Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. [people in military occupations]
7. military officers

Anotations

Scope note:

Officers in the military whose specific rank and extent of authority varies from one institution to another but who generally are in charge of a company of men or area of action, such as a ship, aircraft, or station. For officers of public services and institutions holding the same title, use "captains (public officers)."