What is the meaning of commanding officer of troops?

(DoD) On a ship that has embarked units, a designated officer (usually the senior embarking unit commander) who is responsible for the administration, discipline, and training of all embarked units. Also called COT.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). commanding officer of troops. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/commanding_officer_of_troops/definitions/1960911
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "commanding officer of troops" http://smartdefine.org/commanding_officer_of_troops/definitions/1960911 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, commanding officer of troops, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/commanding_officer_of_troops/definitions/1960911>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "commanding officer of troops" 4 April 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/commanding_officer_of_troops/definitions/1960911>