noun SHTANT-ort-ko-man-DANT Rare

Usage Note

Standortkommandant is the officer responsible for a military installation and all service members stationed there, regardless of their home unit. The role includes disciplinary and administrative authority over the base.

Examples

"Der Standortkommandant lud alle Einheiten zur gemeinsamen Übung ein."

Natural Translation

The garrison commander invited all units to a joint exercise.

Literal Translation

The garrison-commander invited all units to-the joint exercise.

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