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Colonel
Also known as: lieutenant colonel, wing commander, battalion commander
About this occupation
Colonels serve in the staff of a military commander, and function as primary advisers in operational and strategic decision-making to senior officers.
Essential skills and knowledge
- advise superiors on military operations
- defend human rights
- ensure information security
- ensure compliance with policies
- military code
- maintain operational communications
- geographic information systems
- military weaponry
- devise military tactics
- use geographic information systems