noun
deputy commander; vice commander
A military or organizational rank; the second-in-command who assists the commander.
彼は副司令として部隊を指揮した。
He commanded the unit as deputy commander.
副司令は司令の不在時に全責任を負う。
The vice commander assumes full responsibility in the commander's absence.
副司令官 is a more formal or official title for deputy commander, often used in military contexts.
Compound of 副 (vice-, deputy) and 司令 (command).