Executive Officer

In many English-speaking armed forces is the Executive Officer ( XO; eng " executive officer " or Second- in -Command (2i / c). ) The Deputy Commanding Officer and after him the second in the troops official chain of command. In the U.S. Navy and the British Royal Navy the first officer on board ships is also referred to as the XO.

Tasks

The Executive Officer relieved the commanding officer in their area by, for example, he takes over the organization of the daily service flow. Similarly, the XO leads as a proxy in the absence of the Commanding officer in command. Therefore, this post is usually an additional section on the way to their own command.

Great Britain

In the British Army, the Deputy "Second -in- Command" (2i / c) is called. On smaller ships of the Royal Navy, for example, submarines or frigates, the deputy, the first officer, a lieutenant or is addressed. On larger vessels, where the post is usually filled by a Commander, he is called, regardless of his rank as " Commander".

Economy

In the English-speaking world, the CEO is called the Chief Executive Officer ( CEO).

• Service position